Frankston City News May – June 2018 frankston.vic.gov.au
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Working towards becoming the lifestyle capital of Victoria Council’s Proposed Budget 2018–2019 focuses on delivering services to the community while investing in infrastructure to build a better future. Council proudly provides the community the opportunity to review and comment on the Proposed
Budget before it is finalised and implemented. This demonstrates how local government is highly transparent and accountable, as residents and ratepayers can clearly see how their funds will be invested locally.
Feedback is welcome before Friday 25 May. The Victorian Government has capped the average rate rise across all councils in the state at 2.25 per cent. 2018 is a property revaluation year which has an impact on how much
each property owner contributes. Councils across Victoria also anticipate that the recycling market reset will have an impact on waste charges. See page 3 for more details about the Proposed Budget and how you can have your say.
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Proposed Budget 2018–2019
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National Volunteer Week
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World Environment Day
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In this issue Your Council 2 Proposed Budget 2018–2019 3 National Volunteer Week 4 Enjoy Every Moment 5 Our Community 6–7 Sustainable City 8–9 Frankston’s Revitalisation 10–11 Street Art 12 Neighbourhood News 13–15 Frankston Arts and Culture 16 Business News 17 Liveable City 18–19 Sport and Leisure 20
Contact us Phone: 1300 322 322 Email: info@frankston.vic.gov.au Interpreter: 131 450 MyFrankston online: frankston.vic.gov.au/myfrankston
Celebrating local legends This photo captures a wonderful moment with all the participants in the Frankston City leg of the Queen’s Baton Relay as it travelled to the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. The batonbearers took centre stage at the Waterfront Festival showcasing our magnificent city to a national audience. It was a privilege to be on stage with these wonderful sporting champions and community heroes from our region. Pictured from left to right (with MC Sammy J in the background): Mayor, Cr Colin Hampton; John Pingiaro (seated); Jane Jelekainen; Jake Ward; Lisa McLeish; Christopher May; Matthew Rizzo; Robert Kabbas; Ray Peak (seated); Kirrily Guinan;
expected to fund all the important upgrades that benefit so many in the region. Council is advocating for three priority projects: 1. Continuing Frankston city centre's revitalisation State election year With a state election in Victoria in 2. Regional sports facility at November 2018, we all have an Centenary Park opportunity to let local candidates 3. Upgrades to the Jubilee Park indoor know what is important. Council will be stadium lobbying all political parties on behalf Subscribe to Frankston City eNews to of our community, to ensure they be kept up-to-date and learn how you commit to funding Frankston’s future. can make your views clear to local Frankston City is an important candidates, visit: regional centre, providing jobs, frankston.vic.gov.au/enews transport, sporting facilities and health and education services to the Cr Colin Hampton south-east. Ratepayers can’t be Mayor
Dan Langelaan; Trevor Vincent; Paul Olsson; Sarah Miller; Louise Morison; Darren Murphy; Bailey Miller; Debbie Flintoff-King OAM; N’arweet Carolyn Briggs; and Tina Miller.
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Message from the CEO There is an enormous amount of investment occurring within our municipality through all three levels of government and private companies. Of course, this places pressure on infrastructure, however, Council is working hard to find solutions with car parking a key consideration. Our annual budget process is progressing well and again reflects a busy year ahead providing services and building infrastructure to cater for the needs of our community. Take the opportunity to have your say on the draft budget through our consultation process. It was very exciting to see the Frankston Dolphins’ return to the football field and great for all concerned when the team broke
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through for a win against North Melbourne. Thank you to all the community for continuing to support the Club. As the state election looms we will be calling upon your support to show all parties that we are a community that has a very positive future that calls for investment. There are exciting times ahead for all of us.
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Council’s Proposed Annual Budget 2018–2019 Total expenditure $213.93 million Capital works
$51.31m
Key infrastructure projects include:
Footpaths and shared paths
Waste management
Traffic Management Program
Overport Park Pavilion construction
$18.71m
$880,000
Family support services
Implement local traffic safety improvements including the Woodlands precinct in Langwarrin.
$15.19m
Aquatic centres
City centre upgrades
$13.51m
$575,000
Arts, libraries, festivals and events
Station Street Mall, Ross Smith Avenue and laneway projects.
$8.41m
Stormwater management
Community safety
$1.06m
$8.09m
Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve
Community wellbeing, participation and inclusion
$2.32m
$6.54m
Council contribution $1.820m Synthetic oval construction
How rates are allocated Family services $4.25 Capital works $32.41
Age services $6.02
$1.65m
Council contribution $1,650,000
$1.9m
Playspace improvements
Roads and Bridges
Playgrounds include: • Frankston Waterfront playground • Flame Robin Reserve, Langwarrin • Wisewould Reserve, Seaford • Yamala Park, Frankston South
Property and facilities $2.81 Roads and drainage $7.58 Environment and waste $10.56
$2.13m
Council contribution $1,700,000
$9.31m
Council contribution $7.2m Significant roads include: • Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin • Hall Road, Carrum Downs • Skye Road, Frankston
The Proposed Budget details were correct at time of publication however this is subject to change as discussions continue. Rates and Charges contribute 66 per cent of Council's budgeted income.
Waste management impact
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Planning, business support and tourism $7.35
Rate impact
$3.53m
Due to the recycling import bans in China, waste management costs are expected to increase across Australia. Council has been working to minimise the impact locally and has managed to keep the increase to around $32 each household for the year, which is about 50 per cent lower than some other local government areas.
This graph shows Council’s expenditure to deliver services to the community, for every $100 invested. Corporate $5.23 Safety and enforcement $4.68 Arts,culture and libraries $4.74
Ballam Park Soccer pavilion construction
Parks and leisure $14.37
Wednesday 9 May, 6.30pm Council Chambers, Civic Centre, 30 Davey Street (enter via Young Street), Frankston Feedback on the proposed budget is welcome by 5pm Friday 25 May 2018.
Council will consider the budget at a special meeting on Tuesday 12 June 2018, 7pm.
Copies available:
• Online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au • In person, at Council Customer Service Centres
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• The average residential rates and charges for 2018–2019 will be $1,834.94 • Total rates and municipal charges raised by Frankston City complies with the 2.25 per cent rate cap set by the Victorian Government, increasing from $93,962,353 in 2017–2018 to $96,073,612 in 2018–2019 • The median residential valuation in Frankston City has increased from $428,139 in 2017–2018 to $606,280 in 2018–2019 • The median commercial valuation in Frankston City has increased from $1,014,781 in 2017–2018 to $1,154,378 in 2018–2019 • The median industrial valuation in Frankston City has increased from $491,803 in 2017–2018 to $563,859 in 2018–2019
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National Vounteer Week
Volunteering at Council Lots of people in our community give their time to help others, including helping Council provide a range of services. Frankston City Libraries has aound 26 volunteers who provide a home library service for around 109 customers that can’t get to a library. Library volunteers also help with shelving and preparing children’s storytime sessions and school holiday activities. Council welcomes volunteers to assist in the following areas: • Meals on Wheels • Frankston Seniors' Festival • Planned Activity Group Program • Positive Ageing Reference Group Contact 9768 1624 or info@frankston.vic.gov.au
Meet Janet Janet has been volunteering at the Frankston Visitor Information Centre for over two years, sharing her smile and local knowledge. She is one of a team of volunteers who help welcome visitors to Frankston City. "I love the diversity of every day volunteering at the Centre. I’ve made some dear friends and met a lot of new people while sharing a local story or two,” Janet said. To learn more about how you too can share your knowledge of the local area, contact the Centre: visitfrankston.com
Frankston City 2018 Volunteer of the Year Awards Nominations open
The Frankston City Volunteer of the Year Awards recognise the valuable contribution that volunteers make to the local community. Hosted by Impact Volunteering, the winners will be presented at the Mayor’s Picnic in September. The overall winner will receive $1,000 for the organisation with which they volunteer. Nomination forms are available from Impact Volunteering’s Information and Referral Desk located within the Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street Frankston or email info@ impactvolunteering.org.au Applications close Saturday 30 June 2018.
Impact Volunteering Treasurer Craig Stephens with 2017 Volunteer of the Year Ada Fletcher from Community Support Frankston; with then Mayor Cr Brian Cunial and Steve Phillips from Community Support Frankston.
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Introduction to Volunteering sessions Celebrating all volunteers during National Volunteer Week 21–27 May
Frankston Library Long Room, 10–11am • Frankston Historical Society Tuesday 8 May • U3A Frankston Tuesday 12 June
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Bookings: 9770 6492 or info@impactvolunteering.org.au
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Mayor Cr Colin Hampton with Frankston Beach Association Inc members Kathleen Hassell, Joan Cavanagh and Cliff Loughlan.
Environmental Friends Members of local environmental groups help restore and preserve the foreshore and other popular reserves in Frankston City. There are more than 20 local environmental volunteer groups who always welcome new members or helpers. A full list is available on Council’s website frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 1300 322 322.
One of these groups is the Frankston Beach Association Inc which has the motto: ‘preserving the beach for all to use’. Members have been helping revegetate the Frankston Foreshore since 1987. Council recently acknowledged their ongoing service to the community by installing a plaque set in stone along the Frankston Waterfront boardwalk.
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Six ways to wander this winter in Frankston City Walk, jog or cycle a reserve
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Brave the winter and choose between a wide range of nature reserves perfect for quiet recreational activities including walking, jogging, cycling, photography and nature appreciation.
If you love music, theatre, comedy, dance, opera, circus, art, exhibitions, or pretty much anything else on stage, then the Frankston Arts Centre is for you. Contact the box office.
Find a treasure at the outdoor markets
Discover art, culture and heritage
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#visitfrankston Go to visitfrankston.com/contest for Terms and Conditions Frankston City is home to many regular outdoor markets that feature a range of delicious food, local wines, flowers, fresh produce, live music, new and pre-loved fashion, books, collectables, art, culture, design and craft.
A selection of art pieces, murals and sculptures are located throughout Frankston City. Some of the most popular pieces can be seen at McClelland Sculpture Park, along the Coastal Arts Discovery Trail or street art throughout the city centre.
Shopping and wellness
Stay active
After buying and browsing around one of the major shopping centres head to the adjoining entertainment precincts where cinemas, restaurants and bars will help you welcome the evening. Alternatively, rejuvenate with a massage or treatment at a local day spa.
Indoor and outdoor playgrounds, and activity centres are dotted throughout the city and set the scene for a fun day out. Ballam Park, Gravity Zone, Bayside Rock and Crocs Play Centre are just some of the choices.
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Local BBQ “Cook-Off” · Lawn games and activities Live entertainment · Market and community stalls Don’t forget to bring your picnic rug! • • •
Please note children must be supervised by an adult/guardian at all times. No pets allowed. Event may be cancelled due to inclement weather.
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Our Community
Youth Mayor Gerard Felipe
Council recently appointed the first Youth Mayor – Gerard Felipe. The aim of the Youth Mayor program is to enable young people to learn more about the community and local government processes. Gerard will be an ambassador for Frankston City particularly with local young people. Gerard recently graduated from Frankston High School. He was a member of the Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC) and served on the Student Executive Board as its first Chairman from 2016 to 2017, representing their issues to the Deputy Premier and Education Minister James Merlino MP. Gerard is also a former Australian champion in karate and has represented the country at international competitions, most recently placing top 5 at the 2017 World Junior Karate Championships in Ireland.
Supporting social seniors Currently studying at Monash University, Gerard is committed to addressing issues including youth disengagement, bullying and access to support.
Community News McAleer Irish Dancing Championship The McAleer Open Championships showcases the best Irish Dancers from all over Australia and the world at their event in Langwarrin on 9–10 June (Queen’s Birthday weekend). This year's championship will attract more than 300 competitors and their families to Frankston City. The event is open to spectators (subject to capacity) and entry is free. Details: mcaleerchampionship.com.au
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Volunteers can also attend a new activity or group with you until you settle in and feel comfortable to attend on your own. This is a free and confidential service for people aged over 60 or caring for someone over 60. Details: Council’s Positive Ageing service, phone 9784 1046.
Donation Chain Inc Be the change
Donation Chain collects and distributes hygiene packs to the homeless and disadvantaged. A volunteer sewing group meets monthly to make the bags that are also packed by volunteers. This also shows people sleeping rough or experiencing difficulty that they are not alone and people are willing to help. Within its first year, Donation Chain donated over 1,000 bags to
various crisis and support centres in Frankston and the surrounding areas. Donation Chain representatives were recently awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by the Mayor Cr Colin Hampton and Cr Kris Bolam JP. Donations of new and unused toiletries, underwear, scarfs, bags and beanies are welcome. Details: donationchain@outlook. com or 0402 347 696
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Make the most of life Take the Life! test to find out if you’re at risk of diabetes, heart disease and stroke. The free Life! Program has helped thousands of Victorians live a
Do you want to join a new social activity but you’re not sure where to start? Council’s new Community Connector project links local seniors with activities and events that interest you. Chat over the phone with a Community Connector volunteer to find out about activities and information on how to access them.
healthier and more active life to reduce the risk of serious disease. Visit: lifeprogram.org.au/test or @LifeProgramVic
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Anglicare is looking for Volunteers The TEACH-Inspiring Minds Tutoring Program is looking for qualified, studying or retired primary and secondary teachers to support young people in Years 4–10 who have been educationally disadvantaged and want to get ahead in their learning. If you would like to make a
real difference in the life of a young person and help them reach their potential, this program runs in Karingal 4–5pm, Wednesdays during school term. Details: 0458 500 867 or skye.sutherland-healey@ anglicarevic.org.au
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Free event for savvy seniors Learn more about your rights The Positive Ageing Team invites all seniors to join in this event which includes morning tea, entertainment and information on the serious issue of elder abuse. There will be a guest speaker from Seniors Rights Victoria, music from a wonderful local choir and a performance by the vibrant Ruby Red Dancers.
Wear something purple to show support for seniors rights.
Council’s Positive Ageing Team will also host a display of positive images of seniors at Karingal Hub Shopping Centre and Bayside Shopping Centre during late May/early June. When: Wednesday 6 June, 10am–1pm Where: Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston Bookings are essential: 9784 1895
IDAHOBIT Day Thursday 17 May 2018 IDAHOBIT Day is the international day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Frankston City’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer (LGBTIQ) community and supporters will gather for the fourth year to raise the rainbow flag at the Civic Centre as a sign of solidarity and acceptance. skills in making their organisation To support volunteers and community inclusive of all. groups, a free workshop is being Details: frankston.vic.gov.au or offered to develop confidence and 9784 1022
Meetings with local Councillors Local Councillors are hosting meetings to provide updates and answer questions North-West Ward
For residents of the North-West Ward including: Seaford, Karingal, Frankston North and Frankston (north of Beach Street and Cranbourne Road). All meetings start at 7pm on the following dates: • Thursday 31 May Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre • Tuesday 28 August Orwil Street Community House • Tuesday 27 November Seaford Community Centre
South Ward
For residents of South Ward including: Langwarrin South, Frankston city centre, Frankston South and Frankston (south of Beach Street and Cranbourne Road). All meetings start at 7pm on the following dates: • Tuesday 22 May Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre • Tuesday 21 August Frankston Mechanics Institute • Tuesday 13 November Langwarrin Community Centre
There is is no no need need to to book book or or register register questions. questions. There Details: Details: councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au or or 9768 9768 1632 1632
Get that grant
Grant writing workshop for community groups and sporting clubs Tuesday 5 June, 6pm, Langwarrin Community Centre Community organisations help make Frankston City a great place to live. Council appreciates the time and commitment that community groups give to running events, managing the finances and giving residents a sense of belonging. The ‘Get that grant’ workshop aims to
help you prepare successful submissions for funding to help continue to make a difference in the local area. This workshop is suitable for volunteers, members of boards and committees and group fundraisers. RSVP: 9784 1851 or getthatgrantfcc.eventbrite.com.au
Need funding to support your community group? Community grants program Council is proud to provide some financial support to local programs, projects and events run by community groups, clubs and not-for-profit organisations. Apply for some funding towards your group’s activities, with Council’s Community Grants program, between 1 and 29 July. Details: 9784 1851 or frankston.vic.gov.au/communitygrants
Grant recipient: Open Door Frankston
One group that has benefitted from this program is Open Door Frankston where volunteers help transport people to local medical appointments. Open Door received a $2,500 Community Grant in 2017–2018 and have had support from Council for at least 15 years. These funds cover the cost of insurance, telephone and fuel reimbursements. Open Door Frankston Coordinator John Brennan said: “Applying for a community grant is a very straightforward process, it’s not onerous. This is our only source of
John Brennan from Open Door Frankston, which operates thanks to a community grant
income apart from some donations from clients.” More volunteer drivers are needed to help keep this worthwhile initiative on the road. “The more caring car owners we have, the more people we can support,” said John. “We only have about six volunteers at present so we really need more helpers who are available for about four hours on any weekday during school hours. It’s really a very rewarding experience to be able to help people in need.” This is not a replacement taxi service, but support for people with no other option. Potential volunteers can contact Open Door Frankston, phone 9783 3782.
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Sustainable City
Breakwater to improve safety
Seeing stars at St Jude’s Primary School sustainability Students and teachers at St Jude’s Primary School in Langwarrin are ‘starry eyed’ about achieving 5 Star ResourceSmart status. They are one of a leading group of schools in Victoria accredited with this honour, achieving great things to make their school more environmentally sustainable. All students at St Jude’s are involved in these efforts. The ELF team (Environmental Leaders of the Future) meet each week to complete tasks and work on projects such as promoting ‘nude food’ for rubbish free lunches, collecting food scraps, maintaining the compost and worm farms, managing the recycling program and working in the garden. With solar panels, water tanks, chickens, vegie garden and cooking classes with home grown produce, sustainability is clearly embedded in
the curriculum and daily life of the school. In 2017 the ELF team turned their attention to the amount of rubbish in the landfill skip. By monitoring the amount of rubbish and through waste saving efforts, they were able to reduce the frequency of the skip collection from once a week to once a month, resulting in drastic reductions of waste going to landfill as well as saving the school substantial money in skip fees. St Jude’s is a fantastic example of sustainable practice being embedded throughout an entire school. Council is proud to support their sustainability journey through the Teachers Environmental Network and student leadership training. For more information on the Network, contact Council on 1300 322 322.
Protecting local trees Council has successfully prosecuted a resident after six mature trees were illegally removed from a Frankston property. The trees were protected by the Tree Protection Local Law no. 22 which requires a permit before removing any tree with a trunk circumference that is equal to or greater than 110 cm at its base. Trees are very important to the community and Council takes any damage or vandalism to our urban forest very seriously. The Court’s finding of the breach of the Local Law Act for removing the trees without a permit sends an important message that this sort of behaviour is unacceptable. Fines can be tens of thousands of dollars for
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native tree removal. In some cases a criminal conviction can be given. Penalties of $140,000 can also be issued under the Planning and Environment Act 1987 for removing, lopping or destroying a native tree.
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In 2017 Council adopted a strategic priority as part of its Council Plan to ‘develop a coast guard and boat refuge’. This will help protect small boat users accessing the Olivers Hill boat ramp (in all weather conditions) and also support safety for the Coast Guard. A protected permanent anchorage would improve the Coast Guard’s response times during emergencies in the Bay and also enable safer transfer of rescued people to hospital. Both Frankston Pier and the Olivers Hill boat ramp are subject to surging waves during heavy weather. A breakwater has helped reduce this impact in numerous locations in Port Phillip Bay. Council is taking a thorough approach to investigating the risks and the alternatives to ultimately improve the safety of those that use the Bay. Council has commissioned a full hydrographic survey, bathymetric survey and modelling investigations of
sand and tidal movements and its effects on our foreshore. This will inform the feasibility and likely impact of options to create ‘a boat refuge’ or ‘calm water’ area around the boat ramp. The results of this investigative analysis will be provided to Council in an interim report due in June 2018. The project is subject to Council’s consideration of whether to progress the work to detailed design stage and subject to State Government’s planning approval. The community will continue to be consulted throughout this project’s development.
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Thinking about going solar?
Keep in your winter heat
Follow these easy steps to ensure you are as energy efficient as possible before making the decision to install a solar system and to determine what size solar system you might need. 1. Reduce your energy use for direct savings on your energy bills, without shelling out big dollars for a solar system. Choose energy efficient appliances, turn off lights when they’re not in use and switch off unused appliances at the wall (such as TVs and chargers). Learn about the top 10 ways to save energy around your home, visit victorianenergysaver.vic.gov.au 2. Understand your daily energy use. If you have a smart meter installed, you can sign up to United Energy’s free Energy Easy portal to monitor and manage your electricity use. Visit unitedenergy.com.au 3. If you decide to go solar, choose the right system to meet your needs.
Stay warm and cosy while keeping your energy bills down with these easy steps suitable for renters or home owners:
According to the Clean Energy Council, the average daily production of electricity produced by solar panels in Melbourne is: Size of system 1kW 1.5kW 2.0kW 3.0kW 4.0kW 5.0kW
Average daily kilowatt hours (kWh) produced 3.6kWh 5.4kWh 7.2kWh 10.8kWh 14.4kWh 18kWh
Obtain at least three quotes from solar businesses that have a good track record and are Clean Energy Council Accredited. For more helpful tips, download the free solar PV guide. Visit: cleanenergycouncil.org.au
Free events
Some of the recent environmental events have been booked out weeks in advance. Book early to secure your place.
Saturday 19 May Composting: 9.30–10.45am Worm farming: 11am–12.15pm Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre, 20 Ebdale Street, Frankston If you don’t eat it, your garden will. Compost and/or worm juice grows great plants and helps the environment by reducing and reusing food waste. Come along to a free “masterclass” to learn how easy composting and worm farming can be.
Seal and weatherproof doors and windows Seal any gaps or holes in floors and walls (e.g. with expanding foam products) Cover old wall vents Add a draught snake to front and back doors Add mats/rugs to tiled or wooden floors Cover exposed windows with curtains Seal unused chimneys with a chimney balloon
Approximate cost Free Free Free Weather seals for doors @ $20 Window seals @ $8 for 2.5–5m Sealant from $13.50 $20 for six selfadhesive vent covers $2 New or second-hand New or second-hand @ $50 depending on size of chimney
There are also innovative DIY options to make your own draught snakes, cover old wall vents etc. Search the internet for some inspiration and ideas.
Greening our future Worming your way to garden health
Actions to keep in your winter heat Close the doors and vents to only allow heating in specific rooms Turn down the thermostat to 20° C (every degree higher can increase your heating bill by 10 per cent) Dress warmly with a jumper, pants and slippers
Waste wise living World Environment Day event
Saturday 9 June, 10am–1pm Guest speaker 10–11am, followed by mini fair Frankston Mechanics Institute, 1N Plowman Place, Frankston The inspiring ‘Rogue Ginger’ (Erin Rhoads) hares stories of her waste wise journey and tips to avoid and reduce plastic waste. See what local eco businesses and volunteer groups are doing and find out how you can be part of the solution to the global waste issue. The event features demonstrations on how to make beeswax wraps (ditch the clingwrap), environmentally-friendly alternatives to ‘throw away’ items and ways you can help the planet one choice at a time. Bookings: frankston.vic.gov.au/ enviroevents or leave a phone message on 9768 1628
RINSE TO RECYCLE RIGHT Empty and rinse bottles, cans, jars and plastics. Save water – use leftover washing up water
Rinse us before recycling!
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Frankston’s Revitalisation
Artist’s impression of Frankston Train Station stage one, part of the Victorian Government’s $63 million Frankston Train Station Redevelopment Project
Latest news on the Frankston Line The Victorian Government’s major works are underway with stage one of the new Frankston Train Station and the level crossing removal at Skye/Overton Road, Seaford Road and Eel Race Road. While the old station is demolished and rebuilt and the rail bridge is completed, there is a temporary station closure and rail replacement buses along sections of the Frankston and Stony Point lines. Please note the following changes between May and July: • The pedestrian underpass at Frankston Train Station will close temporarily. An alternative walkway between Young Street and Fletcher Road will be made available from City Park (north of Tasman Meats)
• Buses will replace trains between Frankston Station and Carrum Station and on the Stony Point Line for the Frankston station demolition and rebuild. These will depart from Fletcher Road • Temporary train station and Library Express facilities will be established in the Fletcher Road car park, which will include ticketing and public amenities • The Southbound lane of Young Street will close between Wells Street and Ross Smith Avenue. Young Street will remain open for one-way traffic during the works • Bus services will be temporarily relocated from Young Street (outside Frankston Station) to Beach Street and Young Street South. Please visit ptv.vic.gov.au for more information
Melbourne Water works in Frankston Skye Road Retarding Basin A retarding basin is an area of land used to collect stormwater to avoid local flooding during high rainfall. The Skye Road retarding basin is being upgraded as part of Melbourne Water’s regular maintenance program. Some trees and vegetation will be removed as part of the works so the embankments can be hardened to protect them from erosion. Trees are important and Melbourne Water will
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work with the community to revegetate the area. A wildlife handler will remain onsite during the tree removal and hollow trees are being retained for fauna habitat and nest boxes installed. Works will likely continue through to August 2018. More information is available, visit: melbournewater.com.au
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• Temporary public toilets are available on Young Street south (near Park Lane) and Beach Street, near the corner of Horne Street. These are in addition to the public toilets located on Keys Street and the temporary train station car park • The Skye/Overton Road level crossing intersection will close to traffic. Pedestrian access will remain available across the rail line via the Cricklewood Avenue and Beach Street pedestrian crossings. No pedestrian access at Skye/Overton Road • During May the Seaford Road level crossing will be closed to the public With a reduction in the number of parking spaces at Frankston Train Station, alternative free all-day commuter parking is available at the
Playne Street car park (corner of Young Street) and the Mechanics Institute car park.
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On-street parking is free. Some two hour parking is available at the Kananook Creek end of Playne Street. The Young Street east car park (the site of the Frankston Sunday Market) offers three hour paid parking. For more information about either project contact the Level Crossing Removal Authority community hotline: 1800 105 105. Subscribe to receive LXRA updates and announcements, visit: levelcrossings.vic.gov.au.
Thank you Seaford sporting clubs Council secured a win for local sporting clubs to support their temporary relocation following their home base at the RF Miles Reserve being occupied as part of the Seaford Road level crossing removal works. The RF Miles Reserve on Seaford Road is being used for site set-up and to store construction vehicles during Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) works, requiring both Seaford Cricket Club and Seaford Football Netball Club to temporarily relocate. Council’s advocacy has proved instrumental in securing $1.85 million from the Victorian Government for urgent works to be undertaken at
Belvedere Reserve, to accommodate the sporting clubs. The funding assists both clubs relocate to their new temporary home by completing necessary upgrades such as new lighting and infrastructure improvements on the three ovals. Council also secured a $200,000 sponsorship deal from the LXRA over two years that will further assist both clubs. Thank you to both clubs for their cooperation. For LXRA updates, announcements about transport, parking and works, visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au or phone 1800 762 667.
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Faces of Frankston Council continues to celebrate the people who live, work and study in our city, with the Faces of Frankston campaign. At this year’s Waterfront Festival, locals shared their stories on video. More than 30 people took part including those featured below. To view the videos or see more people’s stories, visit: frankstonfaces.com
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came into Frankston with their parents to visit the area. They love the beach and the shops and were looking forward to visiting some of the local parks.
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Neighbourhood News #FrankstonCity Community gardens
Loving local clubs
Young Heroes
By Cr Sandra Mayer
By Cr Michael O'Reilly
By Cr Colin Hampton, Mayor
Community gardens are places where people come together and grow food as well as share skills and harvests. Over the past 12 years, Council has worked with residents interested in establishing community gardens. These gardens are thriving and continue to offer locals the opportunity to grow food, learn new skills and meet others from their neighbourhood. Participants at these gardens range in age from families with infants to retirees and represent a diverse cross-section of the community. Local community gardens currently include: • Pines Patch, Frankston North • Groundswell, Frankston • Joy of the Earth, Frankston • Langwarrin Community Garden, Langwarrin • The Backyard, Langwarrin Community Centre • Garden for Life, Karingal • Downs Estate, Seaford Successful community gardens rely on sustained community interest. It takes a consistently passionate and enthusiastic group of people to rally their own resources and networks to design, fundraise and work together to create a community garden. The process usually takes two to three years. A realistic budget shows around $30,000 is required to establish a new community garden. Council can provide some staff support to help the group with the process, however the fundraising and success is ultimately up to local residents. Council currently convenes the Community Gardens Network twice a year. Council officers are currently working with a group of residents on their proposal for a community garden in the Kananook area of Seaford. This approach is considered best practice as it creates commitment and ownership by community members to the longevity of the garden and also builds residents’ skills and connections. Council conducted an audit of Council owned land in 2011 with a view to assessing suitable sites for future community gardens. The Potential Sites for Community Gardens in Frankston City report is available on Council’s website and provides guidance for residents interested in starting a community garden in their area. An information session will be held later this year for residents interested in creating or joining a community garden. For more information, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au
Thanks to members of the Carrum Downs Tennis Club for their help with a recent photo shoot for Council. The images feature a number of community groups and local residents and will be included in Council media and publications.
Approximately 300 students and staff from Elisabeth Murdoch College (EMC) and Langwarrin Primary School (LPS) walked 50 km in one day to raise money for the Good Friday Appeal. They started their walk in Albert Park at 7am on Thursday 29 March. The Youth Mayor Gerard Felipe and I met them on their arrival at Frankston Waterfront around 4pm.
Cr Sandra Mayer Mobile: 0400 236 107 Email: crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au
Cr Michael O'Reilly Mobile: 0418 721 679 Email: croreilly@frankston.vic.gov.au
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This Club is based at the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve on Wedge Road and offers lessons, competitions and social games. They recently added three new teams in the men’s singles competition. New members and enquiries are welcome, contact 9786 5396. Walking Netball is now in Frankston Walking Netball is a slower version of the game; it is netball, but at a walking pace. The game has been designed so that anyone can play regardless of age, experience or fitness level. The Frankston District Netball Association (FDNA) offers Walking Netball social sessions. Come along to enjoy the fun of the game, lots of laughter and a team activity for those potentially looking for a pathway back into netball. When: Tuesdays, 9.30am Where: Frankston and District Netball Association, Jubliee Park, Hillcrest Road, Frankston Contact: 9776 5155 or admin@fdna.com.au Nominate your favourite school crossing supervisor for an award School Crossing Supervisors are often so much more than their job title. They are the friendly-face of the morning and afternoon school run for many children, parents, grandparents and other carers in our community. Frankston City has 83 supervisors at 30 schools, assisting approximately 20,000 students, plus other pedestrians, each school day. Award nominations close Friday 25 May. Details: frankston.vic.gov.au/schoolcrossingawards
Youth Mayor Gerard Felipe and the Mayor Cr Colin Hampton with EMC Year 7 students after the 50 km walk: Taylah Nichols, Chiara Ferra and Tyla Tipene
I was particularly impressed to see children of primary school age participating. I would not be able to contemplate walking 50 km in one day. They can all be very proud of themselves. This year their original goal was to raise $70,000 and they have now raised nearly $150,000 for the Cardiac Research Unit at The Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. This sort of event doesn’t happen without a lot of support from teachers and families plus those making donations. Particular acknowledgement must go to staff leaders at EMC Jess Wade and Lily Cook who did most of the behind the scenes coordination along with LPS staff Bernard Hickey and Nicola Pepper. Congratulations to everyone involved – this is a very impressive achievement. To donate to support the cause, visit: goodfridayappeal2018.everydayhero.com/ au/2018-emc-ican-challenge-2 Party in the Park Thanks to all the families who attended Council’s recent Party in the Park at Cruden Farm, Langwarrin. It was a wonderful day celebrating community and helping connect families with the wonderful support services available locally. We’ll do it all again at the Mayor’s Picnic in September – see you then.
Cr Colin Hampton – Mayor Mobile: 0400 236 109 Email: crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au
Langwarrin >> Carrum Downs >> Sandhurst >> Skye
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Neighbourhood News Seaford Stabling Yard
Improving customer experience
Healthy choices
By Cr Kris Bolam JP FAIM
By Cr Lillian O’Connor, Deputy Mayor
By Cr Glenn Aitken
The State Government last year announced it would relocate the Carrum train stabling from Carrum (Kingston City Council area) to Seaford (Frankston City Council area). As part of this mooted relocation, the Carrum township will receive $50 million in taxpayer funds for redevelopment purposes. While this is great for Carrum, it isn’t so great for Seaford which will be home to the replacement train yard (which has been referred to as "ugly" by some within the State Government) without any defined compensation. To make way for the train yard, the State Government will compulsorily acquire public and private land next to Kananook Railway Station. Due to the shortage of industrial land, this could force the local businesses to relocate outside Frankston City. This includes Page Brothers RV and Menzies Metals. Conservative estimates show this could result in the loss of over 200 local jobs and an economic output loss of $36.5 million a year. There are no clear benefits for the people of Seaford in having this rail yard. The State Government has not added any monies for local projects or initiatives to ‘sweeten’ the move of the "ugly" train yard from Carrum to Seaford. There has been little consideration for amenity, noise pollution or the public safety issues that will likely accompany the proposed stable yard which will be within close proximity to many Seaford homes and businesses. Many residents and businesses have expressed outrage about the proposed Seaford rail yard and two recent very well-attended public events protesting the relocation of the rail yard from Carrum to Seaford have demonstrated palpable local concern. The State Government has considerable work to do in selling this proposal to the people of Seaford: 1. What are the incentives offered in exchange for the "ugly" train stabling? 2. How do they intend to mitigate the problems that will accompany the relocation? 3. How widely did they consult with Seaford residents before making the decision to relocate the stable yard? Council’s position is that the train stabling ought to be in a more remote area where such a facility will not hinder either residents or businesses. Therefore, Council has requested the Victorian Government prioritise its commitment to electrify the Frankston Line to Baxter. It is my hope that the State Government will evaluate the economic and social losses that this proposal may very well include and instead focus on projects that will truly be of benefit to Seaford, rather than spending money on a project that no one wanted; and has more tangible disadvantages than tangible advantages.
We’ve had great reports from customers following the recent revamp of Council’s Langwarrin Customer Service Centre which offers a more friendly and welcoming space. The Centre offers a wide variety of services – from taking payments and answering questions to computer facilities and children’s storytime. Located at The Gateway shopping centre, with the shopfront facing Southgateway, Langwarrin, drop in Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm or Saturdays, 9am–12pm.
Recently, a close family friend was diagnosed with cancer. Regrettably it has spread into a number of vital areas. Life is unpredictable. No matter who we are; status, wealth or occupation, none of these are a passport for happiness or contentment. Good health, good friends, personal achievement and the pleasure gained through supporting others are the greatest measures of our identity. Frequently I see the confronting evidence of lifestyle choices as the result of tobacco, alcohol or various other drugs of dependence. The following statistics are part of this story, showing deaths in Australia each year in relation to: • Alcohol – 5,797* • Tobacco –19,000^ • Other drugs – 1,808# These are classified as preventable deaths. No one has to be perfect, but eating reasonably well, adequate sleep, fresh air, exercise, personal hygiene and training our mind to remain alert all contribute to overall wellbeing. An acquaintance who is turning 80 is on her way to tour the Middle East. A 90-year-old gentleman I have met several times in Seaford still rides a bicycle and takes it on the train to the northern suburbs to visit his son. Another acquaintance has recently celebrated her 106th birthday, while a man I was speaking to in Geelong some years ago referred to his great aunt who was then the oldest woman in Australia aged 114. In many ways we can’t chart our own destiny. There is such a thing as plain bad luck – when life’s lottery spits out the wrong numbers – but there are positive choices or changes we can all make. It may be as simple as a brief visit to a doctor if we feel something is not quite right. Extending our effort to show our care for another we see whose future is clearly threatened, can also have an impact. Sometimes we don’t fully realise the degree of influence we can have on someone through a caring conversation. Crisis helplines Alcohol and Drug Information Service: 1800 250 015 Narcotics Anonymous Australia: 1300 652 820 Lifeline: 13 11 14 Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467 Kids Helpline (for young people aged 5–25): 1800 55 1800
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Community Support Frankston 50 year fundraiser This year, Community Support Frankston (CSF) is celebrating 50 years in our community. This valuable service provides emergency aid (such as food, shopping vouchers, assistance with bills) as well as information, support and advocacy for residents with nowhere else to turn for help. Largely run by volunteers, this service is a shining example of how ‘it takes a community to make a community’. CSF aims to raise $50,000 as part of their 50 year anniversary. Frankston City Council has always been and remains an important partner with CSF during a time when Federal Government funding for emergency relief has reduced and State Government funding for the sector is non-existent. If you’re able to make a donation, it will make a difference locally. Visit: frankston.net/50years.htm CSF is looking to connect with rs in Frank s the centre’s 800+ past yea volunteers as part of their 50 year celebrations later this year. If you or someone you know has volunteered with CSF 19 8 68 (previously known as Frankston – 201 Citizens’ Advice Bureau and Frankston Community Support and Information Centre) please contact csf@frankston.net or 9783 7284. Cr Lillian O’Connor – Deputy Mayor
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Cr Kris Bolam JP FAIM Mobile: 0417 921 644 Email: crbolam@frankston.vic.gov.au
The Mayor Cr Hampton and Deputy Mayor Cr Lilian O’Connor at the official opening of the newly renovated Council Customer Service Centre in Langwarrin
Sources: *National Drug Research Institute, 2018 ^Australian Department of Health, 2017 # ABS Causes of Death Australia, 2016
Cr Glenn Aitken Phone: 9786 3274 Email: councillors.office@frankston.vic.gov.au
Seaford >> Karingal >> Frankston North >> Frankston
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Neighbourhood News #FrankstonCity Gardens volunteer
An example for us all
Art • parking • growth • trees • footy
By Cr Brian Cunial
By Cr Quinn McCormack
By Cr Steve Toms
Local resident Lee Denis donates his time, energy and expertise towards improving Frankston’s George Pentland Botanic Gardens. Lee is one of a core group of loyal and hard working volunteers that help Council staff keep these gardens looking pristine. They spend two hours a week helping with tasks such as mulching, propagating and weeding.
Neighbour Day was celebrated on Sunday 25 March in support of community and encouraging people to connect with those who live in their neighbourhood. Congratulations and thanks to Jane, Megan and Sheila, for arranging and coordinating our local Neighbour Day event – a great afternoon. The principal aim of Neighbour Day is to build better relationships with the people who live around us, especially the elderly and vulnerable. Neighbours are important because good relationships with others can transform communities. Social connection also helps prevent loneliness, isolation and depression and makes our neighbourhoods safer places in which to live. It was my pleasure, recently, to introduce a notice of motion before Council to support Neighbourhood Houses in their campaign for increased funding and support for Neighbourhood Houses in the forthcoming State Budget and election. In an average week Victorian Neighbourhood Houses provide over 10,000 opportunities for over 188,000 people. Your Neighbourhood Houses deliver programs and activities that respond to issues such as digital literacy and inclusion, supporting disengaged youth, unemployment, childcare, emergency management, food security, community resilience, family violence, mental health and wellbeing and community connectedness.
It’s an exciting time in Frankston with the new street art murals enticing people into our city centre. This is only the beginning with a more creative focus to come as we still have plenty of blank canvasses awaiting improvement. Car parking continues to be a hot topic in our city centre and I’m keen to support a petition from traders to ask Bayside for ‘three hours free’ parking like that available in other major shopping centres. I am also working with Council on more options to help solve the parking puzzle. Over coming years we’ll see different types of housing and office buildings emerge in Frankston City to accommodate a growing population. I will always listen to the range of views to ensure design and development that balances the demands of growth with the desire to retain our neighbourhood character. It’s important to preserve significant buildings while still allowing for new alternatives. We don’t want Frankston to become the new Port Melbourne, but maybe we can aspire to something in between. Over recent months I’ve been championing ‘green walls’ in Frankston City and Council has approved a garden wall for the Civic Centre to demonstrate this concept. Some of the benefits of living walls include: improving the building’s appearance, reducing stormwater run-off and providing an additional thermal layer which helps reduce heating and cooling requirements inside the building. In a further effort towards ‘greening our city’ I’ve been supporting the need for more trees along major roads into our city. Council is working to plant more trees along Cranbourne Road in conjunction with the Victorian Government, thanks to Paul Edbrooke MP.
As a passionate naturalist, Lee spends about 15 hours a week at the Gardens and is working on identifying every plant (450 different plants identified so far) and mapping their location. This includes returning to a number of plants during their spring flowering, to help determine their correct identity. This information has been crucial to develop new plant signs which Lee is also progressively installing. 150 signs are in, only about 650 to go … Lee has an agricultural science background with his working life including teaching plant taxonomy at tertiary institutions. “The Botanic Gardens are a marvellous asset for Frankston and a real attraction. I’ve learnt a lot about native plants and as a keen bird watcher, have also spotted 35 different bird species here along with 25 species of fungi,” Lee said. Lee is also an active member of the Friends of Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. It was a lucky day for Council and the community when Lee put up his hand to help. Given National Volunteering Week is in May, I wanted to make the most of this opportunity to acknowledge Lee’s efforts. Thank you to all the generous volunteers who help Council’s services and activities but also across the range of sporting clubs, schools, service organisations and community groups. The George Pentland Botanic Gardens are open daily, 7am–6pm (during winter) on the corner of Williams Street and Foot Street in Frankston. Council is working on a new playground for this prominent location. It’s also a popular venue for weddings and photographs – bookings can be made through Council. Cr Brian Cunial Mobile: 0400 236 977 Email: crcunial@frankston.vic.gov.au
South Ward
Neighbourhood Houses help communities help themselves by developing and delivering services and programs that specifically respond to the needs of their communities. Funding, however, for Neighbourhood Houses has not kept pace with rising operational costs and the demands of Victoria’s increasing population. Victoria’s Neighbourhood Houses have not received any increase to base funding since 2014, under the former Coalition Government, despite a commitment by the ALP in their 2014 election policy to invest in Neighbourhood Houses. Without increased funding, some Neighbourhood Houses will be forced to close, others will have to withdraw services and ultimately our communities will lose vital neighbourhood connections and resources. Cr Quinn McCormack Mobile: 0419 446 930 Email: crmccormack@frankston.vic.gov.au
Pictured at the Dolphins’ President’s Luncheon are Cr Steve Toms with Frankston Football Club President Peter Geddes and Chris Crewther MP
The Frankston Dolphins’ have made a welcome return to the VFL with a number of home games coming up at Frankston Park. Please support the Club where you can, visit: frankstonfc.com.au
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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Frankston Arts Centre 2018 Program
What’s on at Frankston Arts Centre
Dance
Music
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The Australian Ballet School
Promac Productions
ILBIJERRI Theatre Company
Monkey Baa Theatre Company
The Australian Ballet School
Frankly Sinatra
Which Way Home
Josephine Wants to Dance
Friday 18 May, 10.30am and 1.30pm Friday 8 June, 10.30am and 1.30pm Thursday 14 June, 7.30pm Tickets: $20 Tickets: $20 Tickets: $27–$57
Based on the book by Jackie French and Bruce Whatley
Thursday 5 July, 11am and 2pm Tickets: $25, Family(4) $95
Hotel Sorrento HIT Productions
Saturday 19 May, 8pm Hotel Sorrento by Australian playwright Hannie Rayson tells the story of three sisters who grew up in Sorrento and the importance of blood ties and collective memory, true or false. Hilary lives in the family home in Sorrento with her father and 16-year-old son. Pippa, a business
woman, is visiting from New York and Meg, a successful writer, returns from England. A semiautobiographical book written by middle sister and expat Meg triggers familial tensions and dramas.
Post-show Q&A with the cast. Free with performance ticket. No bookings required for Q&A. Tickets: $27–$57
Bookings: 03 9784 1060 or thefac.com.au Frankston Arts Centre is a business unit of Frankston City Council
Frankston City Libraries events Author talks
• Claire Halliday – Things My Mother Taught Me Thursday 10 May, 6pm Carrum Downs Library • Judy Horacek – Random Life Saturday 12 May 1pm Frankston Library • Dr Debra Campbell – Lovelands Monday 4 June, 6pm Frankston Library Bookings open 21 May • Ross Topham – Whiteboarding Wednesday 13 June, 6pm Frankston Library Bookings open 29 May • Tim Richards on Travel writing Wednesday 27 June, 6pm Frankston Library Bookings open 12 June • Kim Hodges – Girl Over The Edge Saturday 14 July, 1pm Frankston Library Bookings open 29 June
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National Library and Information Week
21–27 May 2018 Find yourself in a library
Frankston Library events:
• Writing Workshop with Lorna Hendry Saturday 19 May, 11am
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• Live music with Bernardo Soler Sunday 20 May, 1.30pm • Coding for GrownUps Monday 21 May, 6pm • Safety online Tuesday 22 May, 10am • Family History Connections Tuesday 22 May, 1pm • National Simultaneous Storytime Online Hickory Dickory Dash Wednesday 23 May, 11am • Alec Patric author of awardwinning Black Rock White City Wednesday 23 May, 6pm
• Library eResources – get the most from eBooks, Music, Learning, Health and more Thursday 24 May, 10am • Art Demonstration with Jeff Gilmour Sunday 27 May, 1pm
Carrum Downs Library events: • Andrew Bennetts author of The mess we're in: managing the refugee crisis Saturday 26 May, 1pm
Free events but bookings are essential. Bookings open in May. Details: library.frankston.vic.gov.au/whats_on or 9784 1020
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Local business workshops Bookings now open
Creating effective digital content: what works and why
Thursday 31 May, 6–8pm Learn how to develop and apply a content strategy for all your online communications. Cost: $20
Facebook for your business: everything you need to get started
Thursday 21 June, 6–8pm Learn the basics of Facebook marketing. Cost: $20 Book online: frankston.vic.gov.au/business
Business survey
10 minutes of your time could win you a great prize
Carrum Downs industrial estates Full of surprises
An industrial estate may bring to mind warehouses and manufacturing. Tour the streets of the Carrum Downs industrial estates to find an incredible variety of businesses, including: • Sports centres, personal fitness and a play centre • Outdoor adventure products • Party supplies • Craft, toys and gifts • Construction supplies and showrooms • Automotive sales, repairs and supplies • Food manufacturers • Printing, marketing and design offices
Savers Australia has also returned to Frankston City and is now open at 576-578 Frankston-Dandenong Road, Carrum Downs. Around 6,920 people are employed across 1,800 businesses in the Carrum Downs industrial precinct. The close proximity to EastLink and the Peninsula Link makes Carrum Downs attractive to businesses and customers, given transport is easily accessible in every direction. Buying local contributes to the ongoing success of this valuable area.
Council’s annual business survey Survey link: provides important information frankston.vic.gov.au/haveyoursay about the health of the local economy and business community. It also assists Council to develop relevant and useful programs that can help businesses to grow. Identifying information is removed from your responses, so your business remains confidential. Complete the survey by Friday 11 May, 5pm and you can go in the draw to win a dinner for two at Geonbae Korean BBQ restaurant in Frankston. Any queries, contact: 1300 322 322 or business@frankston.vic.gov.au
Digital Direction Day This event will provide some insights into the digital age and aims to support small to medium businesses in south-east Melbourne to adapt to the pace of technology driven change. The program includes: • How to develop a Digital Strategy to suit the scale of your business • Ways to automate your business processes • Emerging financial platforms – Crytocurrencies and Blockchain explained • Robotics for work and play – from the simple to the complex • Digital marketing and channel management
• The Internet of Things – what it is and how can you harness the power of sensors and data • Social media • Mobile strategies • Customer engagement • The future of work – small business case studies • Co-working and the benefits Wednesday 6 June, 9am–5pm Frankston Football Club Corner of Young Street and Plowman Place, Frankston Cost: $50 Bookings: digitaldirection.com.au
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Liveable City
Planning for growth Frankston City’s population is steadily growing and with this comes a need to plan for housing options. Throughout November and December 2017, Council consulted the community about a Frankston Housing Strategy update. Thank you for the feedback to help ensure Frankston City can help support predicted population growth to 157,073 by 2036. This is an increase of 17,562 people locally over 20 years with an estimated average increase of 878 people a year. Community consultation included Council hosting pop-up sessions where planning officers were available to speak with interested community members. These sessions included: • VicRoads’ Family Fun Weekend, Saturday 18 November • Seaford Farmers Market, Sunday 19 November • Council Chambers, Young Street, Tuesday 21 November • Frankston Sunday Market, Sunday 26 November An online survey was also available on Council’s website along with the draft strategy, executive summary, frequently asked questions and maps
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Frankston City housing facts: • 56,873 private dwellings • 79.1 per cent are separate houses (73.2 per cent in Victoria) • 17.2 per cent semi-detached, townhouse or terrace house (14.2 per cent in Victoria) • 2.7 per cent flat or apartment (11.6 per cent in Victoria) • Average 2.5 people per household Source: Census 2016
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Backyard burning off is not on Fire permits required
Restrictions apply for burning off within Frankston City to help protect safety, air quality and health. Residents who live on properties 1,600 m2 or greater may be eligible for a permit subject to a risk assessment. Visit frankston.vic.gov.au for the of the areas with potential for a requirements before applying as the housing focus. application fee is non-refundable. Council also welcomed written Permits will only allow for burning on submissions from the community with Friday and Saturday between 9am 27 formal submissions received and 4pm. throughout this engagement process. Anyone found burning off without a Once the draft has been approved permit may receive an on-the-spot through Council it will be made infringement of $1,000. available for further public comment. If you have neighbours burning off at To keep up with the latest news about any other time, please report the Frankston Housing Strategy and offenders to Council during business more, subscribe to Council’s hours. In the event of an emergency, eNewsletter, visit: phone 000. frankston.vic.gov.au/enews
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Download the VicEmergency app for smart phone or tablet, and set up watch zones to receive warnings in the event of a nearby emergency. For more information and to download the app, visit emergency.vic.gov.au.
Chimineas and fire pits are allowed for warmth however only clean, dry and untreated wood is permitted to be burnt.
All permits expire on 30 November, or at the beginning of the declared Fire Danger Period (whichever is sooner). In all cases residents should try and make use of Council’s green waste program or take garden waste to the Frankston Regional Recycling and Recovery Centre. Visit: FRRRC.com.au
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Download the Maternal and Child Health App The MCH App is free and makes it easy to find trusted information on a range of topics, for families with children from birth to preschool age. Features include ‘Nora’, the app’s digital assistant who can answer common child health queries, a library of information on popular child health and development topics, a list This free app is available from the App Store or on Google Play, visit: of useful ‘click-to-call’ contacts, education.vic.gov.au/mchapp prompts for upcoming MCH consultations and updates.
Immunisation saves lives Vaccinate your child on time Council offers free vaccinations at a variety of locations and sessions times, as part of the National Immunisation Program Schedule covering: • Infants aged 0–5 • Year 7 (Secondary School Immunisation Program) • Catch up vaccinations for clients aged up to 19 • Whooping Cough vaccine for new parents • Meningococcal vaccine for Year 10 students in 2018
Sessions include:
‘Frantastic’ Food Awards Celebrating Food Safety
Council’s new Frantastic Food Awards Program celebrates Frankston City food businesses that display outstanding food safety practices. Awards are presented to businesses considered leaders within our local food community; with recipients achieving a food safety score of 95 per cent or higher out of a possible 100. Recipients also have the chance to win one of four Finest Food Safety Awards and attend a special morning tea presentation with the Mayor. The awards aim to encourage responsible food safety practices and are presented in four categories. Congratulations to all first round recipients listed below. You make us all very proud. To learn more about the awards including assessment criteria visit: frankston.vic.gov.au or phone: 1300 322 322
Frantastic Food Awards First round recipients • North Gateway World of Learning • Our House Early Learning World • KFC Frankston South • Domino’s Pizza Frankston South • Seaford Coffee Train • First Grammar Gumnut Drive • Michele’s Patisserie Karingal Hub • Hungry Jacks Frankston • Caltex Service Station Frankston • Reddy Roast Carrum Downs • Domino’s Pizza Langwarrin • Go Go Charcoal Chicken • Subway Frankston South • McDonalds Skye • Subway Langwarrin Plaza
Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre Monday 14 May, 9.30–11.30am Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs Wednesday 16 May, 9.30–11.30am
Belvedere Maternal Child Health, Seaford Wednesday 16 May, 1–2pm Frankston Mechanics Institute Monday 21 May, 5.30–6.30pm Montague Park Maternal Child Heath, Frankston Tuesday 22 May, 9.30–11.30am Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre Thursday 24 May, 9.30–11.30am Langwarrin Customer Service Centre Monday 28 May, 9.30–10.30am Lakewood Child and Family Centre, Frankston Monday 28 May, 12–1pm A full list of session locations, dates and times for 2018 is online, visit: frankston.vic.gov.au/ immunisation
Flu vaccinations for children aged 6 months–5 years start soon. See website for details: frankston.vic.gov.au
Meet the Planner session • Considering an extension or subdividing your property? • Planning a deck or fixed awnings? • Contemplating renovations? After four well-attended sessions, Council will host its next Meet the Planner event at the Frankston Library on Wednesday 20 June, 6–7.30pm. Speak one-on-one with a Frankston City Council planning officer to talk through any planning enquiries and ask questions about the process. No question is too small. These sessions are popular, so reserve a place: 9784 1733 or town.planning@frankston.vic.gov.au
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Sport and Leisure
New Ballam Park East pavilion Delivered on time and on budget just keeps improving as a regional sporting destination. The pavilion's official opening is currently being planned. “Thank you to the Federal Government and council for providing a quality modern facility for the Karingal community and the Mornington Peninsula. We encourage and welcome the community to join, support and use the facilities as we move into a new era.” James Haley, President Long Island Cricket Club The new pavilion at Ballam Park East in Frankston is the culmination of years of hard work and planning with Council working closely with the Karingal Bulls Football and Netball Clubs and Long Island Cricket Club. The former building was demolished and a new $3.07 million state-of-theart pavilion, jointly funded by Council ($2.77 million) and the Australian Government ($300,000), caters for football, netball, cricket and community use, featuring:
• Separate change rooms and umpire rooms • Covered spectators area • A commercial kitchen • Separate multi-purpose social room and meeting room • Public amenities with external access • 5kW solar panel and harvest rainwater for the toilets • A new netball court with bench seats and lighting
• Accessible ramps between the pavilion and oval • A hearing loop in the multi-purpose room Investments such as this add to the vibrancy of Frankston City and contribute towards the goal to become the Lifestyle Capital of Victoria. With this project now complete and the recent upgrades to the playground, the Ballam Park precinct
“The new lease of life the new pavilion has brought our football/ netball club players and supporters is unbelievable, and we cannot be more thankful for the opportunity it has given to the clubs involved and the whole Karingal community. It has truly brought our Karingal Club people and family back together.” Troy Callahan, President Karingal Football and Netball Club
Water is the best sports drink
Supporting females in soccer
Frankston City is one of only eight councils in Victoria to receive a VicHealth Water in Sports grant to help make water the drink of choice in local sport and recreation facilities. Council will receive $84,000 over two years to work with a Peninsula Health expert and local sporting clubs to increase availability, access and promotion of healthy drinks at Council owned reserves. High consumption of sugary drinks is a major contributor to tooth decay, obesity and other health problems, with 15 per cent of Frankston City residents consuming sugary drinks every day. Council will work to make water more accessible, visible and available in canteens, kiosks and vending machines at locations including: • PARC • Frankston North Aquatic Centre • Jubilee Park – Frankston and District Netball Association • Ballam Park multisport precinct – Ballam Park Athletics Centre,
Council is making a significant investment in local facilities to accommodate the growth of female participation in sport.
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Seaford North Soccer Pavilion
Long Island Cricket Club members are among those choosing water as their preferred sports drink
Peninsula Strikers Junior Soccer Club, Long Island Cricket Club, Karingal Football Netball Club and Karingal Bulls Junior Football Club • Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve – Auskick, Carrum Downs Junior Football Club and Southern United Football Club • Overport Park – Frankston Dolphins Junior Football Club and Baden Powell Cricket Club Promotional material will also be designed and featured around clubs encouraging water as the drink of choice.
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This project will deliver two additional change rooms with supporting amenities that are female friendly – for use by both players and umpires. This will allow the Club to expand the number of female teams and progress female players from junior to senior teams. In 2017 the Seaford United Soccer Club had 50 female players and two senior women’s teams – an increase from 35 players in 2016. There is currently significant overcrowding for female players at the Seaford North Soccer Pavilion on busy match days. The total cost is $936,000 with contributions from: • Australian Government $300,000 • Victorian Government $100,000 • Frankston City Council $536,000
Skye Recreation Reserve
Works will add two female-friendly change rooms, toilets, first aid area, storage and umpire change rooms with supporting amenities. In 2017 the Skye United Football Club had 50 female players and proper facilities will allow the club to expand and provide further programs. The total cost of this project is $945,000 provided by: • Australian Government $309,000 • Victorian Government $100,000 • Frankston City Council $536,000
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