Category: Social Sustainability
Media Release: Council motions supported at MAV State Meeting
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…
Eastern Volunteers Sponsors and Supporters Evening
Eastern Volunteers as a regional community based organisation, works in partnership with local government and businesses to provide its services to the community. This evening, Eastern Volunteers held a function to officially thank its business and government partners with their assistance. This included the sponsors of the Annual Fun Run that was held in March,…
Maroondah Celebrations for National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week provides an opportunity promote reconciliation and an understanding of Indigenous culture. Maroondah celebrates Reconciliation Week through an official launch, as well as a series of events, including cultural awareness training. This year I was invited to speak at the launch of National Reconciliation Week and the copy of speech is provided within…
Volunteering Victoria Panel Session on Social Media
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…
Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast with Greg Fordham
The Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfasts are designed to connect businesses with community organisations. The breakfasts, which are held quarterly, feature a guest speaker with business experience who can discuss strategies to link with the community. This morning guests heard from Greg Fordham, the Managing Director of Airbiz, an Australian based international consultancy that provides…
Attendance Report: National Volunteering Week and Young Leaders
National Volunteering Week was held between the 9th and 13th of May and provides an opportunity to promote volunteering and the many community groups that exist within the community. The week included an expo at Eastland Shopping Centre encouraging volunteers and was supported through media coverage in the Maroondah Leader. Volunteering is a measure of…
The 2011 Young Leaders Presentation Evening
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.…
Speaking to Volunteering Geelong
Volunteering Geelong, like Eastern Volunteers, is one of several volunteer recruitment agencies within Victoria. This afternoon I was invited to speak to the Board of Management of Volunteering Geelong to discuss marketing and strategic partnerships that can assist in promoting the work of Volunteering Geelong. The discussion outlined the marketing approach adopted by Eastern Volunteers,…
Media Release: Maroondah celebrates National Reconciliation Week
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…
National Volunteer Week at the Healesville Living and Learning Centre
The Healesville Living and Learning Centre is an adult education provider offering nationally accredited training in Healesville. The Centre also operates an Opportunity Shop, with proceeds supporting the operations of the Living and Learning Centre. The centre, which is managed through a committee of management and staff, is supported though volunteers that assist with administration…