Frankston City News September – October 2018 frankston.vic.gov.au
Beachfront dining on the menu Frankston Yacht Club restaurant operators announced A nautical themed waterside dining experience is set to be unveiled at the Frankston Yacht Club. Council has recently announced that Eureka Corporate has been chosen as the preferred operator for the vacant business space in the Yacht Club building. Eureka Corporate who own Mr. Tod Café and The Common Kitchen
and Bar in Melbourne CBD will bring their wealth of knowledge to Frankston, creating a high-quality contemporary event, functions and conference space upstairs. Downstairs will feature a relaxed café environment. Food and beverage from across the Mornington Peninsula will be showcased in this indoor and outdoor
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dining experience, which will provide breathtaking views of Port Phillip Bay on Frankston’s award-winning beach. The new-look Yacht Club and waterfront dining is set to be complete early in the new year, to coincide with the large number of events held at the waterfront. This new dining addition will undoubtedly attract tourists and
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Gardens for the community
locals alike, bringing further economic benefits to the City. The long-awaited news of the new venture is a boost to this great community asset and a step closer towards becoming the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria.
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Business grant bonanza
Seaford >> Frankston >> Langwarrin >> Karingal >> Skye >> Frankston South >> Frankston North >> Carrum Downs >> Langwarrin South >> Sandhurst
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Mayor's Message
In this issue Your Council Frankston’s Future Liveable City Sustainable City Enjoy Every Moment What's On Frankstons Seniors Festival 2018 Arts and Culture Our Community Neighbourhood News Business News Sport and Leisure
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Contact us Phone: 1300 322 322 Email: info@frankston.vic.gov.au Interpreter: 131 450 Online: frankston.vic.gov.au Civic Centre 30 Davey Street, Frankston Monday to Friday, 8.30am–5pm Seaford Customer Service Centre Seaford Community Centre, corner of Station Street and Broughton Street, Seaford Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–12pm Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Shop 6, The Gateway, Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm Saturday 9am–12pm Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs Times vary Visitor Information Centre 7N Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront Open 7 days, 10am–4pm Phone: 1300 322 842 visitfrankston.com Hoon Driving 1800 333 000 (Crime Stoppers) Graffiti Removal 1800 66 8247 (1800 NO TAGS) Printed on stock sourced from sustainably farmed forests. Frankston City News is published six times a year and distributed to approximately 60,000 households and businesses. Details: frankston.vic.gov.au/ frankstoncitynews
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Building Frankston's future
Frankston City is a vibrant area within one of the fastest growing regions of Australia. Council is well positioned to advocate on behalf of the local community to politicians and government departments on projects that will benefit our community and meet their growing needs. We have consulted with the local community and key industry organisations to develop four priority projects that will deliver vital improvements. • Extending and duplicating the Frankston train line towards the Mornington Peninsula • Building a new facility that will house gymnastics and tennis at Centenary Park, Langwarrin • Transforming Jubilee park indoor stadium into a regional multi-sport facility • A new home and safe boat refuge for the Frankston Coast Guard
• Writing to your local Member of Council has already committed over Parliament and candidates $22 million towards delivering these expressing what these projects vital projects. will mean to you (one or many) These generational projects will offer even more reason to live, work, study, To join the campaign invest and enjoy time in Frankston visit:futurefrankston.com.au City, the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria. Projects of this size can’t be funded by Council alone. We need the state and federal governments to contribute. We need the community to show politicians that these projects matter to them and our community won’t wait any longer for the essential funding we need.
How you can help?
We need your help to let politicians from all sides to know that these projects mean a lot to our community. You can do this by: • Joining the Future Frankston campaign online • Spreading the word on social media using the hashtag #FutureFrankston Cr Colin Hampton Frankston City Mayor
Message from the CEO Council has been very busy over the past twelve months delivering its Capital Works Program which has seen our community provided with new sporting and community facilities. Official openings and the handing over of these facilities to the community are the culmination of a lot of hard work by Councillors, officers, other levels of government and the community. Council will continue to advocate on your behalf to obtain important funding so that we can carry on delivering quality outcomes such as the Carrum Downs Community Sports Pavilion and Ballam Park East Pavilion. To hear more about the services Frankston City Council provide, head over to our Facebook page. Our live posts from a range of Council staff, highlight what’s happening across the City. There are some fantastic events coming up to herald the start of the warmer months including Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights. You will find out more by connecting with us online.
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I hope that you find an event that you’d like to attend. Finally, to reiterate the Mayor's message above, your support is vital in helping achieve positive outcomes for our community. Get involved in the Future Frankston campaign and together we will make our City the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria. Dennis Hovenden CEO
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Join the campaign – Frankston’s Future is in your hands Frankston City’s population is growing, but our infrastructure isn’t keeping up. In consultation with the community, Council has developed and costed the following projects to meet the needs of our growing region.
Extend the Frankston line
From new and improved sports precincts at Centenary and Jubilee Parks, to an extension of the Frankston railway line, to providing safer boating options, these projects will create generational change in our community for years to come.
A regional sports centre at Jubilee Park
Join the campaign to make your voice heard and get the projects we need funded at the upcoming state and federal elections. Visit: futurefrankston.com.au
Gymnastics and tennis at Centenary Park
A safer bay, and a stronger Coast Guard
Major rail upgrades full steam ahead Seaford Road level crossing
the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) advises to avoid the area and After months of work, a final major use the Nepean Highway where construction blitz will remove the possible. Seaford Road level crossing this September. Construction teams will Buses will also replace trains between be busy around the clock to lower Carrum and Frankston from 8.30pm, Seaford Road, around 1.5meters lower Saturday 8 to 6am–Sunday 16 than where it currently sits. In addition, September. Visit: ptv.vic.gov.au 16 bridge beams will be placed to form Seaford will become a better the rail bridge, a walking and cycling connected community, with traffic path will be built, embankment works being allowed to flow freely without and the removal of the temporary rail being delayed by boom gates. line will take place. The LXRAthanks the community for This construction will affect sections of their patience. Seaford Road which will be closed until Plan your journey to avoid delays, Friday 28 September. During this time visit: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Revitalising Seaford As part of the level crossing removal works, Seaford is set to benefit from a $10 million revitalisation package. Feedback from the local community provided the project designers with ideas of what they would like to see, including a new 6km walking and cycling path from Eel Race Road through Seaford to Frankston. This will be built once the Seaford level crossing is removed, providing better connections between communities along the Frankston line.
A new era for sport at Centenary Park Committed to building a new facility that will house gymnastics and tennis Local gymnasts and tennis players currently don't have the facilities they need. Council has been working alongside all relevant stakeholders for over five years to develop a multi-sport complex as a new home for the Frankston Tennis Club and to establish a permanent home for the Bayside Gymnastics Club. Imagine having to set up and pack down hundreds of kilograms of equipment every time you wanted to play a sport. For our gymnasts, that's a regular weeknight. Gymnastics is the
fastest growing participation sport in Victoria, and one of the most popular with women and girls, but has no community facilities anywhere in the Frankston region. They need a permanent home, with proper equipment and support facilities to help local gymnasts thrive. Frankston Tennis Club was founded in 1891 and is one of the oldest in Australia with hundreds of members playing every week. But as Frankston grows, the current courts have been acquired to make way for an expansion
of Frankston Hospital. This club with • 16 new competition-ready tennis great history needs a new home and courts the City needs a regional tennis centre • Female-friendly change rooms, for Frankston and Frankston East cafeteria and function spaces tennis players. Council has committed $11 million for a facility at Centenary Park, but needs matched state and federal government funding to get the project started. A new regional hub for gymnastics and tennis at Centenary Park will include: • A dedicated, fully-equipped gymnastics centre
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Liveable City
Sculptures set in stone
Mayor Colin Hampton with 2018 award recipients
Public art to remain in Frankston City In 2016 a new series of public art sculptures were installed at various locations across Frankston City, further enhancing Frankston’s thriving arts and culture experience. Following community consultation, Council has purchased three of the Sculptures by the Sea pieces, with the remainder still on lease.
Pieces purchased include:
1. 'Mirage' by Deirdre Mair and Harry Sitt, located in front of the Frankston Yacht Club on the beach
2. ‘Catch Me’ by Keld Moseholm, located outside the Seaford Community Centre 3. ‘Intervention’ by Mike Van Dam, located in front of the Seaford Life Saving Club on the foreshore. Share your moments exploring our range of free public artworks using the hashtag #visitfrankston on social media. For more on the public artworks located across Frankston City, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/PublicArt Mirage, Waterfront Frankston
Australia Day Awards 2019 Nominations now open
Nominations are now invited for the Frankston City Australia Day Awards 2019. On Australia Day (26 January) we come together to celebrate what’s great about our nation and being Australian. The Frankston City Australia Day Awards celebrate the achievements and contributions made by members of our community.
Award nominations are open in four categories:
• Young Citizen of the Year • Senior Citizen of the Year • Community Event of the Year Nomination forms are available from Council Customer Service Centres or on the website: frankston.vic.gov.au Nominations close 5pm, Friday 2 November 2018. Please forward all nominations to the Chief Executive’s Office, Frankston City Council, PO Box 490, Frankston VIC 3199 or email: councillors. office@frankston.vic.gov.au
• Citizen of the Year
Catch me, Seaford Community Centre
Operation Emergency Ready Would you and your family be prepared in an emergency situation? Frankston City Council has been working in collaboration with the Greater Dandenong, Kingston and Mornington Peninsula councils to help prepare for a range of emergencies. Part of this includes a FREE community event, Operation Emergency Ready, being held on
Saturday, 13 October, 10am-3pm, Harmony Square, 225 Lonsdale Street, Dandenong. There will be activities for all ages, emergency services displays and prizes to be won. For more information contact Frankston Council’s Emergency Management Officer: 1300 322 322
Intervention, Seaford Foreshore
Learn helpful tips about how to handle emergency situations Take photos of the damage and detailed records of your items
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Events heading to our City In its third year, Council’s highly successful Tourism Event Attraction Program returns with a strong line-up of events locked in to join Frankston City’s 2018–2019 calendar. Last year the program attracted approximately 85,000 additional visitors to the City and resulted in an estimated $4 million boost to the local economy.
Seaside Street Food Festival,
Frankston Waterfront, Frankston, 10–14 October 2018, various times A vibrant, edgy and community driven food truck event. Returning for its third year The Food Truck Park™ brings together your favourite food trucks and the picturesque Frankston Waterfront.
Hotter than Hell,
Frankston Park, Frankston, Saturday 8 December 2018, 2–8pm Relive those rock festival days as the Hotter than Hell tour bus rolls into town, featuring a scorching line-up of National acts including Spiderbait, Killing Heidi, Bodyjar and Superheist.
Hotter than Hell
Stellar Short Film Festival,
McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin, Saturday 2 March 2019, 6–11.30pm Back by popular demand, this premium outdoor film festival showcases the very best of Australian Short films. Combined with a fine selection of gourmet food and drinks plus arts and entertainment, all hosted in the spectacular grounds of McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery.
Australian Beach Games, Frankston Waterfront, Frankston, 16 and 17 March 2019, 11am–10pm An exciting multisport festival for all ages will hit the Frankston Waterfront over one mammoth weekend in March. Featuring a great line-up of come-andtry sports, food and entertainment.
Botanika Outdoor Cinema,
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George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Frankston, Tuesday 16–Sunday 21 April 2019, 5pm–late Showcasing family-friendly classics over six nights at George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Botanika will also feature live and local entertainment, street food and beverage offerings. Visit: visitfrankston.com Australian Beach Games
Holiday-makers flocking to Frankston Beach, the Bayside destination of the high society.
Volunteer mentor drivers needed L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program The community based L2P Program provides driving experience to learner drivers who would otherwise find it difficult to accrue the amount of hours required. Volunteers are needed to become driver mentors and help young people in the local community. Frankston City Council coordinates the L2P learner driver mentor program. The program is funded partly by local sponsors, including Rotary and the TAC and is managed by VicRoads.
If you could spare one hour a week and help young learner drivers go from L-plates to P-plates then visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/L2P
Frankston History Day Once the home of Dame Elisabeth Murdoch, the choice holiday destination of Melbourne’s elite and the location of such cinematic classics as On the Beach and Mad Max; Frankston has a rich and diverse history. On Saturday 6 October, Council is hosting a Frankston History Day event at the Frankston Arts Centre. Community members are invited to come along to take a trip down memory lane. This year’s event will feature multimedia pieces created by local high school students, who have used photography, short film and art to create their own stories about Frankston’s history.
Frankston History Day, Saturday 6 October 2018, 1–4pm Gold coin donation on entry. All proceeds will go towards a local historical society.
Student Competition
High school students from Frankston City are welcome to enter our History Day Competition 2018. There are prizes for up to $1000 for two categories: years 7–9 and 10–12, for contributing their own piece of work. Submissions close on Friday 21 September. Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/historycomp
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Sustainable City
The benefits of giving back
Green Thumbs
Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the local community. It brings a sense of purpose, connection and inclusion while building long-lasting friendships. If volunteering is something you’ve always been interested in but aren’t sure how to get started, then Impact Volunteering’s Introduction to Volunteering sessions can help.
From cleaning beaches and planting trees to saving native wildlife, our passionate volunteers from over 20 local groups in Frankston City have given their time and expertise to help protect our most important asset, our natural environment. Recently our local Green Army volunteers restored the banks of the Kananook Creek. The group of 17-24 year olds undertook environmental works including 20 hectares of
Volunteering in your local community
Each month, a volunteer organisation will attend to speak about the work they do in the community, the vital role volunteer’s play and how you can get involved. To find out more, visit the Impact Volunteering Referral Desk located at the Frankston Library from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, or visit: impactvolunteering.org.au
Wildlife on our roads
How you can be part of the solution Frankston City residents are fortunate to live in an area with abundant bushland and wildlife. However, like most outer urban municipalities, increasing traffic is resulting in a greater number of vehicle collisions with wildlife. Council is exploring a range of strategies to reduce this serious risk to drivers and wildlife with the first step being to identify the areas where the risk is greatest
Council needs your help, if you see native wildlife near a road, visit: oursay.org/frankston-strategicplanning. There you can log sightings on an interactive map. If you encounter injured wildlife, phone: AWARE 0412 433 727 Animalia 0435 822 699 Wildlife Victoria 1300 094 535
What to do with e-waste and batteries E-waste is any item with a plug, battery or cord that is no longer working or wanted. Batteries and e-waste, such as mobile phones, computers, televisions, power tools and whitegoods contain hazardous toxic metals and must not be placed in your household bins. The good news is there are now several ways to ensure your batteries and e-waste are safely recycled. Visit Council’s A-Z Waste and Recycling
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Guide for options: frankston.vic.gov. au or phone Council on 1300 322 322. While battery and e-waste specialty recycling is important, avoiding the need for it in the first place is even better. You may like to consider choosing rechargeable batteries and getting electronic items repaired or upgraded. For more information about e-waste, visit: sustainability.vic.gov.au
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Hands-on helpers protecting our environment invasive weed management, planting 4,500 indigenous plants, extensive track maintenance and fauna surveys. If you’re interested in lending a helping hand to keep our environment clean and safe,visit the Impact Volunteering Referral Desk located at the Frankston Library from Monday to Friday, 9am-4pm, or visit: impactvolunteering.org.au
Aussie Backyard Bird Count Binoculars ready
Residents are asked to join in on one of the largest citizen science events of the year this National Bird Week, 22–28 October. It’s fun, free and easy. All you need to do is spend 20 minutes in any outdoor space — from your backyard, to a local park or down by the beach — and report all the birds you see as part of the Aussie Backyard Bird Count. Data collected will create a real-time snapshot of bird populations and assists Birdlife Australia in understanding more about the birds living in different suburbs across Australia. Council will be hosting two events during the week:
Birds in Backyards
Tuesday 23 October, 9.30-11.30am Seaford Community Centre, 1/6R Broughton Street, Seaford Learn about our local birds on a walk and talk with experts from Birdlife Mornington Peninsula.
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Saturday 27 October, 10am-12pm Seaford Wetlands, Austin Road, Seaford Participate in the Aussie Backyard Bird Count with a Council Ranger. RSVP: 9768 1628 Download the Aussie Bird Count App or visit: aussiebirdcount.org.au
Remember your reusable bags Say no to Single-use plastic bags
Get on board with the single-use plastic bag ban by taking your environmentally-friendly reusable bags to the supermarket.
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Claim your energy bonus
Garage Sale Trail
Saturday 20–Sunday 21 October The Garage Sale Trail is a fun and social way for Council to encourage residents to buy and sell second hand items and keep them out of landfill. It's also a great way to meet your neighbours and local community.
• 250kgs of reusable items changed hands Registrations are free and now open for households, schools and community groups. Choose to reuse by taking part in the Garage Sale Trail. It’s good for you, good for community and good for the planet too! Register to host a sale or shop the trail at: garagesaletrail.com.au
Results from last year show that: • The average household made $370 on the day
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Green electricity
While comparing your energy prices, why not also compare your energy Victorian Energy Compare is an retailer’s environmental performance. independent Victorian Government tool to help you compare electricity, The Green Electricity Guide provides an independent ranking of the gas and solar offers from all energy environmental performance of all retailers, based on information you retailers selling electricity to provide about your household or Australian households. small business. Visit the energy comparison site until By switching from a retailer that invests your money in fossil fuels to 31 December 2018, to claim your $50 bonus just for making sure you’re not one that generates or buys energy paying too much for your energy bills. from renewables, you are sending a signal to energy companies that you Every Victorian household can submit want them to get serious about a claim for the Power Saving Bonus and tackling climate change. there’s no need to switch retailers. Visit: greenelectricityguide.com.au Visit: compare.energy.vic.gov.au
Join in the celebrations as FRRRC turns three this October Frankston’s Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre (FRRRC) is having a birthday. To help celebrate, Council is giving away reusable coffee cups to the first 300 people who take a load to FRRRC and mention this ad during October. Since opening in 2015, FRRRC has seen over 32,000 tonnes of waste diverted from landfill and recycled. This includes: • 10,000 tonnes of green waste • 3,500 tonnes of metal • 1,275 tonnes of cardboard
• 8,000 mattresses • 4,000 tyres • 5,000 litres of used oil • 200 tonnes of e-waste • 600 tonnes of goods resold on-site through the Treasure Chest resale shop FRRRC accepts most waste, including: • Hard waste – reusable goods, i.e. furniture, clothing, carpet, bric-abrac and mattresses • Green waste • Car batteries – free • E-waste – free
• Light globes • Motor oil • Scrap metal – free • Recycling – bottles and cardboard – free • White goods dishwashers, fridges etc. – free • Gas bottles • Paint – free • Building materials However it is not a landfill site and FRRRC does not accept food, liquid or hazardous waste.
As outlined in Council's Waste Minimisation and Management Plan, Council is committed to helping residents to reduce their waste and prevent illegal dumping through improved services to the community. FRRRC has gone a long way to achieve these long-term goals. FRRRC is open seven days a week, 8am–4pm at 20 Harold Road (off Ballarto Road) in Skye. Visit: frrrc.com.au
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Celebrating three years of recycling More than half the items taken to FRRRC are recycled Offering the cheapest disposal rates in the region, plus a clean, safe and user-friendly site, isn’t it time you checked out the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre?
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Tourism Event Attraction Announced September to April
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Stellar Short Film Festival Saturday 2 March 6–11.30pm McClelland Sculpture Park + Gallery, Langwarrin
Seaside Street Food Festival Wednesday 10 to Sunday 14 October Various times Frankston Waterfront Frankston
Australian Beach Games
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Hotter than Hell
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Botanika Outdoor Cinema 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 April 5pm–late George Pentland Botanic Gardens, Frankston
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What's On
September Local tales from a suitcase Sleep and settling Wednesday 26 September, exhibition Saturday 1– Sunday 30 September Frankston Arts Centre
Baby cues
1.30–3.30pm, Botany Park Maternal and Child Health Centre
Thursday 11 September, 1–3pm, Lakewood Child and Family Health Centre
Meet the Mayor and CEO
Positive play and behaviour
Wednesday 26 September, 2–5pm, Frankston Civic Centre
Boost up blues
Wednesday 19 September, 1.30–3.30pm, Seaford Maternal and Child Health Centre
Toddler sleep
Thursday 20 September, 1–3pm, Montague Park Maternal and Child Health Centre
Relay for Life
Saturday 22-Sunday 23 September, Ballam Park Athletics Track
Thursday 27 September, 1.30–3.30pm, Banyan Fields Child and Family Health Centre
On the fly, Flyball Competition
Friday 28 September, Frankston Dog Obedience Club 12 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
Seniors Festival
Sunday 30 September– Wednesday 31 October, Various times and locations
Stay hydrated
South East water recorded that over 7,000 litres of water were consumed from mobile drinking stations during last year’s event season. Having it readily available at these events has been a success. Be sure to grab yourself a refreshing drink of water when enjoying Council’s event. Bookings: frankston.vic.gov.au
October Seniors Festival
30 September–31 October, various times and locations
Infant massage
Wednesday 3 October, 1.30–3.30pm, Banyan Fields Child and Family Health Centre
Around the Bay in a Day 7am–4.30pm, October Starting at Frankston Waterfront
Sleep and settling Wednesday 10 October, 1.30–3.30pm, Lakewood Child and Family Health Centre
Seaside Street Food Festival
Wednesday 10-Sunday 14 October, various times, Frankston Waterfront
Pets' Day Out
Sunday 14 October, 10–3pm, Ballam Park, Frankston
Open Obedience Trial
Sunday 14 October, Frankston Dog Obedience Club 12 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
Food for babies
Wednesday 17 October, 1.30–3.30pm, Seaford Maternal and Child Health Centre
Centenary Park Golf Club Charity Day Thursday 18 October, McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
Halloween disco
Saturday 20 October, 4.30–7pm, Ebdale Community Centre
Frankston Makers Market Saturday 20 October, 2–7pm, Young Street, Frankston
Garage Sale Trail
Saturday 20–Sunday 21 October, Various locations
Aussie Backyard Bird Count
Monday 22–Sunday 28 October,
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various locations
and Child Health Centre
Birds in Backyards
Meet the Mayor and CEO
Tuesday 23 October, 9.30–11.30am, Seaford Community Centre
Wednesday 24 October, 2–5pm, Frankston Civic Centre
From scraps to soil: home Positive play and composting behaviour Tuesday 23 October, 1–3.30pm, The Village Baxter
Sleep and settling
Wednesday 24 October, 1.30–3.30pm, Mahogany Rise Maternal
Wednesday 31 October, 1.30–3.30pm, Montague Park Maternal and Child Health Centre Bookings: frankston.vic.gov.au
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November Sleep and settling
Positive play and behaviour
Wednesday 7 November, 1.30–3.30pm, Banyan Fields Child and Family Health Centre
Wednesday 14 November, 1.30–3.30pm, Montague Park Maternal and Child Health Centre
Baby cues
Thursday 8 November, 1.30–3.30pm, Lakewood Child and Family Health Centre
War on Waste Tour
National Recycling Week
Wednesday 21 November, 1.30–3.30pm, Botany Park Maternal and Child Health Centre
Friday 16 November, 9.15am–1pm
Monday 12–Sunday 18 November
South Ward Meeting Tuesday 13 November, 7pm, Langwarrin Community Centre
Sleep and settling
Frankston's Christmas Festival of Lights
Infant massage
Saturday 24 November, 5–10pm, Davey Street, Frankston
Wednesday 14 November, 1–3pm, Seaford Maternal and Child Health Centre
State election
Saturday 24 November
16 Days of Activism
Sunday 25 November–Monday 10 December
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Meet the Mayor and CEO Tuesday 27 November, 2–5pm, Frankston Civic Centre
North-West Ward Meeting Tuesday 27 November, 7pm, Seaford Community Centre
Food for babies
Wednesday 28 November, 1.30–3.30pm, Mahogany Rise Maternal and Child Health Centre Bookings: frankston.vic.gov.au Local community calendar submissions can be made to: info@frankston.vic.gov.au
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Frankston Seniors Festival 1–31 October 2018
Frankston City’s residents can experience low-cost, high quality events designed just for them!
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Frankston City News September – October 2018
Enjoy your 2018 Frankston Seniors Festival
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Frankston Arts Centre
Our Community
2018 Program
What’s on at the Frankston Arts Centre
Music
Pippa Wilson with Jazz Notes Songs from Cinema Friday 21 September, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets: $21
Kids
The Listies - Ickypedia Monday 24 September, 11am & 2pm Tickets: $25, Family(4) $95
From Venice to Madrid Melbourne Chamber Orchestra
Music
Wednesday 22 August, 8pm Tickets: $30 - $60 Swiss guitarist Christoph Denoth joins Melbourne Chamber Orchestra for his Australian debut. Described by Gramophone as “superb” and “a thoughtful musician of considerable taste and
Music
Music
Promac Productions
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
All My Loving: The Complete Beatles Story
An Evening of Chamber Music with the MSO
Friday 12 October, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tickets: $21
Saturday 3 November, 8pm Tickets: $27–$71
technical prowess”, Christoph Denoth is one of the world’s finest guitarists, renowned for his peerless musicality and expressive sensitivity. This concert is a passionate celebration of life, love, music and dance through the music of Spain and Italy, including Vivaldi’s much-loved Guitar Concerto and music of Albéniz, Boccherini & Granados. “Excellent music-making you wished could have lasted longer.” The Age
Bookings: 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council
Plenty of reasons to enjoy your library Super Brain Training Thursday 25 October, 10am–12pm, Frankston Library, FREE – bookings essential.
The Australian Reading Hour
Author David McLean
Thursday 20 September. Make a date with a book — anytime, anywhere. Spend one hour reading today to be part of this Australia-wide campaign.
Wednesday 12 September, 6–7pm, Frankston Library, FREE – bookings essential. Join David as he talks about Finding Coaby, a novel about teen depression.
Self-Publishing Workshop with Ingram Spark
Wednesday 14 November, 6–7.30pm, Frankston Library, FREE – bookings essential. An introductory session about how to get your book into print.
Join Health & Nutrition Coach Maggie Flanagan as she suggests healthy ways to Super Train your Brain.
Author Heather Morris
Thursday 18 October, 11am–12pm, Frankston Library, FREE – bookings essential. Author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz talks about her incredible book that is based on a true story.
ABC TV journalist Paul Kennedy Tuesday 9 October, 6–7pm, Frankston Library, FREE – bookings essential. Join Paul Kennedy as he tells some interesting stories about work in the media.
Family History Research with State Library Victoria Librarian Tuesday 23 October, 11am–1pm, Frankston Library, FREE – bookings essential. An information session about researching your family history.
Learn with Lynda Free online learning Access thousands of courses for free with your library membership. More information on page 19.
Details:
library.frankston.vic.gov.au/ whats_on or phone 9784 1020.
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Our Community
‘Frankie Goes To’
Ordinary people doing extraordinary things
Spot ‘Frankie’ the refurbished 1980s Millard caravan as it rolls around the City offering coffee and snacks. The caravan has been transformed into the ‘Frankie Goes to’ mobile food van, which will be used for a number of purposes including hospitality training and pop-up events. The Seaford-based organisation Envision Employment Services gifted Council the caravan to provide real life situational training for young people undertaking hospitality courses. Envision worked with Direct Recruitment’s Work for the Dole program participants to carry out the refurbishment. Many of the
participants on the activity used the refurbishment to upskill in the areas of design, joinery, mechanical work and painting to produce a vehicle to support Council initiatives. Frankston City Council currently offers a hospitality training course at Frankston North Community Centre, and looks forward to increasing this offering at the Frankston South Community Centre in the future. Council looks forward to seeing the ‘Frankie Goes to’ caravan available to use to support these courses and have the young people take their skills out to the street, for the whole community to enjoy.
Join the Lions Club of Karingal The Lions Club of Karingal has a rich 43 year history of supporting the Frankston City community. From raising vital funds for the vulnerable, to training dogs through the Lions Hearing Dogs program, there are plenty of opportunities to
give back to your local community with a fun and friendly group of like-minded people. If you’re interested in becoming a member, visit: karingal.vic.lions.org.au
Meals on Wheels Delivering to you
Council’s Meals on Wheels service provides nourishing meals seven days a week to assist older people, people with disabilities and their carers to remain independent in their homes.
Community Transport service Bus service for eligible residents Council’s Community Transport Bus has been operating for over 20 years to help local residents remain active even when they’re unable to drive or are experiencing difficulties using public transport. Operating Monday to Friday on a fixed timetable, to various Frankston City
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locations for a gold coin donation. Eligibility criteria applies. If you or someone close to you would benefit from this service please contact Council’s Intake Officer on 9784 1933.
Frankston City News September – October 2018
The Meals on Wheels service provides:
• Three course meals consisting of soup, main meal and dessert which are dietician approved • Juice from Monday to Thursday delivered with hot meals • Frozen meals for weekends and public holidays • Cost effective government subsidised meals delivered direct to your door Meals on Wheels is a fantastic option for those who struggle with meal
preparation, delivered by volunteers between 11am and 1pm weekdays. Eligibility criteria applies. If you are a current client of Council’s Family Health Support Services phone 9784 1933, others over 65 years of age should phone My Aged Care: 1800 200 422.
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Our Community #FrankstonCity
Community Gardens Fruit, vegies and friends
Community gardens are a shared space where people come together to grow their own fruit and vegetables and learn about gardening. They give people a reason to be outside, enjoying time with family and friends in a beautiful garden where you can grow and pick your own fruit and vegetables. Some people have their own plots, others share a plot. All community gardens are different, which is part of their charm.
Community gardens may include: • Sensory garden • Cooking facilities • Accessible facilities • Social activities • Training • Permaculture • Art projects • Seed saving • Family days • Organics For more information on Community Gardens in Frankston City, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/ CommunityGardens
The Backyard
Joy of the Earth
Down’s Estate Community Project
Langwarrin Community Garden
2 Lang Road, Langwarrin reception@langwarrincc.org.au
109 Old Wells Road, Seaford downsestate@gmail.com
Garden for Life
15A Joy Street, Frankston joyoftheearth@gmail.com 5 Shute Drive, Langwarrin langarden@icloud.com
Pines Patch
53 Kareela Road, Frankston 0434 868 685
Stringybark Crescent, Frankston North pinesgardenpatch@gmail.com
Groundswell
Seaford Food Forest
Montague Park, Bentley Place, Frankston admin@groundswell.org.au
31b Newton Street, Seaford seafordfoodforest@gmail.com
Celebrating 30 years of improved access around Frankston City
Frankston’s own Disability and Access Inclusion Committee (DAIC) have recently celebrated 30th anniversary. DAIC includes its local residents with a lived experience of disability and sector professionals who act in an advisory capacity to Frankston City
Council. Together, they’ve made significant improvements to accessibility in Frankston since they were first established in 1988. The DAIC have contributed to: • The design and functionality of the Peninsula Aquatic and Leisure Centre (PARC) • The beach accessible wheelchair, at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre • The Wheelie Ramble • Additional accessible parking bays in the city centre • The Wells and Beach Street taxi drop-off zones
• Construction of the accessible board walk on the waterfront and a beach access ramp at the Frankston Yacht Club • The Young Street Improvement Project • Changing Places toilet advocacy The committee commends the use of the universal design approach to developing projects in Frankston City. Projects like PARC are an example of building for ‘all’. DAIC veteran Henryk Kay, said: “We should all embrace change when the end goal is a benefit for our City. Sometimes extra work behind the scenes has to occur to achieve that goal.”
Visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/daic DAIC will be recruiting new members in October, for further information contact malcolm.merrett@ frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 1955.
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Neighbourhood News Homelessness Week
Up to the task
A Green Army of volunteers
By Cr Sandra Mayer
By Cr Michael O'Reilly, Deputy Mayor
By Cr Colin Hampton, Mayor
This Homelessness Week (6-12 August), Council called on residents to get behind the Everyone’s Home campaign, which seeks to alleviate the growing housing and homelessness pressures felt across the nation. Homelessness is real concern in Australia, including in Frankston City, which has seen a 14.7 per cent rise in the rate of homelessness since 2011. From people wanting to buy their very first home, to those struggling to just find a safe roof over their heads, the Everyone’s Home campaign is about ensuring that everyone has access to affordable housing options. Council has already pledged its support for the campaign by signing the online petition and is encouraging residents to do the same. To sign the petition and take a stand against homelessness visit: everybodyshome.com.au
At the Ordinary Meeting on Monday 2 July, I was proudly elected by my fellow Councillors to fill the position of Deputy Mayor for the remainder of the current term, until 7 November 2018. I am delighted to have represented the North-East Ward including Carrum Downs, Langwarrin, Skye and Sandhurst since 2012. I look forward to taking on this new role and thank my fellow Councillors for placing their trust in me. The next few months will be an important time for Frankston City as we approach a state election. As a key marginal seat, Frankston City has an opportunity to make all sides of politics take notice of issues and projects which are important to our whole community. With our city centre transforming into a bustling hub of activity following recent works, Frankston City is getting closer to its goal of becoming the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria.
I was delighted to attend the official ceremony for the completion of the Kananook Creek restoration. It was an honour to present certificates to all the members of the Kananook Green Army for the valuable environmental work they’ve undertaken. They have dedicated around 4,000 hours towards environmental works along the creek banks. The Green Army is made up of 17 -24 year olds who used their time towards the preservation of our natural environment whilst gaining valuable skills. It’s a pleasure to have met everyone involved and I hope the program will continue for the next generation.
Take part in environmental learning
Council’s Greening Our Future Events are a fun way to learn more about our natural environment and what you can do at home and in the community to support sustainable initiatives. From composting and worm farming, to an ecomakeover for your home, there’s something to help you achieve your environmental and sustainable dreams. For more information on the events and to book, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/EnviroEvents
Non-toxic options
Council is currently researching the option for non-toxic weed management control in our City.
Reading is a great start
To begin my official duties as Deputy Mayor I was delighted to have recently opened the annual Mayor’s Reading Challenge at Frankston Library. I read The Magic Hat by Mem Fox and I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen to a group of over 80 parents and children. Over 300 families participate in the reading challenge each year which aims to improve the literacy skills of children aged 0 to 5, with prizes given to each child when they reached their reading milestones. Well done to all of the families involved this year. I encourage you to continue reading together to foster a lifelong love of reading.
Mayor, Cr Colin Hampton presenting the Kananook Green Army with certificates for their volunteering work.
Pedestrian safety upgrades
The Carrum Downs Shopping Centre car park upgrades have been completed. Works have included concreating and asphalting the main entrance, through to Hungry Jacks and also the same on the Kmart side. I thank the community for their patience during the works and I’m pleased that pedestrian safety is now improved at the centre.
Charity day at golf club
Environmentally friendly weed management control will hopefully be trialled in the City’s parks and gardens.
We’re hoping to trial two new environmentally friendly products to test their effectiveness within our road reserves, parks, gardens and open space reserves. Herbicide is never applied within council play areas; grass is controlled around the perimeter of playgrounds only. Any grass runners or weeds that grow within the play area are manually removed by officers. We’re hoping the trial will be ready to implement in time for Spring.
Cr Sandra Mayer Mobile: 0400 236 107 Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au
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Deputy Mayor, Cr Michael O’Reilly at the launch of the Reading Challenge at Frankston Library.
Cr Michael O'Reilly – Deputy Mayor Mobile: 0418 721 679 Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au
Centenary Park Golf Club is holding a charity day on Thursday 18 October. A fun day is planned with putting competitions, raffles and a sausage sizzle. If you would like to enter the 4-person Ambrose Golf Competition, register your team before Thursday 27 September. Entry is $40 per person and includes a 2-course lunch. All funds raised on the day will be donated to the Frankston Accommodation Facility for Connecting 2Australia (formerly Connecting Skills & Woorinyan) to assist adult clients with a disability. Any donations towards the raffles would be greatly appreciated. To receive an entry form email Marje Brophy, Ladies Secretary at: marjebrophy@hotmail.com
Cr Colin Hampton – Mayor Mobile: 0400 236 109 Email: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au
Langwarrin >> Carrum Downs >> Sandhurst >> Skye
Frankston City News September – October 2018
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Neighbourhood News #FrankstonCity Overport Park upgrades
Improving Community Engagement Vibrant city centre
By Cr Brian Cunial
By Cr Quinn McCormack
By Cr Steve Toms
In partnership with the Victorian government we’re developing an exciting new sports pavilion and upgrades to Oval 2 at Overport Park, Frankston South. Works will include irrigation, drainage and fencing, the construction of female-friendly change rooms, unisex umpire facilities, a community room, kitchen and amenities, public toilets and new car parks. The proposals for the sports facility have been driven by the 2013 Frankston City Sports Development Plan and consultation with the user groups. We conducted community consultations in June and the results were used to inform the current plans. Overport Park is currently an important place for community and sporting groups. It supports the second largest tennis and junior football clubs in the municipality, one of the largest cricket clubs in the area and two arts-based community organisations.
Meaningful connections
As we head into the beautiful spring weather and the transformation of our city centre comes closer to completion, there are plenty of great reasons to head outdoors and enjoy all that our city has to offer. In addition to the fantastic range of dining and shopping options on offer, Frankston’s city centre will see the opening of the newly established Frankston Makers Market on Young Street. From Saturday 20 October, our city centre will be full of great stalls featuring a range of handmade art and design pieces perfect for those special people in your life, or just something nice to spoil yourself with. The Frankston Makers Market will operate every third Saturday from 2–7pm. I’d like to thank my fellow Councillors, Lucky Ferraro and other city centre traders for supporting this initiative, which I proudly raised in Council in September 2017.
Plans for the new sports pavilion and Oval upgrades at Overport Park.
The Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club attracts players from a wide ranging catchment area including Frankston South, Mount Eliza, Seaford and Mornington. The club has grown significantly in the past five years, primarily through its very successful Auskick program that caters for approximately 150 participants and acts as a natural feeder to the junior football program. In 2016 the club had 360 junior members across 17 teams ranging from under 9s through to under 17s. Two of the 17 teams are all female. The summer tenant of the facility is the Baden Powell Cricket Club. It is one of the largest cricket clubs in the local area with seven senior teams and seven junior teams including female participants. The new facilities will cater for the increase in female membership in football and cricket at Overport Park, future-proofing the site and encouraging further female participation. Upgrades to the oval will be completed by December 2018 and the pavilion project remains on track to be completed by December 2019. I’m looking forward to seeing the progress of this new development for the benefit of our community. Cr Brian Cunial Mobile: 0400 236 977 Email: crcunial@frankston.vic.gov.au
South Ward
As a community, we need to be smarter about creating engagement — meaningful engagement. Both in our community groups and in our Council. Organisers of events and meetings may not realise it, but it is quite a big deal for someone to make time to go to a meeting, especially one in the evening. There are children to look after, as well as jobs, commitments, hobbies. On top of that, walking into a room full of strangers can be daunting, if not downright intimidating. So many of the meetings I have attended are intensely alienating to a newcomer. People turn up and are often ignored while people who know each other cluster in groups. The question-and-answer session is dominated by confident and/or doctrinaire people who typically give speeches rather than ask questions, to show off how informed they already are. The energy gradually leaks out of the room, and at the end the new faces drift out, most likely never to be seen again. Rather than being true participants, they are simply extras in the background, merely the audience for the organisers and dominant types. We need to change the rituals and rules of our meetings. We need to step outside the usual “That concludes the presentation. Now, any questions?” A few hands will shoot up. Those of you who have been to a few meetings know what to expect next: prepared “questions” that are thinly (or not at all) disguised speeches and hectoring points. These “questions” are asked by the usual suspects, who are typically male. We need to change the framework and dynamics of our engagement models to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to participate and contribute. And most importantly to ensure that attending meetings are not a waste of time. We need to work harder to keep people engaged, not for a week or a month, but in the long term. That means groups of people that grow, learn, organise, are aware of the skills and knowledge and relationships of individual members and have habits in place to help each of those people to learn skills, share knowledge, and grow relationships. Measuring success is crucial. But the measure is not how many people came to a meeting, but rather how many people felt inspired.
Cr Quinn McCormack Mobile: 0419 446 930 Email: crmccormack@frankston.vic.gov.au
The Makers Market this spring will transform Young Street into a vibrant arts and craft hub.
Coffee for everyone
It’s been really good to check on the progress of the new training café at the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre. I’m proud to have added this project to the 2019–20 Budget as a promise to our community prior to being elected. Thank you again to my fellow Councillors for supporting this initiative in the budget. The training café will provide barista and hospitality training to young people to enable them to acquire employable skills. Young people will be able to obtain casual work to assist them financially whilst they study, or some may go on to start their own cafés. For the community, they will enjoy a café in a community setting in an area where this doesn’t currently exist. The Centre has also successfully applied for program funding and recruited a trainer with community development and youth worker skills to deliver training for disengaged young people. This café is going to be a great place for our community to learn and have a great coffee with friends. I can’t wait for the café to be open. Cr Steve Toms Mobile: 0418 953 576 Email: crtoms@frankston.vic.gov.au
Langwarrin South >> Frankston City Centre >> Frankston South >> Frankston
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Neighbourhood News Town Planning improvements
Creating green spaces
By Cr Kris Bolam JP FAIM
By Cr Glenn Aitken
Council recently implemented a number of improvements to its planning processes to better meet resident’s expectations and needs, including: • A new advisory committee to provide independent advice to Council on major town planning applications • Declaring all costs incurred on Council for legal representations (i.e. VCAT) • Mandatory colour coded signage at properties/ land where there is proposed amendments to a permit • Defined grounds for discussion meetings between residents and applicants • A formal procedure for Councillors to ‘call in’ town planning applications – effectively bypassing an internal decision by Council's Planning Department • Compulsory inclusion of advice in council reports from Victoria Police and relevant agencies on public safety and quality of life elements for applications that include liquor and gaming machines • Ensuring the views of affected residents are adequately communicated to those representing Council at legal proceedings such as VCAT
Frankston is very fortunate that we have a lot of open space in outer areas such as the Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve, Sweetwater Creek, Ballam Park and the internationally significant Ramsar site at Seaford Wetlands. We are extremely privileged as a lot of other Council’s don’t have this level of public open space to enjoy. However, we lack the access to green space within our city centre. Green spaces create a vibrant, enjoyable experience for residents and tourists and also provide social benefits for a healthy and connected community. More people than ever before work, live, study and enjoy leisure time in Frankston – this is an enormous strain on the limited space of land we have.
Capital works A number of local projects have received funding in this year’s Council Budget. $150,000 dollars has been earmarked to audit the state, and create conceptual plans for the future use, of the recently vacated former St Kilda FC building in Seaford. Council has commenced planning for both the Pines Football Netball Club and Belvedere Bowls Club projects, which require state and federal government funding in order for these projects to proceed. Council has also provided monies to the Keast Park (Carrum) Bowls Club to renovate and extend its facility but this project will be contingent upon both state and federal funding. Finally, Council recently decided to pledge over $3 million in funding for a redeveloped base for the Seaford Football and Netball Club, and the Seaford Cricket Club, at the RF Miles Reserve. However, this contribution is also predicated on the prevalence of state and federal funding. Gone are the days of councils ‘going it alone’ on major projects. I will work with all tiers of government to ensure positive outcomes in the next twelve months.
Cr Kris Bolam JP FAIM Mobile: 0417 921 644 Email: crbolam@frankston.vic.gov.au
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Being able to enjoy green spaces within the city centre is important for the future of Frankston.
Whilst we have places such as Beauty Park and the Frankston Foreshore close by, the movement of people is directly through the heart of our city centre and not in these areas – it is therefore important to provide enough green space through the high traffic area of our city centre. With over two million people commuting through Frankston city centre each year by car, bus and train its clear we’ve outgrown our space. Frankston was initially a quaint seaside town where holiday makers would flock to. As a result, the population was consistently relatively small until the late 1960s. Council didn’t have a town planner until 1970 and as a result we’re feeling the effects of this legacy. How we manage the city centre is a crucial planning issue — we need to provide a sense of green space in our city centre in our goal to become the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria. I’d like to thank a number of my fellow Councillors who have supported my endeavours to create more green spaces within the Frankston city centre.
Cr Glenn Aitken Phone: 9786 3274 Email: councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au
Youth empowerment By Gerard Felipe It was a great pleasure having many young people participating at the local Pop Up Talk Shop held in Langwarrin, being organised by the St Jude’s Youth Leadership Committee and proudly sponsored by Ray White, Mackay’s Meat and Baker’s Delight.
The monthly event which is held at the Langwarrin Community Centre on a Friday night, aims to empower community youth by giving them the opportunity to form new friendships with other young people in the local community. It also allows them to engage in discussion through an open forum, where different speakers each month come to talk about challenges they’ve faced but thrived. For July, we were lucky to have a representative from BeyondBlue to break the stigma around mental health. I highly encourage young people to come along to these events for the opportunity to share thoughts and form new friendships.
Woodleigh School Visit
In August, I had the privilege of visiting Woodleigh School to speak to their year 7s on the importance of being an engaged citizen, and how they can start to be involved at a young age. I also spoke to them about my role in local government, and how young people’s voices can have a large impact in shaping the future. I was very impressed with the level of passion and thought from the year 7s, keeping me on my feet with very good questions. I congratulate the work the year 7s have completed in ‘Civics and Citizenship’ and I look forward to seeing many of those young faces shaping the community in the near future.
Gerard Felipe – Youth Mayor Phone: 9768 1632 Email: councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au
Seaford >> Karingal >> Frankston North >> Frankston
Frankston City News September – October 2018
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Microsoft Office and Adobe Suite products to help you reach your own personal and professional goals. Courses are delivered by expert instructors and you can learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere. Visit your local library to sign up for a membership or visit: library.frankston.vic.gov.au
Support for your business Coaching sessions available Frankston City businesses are in for a treat with the opportunity to help grow your business and achieve your professional goals. Bookings are essential, with places available on the following dates:
Investing in business Up to $30,000 available
After a successful six year program of providing valuable grants to local small businesses, Council has stepped up our commitment to support business growth by attracting new businesses and startups to our city. This year Council has doubled its business grants pool to a total of $120,000. Grants of up to $30,000 will be awarded to businesses who will best
accomplish one or more of the following outcomes: • Create employment • Build a resilient local economy through sustainable and diverse industries • Improve and activate commercial or industrial occupancy precincts • Enhance the reputation of Frankston City • Position Frankston as the start-up Capital of the south east
If you are a business operator located in — or planning to relocate to — Frankston City, don’t miss this opportunity. Applications close 5pm, Friday 5 October 2018. All applicants must attend a compulsory information session. For more information or to apply, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/business
• Wednesday 24 October • Wednesday 7 November • Wednesday 5 December Session times are: 9.15am, 10.30am, 11.45am, 1.30pm and 2.45pm. To book, phone: 1300 322 322
Get the latest updates Be the first to find out about all things business-related within Frankston City such as grants, workshops, updates and more with Council’s Build Your Business eNews. Sign up at: frankston.vic.gov.au/business
Imagine your business here. Grants up to $30,000
investfrankston.com Frankston City News September – October 2018
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Sport and Leisure
New heart of the community Batting wins and hitting sixes Multi-purpose cricket net access opens program Carrum Downs Community Pavilion
• The surface of Oval 1 (Steve Thompson Oval) was reconstructed 2017 Even more up and coming local sports • New sportsground lights have been stars will soon be kicking goals and installed on both Ovals 1 and 2 hitting sixes while enjoying their • The surface of Oval 2 has recently favourite sport at the Carrum Downs been renovated. The oval is also Recreation Reserve thanks to a number now fully fenced, with a ball of improvements recently completed. protection fence on the side of the Works on the new $4 million oval closest to Wedge Road multipurpose Carrum Downs • Carrum Downs Community Pavilion Community Pavilion have now been was officially opened Thursday 16 completed, delivering quality facilities August 2018 for local sports clubs and also for general • The construction of a new synthetic recreation use by the local community. multi-purpose sports field is due to Improving local sports infrastructure start later this year and will be the helps build stronger, healthier and first of its kind for Frankston City more connected communities and The Carrum Downs Community increases participation amongst Pavilion will be home to Carrum children and adults alike. Downs Junior Football Club, Carrum Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve Downs Auskick and Southern United has undergone many changes over Soccer Club. recent years including:
Aquatic and Recreation Victoria Awards
Peninsula Leisure is floating above the rest The Pines Forest Aquatic Centre the Australian Government, the was recognised with the Facility Victorian Government and Frankston Management Award (Seasonal). The City Council. facility has achieved an outstanding 56% growth over the last two years. This has been due to Council’s Community Engagement Strategy and the introduction of innovative new programs at the centre. For a second consecutive year, PARC has won the Swim Teacher Award with Tabitha Cauchy taking the 2018 state honour. This is also the fourth consecutive year that PARC has been recognised at the awards. The $49.7 million regional facility was funded Tabitha Cauchy with her award. through a joint partnership between
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Splash into summer with the chance to win one of five family passes to the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre. Simply sign up to: frankston.vic. gov.au/eNews
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Frankston City News September – October 2018
Council has been working with the Victorian Government and local sport and recreation clubs to install multi-purpose cricket net training facilities throughout Frankston City, including Delacombe Park and East Seaford Reserve. These recent projects have been jointly funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria, Council, Delacombe Park Cricket Club and Frankston Women’s Cricket Club. As Delacombe Park Cricket Club celebrates its 50th season this year, the additional training nets and recently redeveloped pavilion are a welcome addition to club members and the local community. “All members of Delacombe Park Cricket Club are excited to start the season in our new facilities. When speaking to members past and present you can see the excitement and anticipation of what’s coming”
said Delacombe Park Cricket Club member Andrew Christides. For more information visit: delacombepark.com
Levelling the playing field for women in sport
Female participation in sport, including cricket, is increasing across Frankston City. The Frankston Women’s Cricket Club was founded in 1977. It currently fields two teams in Cricket Victoria’s Women’s Community Cricket competition and one youth girls’ team in the Mornington Peninsula Cricket Associations All Girl’s Cricket competition. The new multi-purpose cricket practice facility will offer the local community opportunities to progress from grassroots to high performance female cricket while engaging the broader community of women interested in cricket. For more information visit: frankstonwcc.vic.cricket.com.au
Frankston Dog Obedience Club Frankston Dog Obedience Club (FDOC) is a community dog club focusing on developing and maintaining a strong working relationship between dog and handler. Council has recently upgraded the clubhouse and storage area, meaning there’s room for new members to join the fun and learning. Whether you want to teach your dog to walk on a lead calmly or trial in competitions, establishing a positive partnership with your dog is essential. Basic obedience classes accept puppies from 3-months of age with an
emphasis on developing wellbehaved, valuable canine members of our community. If you’re interested in seeing what FDOC has to offer, head along and watch some of their dog sporting events: • Friday 28 September On The Fly, Flyball Competition • Sunday 14 October Open Obedience Trial • Sunday 25 November Open Agility Games Trial For more information visit: fdoc.org.au
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre Open from Thursday 1 November Located in Frankston North, the Pines Forest Aquatic Centre is Frankston’s largest seasonal outdoor aquatic centre. Catering for all ages and swimming abilities, the Centre features: • 50 metre heated swimming pool • Toddlers pool
• Giant waterslide • BBQ and shaded picnic areas • Playground area • Half-court basketball area and more. For opening times and entry prices, visit: pinesfrankston.com.au
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