Sisters do it for themselves - and the community
Frankston sisters Jeanni and Jude were all smiles – under their masks – after getting their COVID vaccinations at the Bruce Park Clinic.
The sisters said they were keen to get the jab for themselves, their families and the community.
Jude said: “It’s was important for us to get vaccinated to protect and support each other, our family and friends. We love spending time with our grandchildren and want to ensure we continue to play an active part in their life.”
The sisters, who had initially been reluctant, praised Bruce Park Clinic staff for being reassuring and answering all their questions.
NAIDOC Week 2021 theme is 'Heal Country'
Saturday 3 July - Sunday 11 July
This year's theme calls for all of us to continue to seek greater protections for our lands, our waters, our sacred sites and our cultural heritage from exploitation, desecration, and destruction. NAIDOC 2021 invites the nation to embrace First Nations’ cultural knowledge and understanding of Country as part of Australia's national heritage and equally respect the culture and values of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders as they do the cultures and values of all Australians.
There are a number of events and activities in Frankston City celebrating NAIDOC week in 2021, including art exhibitions and workshops, theatre, and storytime sessions.
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre ‘pumped’ to be back in action
Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) – Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula’s premier aquatic and fitness Centre – is pumped to be back in action post lockdown.
From 25 June, PARC resumed memberships and all services, as capacity has moved from 50 for the entire building to 300 people per indoor space.
PARC group exercise instructor Louise Sidey said she is rapt to welcome clients back to PARC and help them develop a love of exercise and gain mental health and physical benefits as well as increased body confidence.
Jobs Victoria Advocates program launches in Frankston
Wednesday 30 June, 10am - 1pm, Frankston Library Forecourt
Are you looking for a job, new career opportunity, or a training pathway? Why not come along to the launch of the Jobs Victoria Advocates program?
Frankston City has employed three Jobs Victoria Advocates, who will be working throughout the Frankston community, to offer practical, face to face support to job seekers, people seeking a career change, or advice for training pathways.
Delicious coffees will be available for purchase via a coffee cart on the day.
More information is available on our website.
Working at Council gets young people future ready
Local young people are gaining the skills and experience they need to have rewarding careers thanks to a Council program addressing youth unemployment.
Frankston City Council has so far invested $214,957 in the Work Ready program which is now in its second year and includes:
- a work experience program for year nine students
- practical student work placements
- apprenticeships and traineeships
- school based apprenticeships
- and a work place learning program facilitated by the Frankston Mornington Peninsula Local Learning and Employment Network
Our Community Engagement Framework
Our Community Engagement Framework was endorsed by Council on 28 June.
The Framework demonstrates our commitment to:
- Developing a consistent and coordinated approach to community engagement
- Increasing participation and involvement in Council decisions and projects
- Improving awareness and understanding of community engagement as central to Council decision-making
- Providing guidelines and a toolkit for planning and delivering community engagement
Smart Parking Trial
Council is currently exploring the benefits of smart parking and is undertaking a trial.
Smart parking is a solution that involves real time data collection to monitor things like parking capacity, with the data shared with users, owners, and managers.
This can enable better use of Council resources and support environmental and health outcomes by reducing congestion and vehicle emissions.
Victorian Senior of the Year Award - nominations open
The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards recognise the volunteer work and contributions to community life of older Victorians.
We seek nominations each year from the broader community and we encourage you to nominate an older Victorian worthy of recognition – for example an Elder in your community, a member of a club you attend, a volunteer in your organisation.
Victorian Community History Awards
Established in 1998, the Victorian Community History Awards are held annually to recognise the contributions made by Victorians in the preservation of the state’s fascinating history.
Past award-winning projects have included local history publications and exhibitions by history groups and museums, sports histories by local clubs and fans, honour boards and displays by RSLs and schools and individual documentary projects, publications, apps and websites by individuals seeking to share the stories of their towns, businesses, and local people.
All entries must be received by: 5pm Wednesday 7 July 2021
Streamlined online process for Council planning applications
Each year, Frankston City Council processes numerous planning permits and those approvals are now being made easier with the introduction of a streamlined online process.
As part of Council’s Future Ready Frankston transformation program, this is one of the first new projects to launch that will benefit residents with an easy online lodgement and quicker timelines.
Clubs to THRIVE with a game-changing wellbeing program
Ten sporting and recreation clubs in Frankston City are now taking part in a wellbeing program that is expected to foster greater inclusivity and improve mental health.
The clubs, covering thousands of members across a community centre, girl guides, hockey, football, netball, soccer and athletics, are engaging in the THRIVE program, developed by the Langwarrin Positive Education Network
Frankston Youth Service Team offers great school holiday activities
Frankston City’s Youth Service Team offers a fantastic range of activities over the school holidays for those aged 12 to 17 years old.
The Youth Service Team have put a huge amount of work into the June/July School Holiday Program – there’s a revitalise day, coding and robotics workshop, online hangout mayhem, jewellery making and a free gaming day, to name a few!
Stunning photographic exhibitions capture life in lockdown
Two stunning photographic exhibitions are on display as part of ‘This Time, Last Year’ – Frankston City’s multidisciplinary art exhibition, time capsule, celebration and memorial all rolled into one.
The exhibitions were previously on display at Frankston Arts Centre, but moved online due to the recent temporary closure of the Centre due to Coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
NAIDOC FrankTALK - Aunty Di O’Brien: Daughter of the River Country
Thursday 8 July at 12.30pm via Zoom - bookings essential
From a victim of the stolen generations comes a remarkable memoir of abuse, survival – and ultimately hope.
Born in country NSW in the 1940s, baby Dianne is immediately taken from her Aboriginal mother. Raised in the era of the White Australia policy, Dianne grows up believing her adoptive Irish mother, Val, is her birth mother. Val promises Dianne that one day they will take a trip and she will 'tell her a secret'. But before they get the chance, Val tragically dies.
Di's book, Daughter of the River Country can be purchased online thanks to Robinsons Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3pRUgtP
Stories with heart, honesty and humanity
Thursday 12 August, 7pm at the Frankston Arts Centre
Handpicked as part of the FAC 2021 Season, Follow Me Home is an insightful new theatre production by award-winning playwright Lewis Treston. Inspired by the real life stories shared by homeless young people across NSW, this thought-provoking work from Australian Theatre for Young People is a must-see for audiences aged 14 and over.
Book now for a powerful production revealing the extraordinary resilience of young people experiencing homelessness.
Tickets: $28 - $30 (Family of 4: $100)
Please note, any images that do not include a face mask pre-date the Victorian Government mandate effective Thursday 23 July. Certain images were also taken prior to social distancing protocol. Council urges all residents to stay 1.5 metres apart and wear a face mask when not able to socially distance.
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