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We’re helping Mannix College put food waste to good use

Mannix College joined our Food Waste Recycling Program in mid-2023 and the results it has achieved in less than 12 months have been spectacular.

World Drowning Prevention Day – anyone can drown, no one should!

On the evening of 25 July, the Glen Waverley Civic Centre will be illuminated in blue as we join people across the world in recognising World Drowning Prevention Day. Sadly, we are reminded of the hundreds of Australian families that lose loved ones to drowning every year. It needn't happen.

Oakleigh Recreation Centre - Olympic dream factory for gymnasts

This year’s Paris Olympic Games will have a distinctly Monash flavour as three athletes from the Oakleigh-based Waverley Gymnastics Centre - Romi Brown, Breanna Scott and Emily Whitehead – are front and centre for selection to the Australian Women’s Artistic Gymnastics team.

Amaroo says: “Pull up a chair, have a feed and a chat”

When starting a discussion, breaking new ground or making new friends, doing it over a meal can make the experience a whole lot more enjoyable. Amaroo Neighbourhood Centre has taken that notion and run – or rather cooked - with it.

Times have never been tougher, help MOCSIS make a difference

A small weatherboard house nestled in a quiet suburban street, not far from the hustle and bustle of Oakleigh’s busiest shopping and dining precinct, is throwing an emergency lifeline to more than 10,000 people in need.

Monash get ready – Santa Claus is coming (back) to town

As we move closer to this year's festive season, there’s only one celebrity on everyone’s mind! And we managed to secure an interview with the big man with the white beard and the red suit just before he hitched the reindeer to his sleigh and headed Downunder for Monash Carols by Candlelight at Jells Park.

Community Care Blanket Project keeps Monash needy warm

At the height of the COVID pandemic lockdowns, a small army of volunteers in Monash picked up their needles and wool and started to knit.

Local Sustainability Hero puts the lens on a better world

Mulgrave resident and Brentwood Secondary College student Daniel won the inaugural Sustainability Victoria 'Sustainability Through Your Own Lens' photo competition.

Monash Sleep and Settling Service, a gentle lullaby of support

It's 3am and, with sleep deprivation spots before your eyes, you’re struggling to get the newest member of your family down for even the smallest of naps - the Monash Maternal Child Health Team's Sleep and Settling Day Stay Program is throwing many new parents a lifeline.

Monash Seed Library, helping the community’s green thumb

The response to the launch of Monash Public Library Service's first Seed Library program has been staggering and it now boasts more than 1000 registered participants. Find out more and start growing.

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