Stay active in Frankston City during lockdown
Whether you’re inside or heading out for fresh air – there’s no shortage of options for staying active thanks to both Frankston City’s beautiful environment and Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre’s free workouts online
The tightening of lockdown restrictions including the closure of playgrounds, skate parks and basketball courts, is hard on families. But we're grateful to have natural gems on our doorstep. They give us a chance to take a breather and look after our well-being when things are a little tense.
For those within the relevant 5 km radius of home, Frankston City offers some great places to get a nature fix.
Peninsula Leisure’s PARC Your Way is an online platform which includes a library of recorded workouts and classes, all led by PARC’s instructors and personal trainers. During lockdown, PARC is also running free LIVE classes, including Active Kids classes to cater for home-schooling families. Check out the timetable.
Local Government Councillors Call For Urgent Action On Climate Change
Councillors from across Melbourne’s south east have called on Government to support their communities to take urgent action and protect them from the impacts of climate change.
The Councillor Advisory Group (CAG) of the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance discussed the extremely serious and devastating climate events occurring in the Northern Hemisphere and noted that communities in the south east region are also experiencing both acute and chronic climate change impacts.
Today is National Meals on Wheels Day
We'd like to acknowledge the staff and volunteers at the Frankston Meals on Wheels Kitchen who provided food preparation, meal packaging and safe delivery of 65,676 meals to residents in the last financial year.
With contactless delivery, they continue to provide a vital service checking on residents wellbeing, especially during times of lockdown.
Every smile and quick chat from a safe distance, along with a hot, fresh cooked meal assures our residents we care and are here for them in these uncertain times.
This National Meals on Wheels Day, Meals on Wheels is making an urgent call for more wheels. We’re always looking for new volunteers to support this vital service and there’s a variety of roles available. Please contact the Volunteer Officer on 1300 322 322 to discuss, even if you only have a little of time to spare.
Melissa’s passion for supporting job seekers in Frankston City
Frankston City Jobs Victoria Advocate, Melissa King is living proof that it’s never too late to make a career change - and to make a difference in the lives of others.
Melissa was drawn to her current role as it put to use her decades of experience across multiple industries in the community services, to support others who are looking for a job, training pathway or some direction in life.
“Our program isn’t just about matching people with jobs - It’s about addressing the barriers to unemployment, and those barriers are different for everyone.
“For some people it's practical support with resumes, career counselling and mock job interviews. For others, it’s listening, and making referrals to support services.
“There are so many positive possibilities to discover by reaching out. Whatever you are looking for, a Jobs Victoria Advocate can help you to reach your goals“ Melissa said.
We have online information sessions available over the next week. To connect with Melissa and her team, check out session times and register here.
Read Jessica's vaccination story
"Due to my chronic health condition, my immune system is extremely low, so it was important for me to get vaccinated as soon as eligible.
"I understand there is hesitancy around the vaccine because it’s new, but from my perspective I would far rather have a minor side effect which shows my immune system is responding to the vaccine than to have COVID-19 and hope my immune system could fight it on its own.
"I am tired of the lockdowns and ongoing effects this pandemic has on our lives – especially my kids'. So if there is anything I can do as an individual to contribute to the way we cope with this pandemic, I want to do my part. For me that means wearing a mask, social distancing, sanitising my hands and getting vaccinated!"
To book your vaccination appointment:
Go online https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/
Call 1800 675 398
Contact your GP
It's not too late to complete the household survey
Council has mailed out surveys to a select group of households across Frankston.
Are you one of the lucky chosen households?
Completing the survey will help Council to better plan for the diverse needs of our community, ensuring the successful delivery of Council services and infrastructure.
Great news for COVID-19 vaccinations
Every Victorian aged 16 years and over is now eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of our 50+ state-run vaccination centres including our local Frankston Community Vaccination clinic at Bayside Centre.
Anyone aged 18 to 39 who has a current booking for AstraZeneca from Wednesday 25 August and would prefer to receive Pfizer, will not need to cancel or change their booking – they will be offered Pfizer when they arrive at their appointment.
To book your vaccination appointment:
Go online https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/
Call 1800 675 398
Contact your GP
If you have a pre-existing medical condition and/or disability, discuss COVID-19 vaccination with your doctor (GP) before making a booking.
Positive Ageing Together Newsletter
Did you know Council has a bi-monthly newsletter for members of the community over the age of 55?
The Positive Ageing Together newsletter will keep you up to date with local activities, information, services and everything else happening in Frankston.
The newsletter is distributed via email or posted to you at home.
For assistance, you can phone the Positive Ageing team on 9784 1046.
Emerging artists create this gen’s Mixtape in a time of COVID
Fresh from the Ebdale Recording Studio, five emerging artists are now ready to reveal their unique stories and music on a special recording – the Fresh Compilation Album 2021.
The artists, ranging in age from 15 to their early twenties, recorded the album thanks to the FReeZA program that is facilitated by Frankston City Council’s Youth Services Team.
The original tracks bring the artists’ perspectives on mental health, love and a fear of rejection, and finding positive momentum and a fighting spirit – across the varied musical styles of acoustic indie/folk, nostalgic synths, jazz influences and rap.
The album is both a personal reflection of its contributors and a potentially iconic record of the challenges their generation is facing in the uncertain times of this pandemic.
The album will be available in September - https://freshfrankston.bandcamp.com/
Lockdown doesn't stop our community having their say
We may be in lockdown but that doesn’t stop our community getting involved in decisions that impact them.
The recently launched Engage Frankston! platform is a hub for residents, visitors and community groups to have their say on plans, projects and activities that interest them. There are many opportunities for our community to share their feedback on the projects below.
Draft Disability Action Plan 2021-2025 - closes 29 August
Outdoor dining and entertainment program - closes 29 August
Beauty Park Stormwater Treatment Project - closes 13 September
Centenary Park Golf Course Draft Master Plan - closes 14 September
Health, Wellbeing & Leisure in Frankston City - closes 14 September
Draft Play Strategy and Local Park Action Plan - closes 14 September
Storytime Online - every Tuesday and Thursday
Join us for Storytime with Bev, Kerry and Monica on Facebook at 11am.
They miss you and can't wait for these very special Storytimes.
Sometimes in these unsettling times, it's nice to see a familiar face. We hope you can join us!
South Side Festival will bring local artists and creatives from across the state to present projects within Frankston City during 6 – 15 May 2022.
Applications are now open for four $5,000 artistic commissions to be presented within the festival period.
We’ve invested $270,000 in South Side Festival which will support our unique local artists, attracting local entertainment, tourists and boosting our local businesses and economy.
Council is seeking expressions of interest from creatives for artistic works to be presented within South Side Festival period. We encourage creatives across all artistic mediums, platforms and career stages to apply.
Expressions of Interest close Monday 30 August.
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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