Council’s collaborative approach delivers major supports for community
Frankston City Council continues to work collaboratively with all levels of government to deliver significant ongoing support to enable the community to recover from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Council’s ongoing advocacy to and collaboration with the State and Federal Governments has achieved funding for:
Commonwealth Home Support Program – Emergency Support for COVID-19 ($239,996)
Jobs Victoria Advocates
The Working for Victoria initiative
COVID-19 Grant: To encourage priority groups to get vaccinated ($20,000)
Community Activation and Social Isolation ($65,000)
Community Recovery Call Centre ($75,000)
What do you think of our outdoor dining program?
Frankston City Council has extended the Outdoor Dining and Activation Program to 31 October, to enable a review which includes the Frankston community's input.
Supporting our local hospitality industry has meant dining outdoors as much as possible. You may have experienced one of the many spots around our municipality parks, footpaths, courtyards, car park trading (parklet) and public spaces that have been transformed to host outdoor events or dining.
Help us decide on the future of our Outdoor Dining Program by giving us your feedback before 29 August.
Have your say on proposed changes to animal management
We’ve listened to recent feedback about how cats and dogs are managed in our community.
We are now proposing changes, allowing dogs in the City centre, creating a roam free area for dogs on the foreshore and increasing the cat curfew to 24 hours.
We know you love your pets, they’re part of the family.
These are significant changes so we want to ensure everyone has the chance to have their say.
Learn more and provide feedback before midnight Tuesday 17 August.
Have you noticed these CoastSnap stations?
CoastSnap is a citizen science based coastal monitoring program that empowers the community to capture our changing coastlines using nothing more than a smartphone.
CoastSnap uses a specialised technique known as photogrammetry to turn photos into valuable coastal data that is used by coastal scientists, land managers and decision makers to understand shoreline dynamics, rates of sand movement, and forecast how coastlines might change in the coming decades.
Cr Claire Harvey's Vaccination story
"I chose to get vaccinated to play my small but important part in protecting the health of those we love and hold dear.
"The process at the Frankston Community Vaccination Hub was smooth and the staff were incredibly professional and caring.
"We as a community have sacrificed a lot over the past 18 months due to this pandemic, and vaccination is our best line of defence and opportunity to courageously move towards a new normal."
To book your vaccination appointment:
Go online https://portal.cvms.vic.gov.au/
Call 1800 675 398
Contact your GP
Our Engage Frankston! portal has been launched
Engage Frankston! is Council’s new engagement platform which allows residents, visitors and community groups to have their say on local plans, projects and activities.
North West Ward Cr Steve Hughes encouraged people to visit the convenient engagement portal.
“Engage Frankston! is a one-stop-shop for all community consultations. It seamlessly links all our engagement activities and is the go-to place to give us your feedback.
Help stop the spread of COVID-19
Getting vaccinated is the best way of protecting yourself, loved ones and your community.
It’s important to get vaccinated as soon as it’s your turn.
To check eligibility and book your vaccination appointment:
Phone 1800 675 398 press 0 for interpreter service
Go online to health.gov.au
Contact your GP
If you have a pre-existing medical condition and/or disability, discuss COVID-19 vaccination with your doctor before making a booking.
For info on the new Frankston Community vaccination hub visit peninsulahealth.org.au
For information on vaccination centres accepting walk-ins visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccination-centres
National Tree Day - rescheduled
This year's National Tree Day site aims to enhance the vegetation cover along the South-East corner of the park to improve connectivity and habitat for local fauna.
New date and time:
Sunday, 15 August, 10am-12pm
Robinsons Park, Robinsons Road, Langwarrin
To RSVP contact Clare Warren:
1300 322 322
Jobs Victoria Advocates Online Information Session
Are you looking for a job, training pathway or just need advice about the next step?
Come along to our first online Jobs Victoria Advocates information session on Tuesday 3 August, 4-5pm.
Our program, funded by the Victorian Department of Jobs, is here to help by offering practical, one-on-one, confidential support for job seekers, those seeking a career change, or those needing help identifying the right training pathway.
Please fill out the online registration form linked below and you will receive a zoom link for the session.
Help Shine a Light on Frankston
Let’s make Frankston City a vibrant evening destination!
Our draft Lighting Plan seeks to attract people to our city centre and enhance our area’s natural features.
Tell us where you think we need better lighting and what types of creative lighting you’d like to see in our public spaces.
Your feedback will be used to develop the draft Lighting Frankston Plan and guide the shortlisting of priority lighting projects.
Help shape Council’s complaints and feedback process
Frankston City is inviting the community to have its say on a robust new Complaints and Feedback Policy as part of its commitment to customer focused service.
Developed in line with the requirements of the Local Government Act 2020, the Draft Policy clarifies the roles and responsibilities of Council officers, volunteers and contractors to ensure fair and objective management of customer feedback and complaints.
Mayor Kris Bolam said Council was committed to effective complaints handling and welcomed feedback on the policy.
“Although we have seen a decline in complaints this year, we can always do better. We encourage our community to inform us when they are dissatisfied with Council’s service, so we can keep on improving.
Join the Family History Club
Discover your own history at Frankston Library. Share advice and tips with other members in a social and supportive environment.
Family History Club meets once a month on a Friday in the Frankston Library Long Room between 2pm and 4.30pm.
Bookings are essential as places are limited:
- Friday, 30 July 2021 | 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Friday, 27 August 2021 | 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Friday, 24 September 2021 | 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
- Friday, 29 October 2021 | 02:00 PM - 04:30 PM
HATCH Workshop: Money Is Not A Dirty Word
If you are an emerging or established creative, artist, or maker you won’t want to miss the next HATCH Workshop for artists which will be run online on Thursday 26 August.
Money is the lifeblood of any creative business, but financial literacy can be a real struggle for creatives. This online workshop outlines some of the basics of money and looks at how to navigate the inevitable famine and feast of creative money, manage cash flow, make budgets, find help, and so much more.
Online via Zoom on Thursday 26 August, 7pm-9pm
Cost: $15 Artists / $20 Full
Book at thefac.com.au
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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