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The Shire of Nillumbik is located less than 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and has the Yarra River as its southern boundary. It extends 29 kilometres to Kinglake National Park in the north. The Shire stretches approximately 20 kilometres from the Plenty River and Yan Yean Road in the west to Christmas Hills and the Yarra escarpment in the east.

The Shire covers an area of 431.94 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 60,623 who live in close-knit communities which range from typical urban settings to remote and tranquil bush properties.

The major townships are Eltham, Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge. Twenty-two primary schools, five secondary schools and one TAFE service the family-oriented population. There are over 300 hectares of nature and recreation reserves, which doesn’t include the many lush areas of the Kinglake National Park in the north of the Shire.

The Wurundjeri people called the region Nillumbik meaning shallow earth - a name later used by the Europeans who settled there in the 1840s. Today the ongoing connection with the Shire’s past is recognised by using this name which so describes much of the area’s landscape.

The Shire’s logo, designed to represent the diverse communities which now comprise the Shire of Nillumbik, features both urban and rural elements working in harmony with the undulating hills. This acknowledges current goals and achievements, depicting commitment to the local environment and heritage.

Manningham is located just 12 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD yet residents and visitors can enjoy the sense of being ‘out of the city’. When in Manningham enjoy the green open spaces, scenic outlooks to the ranges, and tranquil walks along the waterways. It is this balance of city and country that makes Manningham special.

Manningham is defined by natural boundaries. To the north and west, the Yarra winds its course providing marvellous opportunities for recreation, while the Koonung Creek forms our southern boundary.

In the east of the city, the Mullum Mullum, Andersons and Brushy Creeks flow through the non-urban areas.

Manningham has a thriving and diverse local economy serviced by more than 12,600 businesses. Main industry groups include retail trade (981 businesses), property and business services (3,785), construction and building (1,939) and many businesses providing personal services (1,203).

The natural environment and open space networks are important assets for Manningham residents and visitors. With more than 1,200 hectares of well-maintained parks, gardens and reserves and management.

The history of Manningham dates back thousands of years to the Wurundjeri Tribe whose way of life was closely linked to the natural environment in which they lived and identified with specific tracts of land in both a physical and spiritual sense.

The first European settlers began growing wheat, vegetables and grapes in the 1830’s before eventually planting orchards throughout the area. The district’s real windfall came with the discovery of gold in Warrandyte and by 1851 thousands of fortune hunters were trying their luck panning the streams and digging the rich soil around Harris Gully.

Manningham has retained many links to its cultural heritage with a large number of heritage places, buildings, trees and landscapes, reflecting the area’s habitation by local indigenous people, early gold mining settlements and orcharding past.

We welcome you to this evolving directory of our community’s resources, assets and issues and invite you to contribute to the information and contact details in the 12 categories below which deal with the physical region, infrastructure, leisure activities, community groups, government agencies and businesses that are all contributing to a sustainable future - the world our grandchildren will inherit.

This list of eco-cultural assets will always be ‘a work in progress’ as life rolls on and changes occur. Please contact us with new information and we’ll make the updates.
Email info@greenmapcommunity.org.au
Mobile 0408 514 380 - speak with Gail
Snail Mail PO Box 412, Warrandyte VIC 3113

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About Manningham

Manningham is located just 12 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD yet residents and visitors can enjoy the sense of being ‘out of the city’. When in Manningham enjoy the green open spaces, scenic outlooks to the ranges, and tranquil walks along the waterways. It is this balance of city and country that makes Manningham special.

Manningham is defined by natural boundaries. To the north and west, the Yarra winds its course providing marvellous opportunities for recreation, while the Koonung Creek forms our southern boundary.

In the east of the city, the Mullum Mullum, Andersons and Brushy Creeks flow through the non-urban areas.

Manningham has a thriving and diverse local economy serviced by more than 12,600 businesses. Main industry groups include retail trade (981 businesses), property and business services (3,785), construction and building (1,939) and many businesses providing personal services (1,203).

The natural environment and open space networks are important assets for Manningham residents and visitors. With more than 1,200 hectares of well-maintained parks, gardens and reserves and management.

The history of Manningham dates back thousands of years to the Wurundjeri Tribe whose way of life was closely linked to the natural environment in which they lived and identified with specific tracts of land in both a physical and spiritual sense.

The first European settlers began growing wheat, vegetables and grapes in the 1830’s before eventually planting orchards throughout the area. The district’s real windfall came with the discovery of gold in Warrandyte and by 1851 thousands of fortune hunters were trying their luck panning the streams and digging the rich soil around Harris Gully.

Manningham has retained many links to its cultural heritage with a large number of heritage places, buildings, trees and landscapes, reflecting the area’s habitation by local indigenous people, early gold mining settlements and orcharding past.

About Nillumbik

The Shire of Nillumbik is located less than 25 kilometres north-east of Melbourne, and has the Yarra River as its southern boundary. It extends 29 kilometres to Kinglake National Park in the north. The Shire stretches approximately 20 kilometres from the Plenty River and Yan Yean Road in the west to Christmas Hills and the Yarra escarpment in the east.

The Shire covers an area of 431.94 square kilometres and has an estimated population of 60,623 who live in close-knit communities which range from typical urban settings to remote and tranquil bush properties.

The major townships are Eltham, Diamond Creek and Hurstbridge. Twenty-two primary schools, five secondary schools and one TAFE service the family-oriented population. There are over 300 hectares of nature and recreation reserves, which doesn’t include the many lush areas of the Kinglake National Park in the north of the Shire.

The Wurundjeri people called the region Nillumbik meaning shallow earth - a name later used by the Europeans who settled there in the 1840s. Today the ongoing connection with the Shire’s past is recognised by using this name which so describes much of the area’s landscape.

The Shire’s logo, designed to represent the diverse communities which now comprise the Shire of Nillumbik, features both urban and rural elements working in harmony with the undulating hills. This acknowledges current goals and achievements, depicting commitment to the local environment and heritage.

This site is a ‘work in progress’ and sending us details of what you know, love and would like to share about this region would be greatly appreciated.

If you’d like to participate please email your info to info@greenmanpcommunity.org.au.

Click here to go directly to the Manningham-Nillumbik Green Map Directory

Welcome to our evolving Green Map community. We’d love you to participate - both public and private sectors - as we develop our own Australian version of the 400 Green Maps already in existence in 51 countries around the world.

With a bit of individual effort from lots of community people, the Warrandyte Neighbourhood House (WNH) believes Green Map projects - inclusive participation in sustainable community development - can stop ‘reinventing the wheel’, draw together all our diverse eco-cultural community efforts, along with the businesses who care about sustainable development, and maximise these efforts.

For more info please visit our About page.

What Exactly Is A Green Map?

A Green Map shows a region’s ‘green living’, ecological, social and cultural resources and its supportive businesses. The inventory is a practical guide for both residents and tourists AND an inspiration to pass all this on to our kids.

What Are Eco-Cultural Assets?

• The green spaces, flora, fauna and Indigenous dreaming stories
• The walking trails, bike paths and water courses
• The Landcare, ‘Friends of…’ and Arts Groups, Farmers’ Markets etc

What Is The Green Map SYSTEM?

First developed in New York in the 1990s, the system is a way of recording our links to our country and our community. Being involved in developing a Green Map makes people aware of what is being done, what needs to be done, and what individuals, community groups and council officers CAN do to ensure a sustainable future. It is a tool for balancing ‘people, planet, profit’. If you would like more information on the Green Map System and how it all started click here.

Why A Green Map For The Manningham-Nillumbik Region?

• It will get council and the community collaborating; they are already working for the same goals.
• All sectors will be involved in one responsive forum, leading to efficient use of resources.
• Grassroots wisdom and advocacy will have a voice.
• Council efforts will mesh with community wishes and achieve goals far more quickly.

Who Will Be Interested And Who Will Benefit?

• Neighbourhood Houses and Learning Centres right around Oz
• Local residents
• Local business owners
• Visitors
• Council Officers and Councillors
• State and Federal Government representatives

The Neighbourhood House And Bendigo Bank Working Together

A Neighbourhood House - The Heart Of The Community - responds to its community’s needs. This sector struggles financially and is reliant on many wonderful volunteers. Its abhorrence of waste, especially of human resources, is understandable and has led to the Green Map concept being warmly embraced by WNH as a way of sharing info about local resources - free of politics, BUT with a view to influencing our political leaders on sustainable development.

The Bendigo Bank Link

The Warrandyte Bendigo Bank’s success demonstrates this community’s ability to pull together. Bendigo’s long-term commitment to communities and its willingness to provide the ‘glue’ for sustainable community development with its community portals meshes beautifully with Green Map sustainable development philosophy. To find out more visit their community portal.

The Kevin Heinze Garden Centre is a recreational gardening centre for people of all ages with disabilities or special needs. It aims to develop the interests and potential of people with disabilities through group activities. The Centre is run by a Committee of Management, part-time staff and volunteers.

Centre Activities

* Growing Vegetables, flowers and herbs.
* Seed sowing.
* Propagating from cuttings.
* Repotting plants.
* Flower-pressing/gift cards.
* Pot-pourri.
* Gum-nut animals and other gifts made from plant materials.
* Informal appreciation of the surrounding environment.
* Information sessions are held for volunteers.

Emphasis is placed on participation and sharing, while at the same time making new friends, learning and having fun.

The Centre welcomes elderly people from nursing homes and day care centres as well as other community groups.

These visits usually take place between the hours of 11.30 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. A short video may be shown of the Centre in action. Then, weather permitting, a wander around the garden before lunch; after which they may like to pot up a plant to take home.

A small fee of $2.50 per person includes tea or coffee.

Groups need to being their own lunch as food is not available on the premises.

A relaxed and safe environment, with appropriate facilities for people with disabilities, ensures an enjoyable visit for all.

Bookings essential : Ph 9848 3695, speak to Janine Crozier

Volunteers Needed

The Garden Centre needs more volunteers to assist participants with disabilities/special needs, to enjoy their gardening or related craft activities.

If you are a people person with a few hours per week to spare, you can contact the Co-ordinator at khgc@unite.com.au or phone (03) 9848 3695 for more details.

Ranger Jodie Davis and FOWSP member Joan NacMahon coordinate this group. Thet meet on the first Thursday of each month fro 9.30am - 12.30pm. Either meet at the depot, Pound Bend Road, Melways 23 C10 (9.30 sharp) or on site. Learn some vegetation management skills and help improve some special sites in the Park…just tag along with TAG.

For more info contact Jodie on 9844 2659 or Joan on 9844 3213.

Also note: 3rd Thursday of the month - Anderson Creek Landcare Group activities.