Cr Alex Makin: Councillor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

South Port Day Links: Heart of the Community Fundraising Dinner

May 31, 2025

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South Port Day Links delivers volunteer based programs for older people, people with a disability and the people that care for them, by providing community-based transport, gardening and pet walking. This evening I attended South Port Day Links Gala fundraising dinner, supporting efforts of the community based organisation to support its activities. Speakers included one…

National Volunteer Week 2025: South Port Day Links

May 20, 2025

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Alex Makin

in Community Groups, Port Phillip

South Port Day Links provides volunteer assisted community transport, as well as pet walking and home maintenance services for eligible home care residents within the City of Port Phillip and City of Melbourne. As a volunteer based organisation, National Volunteer Week has particular significance for South Port Day Links, given the importance of volunteering to…

Meeting the Port Phillip SES Unit

Jan 31, 2025

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Alex Makin

in Community Groups, Port Phillip

The Port Phillip SES Unit is based at 525 Williamstown Road behind Back2Bikes within the Sandridge precinct of Fishermans Bend and shares some of its facilities with the Port Melbourne Football Club. This afternoon I was invited by the Port Phillip SES Unit to tour to meet and tour their facilities. The SES is powered…

Volunteering Victoria Panel Session on Social Media

May 25, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, 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: FloodSafe Week highlights the importance of preparation

May 18, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Arts and Culture, Business Community, Community Engagement, Environment, 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…

Eastern Volunteers Business Booster Breakfast with Greg Fordham

May 18, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Business Community, Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

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

May 16, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

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…

National Volunteer Week at the Healesville Living and Learning Centre

May 10, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

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…

Media Release: Join in the annual Clean Up Australia Day

Feb 23, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Media Releases, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

It’s not too late to register a site to help beautify Maroondah during Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday 6 March. Councillor Alex Makin said various sites had already been identified around Maroondah, including the Council coordinated site at Mullum Mullum Creek. “This year Council will be working at the Mullum Mullum Creek in Ringwood,…

Ainslie Park Cricket Club

Feb 3, 2011

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Alex Makin

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

Ainslie Park Cricket Club, based at Ainslie Park in Brentnall Road in Croydon is part of the Ringwood District Cricket Association and has six senior teams, two veteran teams and several junior teams. This evening I attended the Club’s Thursday night dinner to speak to members and the committee. Ainslie Park Cricket Club is working…

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