Community news
Community Connect: Your local support service
If you are a Manningham resident and are feeling vulnerable, are self-isolating or need assistance in completing everyday tasks, then please contact Community Connect. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.00pm, Saturday and Sunday from 10.00am to 3.00pm. Tap for more details: Community Connect.
University of Melbourne Psychology Services
Staying fit during lockdown
With only a few reasons to leave your house during stage three restrictions, the team at
Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
are helping you stay fit while at home with their virtual classes. View details here.
Manningham's Backyard Diversity
Learn all about Manningham’s unique local wildlife and environment with TV Zoologist Chris Humfrey from Wild Action, ‘The Zoo That Comes to You’. Chris has presented a series of 15 short videos that will introduce you to a range of native animals which call Manningham home. Tap here to view videos.
Manningham: Money Talks Information Sessions
Women's Health East is hosting another Money Talks event. Register for the virtual event and be inspired to improve your financial wellbeing. Hear from a range of fantastic and supportive speakers on topics like your money mindset, super & retirement, and more. The first session is on Wednesday, 19 August. Follow their page for more information or visit ow.ly/ww2850AOPQp
Manningham bin services during COVID-19
Your weekly bin collection will continue as normal during this time. You can order, repair, swap or cancel your bins with us online: manningham.vic.gov.au/order-repair-swap-or-cancel-your-bins. Find out about safe handling of household waste and how to safely dispose of household waste that may have had contact with coronavirus in this video by the
Environment Protection Authority Victoria
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries August program
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries have organised 38 online events in August to keep you entertained, learning and amused this lockdown. For more information tap here.
Stop the Stress - online anxiety support group for teens in Manningham
Stop the Stress is virtual support group for teens suffering with anxiety commencing on August 22 from 4:00-5:00pm for 4 weeks duration. Doncare’s Counsellors will lead this online group to guide learning about types of anxiety; why we experience stress and strategies to help. Stop the Stress is available to teens aged 12-15 years who attend school in Manningham or reside in the municipality.
During the four sessions, teens will have the opportunity to share what they have been feeling and learn to identify and understand their experience of stress, worry and anxiety. Teens can also share what’s worked for them (and what didn’t!).
Participation is free. Please call Doncare’s Child and Youth Counsellor Daina Thomas, Counsellor Neha Delhikar or Counselling Supervisor Katinka Pal-Zimny on 9856 1500.
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries - Here for you during lockdown
We were there for you in Lockdown 1.0 and we are here for you in Lockdown 2.0. We will continue to adapt with this unprecedented time to bring you programs and resources to see you through. We look forward to the day that we can welcome you through our doors again. Until then, stay safe and stay connected.
YMCA Manningham Stadiums
have closed their facilities under the new Government restrictions, but this time around they have a new offering. For lockdown 2.0 they have Virtual Y! Packed with an online fitness timetable with Y instructors as well as some Les Mills workouts, plus lots of youth, wellbeing and nutrition content. Best of all, it's completely FREE! Visit and Register today: https://virtualy.ymca.org.au/
"When In Lockdown": Calling All Manningham Artists
Arts Manningham is running an exciting initiative to encourage people to channel their creativity during the COVID-19 environment.
"When in Lockdown" invites all artists and aspiring creators to help document this historical moment by creating artworks that depict all that is mundane and difficult about the lockdown, as well as all that is enjoyable, quaint and novel. For further details click here.
Manningham e-Library Kids Resources
Whitehorse Manningham Libraries have a great selection of kids' activities and books online at their e-library. For more details visit