Archive for October 31st, 2007

Media Release: Find out what climate change is all about

Published by Alex Makin on Wednesday 31st of October, 2007

Heard about climate change but not sure how you make a difference?

Then come along to Maroondah City Council’s free workshops on Climate Change and Energy Efficiency during November.

Councillor Alex Makin said the first workshop, All About Climate Change focuses on exploring the issue of climate change and the concept of an ecological footprint.

“Featuring a presentation by an Al Gore Climate Ambassador, the workshop will provide a a greater understanding of how our climate is changing and how this will impact our lives and our families,” said Cr Makin.

“It also explains the importance of energy efficiency and how, as a society, our behaviours and attitudes need to become more environmentally sustainable,” said Cr Makin.

“The second workshop, Combating Climate Change at Home, will offer practical advice on what people can do at home to save energy and reduce their ecological footprint. The workshop will cover a wide range of suggestions from something as simple as turning off superfluous lights to incorporating efficient design into buildings and renovations,” said Cr Makin.

“I wholeheartedly encourage the Maroondah community to come along to one, or both, of the workshops. Council has an ongoing commitment to the Maroondah community regarding sustainability issues, because what we do today will have a major impact on the future of our environment,” said Cr Makin.

• All About Climate Change will be held on Tuesday 20 November, with registrations closing on Tuesday 13 November.
• Combating Climate Change at Home will be on Tuesday 27 November, with registrations closing on Tuesday 20 November.

Both workshops will be held from 7.00pm until 9.00pm at the City Offices, Braeside Avenue, Ringwood (Melways 50 A7), or bus route 670 along Maroondah Highway (from Ringwood or Croydon Stations – call Metlink on 131 638 for timetable information).

Places are limited to 80 for each workshop.

For further information or to register your place, please call 9298 4261.

North Ringwood Community House Committee of Management

Published by Alex Makin on Tuesday 4th of September, 2007

October 23, 2007
9:30 am	to	11:30 am
October 31, 2007
11:00 am	to	1:00 pm
November 27, 2007
9:30 am	to	11:30 am

The North Ringwood Community House, located at 120 Oban Road, Ringwood North, is a community owned and managed centre, where all people can come together to learn, share and grow in a safe, friendly and nurturing environment.

North Ringwood Community House provides a range of courses, including a number of accredited courses. The community house also provides a creche and occasional care.

I was co-opted onto the Committee of Management in September 2007 to assist in overseeing the growth of the community house.

For more information on North Ringwood Community House please visit www.nrchi.com.

2007 Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee

Published by Alex Makin on Sunday 14th of January, 2007

March 7, 2007
9:00 am	to	10:30 am
May 2, 2007
9:00 am	to	10:30 am
June 27, 2007
9:00 am	to	10:30 am
August 29, 2007
9:00 am	to	10:30 am
October 31, 2007
9:00 am	to	10:30 am
December 12, 2007
9:00 am	to	10:30 am

The Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety and Wellbeing Committee includes representation from a number of different service agencies to improve the collaboration and networking amongst organisations involved in the health and safety of the Maroondah community.

There are two councillors included on the committee. For the 2007 year the councillor representatives are Cr. Jo-anne Taylor and myself.