State Budget recognises Covid support and recovery in Frankston
Critical projects that will enhance COVID-19 support and recovery in mental health, education and vital infrastructure for first responders have received the green light in the recent State Budget.
Council Mayor Kris Bolam said funding for Frankston Hospital ($43 million), Frankston High School ($15.13 million) and Frankston firefighters ($9.3 million) acknowledges the essential needs of residents in the community.
Mayor Bolam said: “Funding for an Alcohol and Other Drugs hub at Frankston Hospital and mental health support via local assertive homelessness outreach service Neami National are critical to supporting the vulnerable and those who need help the most.
Protect against COVID-19
Vaccination is the best way of protecting yourself, loved ones and your community against COVID-19 and getting back to the way of life we know and love.
Safe and effective, the vaccine is free for everyone in Australia, including those who are not Australian citizens or permanent residents.
It is important to be vaccinated as soon as you are eligible and not wait.
To check eligibility and book your vaccination appointment:
Call: 1800 675 398 press 0 for interpreter service – Some delays may occur
Visit: www.health.gov.au
Contact your Doctor.
Our commitment to sustainability underscores Brighton Street upgrade
We have partnered with Sustainability Victoria to deliver a $1.25 million project featuring materials including plastics recovered from Council recycling collection services to reconstruct Brighton Street, Frankston South.
Council will fund $950,000 of the project with Sustainability Victoria contributing $300,000 via the Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, on behalf of the Victorian Government.
An 800 metre long pedestrian footpath, a trial section of kerb and channel and a parking bay will be constructed using Polyrok, made from recovered soft plastics replacing part of the stone in the concrete mix.
The project also features 867m of The Green Pipe – made from 100 per cent recycled plastic such as milk bottles – to be installed underground and 408 tonnes of Reconophalt asphalt using recycled plastic, toner from printer cartridges and crushed glass to be laid to resurface the road.
Business Activation Grants now open
Vacant Shopfront Activation, Façade Improvement and Kerbside Activation Grants are now open for applications.
Frankston City Council, in partnership with the State Government, is offering new Shopfront Activation Grants to attract new businesses to vacant shopfronts across Frankston City.
The Vacant Shopfront Activation Grants are for up to $20,000 per business. Alongside the Shopfront Activation Grants, both the Facade Improvement and Kerbside Dining grant programs are open again in 2021.
Funding for Façade Improvement Grants are up to $5000 (matched dollar for dollar) and Kerbside Dining Grants is $2000.
Community Satisfaction Survey extended
Our annual Community Satisfaction Survey is running until Sunday 17 June.
Approximately 800 residents across Frankston City, doubled from previous years, will be contacted at random by phone over the next four weeks by independent research company, Metropolis Research.
Volunteer of the Year Awards - nominations open
The Volunteer of the Year Awards aim to celebrate and recognise the valuable contributions that volunteers make to the local community, with an organisation of impact taking home a $1,000 prize.
Nominations close in July.
We are part of the Small Business Friendly Council (SBFC) initiative
This partnership between the Victorian Small Business Commission (VSBC) and participating local councils aims to create a fair and competitive trading environment for small businesses. Local councils are making important commitments including to:
Pay small business supplier invoices within 14 days
Support local businesses in managing the disruption caused by infrastructure projects
Streamline approval processes for people looking to open a business in the area
Help set up and support local business networks.
Have your say on the Council Plan and Budget
Our Council Plan and Budget have been incorporated together to form the draft 2021-2025 Council Plan and Budget.
Have your say by Monday 7 June.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is on 15 June
Elder abuse is any act which harms an older person, carried out by someone they trust such as an adult child, family member, partner, carer or friend.
This year's theme: Inheritance is not an entitlement.
Seniors Rights Victoria provides free and confidential information and support.
You can contact them on 1300 368 821.
Introduction to Biodiversity with Ranger Geoff
Safety improvements on Moorooduc Hwy
To prevent head-on and run-off-road crashes and reduce road trauma, the State Government is installing flexible safety barriers along the left-hand side and centre median of the Moorooduc Highway, between Heatherhill Road and Sumner Road.
Works will begin in June 2021, and are expected to be completed in 2021, weather permitting.
Learn how to use the world's most popular nature app!
We're inviting the Frankston City community to become citizens scientists and connect with our local biodiversity.
Free online event - 21 July, 6.30-7.30pm
iNaturalist is an online platform that allows users to record and share their own observations of plants, animals, fungi and other organisms, get help with identifications and connect with nature!
Join ecologist Dr Luis Mata in this training session, which will give you the skills and confidence to use iNaturalist to record observations of biodiversity, how to access information on this database. The training will help you to understand how this data can be used for conservation efforts.
Council and Community Support Frankston (CSF) work together to support Frankston's most vulnerable
With the onset of the pandemic last year, Council swiftly responded with increased funding and staff redeployments to bolster CSF’s emergency relief efforts.
Over the last year, CSF has seen record numbers of new families and individuals reaching out for support.
In response, Council allocated an additional $825,000 support as part its Relief and Recovery Package in the 2020/21 Budget.
This included an additional $300,000 to CSF for emergency food and equipment, as well as an additional $525,000 for Council staff redeployments at CSF.
Frankston City Council advocates for best community outcomes
Frankston City Council has successfully advocated for six key motions at the Municipal Association of Victoria’s recent State Council Meeting.
The adopted motions related to:
- The establishment of a National Integrity Commission
- A review of Native Vegetation Offset requirements
- Introduction of legislation to create an offence for spectators or other people to attend a hoon event
- Major road lighting upgrades
- Training requirements and tests for boat a licence
- Improved funding to support marine search and rescue volunteers.
Mayor Kris Bolam said the adopted motions demonstrate Council’s commitment to doing everything possible to help Frankston City achieve its vision and aspirations as a vibrant place to live, work, study and enjoy now and into the future.
‘On My Kenyan Plate’ with Dr Winnie Waudo
FrankTALK and cooking demonstration
Thursday 17 June, 7.00-8.00pm at the Carrum Downs Library
Winnie honours her upbringing with On My Kenyan Plate, creating a testament true to the teachings of her parents and the moulding of the society she had the privilege to grow up in.
This event is free but bookings are essential as numbers are limited.
Ever wanted to run away and join the circus?
3 - 5 July, 10am - 4pm and 6 - 8 July, 4 - 8pm
Calling young people aged 13-17. Come take a leap in a series of circus workshops!
Explore danger through Circus, create a performance with world-class artists and perform to family and friends in this week-long series of workshops. Participants must commit to the whole week of workshops.
Limited places available, so book before Friday 11 June to secure your spot!
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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