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INVIGORATEMANNINGHAM’S HEALTH AND LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE

2016Autumn

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/invigorate

In this ISSUE...

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WelcomeWomen and girls in sport 3

Leap into nature 4

MYMCA Swimathon 4

Inclusion @ Work 4

What’s On 5 – 8

Seeking feedback: Health and Aged Services 9

30 years of community safety 9

Manningham Community Health Service 9

Melbourne Men’s Group 10

Community event signs 10

Translations 11

Community Profiles 12

We’re excited to release the second issue of Invigorate, Manningham’s new seasonal health and lifestyle magazine. In this autumn issue we look at the range of events happening in Manningham as part of Cultural Diversity Week from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 March.

Take the time to read about the opportunities for women and girls in sport, the range of ways children and families can get involved and play in nature, and the wonderful volunteers we have in Manningham.

This issue also includes a bumper What’s On, and showcases a wide range of activities, programs, services and events on offer this autumn in Manningham. See pages 5 to 8 for details.

We have received some great feedback on Invigorate and encourage community groups to continue submitting their stories, community profiles and events for upcoming issues. The winter issue of Invigorate will be out in mid June.

The InvigorateTeamContact UsIf you wish to submit a story or promote your community activities and initiatives in Invigorate, please email [email protected] or call our Invigorate team, Vicki Martinez and Stephanie Langton, on 9840 9333.Inclusion is subject to meeting criteria and space availability.

about INVIGORATEInvigorate is Manningham’s seasonal health and lifestyle magazine for all the latest news on sport, recreation, health and community wellbeing across the municipality.

For more information, to subscribe or view online, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/invigorate

This magazine is produced by Manningham City Council.

Cover image: Bulleen Templestowe Junior Football Club under 15s player, Lauren.

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MONSTER RAFFLEDoes your Manningham based not for profit organisation need to generate funds?

If so, the Manningham Monster Raffle might be the solution. Run by the Kiwanis Club of Manningham in partnership with Council, there's $10,000 worth of prizes. From each $2 ticket you sell, your group receives $1.50. The remaining 50 cents supports the Manningham Charitable Foundation.

Prizes, printing of tickets, permits, and all other costs are covered. If you don’t sell a ticket, all you need to do is return it at the end of the raffle.

The raffle opens on Tuesday 15 March and closes on Friday 10 June 2016.

For more information, email Sean Keefe at [email protected] or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/monsterraffle

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With the recent growth in women’s sporting clubs, including football and cricket in Manningham, there is now a wide range of opportunities for women and girls to get active and involved in sport and recreation locally.

A state government inquiry into Women and Girls in Sport and Active Recreation provided recommendations to the Victorian Minister for Sport in December 2015 on how the sport and active recreation sector can encourage participation among women and girls.

Some of these include female ambassador programs, more women in leadership positions, female friendly built environments and equitable facility usage policies.

For more information, visit www.sport.vic.gov.au/news-and-events

Council is working to improve gender equity and deliver on the recommendations released. For more information, call our Social and Community Services Unit on 9840 9330.

Junior Girls Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club The 2015/16 season has seen a huge increase in the number of girls playing cricket at the Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club. The club currently has three girls’ teams, named after Australian players Healy, Perry and Ferling.

The 2016/17 season starts in October this year. For more information, call Mark Cassidy on 0418 893 291 or email [email protected]

Females in Football Female football has taken off in the Yarra Junior Football League (YJFL) since the introduction of a girl’s competition in 2011. The female competition has expanded significantly across all age groups and this year is set to have at least 42 teams, including a new under 10 competition.

This year Manningham will host female teams at Bulleen/Templestowe, Park Orchards, Templestowe, Beverley Hills and Warrandyte football clubs.

For more information, visit www.yarrajfl.org.au

Check out What’s On, on pages 5 to 8, for more opportunities for women to get active in Manningham.

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CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAYApproximately 250 people attended Manningham’s International Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday 6 March which consisted of a lunch with inspiring women speakers including Professor Gillian Triggs, President Australian Human Rights Commission.For more information, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/iwd

Junior Girls Bulleen Templestowe Cricket Club players Mia, Tianah and Abbey.

Bulleen Templestowe Junior Football Club under 15s player, Lauren.

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Manningham has recently launched a new video story, Going Above and Beyond as part of its Inclusion@Work initiative, which aims to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities or diverse backgrounds.

Available on Council’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/ManninghamCouncil the video demonstrates the benefits of inclusive and diverse workforces through the story of Manningham resident Warren O’Brien. Warren has been a valued member of the team at the Victorian Police Museum over the last nine years.

The video story is a Council Metro Access Program Project supported by the Victorian State Government and produced by Belonging Matters.

For more information on the Inclusion@Work please call our Social and Community Services on 9840 9317.

Leap into Nature is one organisation that presents fun and interactive programs in Manningham parks to educate and connect children with the natural world.

Christina Renowden from Leap into Nature is a keen advocate for nature play and says local activities include bird watching, searching for a kangaroo at Currawong Bush Park, or looking for platypus at dusk in the Yarra River at Westerfolds Park.

Nature Play Autumn School Holiday Program Wednesday 30 March – Thursday 7 AprilTo celebrate nature play, Manningham will be embracing nature throughout the school holidays. For details on activities and events, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play-school-holidays

Follow Manningham Active Kids, www.facebook.com/groups/ManninghamActiveKids, or Leap into Nature on Facebook to find out about our upcoming nature play events in Manningham.

INCLUSION@WORK: WARREN’S STORY

LEAP INTO NATURE Manningham is lucky to have a variety of bushland reserves providing children with opportunities to play, roam, explore and make their own discoveries in nature.

MYMCA SWIMATHON a big splash for a great causeOn Sunday 28 February, representatives from the Manningham YMCA joined 60 other YMCAs from around Australia in a swimathon. The event, held at Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre, raised $183,890.84 to support people with disabilities around Australia.The funds raised will go towards providing specialised swimming lessons for children and adults with a disability.

For more information, visit www.ymcaswimathon.org.au

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What’s On...

Women’s Friendship Group Cultural Diversity Week luncheon Friday 18 March, 11.00 am

Bulleen Senior Citizens Centre, Corner Manningham Road and Belmore Avenue, Templestowe Lower

The Women’s Friendship Group is a multicultural group for women, comprising 34 diverse cultures, which come together in friendship and harmony.

Bookings: 0409 035 045 or email Helen Jurcevic, [email protected]

Multicultural Arts Activity Friday 18 March, 3.30 pm – 5.00 pm

Plaza Park at MC Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Bring the kids along after school for some free art fun with a multicultural flavour.

Cultural Diversity Family Fun DaySaturday 19 March, 12 noon – 4.00 pm

Ted Ajani Reserve and Centre, 284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower

Come along and help celebrate and experience the diversity of our local area with free roaming entertainment and cultural performances and a multicultural grill and barbecue.

Manningham Harmony Day Celebration “The Quest of Discovery” Wednesday 23 March, 7.00 pm – 9.00 pm

Manningham Function Centre, 699 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Enjoy a vibrant evening of insight, music, culture and celebration hosted by the Manningham Interfaith Network, local primary and secondary schools, and local Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Baha’i and other faith communities. This event is supported by Manningham Council and the Victorian Multicultural Commission.

Bookings: 0425 718 937 or email [email protected]

CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY WEEKCultural Diversity Week will be celebrated from Saturday 12 March to Sunday 20 March to bring together Victorians from all walks of life to promote community harmony and the many cultures that make our state so vibrant.

Manningham has recently been declared a Migrant and Refugee Welcome Zone. With more than 140 nationalities calling Manningham home, there will be a range of activities and events on offer throughout March to celebrate our cultural diversity.

Melbourne Disc Golf Saturdays 19 March, 16 April and 21 May, 9.15 am – 11.00 am

Ruffey Lake Park, enter via the Church Road north car park, Templestowe

Come and try a social round of disc golf, which is golf with a disc instead of a ball and club. Disc golf, is a fun, inexpensive, healthy and social game that can be enjoyed regardless of age, gender or ability.

For more information email [email protected],call 0468 300 153 or visit www.melbournediscgolf.com

Free Rock up NetballMonday 21 March, 10.00 am – 11.00 am

Manningham Templestowe Leisure Centre, corner Foote and Anderson streets, Templestowe

These sessions incorporate the basic skills of playing netball in a fun and friendly environment with a relaxed match to finish. If you’re new to the sport or returning to netball, this program is for you and suitable for those aged 15 years and over.

For more information and more program dates, call 9321 2219 or visit www.rockupnetball.com.au

The Grand Read, Poetry in the PubTuesday 22 March, 7.00 pm

The Grand Hotel, 110 Yarra Street, Warrandyte

Hosted by Warrandyte Neighbourhood House, hear poetry brought to life by its authors whilst enjoying a light supper. The feature reader for this event will be Jennifer Harrison, an award winning poet and psychiatrist. A light supper will be included.

Cost: $20

Bookings: www.trybooking.com/JUXZ or call 9844 1839.

For more information about Cultural Diversity Week in Manningham, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/culturaldiversityweek

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What’s On...Paddling @ Westerfolds Park Foundation Skills CourseSundays 20 March and 17 April, 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

Westerfolds Park, Fitzsimons Lane, Templestowe

This four hour course is perfect for those who want to learn essential paddling and safety skills. Suitable for those aged 15 years and over, the cost for this Canoeing Victoria session is $125.

For more information, visit www.vic.canoe.org.au/education/foundation-skills/

Orienteering @ Westerfolds ParkSunday 3 April, 10.00 am – 1.30 pm

Westerfolds Park, enter from Porter Street, Templestowe

If you have an interest in orienteering or would like to try something new, Orienteering Victoria is offering an introductory bush orienteering event in Manningham. The cost of the activity is $10 for adults or $25 for a family.

For more information email [email protected] or visit www.melbusho.com

Jungle JamSunday 3 April, 11.00 am – 3.00 pm


Come and drum joyous rhythms and sing uplifting chants from South Africa with Valanga and Andrea Khoza presenting their show ‘Out of Africa’. There will be free circus play with Circus Oz, a giant jungle climbing tower, Australian animal zoo, jungle costume making, cubby building, face painting, jungle box maze and jumping castle.

Bookings are not required. For more information, call 9840 9405

Skate Competition in WarrandyteSunday 17 April

Warrandyte Reserve, Taroona Avenue, Warrandyte

The Victorian Skate Park League, 2016 South Eastern Metro Series (VIC-SPL) is coming to Warrandyte to host a local skate and scooter competition. This popular event caters for all age groups from 12 and under to open.

The VIC-SPL is a series of events across metropolitan and regional Victoria. Skaters are encouraged to participate in multiple events so they can qualify for the state and national finals. For more information, visit www.skatepark.ymca.org.au

Walk It UpWednesday 20 April, 10.00 am – 12 noon

Ruffey Lake Park, Doncaster The Boulevarde picnic shelter

All walkers are invited to a free community walk around Ruffey Lake Park. A fun, social day, perfect for meeting other walkers and walking groups. Lunch will be provided.

Bookings: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/walk-it-up or call 9840 9171.

Social Circuit at Plaza ParkThursday 14 April – Thursday 12 May,9.15 am – 10.00 am


Get active with free social exercise classes at the fitness stations at the Plaza Park. Classes are run by a fitness instructor and suitable for all fitness levels.

For more information, please call 9840 9303 or email [email protected]

Bookings are essential: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/social-circuit

Exercise in the ParkJenkins Park Tuesdays 12, 19, 26 April, 3 and 10 May, 9.30 am – 10.15 am (five week program)

Shakespeare Drive, Templestowe

Meet at the new outdoor exercise equipment, next to the playground.

Bookings are essential: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/exercise-in-jenkins-park

Ted Ajani Reserve Thursday 19 May and 26 May, 9.30 am – 10.15 am

286 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower

Meet at the new outdoor exercise equipment, next to the playground.

For more information, please call 9840 9303.

Bookings are essential: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/exercise-in-ted-ajani-reserve

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Social Spin at the Plaza ParkWednesdays 13 April – 18 May, 9.15 am – 10.00 am and 10.15 am – 11.00 am


Social Spin is a social outdoor women’s cycle class. Join a fun class lead by a qualified cycle instructor who will guide and inspire you to get on your bike.

Cost: $5

Bookings are essential and will open on Wednesday 23 March, visit www.socialspin.com.au

There is a limit of ten participants per class. For more information, please call 9840 9303.

Tai Chi FridaysFriday 15 April – Friday 20 May,9.30 am – 10.15 am (five week program)


Tai Chi Fridays are back. Join us for free Tai Chi outdoors at the Plaza Park, at MC Square.

For more information, please call 9840 9303.

Bookings are essential: www.manningham.vic.gov.au/tai-chi-fridays

Pound Bend c1900. Photo courtesy of the Doncaster Templestowe Historical Society.

Heritage FestivalMonday 18 April – Saturday 7 May

During Manningham Heritage Festival, Council, together with many community groups and organisations, will be offering a variety of events including heritage bus tours, heritage walks and indigenous heritage seminars.

This celebration will coincide with the National Trust Heritage Festival 2016 and this year’s theme is ‘Discovery and Rediscoveries’.

For a full list of events and activities, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/heritage-festival or call 9840 9129.

General Toddler Development Wednesday 4 May, 1.30 pm – 3.00 pm

Living and Learning @ Ajani, 2/284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower

Learn about areas such as speech, motor development, toilet training and play in this workshop with Wendy Serre, Occupational Therapist and Maria Roubos, Speech Pathologist. Presented by Manningham Community Health. To support group learning we prefer children do not attend this session.

Bookings: 9850 3687

Free Hearing Checks with Australian Hearing Thursday 5 May, 9.30 am – 1.30 pm


Australian Hearing is offering free hearing checks which take approximately 15 minutes per person. The results of the check will indicate if further assessment and testing is required. Australian Hearing will provide guidance to those who require further assessment.

Bookings: 9850 3687

For more information call Australian Hearing directly on 9236 1000.

Everyday Parenting Wednesday 18 and 25 May, 1.00 pm – 3.00 pm


Learn skills and strategies for managing children’s difficult behaviour (children 0-12 years). These two free workshops with Alexandra Tait, Educational Development Psychologist are presented by Manningham Community Health. Places are limited to ten people.

Bookings: 9850 3687.

Brain GymThursday 16 June, 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm


Get organised, think clearly and switch on your brain for any activity, work, sport, art and study. Brain Gym movements assist us to reason rather than react. Quick and easy to do and a great technique to use to help your days run more smoothly.

Bookings: 9850 3687.

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What’s On...Mindfulness Meditation ClassesManningham Community Health Service is conducting a series of Mindfulness Meditation Classes. Participants learn exercises and skills based on Buddhist Meditation techniques and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy over eight sessions. All participants receive five CDs of guided meditation.

For more information, call 8841 3000 or visit www.mannchs.org.au

Pram Walking GroupTuesdays, 9.30 am

Meet at Pines Learning, 1/520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East

Join our free pram walking group where you will enjoy the opportunity to chat and get fit with other parents with little ones, then finish with a cuppa after the walk.

Bookings are essential: 9842 6726 or visit www.pineslearning.com.au

Line Dancing in ManninghamWednesdays and Fridays, 9.30 am – 11.30 am

East Doncaster Hall, corner Blackburn and Anderson Creek roads, East Doncaster

Line Dancing is a great way to get active while meeting new people. The Life Activities Club Whitehorse Line Dancing Group is now delivering two classes per week for beginners.

The Life Activities Club recently received a community grant of $1,100 from Manningham Council which funded two new portable speakers and headset equipment for their events.

For more information call 0409 019 388 or visit www.life.org.au/Whitehorse

Arthritis Exercise Program Saturdays, 10.00 am – 11.15 am

MC Square, 687 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Do you struggle with arthritis or experience moderate to severe joint issues? This new program includes low impact exercise classes that use gentle, strengthening, cardio and basic exercises suitable for all fitness levels and abilities. The cost is $8 per session.

This program is supported by Manningham Council’s community grants program.

For more information or to register, call 0488 637 401.

Cardio Tennis @ Doncaster Tennis ClubTuesdays, 9.30 am – 10.15 am, and Thursdays, 7.00 pm – 7.45 pm Doncaster Tennis Club, 800 Doncaster Road, Doncaster

Come along and experience a fun, high energy tennis workout focused on constant movement to upbeat music.

For more information and to book, call Vicky on 0403 129 648 or visit www.cardiotennis.com.au

Cost:$15 per session.

Fitness at Park Orchards Community House and Learning Centre572 Park Road, Park Orchards

Keep up your fitness by joining one of these supportive activity classes.

Tone and tighten in the great outdoorsMondays, 9.15 am – 10.00 am

Strength training using resistance bands and your body weightMondays, 9.15 am – 10.00 am

Tai Chi – for mind and body healthThursdays, 9.15 am – 10.15 am

Pilates/YogaWednesdays, 7.00 pm – 8.15 pmFor more information, call 9876 4381.

Fit to Music for All AbilitiesWednesdays, 1.00 pm

Pines Learning, 520 Blackburn Road, Doncaster East

A fun exercise class using music and some equipment to improve self-esteem, strength and co-ordination.

Open to all abilities and fitness levels, this program uses fun, music and lots of smiles to make exercise enjoyable for all participants aged 15 years and over.

For more information or to book, call 9842 6726 or visit www.pineslearning.com.au

Social Table Tennis Tuesdays, 7.00 pm – 10.00 pm

Manningham DISC, 360 Springvale Road, Donvale

Are you interested in improving your skills and knowledge of table tennis in an exciting, social and welcoming environment? Trained coaches are on hand to assist players of all skill levels and experience to improve their game.

For more information, call 0431 983 154, email [email protected] or visit www.manninghamtabletennisclub.teamapp.com

Free African Drumming at Finns ReserveEvery second Saturday, 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm

Finns Reserve, Templestowe Road, Lower Templestowe

Bambara-style African drumming jams every fortnight in Lower Templestowe with Mady Keita. Join in, drum, dance, bring another instrument to play, or just relax and enjoy the music. A few spare drums will be available.

For more information, visit www.supermandepercussion.com.au or call Andrea on 0413 766 130.

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SEEKING FEEDBACK

HEALTH AND AGED SERVICES IN MANNINGHAMAre you aged over 55 or care for someone over the age of 55?

Do you or the person you care for identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex (LGBTI) or part of the LGBTI/rainbow community?

If you answered yes to the questions above, the East Metro Region (EMR) Home and Community Care (HACC) Alliance would like to hear your thoughts about health and aged care services in the Manningham area.

The EMR HACC Alliance is working in collaboration with health and aged care providers in Manningham to ensure the voices of the LGBTI community are heard and their needs are addressed.

HACC funded organisations in Manningham are committed to developing and delivering services that are inclusive for LGBTI people and suit their needs, goals and interests. In order to meet these commitments they are seeking feedback from LGBTI people in Manningham on what is working well and what needs to improve.

All information provided will be treated with absolute confidentiality and will be de-identified and only used to inform and improve the services in the Manningham area.

To register your interest in providing feedback or to find out more information call Dale Park Diversity Advisor on 9837 3930, email [email protected] or post a letter to 75 Patterson Street, Ringwood East 3135

30 VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF Community Safety Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) is a community based crime prevention program and has been operating for 30 years in Manningham.

30 volunteers have been members of Manningham NHW since it started and at a recent celebratory dinner, 15 of these long-standing volunteers were presented with their 30 years of service awards to recognise their contributions to safety in Manningham. The awards were presented by Brian Welch, Vice President of NHW Victoria, and Anissa Gracie, Council’s Community Safety Officer.

A founding member of the Doncaster Area Manningham NHW, Geoff Kloot, was also recently named as Manningham Citizen of the Year 2016. Geoff has been actively involved in the development and implementation of a number of innovative community safety initiatives.

For more information on Manningham Neighbourhood Watch, visit www.nhw.com.au/Manningham

Neighbourhood Watch 30 Year Award Recipients with Anissa Gracie and Brian Welch.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDManningham Community Health Service

Manningham Community Health Service offers a broad range of health and wellbeing programs for the community, which are often supported by community volunteers, and is currently seeking:

• A Playgroup Volunteer for Tuesday mornings, which may suit an active grandparent

• An Office Volunteer, which could improve your office skills and employability. People of diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please call 8841 3000 or visit www.mannchs.org.au

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Community GrantsMELBOURNE MEN’S GROUP Since 1998, Melbourne Men’s Group (MMG) has been enriching the lives of men by promoting authentic, meaningful relationships, connecting ‘the head with the heart’, and enabling personal growth and wellbeing.

With the support of grant funding from Manningham Council, a chapter of the MMG meets at MC Square in Doncaster on the fourth Tuesday each month.

By participating in MMG meetings, men have reported that they experience more authentic connections with themselves and other men, are listened to and genuinely heard. The meetings encourage men to feel safe, share their feelings, speak honestly, openly and confidentially without judgement, and develop authentic friendships that are not based on your job, the car you drive or the football team you follow.

For more information including upcoming meeting dates, visit www.mensgroup.melbourne or call Graham on 0419 572 023 or David on 0408 549 092.

Other health and lifestyle services that are being assisted by Manningham Council's Community Grants program include the Life Activities Club’s Line Dancing Sessions and the Arthritis Exercise Program. See page 8 for more information on these activities.

NEW LOCATIONS FOR COMMUNITY EVENT SIGNS IN MANNINGHAMDoes your community group or sporting club have an event or program to promote to the community?

Council has recently added three new community event sign locations to offer not for profit organisations even more prominent locations to promote their events and programs to the community.

There is now a total of 11 event sign locations across Manningham, each well located to provide maximum exposure of your event to passersby. The new sign locations include:

• Corner Williamsons and Doncaster roads, Doncaster

• Greenaway Reserve, Bulleen Road, Bulleen

• Warrandyte Reserve, Heidelberg-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte

For more information about community event signage and for a copy of the application form, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/community-event-signs

ACCESS AND EQUITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE NOMINATIONSManningham Council aims to create a diverse, accessible, inclusive community and is currently seeking nominations from community members to take part in its Access and Equity Advisory Committee.

The committee’s role is to advise on access and equity matters relating to people with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people who identify as being gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgender or intersex and support gender equity.

Nominations close Friday 18 March 2016.

For more information, including a copy of the nomination form, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/access-and-equity or call our Social and Community Services unit on 9840 9317. An example of a community event sign, located

on Doncaster Road in Manningham.

TranslationsFor our community members who speak languages other than English, we have translated health and lifestyle stories into Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Mandarin and Persian. This represents the top six languages spoken in Manningham, other than English.

Invigorate is Manningham’s new health and lifestyle magazine which is distributed seasonally. In this issue we look at ways for children and families to get active and enjoy nature, for details, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

During Cultural Diversity Week from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 March, there will be a range of events happening to celebrate the many cultures of our community.

Two new video stories are available as part of the Inclusion@Work program to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities, visit www.youtube.com.au/ManninghamCouncil

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9840 9355TranslationsFor our community members who speak languages other than English, we have translated health and lifestyle stories into Arabic, Cantonese, Greek, Italian, Mandarin and Persian. This represents the top six languages spoken in Manningham, other than English.

Arabic / عربيإن Invigorate هي مجلة صحة ونمط حياة جديدة

في مانينغهام )Manningham( والتي يتم توزيعها فصلياً. ونبحث في هذا العدد في الطرق للأطفال والأسر ليصبحون نشيطين ويستمتعون بالطبيعة،

لمزيد من التفاصيل، يمكنكم زيارة الموقع www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-

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خلال أسبوع التنوع الثقافي من السبت 12 إلى الأحد 20 أذار/مارس، ستكون هناك مجموعة من

المناسبات للإحتفال بالعديد من الثقافات في مجتمعنا.

تتوفر قصتين جديدتين بالفيديو كجزء من برنامج Inclusion@Work لتعزيز فرص العمل

للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، قوموا بزيارة www.youtube.com.au/

ManninghamCouncil

Cantonese / 繁體中文『Invigorate』是曼寧漢市新的健康和

生活方式季刊。本期中，我們將介紹

讓兒童和家人保持活躍和享受自然的

各種方式。如需詳情，請訪問

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

3月12日星期六到20日星期天舉辦的

多元文化周期間，將舉行一系列活動

宣揚我們社區的許多文化。

爲促進殘疾人的就業機會，

Inclusion@Work計劃推出了兩個新的

視頻故事。請訪問

www.youtube.com.au/ManninghamCouncil

Greek / Ελληνικά Invigorate είναι το νέο περιοδικό υγείας και τρόπου ζωής του Manningham που διανέμεται εποχιακά. Στο τεύχος αυτό κοιτάμε τρόπους που οι οικογένειες και τα παιδιά μπορούν να ενεργοποιηθούν και να ευχαριστηθούν τη φύση. Για λεπτομέρειες επισκεφθείτε το www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

Κατά τη διάρκεια της Εβδομάδας Πολιτισμικής Ποικιλομορφίας από το Σάββατο 12 ως την Κυριακή 20 Μαρτίου, θα γίνουν διάφορα δρώμενα για τα εορταστούν οι πολλές κουλτούρες της κοινότητάς μας.

Δύο νέες ιστορίες σε βίντεο είναι διαθέσιμες ως μέρος του προγράμματος Inclusion@Work για την ενδυνάμωση των ευκαιριών απασχόλησης για άτομα με αναπηρίες, επισκεφθείτε το www.youtube.com.au/ManninghamCouncil

Italian / Italiano Invigorate è la nuova rivista su salute e costume che viene distribuita ogni stagione. In questo numero parliamo dei modi per bambini e famiglie per tenersi attivi e godersi la natura, per informazioni visitate il sito www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

Durante la Settimana della diversità culturale )Cultural Diversity Week( che si tiene da sabato 12 a domenica 20 marzo, è prevista una serie di eventi per celebrare le tante culture della nostra comunità.

Due nuove storie video sono disponibili nell’ambito del programma Inclusion@Work per aumentare le opportunità di lavoro per le persone con disabilità, visitate il sito web www.youtube.com.au/ManninghamCouncil

Mandarin / 简体中文 Invigorate 是Manningham新的健康生

活杂志，每季度一期。本期为儿童和

家庭推荐了一些参加活动、享受自然

的好去处，详情请访问： www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

3月12日周六到20日周日多元文化周

期间会有一系列庆祝我们社区多元文

化的活动

Inclusion@Work计划介绍两个新的

视频故事，旨在为残疾人增加就业机

会，详情请访问：


Persian / فارسیInvigorate )خوش بنيه شويد( برنامه جديد بهداشتی و مجله ای از نوع شيوه زندگی می باشد که بصورت

فصلنامه منتشر می شود. در اين شماره ما به راه هايی می نگريم که کودکان و خانواده ها را فعال نمايد و از

طبيعت لذت ببرند. برای تفصيل بيشتر به تارنمای ذيل مراجعه کنيد:

www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

در طول Cultural Diversity Week )هفته تنوع فرهنگی( از روز شنبه 12 تا يکشنبه 20 مارس، گستره ای از رويداد ها رخ می دهد تا از فرهنگ های پرشمار

موجود در جامعه مان تجليل کنيم.

دو داستان ويدئويی به عنوان بخشی از برنامه Inclusion@Work )در برگرفتن همگان در عمل( ما

است تا فرصت های استخدامی را برای افرادی که ناتوانی دارند بيشتر نماييم. از تارنمای ذيل ديدن کنيد:


Invigorate is Manningham’s new health and lifestyle magazine which is distributed seasonally. In this issue we look at ways for children and families to get active and enjoy nature, for details, visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/nature-play

During Cultural Diversity Week from Saturday 12 to Sunday 20 March, there will be a range of events happening to celebrate the many cultures of our community.

Two new video stories are available as part of the Inclusion@Work program to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities, visit www.youtube.com.au/ManninghamCouncil

Interpreter service 9840 9355

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INVIGORATE MAGAZINE

Community Profiles

Bruce Ford – Walk LeaderBruce Ford (pictured above, far left) has been a walk leader in Manningham for more than 20 years and is currently leading a Heart Foundation Walking Group on the second and fourth Monday of each month. The walk is free to attend and starts at 9.30 am. Each walk is approximately one hour at a moderate pace.

Bruce had been leading a Manningham U3A walking group for about ten years when, in 2010, the then President of U3A asked if he would be interested in leading a Heart Foundation walk with Manningham Council. For the past five years Bruce has been leading a small group of walkers in his local area, mainly around the Mullum Mullum Creek Linear Trail in Doncaster East.

Bruce said the group is small and friendly and anyone is welcome to come along.

“My favourite thing is seeing the walkers enjoying themselves and at the same time hopefully becoming healthier and fitter,” Bruce said.

For more information or to join the walking group, call 9842 3528 or visit www.manningham.vic.gov.au/walking-groups

Community Hub @ Ajani A range of services, facilities and programs are available at Community Hub @ Ajani at Ted Ajani Reserve in Templestowe Lower. Community organisations partnering with the Hub include the local neighbourhood house, Living and Learning @ Ajani (formerly BATCH), Onemda, Doncare, Eastern Community Legal Centre, Manningham Council, Manningham Community Health Service and Whitehorse Manningham Libraries.

On Thursdays the Living and Learning @ Ajani transforms into a community cafè, where students with an intellectual disability showcase their hospitality skills developed through employment training with Onemda. Visitors can also enjoy the ‘Story Café’ run by the Whitehorse Manningham Libraries where stories and poems are read aloud by a library staff member in a relaxed group setting.

Each Thursday afternoon, staff from Doncare are available at the Hub for residents looking for confidential support.

For more information, visit 2/284 Thompsons Road, Templestowe Lower, call 9850 3687 or email [email protected]

While every effort is made to ensure that information included in Invigorate is accurate at the time of publishing, details are subject to change. Manningham City Council and its employees do not guarantee that the publication is without any flaw and therefore disclaims all liability for any errors, loss or other consequence which may arise from you relying on information contained in this publication. Inclusion in Invigorate is not a Council endorsement of those products, events or activities run by groups or organisations.

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