Manningham Council

Local government, as the tier of government closest to the community, is where democracy starts. In partnership with Victorian councils, the Municipal Association of Victoria is delivering a number of information sessions for the community and prospective candidates. Our CEO, Andrew Day, will join a panel at Yarra Ranges Council on 9 May for the Metropolitan East Session. Join us to find out #WhyStand? #Council #LocalGovernment #Councillor #Elections

🚀 Our new youth hub is coming to MC Square! 🌟  We’re thrilled to announce we’re creating our brand-new youth hub, MY Hub, at MC Square in Doncaster 🎉 Frinzay and Salma from our youth advisory committee had an exclusive first look, and we can’t wait for you to see it too! 👀 📅 Opening Date: Thursday 8 August 2024   📍 Location: Level one of MC Square, Doncaster This hub is dedicated to supporting young people aged 10 to 25 with our free services including: 💬 Free mentoring, guidance, and advice  🌍 Leadership and community engagement opportunities  🎓 Youth programs for schools and community groups  🤝 Support for community service providers and businesses  Join us at MC Square, where you’ll find MY Hub alongside other fantastic services like Whitehorse Manningham Libraries, Manningham Art Gallery, Doncare, and more! This initiative is part of our 2021-2025 Council Plan to prioritise better support and services for young people, ensuring everyone has access to a healthy and safe community. Come check out the new hub, meet our team, and see how we can support you and your family.  Follow the development of MY Hub: https://lnkd.in/gkbzj_Ts  Andrew Day Rachelle Quattrocchi Kerryn Paterson Andrew McMaster @Lee Robson

🤝 🏀 🏉 Sporting Clubs tackle gambling harm. Currently, one in five adults who experience serious harm from gambling began before they turned eighteen. Research shows that sporting clubs and their culture can have an impact on how gambling is perceived. Sport and gambling don’t have to go together. Sporting club volunteers, coaches, players, parents, and anyone else associated to community sport in Manningham are invited to come together to discuss this concerning topic. Learn what role you can play in influencing young people at your club.

🌱 This month, with a focus on environmental awareness, we've seized the opportunity to spotlight our Sustainable Futures team. During the recent Manningham Nursery Open Day, our staff had the chance to delve into the workings of our nursery, guided by the expertise of our resident green thumbs - Michael, Clare, Hugh, and Terry.   🌿 Activities ranged from mastering the art of sowing seeds to propagating cuttings and potting up plants.   Annually, we grow up to 2,000 advanced trees along with over 15,000 shrubs and grasses destined for our parks, reserves, bushland areas and nature strips. 🙌 These help preserve and enhance Manningham's greenspaces. Andrew Day Rachelle Quattrocchi Kerryn Paterson Lee Robson Andrew McMaster

🍃 Look at all these happy green thumbs! The kids from Good Start Learning Centre joined our Parks team for a day of planting to celebrate World Environment Day. These kids love their local reserve and now get to watch as their plants grow! 🙏 A massive thanks to our teams for all their efforts. 📍 Landscape Reserve in Doncaster East. Andrew Day Kerryn Paterson Rachelle Quattrocchi Andrew McMaster Lee Robson

After receiving more than 800 applications for our first graduate program, we’ve proudly welcomed five new team members to Manningham! The program enhances entry level opportunities across Council, while offering graduates the chance to start their careers in roles directly related to their study. Graduate Performance Analyst, Chara, brings fresh insights from Monash University's Bachelor of Applied Data Science (Honours) program. 📊 "It’s a great entry to the workforce as you’re surrounded by a supportive team. I’ve been given the opportunity to get really involved in projects that will positively affect residents’ experiences with us,” Chara said. At Manningham, we believe in empowering young professionals like Chara to make a real impact in our community. Keep an eye out for more career opportunities and join us in shaping a more inclusive Manningham! 🌍💼 #GraduateProgram #LocalGovernmentCareers #WeAreManningham Andrew Day Kerryn Paterson Lee Robson Rachelle Quattrocchi Andrew McMaster

💡 For this year’s engagement on the Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan, we did things a little differently! 🤝 After hearing from community members about their priorities for Council spending, we invited them along to pitch their ideas for inclusion in the proposed 2024/25 Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan. 👉 To see the results and have your say on the draft documents, visit Your Say Manningham before 5.00pm Monday 10 June. The final 2024/25 Budget and 10 Year Financial Plan will be considered for endorsement by Council at its meeting on 25 June 2024. https://lnkd.in/g8wrxHQV #budget #localgovernment #council Andrew Day Andrew McMaster Kerryn Paterson Lee Robson Rachelle Quattrocchi

Shape the future of Manningham! We value your input, and that's why your participation in the Plan Manningham 2025 survey is crucial. It takes just five minutes to complete and helps us prioritise services, activities, and advocacy initiatives for the next four years. Here's what to do 🔸 Share your top 3 priorities for our community. 🔸 Complete the survey with your contact details to enter the draw for a $150 gift card. 🔸 Track our progress with quarterly reports easily accessible online. 📆 Complete the survey by Friday 12 July: https://lnkd.in/gPWtwh8P Andrew Day Lee Robson Rachelle Quattrocchi Kerryn Paterson Andrew McMaster

This National Reconciliation Week, we reflect on the theme: Now More Than Ever. We're committed to doing our part in creating a more inclusive community. We all have a role to play when it comes to reconciliation and in playing our part, we collectively build relationships and communities that value First Nations peoples, histories, cultures, and futures. Have you seen the powerful exhibition 'I Fall to Pieces' yet at Manningham Art Gallery? To learn more visit https://lnkd.in/gdXBm_DY Now more than ever, we need reconciliation. #NRW2024 Andrew Day Lee Robson Rachelle Quattrocchi Kerryn Paterson Andrew McMaster

Join us next Tuesday for our May Council Meeting. Members of the public are invited to attend Council meetings in person. Meetings will proceed in the Council Chamber. Council meetings will also be live streamed and we encourage you to follow the meeting on our Facebook page or our website. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gjB7BsYJ Andrew Day Lee Robson Rachelle Quattrocchi Kerryn Paterson Andrew McMaster