Community news

Screenagers: Youth & Family Online Film Screening

Exploring the themes of social media, gaming and how to achieve a healthy balance, this 

free online screening event is presented by Manningham Youth Services, Headspace Knox & the EACH Youth and Family Team.

 

The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. Click here for more details and to register. 


Headspace: Online & Phone Services

 


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


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Kiss my Asthma': Asthma Management App

 

Kiss myAsthma is a brand new app created by and for young people, together with Asthma experts at the University of Sydney and Asthma Australia. With Kiss myAsthma you can track your symptoms, access your action plan, learn about asthma and set goals to make change.

Kiss myAsthma is now available on the App Store and Google Play.


Mental Health Foundation Webinar Series 

The Mental Health Foundation is holding a series of upcoming community education webinars. These include Parenting in Multicultural Families during COVID19; and Positive Psychology: A new approach to mental health during COVID19.

 

Previous webinars are also available for download. Click here for more information and details on how to register for these information sessions. 


Manningham Youth Services

The Manningham Youth Services Counselling Team are dedicated to supporting young people during the COVID- 19 pandemic and recovery periods. Please click here for more details. 


COVID-19 Manningham Community Survey

COVID-19 is impacting us all. Please complete the COVID-19 Support Survey to help Council understand your needs and experiences, so that we can better plan for recovery from this pandemic.

 

We’re here to help. Discover more and complete our survey at manningham.vic.gov.au/covidsurvey


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

'Bus Safety' Poster Competition: Your chance to win!

Transdev Melbourne is calling on students in Years 5-8 to create a poster promoting safe travel on buses for their chance to win terrific prizes. Click here for more information on how to enter.


Whitehorse Manningham Library Services

 

Whitehorse Manningham Libraries continue to bring you programs and resources to see you through these unprecedented. 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

YMCA Manningham Stadiums have closed their facilities under Government restrictions but are offering Virtual Y programs! Log on to discover 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 

wml.vic.gov.au.