16 Days of Activism kicks off in Frankston City
Thursday 25 November–10 December
16 Days of Activism (16DoA) is an annual United Nations campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. 16DoA begins on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November) and ends on International Human Rights Day (10 December).
In 2021, Council is again proud to join Respect Victoria and DV Victoria in recognising 16DoA, with the theme: 'Respect is...' Council will be hosting a variety of FREE engagement activities to promote Frankston City as a safe and inclusive community.
View a selection of events below.
#CookingwithOrange
All members of the community are invited to create a dish or drink with orange as the key colour or ingredient and share an image on Facebook or Instagram
@FrankstonSouthCommunityCentre
Why the colour orange? As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents hope and a future free from violence against women and girls.
Make sure to include #Frankston16DoA #16DoA #CookingWithOrange
Love Shouldn't Hurt
30 November, 10–10.45am, online, FREE, bookings essential
15 minute presentation followed by Q&A. Join us to listen to experts from the Peninsula Community Legal Centre talk about gender-based violence in relationships and what to look out for when your relationship doesn’t feel right.
To book, please phone Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre: 8786 6650. Bookings open Monday 25 October and close Friday 19 November 2021.
FrankTalk with Jess Hill
29 November, online, bookings essential
Tune in to a live Zoom with one of Australia’s leading investigative journalists and writer of SBS docuseries See What You Made Me Do, part of 16 Days of Activism campaign.
Do you love events?
Survey closes 5pm, Sunday 21 November
Let us know what you think of our existing events, and your ideas for what events you want to see in Frankston in the future.
You can complete a 10 minute survey, or add ideas to the vision wall.
Those who have their say will go into the running to win a Waterfront Festival 2022 festival prize pack (valued at $100) - simply enter your details at the end of the survey to make sure you're in the running.
Garage Sale trail
Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 November
Join 400,000 Australians for the nations’ biggest ever weekend of garage sales. Buying second hand and selling items to give them a second life, is a great way to reduce waste. The Garage Sale Trail is an opportunity to do that declutter you’ve been putting off, sell your unwanted hidden treasures and get to know your neighbours.
#Colourmeorange
Young people aged 15–24 are invited to show their support by creating and sharing their 'Respect Is...' themed art or craft and incorporating the colour orange. Our Youth Services team has an amazing pack of craft supplies ready and waiting for you. Phone Senior Youth Worker, Kellie on: 0488 591 421 to snag a pack, to be delivered direct to your door. Not feeling very 'crafty'? You can simply take a pic of an orange object or someone wearing orange!
Share your amazing orange themed pics with us on Instagram @frankstonyouthservice and @FrankstonSouthCommunityCentre for a chance to win some great prizes
Make sure to include #Frankston16DoA #16DoA #ColourMeOrange.
Everyone is also welcome to join in our online youth event on Wednesday 24 November. Keep an eye on @frankstonyouthservice for more information.
Walking 16 Ks in 16 days
Respecting Seniors Network in partnership with Zonta Melbourne South East and Zonta Mornington Peninsula are leading a walking campaign against ageism, sexism and violence throughout the 16 Days of Activism. The Network is encouraging everyone to aim to walk at least 16 K’s in 16 Days to raise awareness of older survivors of family violence.
Walkers are encouraged to log their steps on an online 'community pedometer', to indicate the total distance covered by participants across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. Selfie frames will also be installed along popular walking routes and digital versions will be available for download on the Respecting Seniors Network website, so make sure to post your support as you walk! For more information, visit the Respecting Seniors website.
Council receives major boost for outdoor activations in Frankston City
Frankston City has received $575,000 in funding from the State Government, as part of the COVIDSafe Outdoor Activation Fund. The funding builds on previous rounds of the Local Councils Outdoor Eating and Entertainment Package.
Play Strategy and Local Park Plan adopted
Frankston City’s Play Strategy and Local Park Plan have been adopted by Council following extensive community consultation. The Play Strategy aims to connect communities better through play, provide better integrated, inclusive and accessible play spaces, more diverse and better distributed play spaces, introduce new types of play and improve the design, delivery and maintenance of play spaces across Frankston City. The Local Park Plan focuses on local parks in Carrum Downs, Frankston North and Langwarrin as high priority neighbourhoods, primarily due to local population densities, growth and demand.
Council, MPs and residents work together for new pedestrian crossing
Pedestrian safety has been improved with the completion of a new pedestrian crossing at McCormicks Road in Carrum Downs thanks to a collaboration with residents, Federal and State MPs and the Department of Transport to implement pedestrian operated signals and replace the refuge island to improve safety, while lowering vehicle speeds.
Celebrating our revitalised infrastructure
Council is making the most of lifted restrictions to officially launch many exciting new infrastructure projects, as well as providing official openings for projects completed these past few months.
This month we celebrated the commencement of key projects including:
· The $1.3 million McClelland soccer pitch reconstruction will be completed by January. We are also undertaking a $466,000 sports lighting upgrade at McClelland, with design to be completed by the end of this year and works to commence late 2022.
· The sod turning for the planned $35.3 million redevelopment at Jubilee Park, including the stadium revitalisation, was also held on 10 November
We also marked the completion of many significant projects, including:
· We officially opened our $9.147 million RF Miles Precinct Redevelopment on Wednesday 10 November
· The impressive $4.2 million Centenary Park tennis centre revitalisation was completed earlier this year and officially opened on Thursday 11 November
· A new turf wicket installed at AH Butler Oval in Frankston, ready for Frankston Peninsula Cricket Club to enjoy, at a total Council investment of $115,000. Officially opened 11 November
· The new cricket nets at Belvedere Reserve in Seaford, with $270,000 invested by Council. We held an official opening on Thursday 11 November
· The Belvedere Bowls Club state-of-the-art facilities are ready for the club to enjoy. The $2.25 million project includes $250,000 from the Federal Government and $70,000 from the club itself. The official opening was held on Tuesday 16 November
· Council allocated $352,932 to now completed Downs Estate upgrades, including construction of a composting toilet, master plan preparation, veranda works, a new path network, car parking, rainwater harvesting, solar panels and guttering. Over all Council has provided $666,000 to the Downs Estate precinct. Official opening is scheduled for Thursday 18 November.
A Magical Christmas is on its way....
Saturday 27 November–Friday 24 December
If you can hear those sleigh bells ringing, it means Santa Claus is coming to town and Frankston’s Magical Christmas is not too far away!
Experience the Christmas magic and fun, with something for everyone, including:
Sing along to all of your favourite Christmas songs at the Carols
Grab your picnic rug and popcorn for some pop up outdoor cinemas
Shop the beautiful local markets for gifts
Wear your reindeer ears for some yoga in the park fun
Plus plenty more Christmas activities and competitions to celebrate the festive season.
Keep up to date with news and information by following the Frankston Events Facebook and Frankston Events Instagram pages.
Are you eligible for a booster?
The Frankston Community Vaccination Hub is now offering COVID-19 booster vaccinations to anyone aged 18 years and older who received their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine more than six months ago.
Pfizer booster doses will be provided to all eligible community members, regardless of which vaccine you received for your first two doses. You will need to provide proof of when you received your second dose of vaccine when you arrive. A COVID-19 digital vaccination certificate from the Service Victoria app will suffice.
Alternatively you can book in with your GP for your booster shot.
Online FrankTALK with Paralympian Geoff Trappett OAM
Wednesday 01 December, 6–7pm, FREE, bookings essential
Winning Gold in Sydney, being the first person to dip under the 14 second mark for the 100m wheelchair sprint, holding this world record through his retirement in 2005.
Following on from sport Geoff has transitioned successfully to working professionally in multiple senior executive roles within the disability sector. He currently runs his own social change organisation Inclusion Moves now speaking out on human rights and disability inclusion.
We are happy to announce that Brotherhood of St Laurence is sponsoring an Auslan interpreter to this event.
Friday 3 December is International Day for Persons with Disabilities
Jungle Cats presents Cabaret and Trivia Night
Wednesday, 01 December, 7.30–9.30pm
Like a lot of people in Victoria, Covid has hit our business hard, join us for night of fun and games. All proceeds go towards helping us celebrate the year at our Annual awards ceremony and Christmas Party.
A platter will be available on each table and drinks can be purchased from the bar.
Presented by Jungle Cats Cheerleading, Dance and Aerobics
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