ManninghamMatters - Manningham City Council

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ManninghamMatters
JULY 2015
Annual Budget 2015/16 and your Rates p3
Aquarena Redevelopment Update p7
Welcoming Refugees p8
Markets in Manningham p18
www.manningham.vic.gov.au
OUR ANNUAL BUDGET 2015/16
CEO's and Mayor's Message
We are pleased to report Manningham
Council’s 2015/16 Annual Budget together
with the Strategic Resource Plan and Annual
Initiatives 2015/16 were formally adopted on
Tuesday 23 June following a public exhibition
and consultation period during May.
More than two years have passed since this Council was first
elected, and in that time there have been new opportunities,
pressures and challenges which continue to influence
Council’s decision making.
In this challenging environment, this Council has been
implementing strategies to restrict the growth of our operating
expenditure, which has in turn limited rate rises, while still
preserving our investment in community assets.
This is the lowest increase in more than a decade and
continues the downward trend established at the outset of
this Council’s term. The total rates and charges bill for an
average residential property in Manningham for 2015/16 has
been held to an increase of 3.53 per cent ($64.15) or $1.23
per week.
Council has taken a responsible and transparent
approach to managing its finances, in line with community
expectations, and a sustainable approach to delivering
services and infrastructure improvements. However, the State
Government’s intention to introduce rate capping from mid
2016 will place financial pressure on all Victorian councils.
Rate capping will constrain revenue levels, which may impact
on our service delivery and limit our ability to maintain and
improve infrastructure at current levels.
At the time of preparing the budget, there was limited
information on how rate capping will work and the extent
to which it will impact Council and the community. The
State Government is consulting stakeholders, through the
Essential Services Commission (ESC). Manningham made a
submission to the ESC in May 2015.
Highlights of the 2015/16 Annual Budget and the Strategic
Resource Plan and Annual Initiatives 2015/16 are outlined on
pages 3 to 5.
A full copy of the 2015/16 Annual Budget and the Strategic
Resource Plan and Annual Initiatives 2015/16 is available
from Council’s customer service desk and on online at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/budget-and-finance
The 2015/16 Budget allocates $86 million for operational
service delivery and $37.62 million for the capital works
program. The resources provided will allow for continued
service delivery and asset management to achieve the vision
and outcomes of our four year Council Plan (2013-2017).
For every $1 that Council spends, on average 71c comes
from household rates and charges and 29c comes from
other income, including grants, Federal or State Government
funding and other revenue.
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Manningham Matters July 2015
Joe Carbone Chief Executive Officer Cr Paul McLeish Mayor
Services provided per $100 of your rates:
Capital Works
Program
$30.40
Parks, Gardens
and Sportsgrounds
$11.57
Aged and Disability
Support Services
Roads, Footpaths
and Drainage
$12.39
Planning and
Environmental
Management
$8.48
Health, Children
and Families
$4.06
$3.86
Customer Service,
Governance
and Administration
Council Owned
Community Buildings
$3.27
$2.59
Waste Services
and Recycling
$11.79
Arts, Culture
and Libraries
$6.23
Community Support
and Development
$3.70
Risk Management
and Insurances
$1.66
Note: The above amounts cover only the funds raised from household rates and charges. Most services also attract further funds,
including grants, Federal and State Government funding and other revenue.
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OUR ANNUAL BUDGET 2015/16
Operating Budget
This year’s Annual Budget provides for an $86 million operating budget and a $37.62 million
capital works program. Our $86 million operating budget will fund our major community
services including:
•
$11.90 million for maintaining
our roads, footpaths and drainage
infrastructure
•
our parks, gardens and sporting
grounds
•
$11.67 million for waste and
recycling services, including
collection and disposal of garbage,
recycling and garden waste
•
$8.86 million for planning and
environmental management of our
open space areas
•
•
$10.96 million for aged and
disability support services
•
$7.94 million for health, children
and family services
•
$3.43 million for community
support and development
•
Council owned community
buildings.
$8.13 million for our libraries, arts
and cultural services
New initiatives
In addition to our major operating budget to support services, $470,000 has been allocated
for new strategic initiatives for improved, expanded and support programs for our
community. Some of these new initiatives include:
•
$94,000 to implement the
Doncaster Hill Mode Shift Plan to
encourage residents in Doncaster
Hill to use more sustainable modes
of transport
•
$1,475 to install at least five
Warrandyte Township heritage
plaques
•
$40,000 for a feasibility study into
the future relocation of the Bulleen
Library
•
$50,000 towards developing and
implementing a revised drainage
strategy
•
$35,000 towards implementing
the Live Well in Bulleen Community
Strengthening Project.
Spotlight on:
Doncaster Hill
Mode Shift Plan
implementation
A new initiative for 2015/16, the
implementation of the Doncaster Hill Mode
Shift Plan will encourage residents and
visitors to Doncaster Hill to take up other
forms of transport such as walking, riding
and using buses.
The plan was developed in 2014 and
includes actions across four key areas
of walking and cycling, public transport,
roads and parking and behavior change.
For more information on the mode shift
plan, visit www.yoursaymanningham.
com.au/one-step-at-a-time, and for
more information on Doncaster Hill,
visit www.doncasterhill.com
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Capital Works Program
The $37.62 million allocated to 2015/16 capital works is part of a $157.5 million four year capital
plan, which invests in renewing and upgrading our community infrastructure. Of the $37.62
million, $27.43 million of general rates revenue is applied to the capital works program.
Highlights of the capital works program include:
Roads, streets, $2.6 million
drainage and $5.07 million
footpaths
$14.19 million $3.40 million
$5.16 million
Community and
recreational $2.41 million
facilities
$13.70 million $890,000
Streetscapes, $1.39 million
open space and
linear parks
$4.77 million
$470,000
Upgrade of Tindals Road in Donvale and other road projects
Road related refurbishment (reseal and resurfacing)
Drainage improvements to protect properties from flooding
Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre redevelopment
Refurbishment and upgrade of Council’s community buildings
Planning and design of the new Mullum Mullum multi-use
stadium at Mullum Mullum Reserve
Mullum Mullum Trail construction from Park Road to Heads Road
in Park Orchards and Donvale
Streetscape and street tree planting program
Mullum Mullum
Multi-use Stadium
Planning and Design
Aquarena Aquatic
and Leisure Centre
redevelopment
A key action in the Mullum Mullum
Reserve Management Plan is the
construction of a multi-use stadium
that will house five courts and
seating for up to 500 spectators, and
provide an additional 235 car parks
throughout the reserve.
We have committed $5.16 million to the
Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
redevelopment.
During 2015/16, $890,000 has been
committed to planning and design for
this stadium.
For more information on
the Mullum Mullum Reserve
Management Plan, see page 7.
The redevelopment is currently underway
and is expected to be complete by July 2016.
Some of the key features will include a new
indoor warm water program pool, steam
room and spa, a new outdoor water play
area, a new wellness centre, expanding and
relocating the health club and a sky bridge to
link the upper car park levels to the facility.
For more information on the
redevelopment, see page 7.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Healthy Living in Manningham
Our Healthy City Plan 2013 – 2017 identified supporting the community’s health and wellbeing
through the promotion of healthy lifestyles as a key priority.
Research shows 53.5 per cent of
males and 37 per cent of females in
Manningham are overweight or obese,
and 48.1 per cent of males and 36.3 per cent of females do not adhere
to the fruit and vegetable dietary
guidelines.
In partnership with many community
and regional organisations we have
been improving opportunities for
residents to participate in activities that
support healthy living.
Some of the new initiatives introduced
during the past 12 months include:
• Live Well in Bulleen: Healthy
Schools…Healthy Children…
Healthy Communities project funded
through Inner East Melbourne
Medicare Local to deliver a number
of new healthy living initiatives
• Pop up Parks at MC Square and
Bulleen Plaza
• A free program of physical activities
as part of Premier’s Active April
• The Biggest Winner – A no diet
approach to improving your health
and wellbeing
• Men’s and senior's health programs
including Man Up, Manage Your
Health Forum and walking groups
• Supporting schools to develop and
implement active travel plans
• Cooking classes for adults living on
their own and for people with limited
English, to encourage improved
food access.
For more information on any of these initiatives or the Healthy City Plan 2013 – 2017, please call our Social and
Community Services Unit on 9840 9258 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/healthycity
L–R: Head of Carey Baptist Grammar School, Steve Wilson and
Grade 5 students Noah and Vianna assist the Doncaster RSL
President, Charles Collins to unveil their artwork.
The Bullants Youth Girl's team proudly wear their new uniforms.
Small Grants for Community Groups
Manningham’s Small Grant program offers assistance to Manningham based incorporated,
not for profit community groups for one off projects and equipment purchases that occur in
Manningham and aim to improve the quality of life of local residents.
Carey Baptist Grammar School in Donvale and the Bulleen
Templestowe Ladyants football team have been two of the
successful recipients of our Small Grant program.
The Bulleen Templestowe Ladyants received a small grant to
purchase women's uniforms to outfit their three ladies teams.
The teams previously had to wear boys' jerseys and shorts.
Carey Baptist received a small grant to commemorate the
ANZAC Centenary 2014-2018. Students worked closely with
the Doncaster RSL to create two artworks as reminders of the
historical event.
Small Grants are available three times per year and designed
to fund activities as well as equipment and asset purchases
for funding up to $3,000. Applications can be submitted by
1 September 2015, 1 March 2016 or 1 May 2016.
Please note, applications must be submitted online as hard
copy applications will not be accepted.
Application guidelines and forms can be found at www.manningham.smartygrants.com.au or for more information,
call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9305.
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MAJOR PROJECTS
Improvement works at Mullum Mullum Reserve
As part of the Mullum Mullum Reserve Management Plan implementation, a range of works
will be undertaken to improve reserve access, car parking, landscaping and connection to
the Mullum Mullum Trail.
These works include:
• Reconfiguring and line marking of the existing reserve
car park and construction of additional car spaces
• Widening and upgrading the entrances at Springvale
and Reynolds roads
• Minor road works including construction of a roundabout
• Construction of new pedestrian and shared pedestrian
and cyclist paths, including a new connection to the
Mullum Mullum Trail
• Upgrading of existing pedestrian paths and public lighting
• Landscape works including the planting of more than 60 new
trees and plantings in expanded garden bed areas
• The construction of innovative storm water rain gardens, to treat
car park runoff.
The works will impact on access into and around the reserve, and car
parking. To minimise disruption, traffic management arrangements and
signage will inform reserve users of any changes.
To register for project updates, visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au/MullumMullumReserve
ManagementPlan
Aquarena Upgrade on Track
The implementation of stages four, five and six of the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Master Plan is well underway, and with construction work having already progressed for
almost a year, the new face of Aquarena is starting to take shape.
Those who have visited Aquarena recently will have noticed the
installation of sections of the new sky bridge, and the construction
of the new entry foyer and health club, as well as major
excavation works for the new indoor warm water therapy pool.
On Monday 29 June, the existing Indoor Pool Hall Area closed
for a three month period to complete a major refurbishment of
the 25 metre indoor pool, the learn to swim pool and toddler
pool, including tiling the entire indoor pool concourse, pool
gutters and surrounds, re-grouting tiling in all of the indoor pools
and painting the indoor pool walls and roofing structures.
The Indoor Pool Hall Area is scheduled to re-open on Monday 5 October for Term Four Aquatics Education.
For more information about the Indoor Pool Hall Area
closure, visit www.aquarena.ymca.org.au and for more
information on the Aquarena upgrade visit www.yoursaymanningham.com.au
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L–R: Participants in the We Can Stop Elder Abuse art installation at the Manningham Civic Centre, Loris Hosie, Wilma Bourchier, Charmaine Goodman and
Priscilla Rogers.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Manningham Council recognised World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on Monday 15 June with an afternoon tea and a guest speaker from the Eastern Community Legal
Centre to help raise the profile of this important issue.
WEADD is a day when world voices are united in their
opposition to the abuse and suffering inflicted on older
people. Elder abuse is any act which harms an older person
and is carried out by someone they trust such as a family
member, partner or friend.
This year we recognised this important day by supporting a
group of older residents to create an art installation for the
Manningham Civic Centre foyer. The installation represented
a tranquil garden setting and throughout the month of June
sent the message to everybody who entered the building that
‘We Can Stop Elder Abuse’.
Participants knitted more than 200 wool squares to form the
trees and pathways and more than 600 individual flowers for
the gardens, including daffodils, roses, fuchsias and daisies.
Seniors Rights Victoria provides information, support, legal advice and education to help prevent elder abuse and
safeguard the rights, dignity and independence of older
people.
For more information or support, visit www.seniorsrights.org.au or call the free and
confidential helpline on 1300 368 821.
Welcoming Migrants and Refugees
On Friday 26 June, hundreds of people came together to help celebrate UN World Refugee Day
and the launch of the ‘Manningham Migrant and Refugee Welcome Zone’.
Manningham Council is proud to have joined the Refugee Council of Australia and
more than 100 other local governments across the country who have publically
declared their commitment in spirit to welcoming refugees and migrants into the
community. This commitment includes upholding human rights, demonstrating
compassion, and enhancing local cultural and religious diversity.
The Refugee Welcome launch was a huge success and included Burmese, Iranian
and Kurdish music and dance, henna painting, traditional handicrafts, refugees
discussing their personal stories and speakers from the United Nations High
Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Communities Council on Ethnic Issues.
Local schools, businesses, community groups, faith groups, sport clubs and residents
also demonstrated their support by decorating and writing messages of welcome onto
the leaves of ‘Welcome Trees’. These trees are now touring Manningham.
Doncaster Library also hosted a ‘Human Library’ following the Refugee Welcome
Launch where the books were actual refugees or migrants who shared their stories in
20 minute one-on-one conversations.
For more information, call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9315.
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Manningham Events Calendar
JULY
Term Three at Manningham Art
Studios
Commences Monday 13 July
The Manningham Art Studios offers
children and adults the opportunity to
explore their creative side with courses
in pottery, painting, drawing, and
much more.
For more information or to book,
call 9840 9382 or visit
www.manningham.vic.gov.au/artstudios
Setting Financial Strategy
Seminar
Tuesday 21 July, 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Manningham Civic Centre,
699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Learn how to develop an effective
profit and loss budget and a cash flow
forecast that can be used to monitor
and measure the strategic objectives
of your business.
Bookings:
www.manninghambusiness.com.au
Manningham Victorian Ceramic Art Award 2015 Exhibition
Wednesday 15 July – Saturday 29 August
Manningham Art Gallery, MC², 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Now in its fourth year, the biennial
acquisitive award celebrates the
diversity of work produced across the
state; the award exhibition showcases
some of the finest contemporary
Victorian ceramic art.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday to Saturday,
11.00 am – 5.00 pm Admission is free.
For more information, visit
www.manningham.vic.gov.au/gallery
Manningham Art Gallery is proudly supported by
Bendigo Community Bank.
Vanessa Lucas, Stone Jugs, Porcelain, slip
cast. Acquired through the MVCAA 2013 for
Council’s Public Art Collection.
Andersons Creek Catchment Area Landcare – Planting Day
Saturday 18 July and Saturday 15 August, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm
Gold Memorial Car Park, Gold Memorial Road, Warrandyte
The Andersons Creek Catchment Area
Landcare (ACCA) meet several times
during the planting season to rehabilitate
the banks of the beautiful Andersons
Creek at the base of Fourth Hill in
Warrandyte State Park. ACCA welcomes
all, including children of all ages to take
part. Tools and afternoon tea provided.
National Tree Day
Sunday 26 July, 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster
To celebrate Australia’s largest community tree planting event, we
are running some planting activities at Ruffey Lake Park.
National Tree Day is a great opportunity to give something back to
the environment and meet like minded people of all ages.
You can register on the day from 9.30 am. Tools will be provided,
please wear sturdy shoes, appropriate clothing for the weather and
bring your own gloves.
For those that take part, a free community barbecue will be
provided after the planting.
For more information and to pre-register, visit
www.manningham.vic.gov.au/events or call 9840 9323.
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The Lost WW1 Diary
Business Excellence Awards Launch
Monday 27 July, 6.30 pm
Tuesday 28 July, 7.00 am – 9.00 am
Doncaster Playhouse, 679 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
Obsessed from a young age
by all things ANZAC, Damian
Callinan discovers a war diary in a
Warrnambool op shop that may be
the missing connection between his
family and the ANZAC legend.
The search is on for the Manningham small business of the
year. The launch will be followed by a workshop to assist
businesses with completing an entry form.
For more information, visit www.manninghambea.com.au
Winter Harvesting Seminar
A renowned stand up and character
comedian, Callinan brings the diary’s
pages to life, showing that it’s a long
way to Tipperary without a GPS.
Wednesday 29 July, 7.00 pm
Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster
For more information or to book, visit
call 9840 9382, visit
www.manningham.vic.gov.au/
playhouse
Learn how to harvest and cook with your winter crops in this
Home Harvest Manningham seminar. An optional food and
seed swap is available from 6.45 pm, so bring along your
excess home grown produce to exchange.
AUGUST
Small Business Festival
Fabulous Fungi Field Trip
Saturday 1 – Monday 31 August
Thursday 6 August 2015,
9.30 am – 12.30 pm
A range of events and activities are
on offer in Manningham as part of
Victoria's Small Business Festival.
See page 12 for details on local
events, workshops and seminars.
Bulleen Plaza Multicultural
Festival
Thursday 13 – Friday 14 August
This fungal walk with Dr Sapphire
McMullan-Fisher provides the opportunity
to search for fungi in the field.
Bulleen Plaza,
79/109 Manningham Road, Bulleen
Please note that to be eligible to attend
this field trip you must attend the
Fabulous Fungi Environment Seminar.
Bookings are essential: 9840 9326.
Bulleen Plaza will be transformed
into a multicultural hub where
all nationalities and cultures are
celebrated. A free event, the
festival will include a wide range of
entertainment and performances.
Fabulous Fungi Environment
Seminar
For more information, visit
www.bulleenplaza.com.au or call
9852 0011.
Wednesday 5 August, 7.30 pm
Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel,
Warrandyte
Timber Reserve and Fiddler Gully – Wattle Walk
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In this presentation, fungal
ecologist and the Fungimap Coordinator, Dr Sapphire McMullanFisher, will introduce you to fungi
and the roles they play in keeping
bushland healthy. You will also
learn how to share information with
Fungimap about the fungi you see.
Thursday 27 August, 9.30 am
For more information, call
9840 9326 or visit
www.manningham.vic.gov.au/
walks-and-seminars
Rating: Moderate to difficult
At the peak of Warrandyte’s wattle season
enjoy a colourful walk around some of
Warrandyte’s best bushland, learning to
identify the wattles as we go, as well as the
early wildflowers and orchids.
Distance: 3.5 km
Time: 2.5 hours
Meeting points will be provided at the time
of booking.
Bookings are essential: 9840 9362 or email
eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
Business
Environment
Community
Exhibitions
Playhouse
Art Studios
SEPTEMBER
Reduce Your Utility Costs
Tuesday 1 September,
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Learn how implementing simple
sustainable actions can cut your
business’ operating costs.
Bookings:
Manningham Business Network
Tuesday 8 September,
7.30 am – 9.00 am
This network of like minded
professionals offers support and
experience to the business network
and their associates.
Bookings: www.mbn.asn.au
Australian Native Fish
Environment Seminar
Australian Native Fish
Field Trip
Wednesday 2 September, 7.30 pm
Friday 4 September,
7.00 am – 9.00 am
Bull and Bush Room, Grand Hotel,
Warrandyte
This talk will introduce you to
Australian native fish with a focus on
the endangered Macquarie perch, fish
of the Yarra River and touch on Ovens
River fish population protection. This
seminar is presented by Tim Curmi, a
freshwater ecologist and president of
Native Fish Australia (Victoria).
For more information, call 9840 9326
or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/
walks-and-seminars
Freshwater ecologist, Tim Curmi will
lead a walk along the Yarra River to
a Macquarie perch monitoring site
and discuss river habitat ideal for
the population to increase and its
survival.
Bookings are essential as places
are limited.
For more information, call
9840 9326.
Relay for Life
Saturday 12 September, 4.00 pm – Sunday 13 September, 10.00 am
Tom Kelly Athletics Track, Rieschiecks Reserve, George Street, Doncaster East
Cancer Council Victoria is calling on the Manningham community to show their
support for residents diagnosed with cancer by taking part in the upcoming
Manningham Relay for Life.
So get a group of friends, family or colleagues together to take part in this team
event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research. The overnight event will be
held at Tom Kelly Athletics Track.
For more information or to register a team, visit www.relayforlife.org.au or call
1300 656 585.
Hochkin’s Ridge Nature Walk
Thursday 24 September, 9.30 am
Hochkin’s Ridge Reserve is just less
than 20 hectares in size, yet contains
an amazing 250 plant species
including 39 orchids and 13 wattles.
This is the peak of wildflower season,
perfect timing for a visit.
Distance: 3 km
Time: 2.5 hours
Rating: Difficult
Meeting points will be provided at the
time of booking.
Bookings are essential:
9840 9362 or email
eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
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BUSINESS
Small Business
Festival
1 – 31 August
Victoria's Small Business Festival provides inspiration, ideas
and information to anyone looking to start or grow a business.
The festival includes hundreds of events, workshops and
seminars across metropolitan and regional Victoria.
When
Title
Cost
Tuesday 4 August,
6.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Starting Your Business Workshop
$30.00
Free Small Business Advisory Service
Free
Wednesday 5 August,
9.00 am – 4.00 pm
(one hour per individual
appointment)
Thursday 6 August,
7.00 pm – 9.00 pm
Amplify Your Marketing Information
Session
Free
Tuesday 11 August,
10.00 am – 12 noon
Women Inspiring Business – Expo
Free
Tuesday 11 August,
12 noon – 2.00 pm
Women Inspiring Business – Lunch
$70.00
Wednesday 12 August,
6.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Marketing for Growth Workshop
$30.00
Tuesday 18 August,
6.00 pm – 9.30 pm
Better Business Practices Workshop
$30.00
Wednesday 19 August,
9.00 am – 6.00 pm
Warrandyte Business Expo
Free
www.warrandytebusinessexpo.com.au
Thursday 20 August,
9.00 am – 12 noon
Amplify Your Marketing Workshop 1
Free
Tuesday 25 August,
6.00 pm – 8.00 pm
Get Your Business Organised Seminar
$20.00
Tuesday 11 August
The Women Inspiring
Business – Expo and Lunch
is the feature event of
this year’s Small Business
Festival in Manningham.
This is the second year this event has
been held and 2015 will feature our
inspirational guest speaker, author
and Melbourne businesswoman
Yvonne Bornstein.
The networking expo and lunch
celebrates local women in business
and their success stories. This is a
great place to network, share and
learn from like minded businesses.
A two course lunch follows with a
presentation from guest speaker
Yvonne Bornstein, who went from
high flying success in the business
world to a Russian deal gone wrong
to survive kidnapping, terror and
torture.
Bookings for the lunch are essential
and can be made online at www.manninghambusiness.com.au
Manningham City Council and event partner
Manningham Business Network, would like
to thank the following organisations for their
support and involvement in the Women
Inspiring Business – Expo and Lunch:
Major Sponsors: Community Bank
(Doncaster East and Templestowe), Victorian
Government through Small Business Victoria.
Event Associate: Doncaster BMW.
Event Sponsor: HYPOXI Body Contour
Studio.
Bookings are essential by visiting www.manninghambusiness.com.au or
call Council’s Business and Project Support Officer on 9840 9310.
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Manningham OAM Recipients
Congratulations to our Manningham residents who were awarded Queen’s Birthday honours
in 2015 for services to the community.
Barry Jones of Wonga Park, Helen
Jurcevic of Templestowe Heights,
Rodney Savage of Doncaster East
and Margaret Tremewen of Doncaster
were awarded a Medal of the Order of
Australia (OAM) in the General Division,
and Susan Christophers of Donvale
received a Public Service Medal (PSM).
Mr Jones has been a member of the
Watsonia RSL Sub-Branch since 1975
and was recognised for service to the
welfare of veterans and their families.
Mrs Jurcevic founded the Manningham
Women’s Friendship Group in 2006
and was recognised for her service to
the community, particularly women and
seniors.
Mr Savage and Ms Tremewen were both
recognised for their service to youth
through the scouting movement and
community in Victoria. Mr Savage has
been involved with Scouts Victoria since
the 1960s and was heavily involved
in the musical and stage shows. Ms
Tremewen was also acknowledged for
her involvement in the Country Women’s
Association and the Box Hill Ladies
Probus Club.
Mrs Christophers received a PSM for
outstanding service to education in
Victoria through policy making and
leadership, including overseeing
substantial growth in the international
student program in Victorian
Government Schools.
Top image: Susan Christophers, Public Service Medal
(PSM) recipient. Bottom image: Helen Jurcevic, Medal
of the Order of Australia (OAM) recipient.
Do you know our next
Citizen of the Year?
Nominations are now open for the Citizen and Young
Citizen of the Year Awards 2016.
The awards are presented annually to individuals who have made a
noteworthy contribution or given outstanding service to the Manningham
community.
This includes, but is not limited to, contributions in community service,
environment, sports, arts and education.
To be eligible for Citizen or Young Citizen of the Year, nominees must be
Australian citizens and reside, work, volunteer or study in Manningham.
The Citizen of the Year must be 27 years or older and the Young Citizen of
the Year must be under 27 years of age as at Tuesday 26 January 2016.
The awards will be presented at Council’s Australia Day celebrations on
Tuesday 26 January 2016.
Your
Development is
Our Business
This is your chance to be
involved in the planning
process of Council’s business
development program from the
beginning. To have your say,
take part in our quick survey
to ensure we can help your
business go places.
For more information and to take part
in the survey, visit
www.yoursaymanningham.com.au
Nomination forms and awards criteria are available online at www.manningham.vic.gov.au/citizennominations
Alternatively email events@manningham.vic.gov.au or call our
Cultural Services Unit on 9840 9304.
Nominations close at 5.00 pm on Friday 27 November 2015.
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SUSTAINABILITY
Positive Solar Solutions
The City of Manningham teamed up with the independent energy experts at Positive Charge
to assist residents make the switch to solar power.
Positive Charge is a not for profit organisation that is backed by local
Councils and run by sustainability experts.
Positive Charge helped Manningham Council select a reputable solar
supplier to make converting to solar as simple and affordable as
possible.
Of the 261 Manningham households that requested quotes, 31 have
had/or are scheduled to have solar panels installed on their properties.
Approximately 40 households are still considering quotes.
Bulleen resident Warren Elms had been considering switching to solar
power for several years when he heard about the Positive Charge offer.
“We had already done all of the homework on the benefits of solar
panels, so this deal presented the perfect opportunity for us to go
ahead with the installation.”
Council and Positive Charge are now in discussions with businesses in
Manningham, with the aim of supporting more installations of solar and
energy efficient lighting solutions.
For more information, visit www.positivecharge.com.au or call
9385 8555.
Harriet the labrador and Positive Charge participant
Warren Elms, inspect their solar meter.
Compost to Feed your Garden
Composting food waste helps to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and also creates
nutrients for your garden.
Council has the following composting systems available for sale:
•
Worm farm (includes 1000 worms and a worm blanket) – $80 each
•
Compost bin (Gedye style 220lt) – $35 each
•
Compost Aerator – $15 each
•
Green Cone – $195 each ($150 for first 50 sold)
Each system includes ‘How to' guides with detailed instructions.
The composting systems are able from:
Council’s Garden Waste Recycle Centre
Corner of Blackburn and Websters roads, Doncaster East
Open Sundays between 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (closed public holidays, 27 December 2015, 27 March 2016, 24 April 2016, 8 May 2016 and 12 June 2016).
For more information, please visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/composting-systems or call our Waste
Management Team on 9846 0579.
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UPDATE
Smoking Ban Introduced
Manningham residents are reminded that under new State Government Tobacco Reforms,
smoking is prohibited within four metres of an entrance to all Victorian children’s indoor
play centres, public hospitals, registered community health centres and certain Victorian
Government buildings.
The smoking ban aims to:
•
Protect the community from exposure to second hand tobacco smoke
•
Further de-normalise smoking in the community. The more people see smoking
in public places the more they will tend to think smoking is okay, rather than
harmful
•
Support people who have quit or are trying to quit smoking.
There is strong community support for banning smoking in public places and
Manningham Council is supporting the State Government initiative by assisting
with the education campaign to inform the community of the recently introduced
changes.
While it is expected that most people will voluntarily comply with the smoking ban,
Local Laws officers are authorised under the Tobacco Act 1987 to enforce the new
smoking ban.
For more information, visit www.health.vic.gov.au/tobaccoreforms
Illegal Building Works will catch up with you
Recent prosecutions for illegal building works in Manningham have highlighted the
importance of residents checking with Council before commencing construction works to
ascertain whether or not a building permit is required.
A building permit cannot be issued retrospectively for works already carried out. Under
the Building Act 1993, residents undertaking works without a building permit can be
faced with significant financial penalties, convictions and demolition of the works.
Recent decisions in the local Magistrate’s Court have supported Council’s concerns
and residents are being urged not to take the risk of undertaking illegal building works.
People contemplating undertaking illegal building should be aware, one way or the
other, it will catch up with them.
The harsh reality of the impact of illegal building comes home when people go to sell
their homes and find that purchasers are requesting the appropriate paper work.
If the documentation cannot be produced, it becomes highly likely that prospective
purchasers will not want to inherit the legal or safety risk.
If there is an accident at the home such as a balcony collapse, or a death by
electrocution, investigations by authorities will ultimately turn up if the building work
does not have the appropriate certification.
For more information, please visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/building or call our Building Services Unit on 9840 9430.
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COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE
Playground Upgrades
As part of the Neighbourhood Park Development Program, Council has recently upgraded four
playgrounds across Manningham.
The upgrades took place at Lyndal
Reserve in East Doncaster, Hillcrest
Reserve in Donvale, and Acheron
Reserve and Timber Reserve
playground in Doncaster.
Local residents contributed to the
upgrades by providing feedback via a
questionnaire and telling Council about
how they use their local park.
Improvements at Lyndal Reserve
included new play equipment, new
basketball and netball rings, an
extended concrete pad to encourage
multiuse, additional seating, new
signage and improvements to park
access at Vivienne Court, Deep Creek
Drive, Lyndal Close and Silvana Court.
Improvements at Acheron Reserves
included new play equipment, a new
basketball ring as well as an extended
concrete pad, additional seating, new
signage, planting and landscaping and
improvements to park access.
The improvements to the playground
at Hillcrest Reserve included a new
playground and swings, new picnic
table, a new path, additional seating
and improved access into the reserve.
The Timber Reserve playground
upgrade included a new playground
and swings, new seating and planting of
additional trees.
For more information on your local parks or playgrounds, please call our Economic and Environmental Planning Unit
on 9840 9171 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/parks
Revamped Senior’s Centre
Re-opens
Work is complete on the Bulleen and Templestowe Senior
Citizen Centre and tenants have returned, following a
major refurbishment of the facility undertaken as part of
our Asset Management Strategy.
Bulleen and Templestowe Senior Citizen Centre has been an important
community facility for many years and the refurbishment has improved the overall
standard of the facility, providing better quality services, energy efficient features
and improved disability access for the existing venue users and any future hirers.
The $345,000 refurbishment included a remodelled male/female bathroom area,
external roof and internal ceiling repair works, painting, kitchen renovations and
the installation of an overhead projector and drop down screen over the stage in
the main hall.
Manningham Council is extremely grateful for the flexibility of facility users who
used alternate venues while the works were underway.
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OUT AND ABOUT
Please Don’t
Feed the Ducks
Manningham is lucky to
have a variety of ducks and
other birds in its parklands
and surrounds, and we all
play a part in keeping them
healthy.
Students from Park Orchards Primary School walk to school.
Active Travel Program
Council's Active Travel Program is designed to educate and
motivate students, parents and teachers to leave the car at
home and reduce traffic in and around school areas.
Active Travel to school promotes sustainable and healthy travel modes such as
walking, cycling, scootering, carpooling and public transport. In May, Council
supported Park Orchards Primary School, Serpells Primary School and Templestowe
Valley Primary School and encouraged children to walk and commute safely to
school. On this day, 58 per cent of students from Park Orchards Primary travelled
actively to school.
Manningham Active Kids (MAK) Facebook page
Manningham Council is excited to launch a new Facebook page which aims to
create more opportunities for parents and their children to be active in their local
environment and in nature.
If your school is interested in taking part in this program, or to find out more
about our MAK Facebook page, please call our Economic and Environmental
Planning Unit on 9840 9303 or email eepadmin@manningham.vic.gov.au
Giving ducks (or other wildlife)
inappropriate foods, such as bread
or birdseed, is unnecessary and
potentially harmful. These foods can
cause dietary problems, which can
lead to sickness or malnutrition.
Bread can also attract other pests like
foxes, aggressive birds, feral fish and
snakes, and the rotting food scraps
can spread disease.
If ducks become dependent on
an artificial food source, ducklings
may not be taught how to forage for
natural foods and risk starvation. The
natural cycles of migration (which are
largely determined by seasonal food
supplies) may also be disrupted when
supplementary food is readily available
year round.
So, enjoy watching the ducks, take
photos of them, but please do not feed
or handle them.
Support Fairtrade
Manningham Council achieved its Fair Trade Community Status in 2013
by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Zealand (FTAANZ).
This means Manningham is committed to promoting the importance of Fairtrade products
and also equality and fairness in international trading structures.
Council showed its support by promoting Fairtrade Fortnight during May and is now
encouraging the community to learn more about Fairtrade practices.
Fairtrade provides farmers and workers in developing countries with a fair price for their
produce. This protects them from world market prices and allows them to compete in the
global economy.
A number of businesses within the municipality are Fairtrade certified. This means that they
distribute, sell, import, use and/or manufacture products that carry the Fairtrade® Mark.
To find out more, visit www.manninghambusiness.com.au or www.fairtrade.com.au
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YOUR WARDS AT WORK
Markets in Manningham
Why not get out and about this winter and support your local farmers’ or community market.
A great way to support your local community, there are a range of regular markets on offer in Manningham providing fresh
produce, arts, craft and more.
Heide Ward
Manningham Produce and Craft Market
Fourth Sunday of each month, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm (excluding December and January)
The Manningham Club, 1 Thompsons Road, Bulleen
A fantastic way to stock up on healthy, locally grown produce and crafts, this market offers a range of seasonal produce,
including meat, vegetables, fruit, preserves, cheese, bread and baked goods. This market is run by the Rotary Club of
Templestowe.
Please note that from September to November this market will be held from 8.00 am to 1.00 pm.
For more information, visit www.templestowerotary.org.au
Koonung Ward
Tunstall Square Market
Last Sunday of each month, 8.00 am – 1.00 pm (excluding January)
Tunstall Square Shopping Centre, corner Doncaster and Tunstall roads, Doncaster East
This trash and treasure craft market is organised by the Rotary Club of Warrandyte Donvale and offers a wide range of
clothes, homewares, books, fresh produce, plants and unique crafts.
Please note that the December market will be held on Sunday 6 December.
For more information, visit www.warrandytedonvalerotary.org.au/tunstall-markets
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Mullum Mullum Ward
Park Orchards Farmers'
Market
Warrandyte Community
Market
Third Saturday of each month, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
(excluding January)
First Saturday of each month, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm
(excluding January)
Corner Park Road and Bawmore Avenue, Park Orchards
Stiggants Reserve, Stiggant Street, Warrandyte
This community organised farmers’ market offers a wide
variety of fresh meat, fish, poultry, dairy, fruit, nuts, berries,
vegetables, herbs, breads, wines, oils and condiments and
is run by the Park Orchards Ratepayers Association and Park
Orchards Lions Club.
For more information, visit www.parkorchardsfarmersmarket.com
This community craft market is organised by the Warrandyte
Community Market Committee and includes a wide range of
handmade products, crafts, fresh produce and more.
For more information, visit www.facebook.com/
warrandytecommunitymarket
Your Councillors
Heide Ward
Cr Michelle Kleinert
(Deputy Mayor)
michelle.kleinert@
manningham.vic.gov.au
Koonung Ward
Cr Dot Haynes
dothaynes@
phone 0425 718 937
phone 0400 902 822
Mullum Mullum Ward
Cr Paul McLeish
(Mayor)
paul.mcleish@
phone 0435 806 684
Cr Geoff Gough
Cr Stephen O’Brien
Cr Meg Downie
geoff.gough@
stephen.obrien@
meg.downie@
phone 0412 345 081
phone 0448 147 238
phone 0428 502 839
Cr Jim Grivokostopoulos
Cr Jennifer Yang
Cr Sophy Galbally
jim.grivas@
jennifer.yang@
sophy.galbally@
phone 0407 822 103
phone 0419 041 454
phone 0409 417 369
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Our Sites
2015/16 Waste and Recycling Booklet
Manningham Council
The annual Waste and Recycling Booklet was posted to all
residential households who have a Council waste service
during the week of 20 – 24 June.
Community Directory
www.manninghamdirect.com.au
Doncaster Hill
www.doncasterhill.com
Jobs at Manningham
www.manningham.vic.gov.au/currentpositions
The booklet provides residents with information
about your waste service, including your waste
collection day, what items to place in each bin,
the hard waste and bundled garden waste
service and waste disposal sites.
Visit Manningham
www.visitmanningham.com.au
Your Say Manningham
www.yoursaymanningham.com.au
If you have not received the
booklet, please call our Waste Management Team on 9846 0579.
Manningham Function Centre
www.manninghamfunctioncentre.com
Manningham Business
MC Square
www.manninghamcitysquare.com.au
Translation Services
Contacts
9840 9355
in person
Manningham Civic Centre
699 Doncaster Road,
Doncaster Victoria 3108
postal address
Manningham City Council
PO Box 1, Doncaster Victoria 3108
hours
Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Closed public holidays.
phone 03 9840 9333 fax 03 9848 3110
email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
tweet twitter.com/manninghamcc
facebook facebook.com/
manninghamcouncil
Council Meeting Dates
Tuesday 28 July, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster
For any urgent matters, please call our
after hours service on 9840 9333.
Tuesday 25 August, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster
Tuesday 29 September, 7.00 pm Council Chamber, Manningham Civic Centre, 699 Doncaster Road Doncaster
Cover image: A fresh produce stall at the Warrandyte Community Market in Stiggants Reserve,
Warrandyte.
Authorised by Joe Carbone, CEO, Manningham City Council, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster VIC 3108
Sustainable Manningham
Important Information
Manningham City Council cares about the
environment. This issue of Manningham Matters
is printed on Australian made, 100 per cent
recycled Revive Laser Carbon Neutral paper
using vegetable-based inks. This has helped
reduce global greenhouse gas emissions by
more than 12.8 tonnes CO2-e.
This publication is part of Council’s ongoing commitment to
improve communication and consultation with residents.
Each sale of Revive Laser Carbon Neutral
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While every effort is made to ensure that information included
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details are subject to change. Manningham City Council and
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