Media Hub – Alex Makin – Candidate for Montague Ward

Media Release: Council motions supported at MAV State Meeting

Jun 1, 2011

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in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Six out of the eight motions tabled by Maroondah City Council were carried at the 26 May Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) State Council meeting. The successful motions related to improving information technology for customer service, general valuations, unfunded superannuation liability, road reserves owned by VicRoads, Tax deductibility for election expenses and building and planning…

Volunteering Victoria Panel Session on Social Media

May 25, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Eastern Volunteers, Maroondah, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Volunteering Victoria is the peak state-based body representing volunteer based organisations within Victoria. The organisation provides a range of activities to support its members, including professional development sessions. This afternoon I was invited to participate in a panel session on social media to discuss my experiences in utilising social media within community organisations. The panel…

Media Release: Stroke a Chord goes from the stage to the screen

May 25, 2011

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in Accessibility, Maroondah, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

A documentary on the establishment and success of Maroondah’s Stroke a Chord choir will be filmed thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Ian Potter Foundation. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the choir was started in 2010 to give people with limited or no speech the opportunity to experience something positive and joyful with their…

Media Release: FloodSafe Week highlights the importance of preparation

May 18, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

The heavy rain falls and subsequent flooding which affected parts of Victoria earlier this year highlighted the importance of being prepared for the unexpected. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said the annual State Emergency Services FloodSafe Week, Monday 30 May to Friday 5 June, encouraged people to get involved and learn more about protecting themselves, their…

The 2011 Young Leaders Presentation Evening

May 13, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Young Leaders Program is a week long imitative providing leadership opportunities for Year 10 students within Maroondah. The program works with schools to identify potential students who undertake a week-long intensive leadership course at EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. The program covers public speaking, confidence and teamwork, with the aim of developing leadership skills.…

Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week

May 11, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Well-respected Indigenous rights speaker and performer Kutcha Edwards will be a special guest at Maroondah City Council’s National Reconciliation Week celebrations. National Reconciliation Week runs from 27 May – 3 June and recognises the rich culture and history of the First Australians. Maroondah Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s event would provide a variety of…

Media Release: Funding assisting for flood victims

Apr 20, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah residents damaged in the January and February floods may be eligible for financial support as part of the 2011 Victorian Floods Disaster Relief Fund. Councillor Alex Makin said the funding was established to assist residents to repair flood-damaged homes and replace household goods. “The Damage to House and Contents Gift is open to a…

Media Release: Time to immunise before flu season hits

Apr 6, 2011

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As the cold weather closes in, now is the time to book in for an annual influenza immunisation. Councillor Alex Makin said Maroondah City Council has a highly dedicated immunisation team committed to quality service in the delivery of immunisations to the local community and businesses. “Council offers free immunisation sessions at various locations in…

Media Release: Change your clock, change your smoke alarm battery

Mar 23, 2011

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Maroondah City Council would like to remind residents that daylight saving time will end on Sunday 3 April. Councillor Alex Makin said the end of daylight saving time meant two things – an extra hour of sleep, and remembering to make sure your smoke alarm battery is working properly. “Checking the health of smoke alarm…

Master of Ceremonies for the Eastern Volunteers Annual Fun Run

Mar 13, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Eastern Volunteers, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Like many community based organisations Eastern Volunteers holds events to assist in raising funds to support its volunteer recruitment and community based transport services. The Annual Fun Run, which is held each March, is one of the major fundraising and community events held by Eastern Volunteers, with the event attracting over 500 participants and significant…

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