Doncare will continue to provide vital social support services to the community on behalf of Council after being awarded a new 3-year contract.
The contract, which starts in July 2026, will see the not-for-profit organisation funded to provide:
- emergency relief and material aid including food relief
- counselling
- wellbeing programs.
Manningham Mayor, Cr Jim Grivas, said Council was pleased to continue its partnership with Doncare to support the Manningham community.
"The health and wellbeing of our community, including mental health, are key priorities of our new Council Plan 2025-2029," Cr Grivas said.
"That's why we are committed to working with trusted partners like Doncare to provide compassionate, practical support when our residents need it most."
Doncare Chief Executive Officer, Kylie Scoullar, said the organisation was proud to continue its partnership with Council.
"For more than 56 years, Doncare has been a trusted local organisation supporting the wellbeing of the Manningham community," Ms Scoullar said.
"Our deep community knowledge positions us strongly to deliver the critical wellbeing and resilience programs people rely on.
"Time and again, residents tell us how much they value Doncare's personal, skilled, wrap-around support during some of life's toughest moments.
"We are proud to continue our work with Council towards a safe, connected and inclusive Manningham," Ms Scoullar said.
