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newsletter of frankston city council
february 2010
Frankston North
Carrum Downs
Langwarrin South
Sandhurst
Skye
Seaford Frankston Karingal
Frankston South
Langwarrin
Karingal Families Welcome their New PLACE!
T
he new $6.1 million Karingal PLACE
community facility in Ashleigh Avenue,
Frankston is now open providing education,
support and activities for the community at
all stages of life.
The single biggest outlay by Frankston City
Council since constructing the Frankston Arts
Centre, Karingal PLACE is an investment in
children and families in partnership with the state
government and a first of its kind for the area.
Karingal PLACE is very progressive because
it offers a range of co-located and integrated
services, providing a template for others.
This facility provides not just a huge range of
services but also a space for people to connect
with each other, helping build a sense of
belonging and a sense of community.
• K
aringal Primary School, integration of
three prep classrooms which will assist
young children achieve a more seamless
transition between kindergarten and
primary school
• A “drop in” community lounge
• Public access internet kiosks
• “Take a Break” Occasional Child Care
• Consulting rooms, available for outreach
and health and therapeutic services to be
provided by community service agencies
• A community joint use basketball court size
hall and community kitchen, to be shared
by Karingal Primary School for sporting
and recreational activities during school
hours and for community recreational
activities after hours.
Thank you to all the groups involved from day
one providing advice and support to achieve
this project including: Karingal Primary School,
Karingal Neighbourhood House, Karingal
Preschool, East Karingal Preschool, Council’s
Family and Youth Services department, Council’s
Major Projects unit and local community members.
For any enquiries about Karingal PLACE, hiring
community rooms or the basketball court please
contact the centre manager Sonia McCann on
8786 6651.
Karingal PLACE (People, Learning, Activities,
Community, Education) is a unique ‘one stop
shop’ for families with children from 0–12 years
as well as a facility for the wider community
including:
• N
eighbourhood House activities including
computer classes in a purpose built computer
room
• Maternal and Child Health Service
• Kindergarten, offering 3 year old and 4 year
old programs
Inside
Sand sculpting
Latina
Kilda
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7 StFootball
3 Ventana
competition
Fiesta
club
15 Frankston
2025 vision
Mayor’s and CEO’s Message
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In this issue
Mayor and CEO’s Message .............................. 2
Life in the City . .................................................. 3
Active and Healthy ............................................ 4
I Love Frankston . .............................................. 5
Our Community ................................................. 6
Message from Frankston City’s new Mayor
H
aving just been given the great honour of being elected the Mayor of Frankston City for
2010, I’ll be leading a strong team of competent Councillors with many talents. Our focus
is firmly on issues of concern to the people of Frankston City. As a result, we hope to steer a
number of exciting opportunities onto Frankston’s horizon.
We are shaping Council’s priorities by the vision set by the community through Frankston 2025. During
the coming 12 months, we’re planning to make significant
progress towards each of nine future goals. For instance:
St Kilda Football Club ........................................ 7
Safe streets – We are presently prioritising a package of
crime prevention measures ranging from a more authoritarian
presence on Frankston’s streets to changing the dynamic in
the city by holding more cultural events.
Faces of Frankston . .......................................... 8
Building a Better City .......................................... 9
Clean and Green ........................................ 10, 11
Active and healthy people – We are lobbying the Federal
and State government to invest in a major regional health and
wellbeing centre and pool in addition to bike-trails that link-up
the whole municipality.
Business Connections ............................... 12, 13
Learning City ................................................... 14
Frankston 2025 ............................................... 15
Learning opportunities for all – We are planning for our preschool children to have more time at kindergarten and helping
the University of the Third Age (for senior members of our
community) into a new centre to help them maximise both their
classes and their potential.
Neighbourhood News ........................... 16, 17, 18
Frankston Arts Centre ..................................... 19
Proud and Safe .............................................. 20
Connected Community..................................... 21
Sports Telecast ........................................... 22, 23
In Brief ............................................................. 24
Contact Details
Frankston Civic Centre
Corner Young and Davey Streets, Frankston
Phone: 1300 322 322
Fax: 9784 1094
TTY: 9784 1951
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:20am-5:00pm
Seaford Customer Service Centre
120 Nepean Highway, Seaford
Phone: 8773 9601
Fax: 8773 9600
Saturday, 9:00am-noon
The sustainable place to live – Following our award as Australia’s most sustainable city in 2008,
the list of our clean and green credentials continues to grow. Through water recycling projects, we
are aiming to drought-proof the municipality. We’ve just been selected to represent Victoria in a
national bid process that – if we win it – would make Frankston the trial location for Australia’s Smart
Grid, Smart City program. This $100 million initiative funded by the Federal government would help
Frankston reduce its carbon footprint by improving the ways we use energy. Read more about this
exciting project on page 9.
Each of these goals will contribute to our ultimate aim to make Frankston the best place to live, work
and play. We’ve got a great foundation – beautiful beaches; lots of green spaces; world class galleries;
a classy Arts Centre; and most importantly a community that knows how good Frankston really is – a
community that’s proud of its city and its potential; a community that it will be a privilege to serve.
Cr Christine Richards
Mayor
Celebrating Karingal PLACE
A
fter six years of planning and
development, the $6.1 million
Karingal PLACE officially opened on
5 February with a community open day.
Langwarrin Customer Service Centre
Shop 6, Gateway Village Shopping Centre
Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin
Phone: 8786 6512
Fax: 8786 6511
Saturday, 9:00am-noon
The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Minister for
Community Development (pictured left) officially
opened the centre along with our Mayor,
Cr Christine Richards. Also officiating was local
State Member Dr Alistair Harkness.
Carrum Downs Library
and Customer Service Centre
203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs
Phone: 9782 0418
Fax: 9782 0187
Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 11:00am-6:00pm
Thursday, 1:00pm-8:00pm
Friday, 11:00am-6:00pm
Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm
Sunday, noon-4:00pm
Visitor Information Centre
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
Phone: 1300 322 842
If you have any comments about Frankston City
News, good or bad, we would like to hear them.
Write to - Postal Address:
Frankston City Council
PO Box 490, Frankston 3199
E-mail correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
The centre has been built on the philosophy of
being a focal point for the Karingal community,
where community members can feel welcome
to just "drop in" have a cuppa and a chat in the
community lounge area, try the free public access
internet, or come to access the many services
available. For instance, a parent may drop one child off at kindergarten, one at occasional care, and
then register for one of the many courses or activities available at the Neighbourhood House - all
under the one roof!
This model of service provision is seen to be best practice, as it provides a "one stop shop" for families
and children. The centre meeting rooms and hall, including a community kitchen will also be available
for hire to community groups.
Council is very proud and excited about Karingal PLACE and what it will mean for the Karingal
community. The development of the centre has been a partnership between Council, the Victorian State
Government, the Primary school and the wider Karingal community. Please feel free to drop in and have
a look at this wonderful new centre on the corner of Ashleigh and Mallum Avenues in Karingal.
George Modrich
Chief Executive Officer
February 2010
Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.au
Life in the City
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Join in the Ventana Latina Fiesta
Saturday, 13 March, 12:00pm-11:00pm, Wells Street Plaza, Frankston
entana Latina is Frankston City’s annual
community boutique celebration of Latin
American, Portuguese and Spanish cultures,
people and stories.
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workshops of ‘arts in danger of disappearing’,
Spanish new poetry and literature, songs and
tips about language exchange opportunities
and the benefit of bilingualism.
In its fourth year, this interactive event offers
plenty of activities you will love as Wells Street
and the White Street Mall is transformed
for this day and night Fiesta featuring Latin
music, dance, delicious food, arts and cultural
attractions, cooking demonstrations and a
fashion show with a difference.
Families are also welcome to explore
Ventana’s Chiquitines Children’s Tent with
traditional, colourful and creative activities,
face painting, interactive music and dance
workshops and shadow puppet shows in a
relaxing environment.
Join with friends and family and be immersed
in the sounds, rhythms, flavours, colours of the
exotic food, glamorous dance performers and
workshops. The event includes a fresh food
market with demonstrations and tastings from
Hispanic and Portuguese cuisine featuring
Catalan chef Abel Martinez Burgos and
sommelier Raul Moreno Yague and many more.
Ventana’s popular Literatura lounge offers
Spanish and Portuguese classes, craft
Meet the Wash Against Waste unit and have
a say in the SBS Spanish live broadcast
program Tiempo Libre.
Ventana Latina 2010 is a free event and promises
to be a great cultural experience for all ages!
Organisers predict anywhere up to 10,000 people
in central Wells Street (Melway Ref: 100A D7)
relaxing, dancing, playing and generally revelling
in Iberoamerican cultural treats.
Details: 1300 322 322.
Shakespeare’s A Midsummer
Night’s Dream in Frankston
Venue: George Pentland Botanic Gardens (Melway Ref: 102 E5)
Date: Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 March
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Cost:Tickets at the gate – Adults $12, Concession $8
children under 12 are FREE
BYO picnic and rug/chair.
Details: 9784 1731.
February 2010
ree screenings of world movies in
partnership with Melbourne Filmoteca
and AMC Cinemas, Frankston.
Opening Night Gala
Taxi, an encounter from Argentina
Wednesday, 3 March, 6:00pm–9:00pm
Premier screening of this award winning Argentine
film. Stay for a Question and Answer panel session
and enjoy a cocktail evening filled with Tango.
The Silly Age from Cuba and The Story
of the Pink Trunk from Colombia
Thursday, 4 March, 6:00pm–9:15pm
Start your evening with Colombian delicacies,
dance and music.
Closing Night Gala - Premier screening
Goodnight Irene from Portugal
Wednesday, 10 March, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Start your evening with the voice of fado singer
Olivia da Sousa and some Portuguese delicacies.
Paul Jamieson at Children’s Day
T
he second Children’s Day for
2010 is packed with exciting
and engaging activities suitable
for little people aged 1-10 years
and their families.
he annual feature of the Life in
the City program has returned
with OZACT – Australia’s leading
outdoor Shakespeare Company
performing A Midsummer Night’s
Dream.
Relax and enjoy the irresistible
combination of the beautiful
surrounds of the George Pentland
Botanic Gardens, the acclaimed
creativity of Australia’s leading outdoor Shakespeare Company and the
best loved comedy of the world’s greatest playwright.
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Details: 9784 1867.
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One of Shakespeare's most popular
comedies - a tale of love, mischief
and mistaken identity, complete with
all his creatures of the forgotten
world.
Ventana Film Festival
Everyone’s favourite Paul Jamieson,
will be back with his special show –
Jamo & Anastasia along with Geetha
Bollywood Arts, giving everyone
the chance to get in the Bollywood
groove.
As usual there will be lots going
on with dance and art workshops,
storytelling and more –- so there will
be something for everyone, including the delicate and stunning designs of
henna art which will be created by Adahenna.
Bring a picnic and enjoy quality free art and cultural activities. Children must
be supervised at all times and delicious free trade organic coffee and hot
chocolate will be available for purchase.
Details: 9784 1731.
Venue:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
George Pentland Botanic Gardens (Melway Ref: 102 E5)
Tuesday, 30 March
10:30am-12:30pm
FREE EVENT - BYO picnic.
Active and Healthy
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Frankston is an Ageing Friendly City
T
hank you to the nearly 560 local residents
who responded to Council’s recent
survey asking older residents the most
important things to make Frankston an
ageing friendly city.
The three top local priorities for seniors in
Frankston are:
• Community and social services, such as
support to stay at home, prevention programs,
aged care
• Outdoor spaces and buildings including street
lighting, public toilets, graffiti, parks and safety
• Public transport – like safety at train stations,
bus stop shelters and bus service frequency
been highlighted by elder citizens as the
areas of greatest concern are, in many ways,
interconnected. As people become older many
no longer drive and rely on public transport.
“When this is inaccessible or unreliable people
feel housebound and sometimes no longer
valued members of society.
“Their ability to shop, attend to business and
medical appointments is impaired by lack
of transport and the unsuitability of many
buildings. Without information the elderly are
inhibited from attending Frankston’s outdoor
spaces, as they do not know if they have
suitable access and furniture such as seats,
drinking fountains and shade.
“Transport is needed in order to attend activities
which help to keep older citizens both mentally
fit (e.g. U3A, Senior Citizens Clubs) and
physically fit (e.g. doctors, exercise classes,
parks). However, unless information about
these activities reaches our senior citizens and
safe access is commonly available in public
buildings and other spaces, transport in itself,
although highly desirable will be under utilised
by the elderly people of Frankston.”
Here is an introduction to other members of
the Positively Ageing Reference Group:
Lois Dennington – Master Seniors Swimmer,
Olympic Games Torch bearer, practicing
accountant and Finance Committee member
for Swimming Victoria
Members of the Positively Ageing Reference Group: (back) Lois
Dennington, Kay Carlon , David Abbott, Stacey Kiporopoulous;
(front) Ken Priddy and Glenda Wyatt.
A Positively Ageing Reference Group will represent
the older person’s voice and help Council address
these priority areas over the next few years.
Glenda Wyatt is a member of the Positively
Ageing Reference Group. A former teacher
and current President of Asthma Foundation
Frankston, undertaking Master of Arts/Theology
degree, Glenda says: “The problems that have
Ken Priddy – resident of Frankston for 40
years and member of many committees both
past and present
to the 2010 Cellarbrations PGA Victorian
Open Sportsman's Night. David said he was
‘overwhelmed’ by the prize win.
Supported by Frankston City, the event
featured stars like Andre Stolz, Michael
Clayton, Mike Harwood, Scott Laycock,
Michael Long and New Zealander David Smail
competing for the $110,000 prize pool.
February 2010
The 56 breast feeding friendly locations all
meet three simple criteria so mothers can feel
comfortable attending to their baby’s needs:
• W
elcoming attitude from staff and
management
• Smoke free environment
• Room to move a pram.
Copies of the booklet are provided to parents
visiting their Frankston Maternal and Child Health
Centre or available through Council Customer
Service Centres.
Thanks to Milica Vujic from Chisolm Institute
of TAFE for assisting with the design. Thanks
also to the support of Australian Government’s
Frankston North Communities for Children
Project and the Australian Breast feeding
Association with funding from Communities
for Children.
For further information contact Frankston
Council’s Aged Services on 9784 1046.
PGA Championship in Frankston City
Congratulations to Seaford resident and keen
golfer David Bleazby, winner of the Golfer’s
Dream Package prize which included a
caddy experience, professional golf analysis
and lesson including a video analysis at the
PGA Learning Centre, golf for four including
carts at Sandhurst Club and two tickets
reast feeding mothers are welcome at a
number of venues across Frankston City
– now featured in a handy booklet.
David Abbott – Retired engineer and current
acting Secretary of Frankston U3A
Stacey Kiporopoulous – living in Frankston
for 50 years and current president of the
Greek Seniors Club of Frankston
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Kay Carlon – various committee work in local
communities including lawn bowls, Frankston
North Renewal Project, and belly dancer
extraordinaire in the making
Some areas require an immediate response,
others may need further investigation and some
will be forwarded to appropriate agencies to action.
he 2010 Cellarbrations Victorian PGA
Championship at the Sandhurst Club
from 11 to 14 February attracted some of
Australia’s best golfers.
Frankston City
Breast Feeding
Friendly Locations
Amanda with baby Madeline enjoying Baretta’s (Langwarrin
Hotel), a breast feeding friendly location
Successful Peninsula Gift
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ongratulations to Alwyn Jones and
Katie Moore – both winners at the
inaugural Peninsula Gift at Frankston
Park on 6 December, proudly supported by
Frankston City.
A Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in
the triple jump, Alwyn was the most successful
athlete on the day and was victor in the main
120 metre running race.
Katie Moore won the I Love Frankston Women’s
Gift race in a great day with a strong field of
contestants and lots of activities for spectators.
Seaford resident and prize winner David Bleazby (right) with
Nick Thornton of PGA Australia at Sandhurst Club
Event organiser John Barry is looking forward
to working with Council to continue to grow
the event and make it a regular feature on
the local calendar.
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Pines Pride Festival 2010
O
ver 50,000 visitors have already
discovered the Great Moments in History
Sand Sculpting Australia’s exhibition on the
Frankston Waterfront.
Date:
Sunday, 14 March
Time:
10:00am–2:00pm
Venue:Monterey Community Park
Corner Monterey Boulevard and
Forest Avenue, Frankston North
(Melway Ref: 99 K8)
Open daily until Monday, 26 April.
Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-4:00pm
Friday-Sunday: 10:00am-6:00pm
N
ow in its eighth year the Pines Pride
Festival is a community event bringing
Frankston North residents together to enjoy
fun activities and entertainment.
This celebration of community spirit provides the
opportunity for local agencies, businesses and
community groups to showcase their work within
the community.
The Festival offers a fun and affordable day for
the whole family, packed with activities for all age
groups including loads of free artistic and musical
entertainment, face painting, badge making,
games and more.
There will be rides, show bags, community stalls,
an animal farm for the kids, a Hip Hop Circus and
stilt walker, food and refreshments, competitions
as well as loads of prizes. A new addition this
year is a ‘Global Village’ showcasing Frankston’s
multicultural communities who will share their
arts, crafts, music and food.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Date:
Sunday, 28 February
Time: 11:00am-4:00pm
Venue:George Pentland Botanic Gardens,
corner Foot and Williams streets
(Melway Ref:102 E5)
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Sand Sculpting Australia
Great Moments in History
Tickets available at the gate.
To receive a 10 per cent discount on Sand
Sculpting entry during February, park at Bayside
Shopping Centre and present your car park receipt
at the Sand Sculpting Ticket Box.
Phone 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com.
The Pines Pride Festival Committee is encouraging
the local community groups to become part of the
Festival by organising a stall or activity. Community
groups interested in participating can contact
Danielle Symons on 0437 291 284.
Pines Pride Festival is supported by Fruit
Real Estate, Frankston City Council, Victorian
Multicultural Commission, Department of
Planning and Community Development,
Community Renewal Frankston North and
the Mahogany Neighborhood Centre.
Details: contact Pines Pride Festival
Co-ordinator Gillian Collins on 9782 5116.
Good Friday
March and Concert
Date:
Friday, 2 April
Time:
11:00am
Venue:Wells Street and Frankston
Waterfront (Melway Ref: 102 B3)
fabulous family event raising funds
for the Frankston Toy Library.
Reader Competition
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WIN!
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air sculpting for two by Madam Tong at Sand
Sculpting Australia exhibition at Frankston
Waterfront on Anzac Day weekend
• I Love Frankston gift pack
Which world leader is depicted in the sand
sculpture picture above?
Bring your teddy bear along or dress as your
favourite storybook character to take part in
competitions throughout the day plus enjoy live
entertainment and activities.
Your answer:......................................................
Age:
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Entry $2.50 per person, under 18 months free.
Many activities are free. Food is available or
bring a picnic.
Address:
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Your Name: .....................................................
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Thanks to sponsors Bendigo Bank, Aussie
Trolleys, All Oz Tanks, McDonalds, Noisy
Neighbours Show Band and Frankston City.
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E-mail:
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Yes, I would like to receive information
Further details contact Frankston Toy Library,
60a Playne Street Frankston, phone 9781 3900.
about Frankston City Council events
F
amilies are welcome to this community
event beginning with a March of
Witness starting at 11:00am at the corner
of Wells Street and Nepean Highway.
One lane of Nepean Highway will close while
the march proceeds to the Waterfront where
a Good Friday service is held, followed by
a concert and children’s activities.
This is a CityLife run event and is expected to
attract around 3000 people.
February 2010
Phone:
Post your answer to:
Sand Sculpting Competition
Marketing Services, Frankston City Council
PO Box 490, FRANKSTON VIC 3199
Or e-mail correspondence@frankston.vic.gov.au
Entries close:
Friday, 12 March 2010, 5:00pm.
Winners will be notified by: Wednesday,
17 March 2010
Privacy Statement: Personal information will be used solely
for the purpose of entering the Great Moments in History
competition. Personal information will not be passed onto any
third party without your permission.
Our Community
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Developing our Young Musicians
Citizen of the Year
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Last chance to apply for
Community Grants
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Applications close Friday, 26 February.
Details phone Jenny Addison or Lee Saunders on
9784 1820 or jenny.addison@frankston.vic.gov.au
or lee.saunders@frankston.vic.gov.au.
Rona also volunteers her time as an Elder for the
Frankston Uniting Church, assisting with fundraising
activities and visiting ill congregation members
in hospital. Every Saturday she assists St Paul`s
Church in Frankston cooking meals for the homeless.
rankston is home to the Peninsula Youth
Music Society (PYMS) which offers a
range of opportunities to encourage and
develop local musical talent.
Last year, the Society was a recipient of a
$1400 Council Community Grant to help run
a Winter Music School in the first week of the
mid-year school holidays (30 June – 2 July).
This expands on their successful Summer
Music School offering sessions which range
from introductory groups for young beginners
in Rhythm ‘n’ Beat and Contemporary Dance to
swing band, orchestra and percussion for players
with some musical ability.
If your group could benefit from some funding
support, then apply through Council’s 20102011 Community Grants program.
Rona also helps promote health and fitness
within the Walking Group at Centro Karingal
Shopping Centre.
Nora Morrisroe, President of the PYMS said:
“I love seeing the students develop their musical
skills. We’ve been running 30 years and now past
students are bringing their children along
to PYMS.”
Young Citizen of the Year
Evan Bishop, 18 years, Frankston South
“Past students have gone onto to study
music, perform for orchestras in Australia and
internationally and we have also inspired many
to become music teachers.”
A
positive young role model, Evan is committed
to doing great things for the community and
inspiring his peers to do the same.
If you’re interested in registering for the Winter
Music School or would like details about any of
the Peninsula Youth Music Society programs,
please contact them on 5975 8841 or visit
www.pyms.org.au.
ongratulations to the finalists in
Frankston’s first ‘Search for a Hidden
Model’ Competition, held over the Frankston
Waterfront Festival weekend in January.
ona works tirelessly for the community
as a Meals on Wheels volunteer three
days per week, volunteering with the annual
Frankston City Seniors Festival and with Aged
support services at Frankston City Council.
Personally touched by the recent Samoan
tsunami tragedy, losing 11 members of her family
during the devastation, Rona was inspired into
action and coordinated a special church service
at Frankston Uniting Church for families and
friends of Samoan tsunami victims and received
supplies and donations from residents and
businesses which she sent over in a shipping
container to the Samoan victims.
The Youth Music Society also offers Wednesday
night music groups from 5:45pm in swing band
and chamber orchestra at Frankston High, along
with Saturday morning music classes suitable for
prep to grade three at 9:30am at Karingal Primary
School.
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Rona Russell, Frankston
A student at Mt Erin College in Frankston, Evan
was College Captain and was nominated for
the Order of Australia recognition award for his
involvement in the ‘Supportive Friends Program’.
He volunteers with Fresh Entertainment, a youth
group based at the Frankston Youth Resource
Centre, facilitating and now leading the Frankston
Youth Council. He also helped organise the ‘All
Abilities Disabled Dance Party’, the annual Battle
of the Bands, and the Pines Community Pool
Event ‘Drown Out’.
Congratulations to Bethany Mack,
Joanne Wismeyer, Megan Creaton,
Amelia Dunn, Jordin Emmett, Kayla Flett,
Anne-Alyce Hill, Kimberley Duthie,
Chloe Smart, Adelaide Swift,
Melissa Thompson, Bonnie Van De Pavert,
Brodie Allen, Dylan Sorensen,
Corey Robinson-Lowe and Levi Hughes.
Evan has a keen interest in music and plays the
guitar and is a member of the band, The Way
With Tragedy. A keen sportsman, he enjoys
playing golf and tennis and represented Victoria
in the under 15 softball team in 2005.
A big thank you to our MC Emma Doyle, from
Girls Keeping Up Appearances, and judges Adam
and Debbie Mackenzie plus supporters The
WOW Factor-e, Hair Razor and Stem by Stem.
The final round of the competition is at the
Recycling Retailers Fashion Show on 25 February
at the Boulevard Events Centre.
Over 50 local young men and women entered
the competition which attracted an enthusiastic
crowd from which the 12 females and four
male finalists were selected (pictured).
February 2010
The prizes up for grabs in the final include
Elite Modelling courses, photographic portofilio,
hair and beauty vouchers, restaurant vouchers
and lots more.
St Kilda Football Club
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New Facility Rapidly Progressing
Membership Offer
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t Kilda Football Club is on the move to
Frankston with their elite new training
facility due to open at the end of the 2010
football season. To be delivered on time
and on budget, the centre will have the
best facilities to allow St Kilda’s football
department to train, prepare and recover
from the rigours of AFL football.
When complete, the $11m training and
administration facility will include an AFL MCG
sized oval, gymnasium, rehabilitation pool, meeting
rooms, lecture theatre and an indoor sports hall.
Construction commenced in August 2009
and the site is rapidly taking shape. The main
administration building and offices are well
underway and the training ground itself has been
cleared, levelled and prepared for seeding.
Large tanks have been installed behind this
structure, which will harvest rain water from the
roof of the building to be redistributed around the
facility. This initiative will help keep the oval in
peak condition.
St Kilda Football
Club Family Day
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oin the St Kilda Football Club’s annual
Family Day. Come along and meet all of
the players just before the 2010 season gets
underway.
This would not have been possible without the
contributions from project partners including
Frankston City Council, the Victorian State
government and the AFL. We look forward
to the Saints becoming part of the local
Frankston community in 2010.
ith a home game
fixture in 2010
that gives Saints more
blockbusters including
three Friday nights, three
Saturdays, four Sundays
and a Monday night
showcase game, there has
never been a better time to be involved with
the Saints.
That’s why in 2010 they’re giving everyone
a chance to be involved in ‘Saints Footy’ by
keeping adult membership prices low, less than
$17 a game.
To encourage the Saints members of tomorrow,
they’ve cut membership prices for families and
slashed Junior memberships by $20 - less than
$2.50 a game.
If you’d like to see the boys play home games
from the comfort of your own Reserved Seat,
choose a Level 1 seat for as little as $10 a game.
Alternatively, take in a bird’s eye view of the play
as it happens with a Level 3 Reserved seat for
just $5.50 a game.
Support the Saints move to Frankston City by
becoming a member now!
There are plenty of membership options
available so visit saints.com.au or phone
1300 GO SAINTS (1300 467 246) to become
a passionate, committed member in 2010.
This is your opportunity to see the boys and wish
them well for the year ahead, and players will be
available for photos and autographs on the oval.
Date:
Sunday, 14 March 2010
Time:
11:00am-2:00pm
Venue: Frankston Park, Young Street
Featuring live music, entertainment, interviews
and the 2010 jumper presentation, you will
also have the opportunity to pick up brand new
merchandise and secure your membership if you
have not already done so.
This is always a popular event, so make sure
you’re part of it!
February 2010
Faces of Frankston
Page 8
David Gatthak Kong
Nasir Community Development Agency (NCDA)
D
avid is the local representative for the
non-profit organisation NCDA – which
assists people in South Sudan and local
residents originally from Sudan.
David left Sudan because of security concerns
and walked for days to a refugee camp in
Kenya, where he says “life is very desperate,
there was not enough water. It was a terrible
time.” Around 100 Sudanese families now living
in the Frankston area have only ever known
decades of war, oppression and hardship.
“Coming to Australia is the first time we have
ever experienced peace and I want to do
all I can to help my people here and back in
Sudan,” David says.
David volunteers his time for NCDA
co-ordinating programs including:
• Connecting newly arrived refugees with
the wider community
• Organising Sudanese cultural days to
help bring people together
S
andstorm Events is a Frankston-based
event management company which
presents the annual Sand Sculpting Australia
exhibition in Frankston.
Sharon first moved to Frankston 24 years ago as
a newly-wed and says “we feel very proud to be
part of a tight community and all the benefits of
living here like the beach and access to the City
and Phillip Island.”
Sharon helped establish Frankston’s Christmas
Festival of Lights when she approached Council
over 12 years ago to ‘sell’ globes on the Christmas
tree as a fundraiser for Vision Australia. “In that
role I also helped set up the first sand sculpting
exhibition on the beach at Rye,” Sharon said.
“I took one look at my first sand sculpture and fell
in love with the art. We all know how hard it is to
build a beach sand castle, I’m in awe of the art.”
“Each new exhibition is so exciting, I still get
goose bumps! It’s something everyone can
enjoy and we see adults, grandparents and
children alike all engaged in what they’re
experiencing.
• Training in English, life skills, job hunting
• Doctor and nurse visits to Sudanese clinics
“Life in Australia is an enormous culture shock
and people arrive with nothing. We have many
challenges and very little funding,” David said.
“Many people in Australia want to help but don’t
know how. We accept money but also time
and expertise. We would appreciate support in
teaching computer skills or donating computers.
We also want people who can teach English.
“We want to partner with the community, through
schools, sporting clubs or community groups.
Women and children often miss out when
there isn’t enough money for basics like school
lunches. You can begin by saying ‘g’day’ and
being friendly.
“We also have text books and story books
which have been donated and need help with a
container and shipping to Sudan.” If you can offer
your help in anyway, please contact David on
0431 339 822 or gatthak@yahoo.com.au.
Sharon Redmond
Sandstorm Events
“Frankston is now our flagship event and since
moving here the awareness of sand sculpting
has grown in Australia. We get enquiries from
groups and companies for team building, event
launches and TV commercials.
“We’re developing local sand sculpting talent
and my dream is to take a team of Australian
sculptors to the world championships in Canada.”
Sharon is also President of Frankston Tourism
which has over 200 industry members and is
currently developing a marketing plan and tourism
strategy to help promote Frankston as a destination.
Sharon purchased the rights to sand sculpting
from Vision Australia and three years ago
relocated the exhibition to Frankston, as people
were missing out on the event located at Rye
because of the lack of public transport.
“I’m excited about Frankston’s potential and
coming developments like the marina and
Rydges taking over the Peninsula Centre.
Frankston is on the cusp of coming into its
own and I look forward to being part of that
successful future.”
Malcolm Taylor
M
alcolm has lived and worked in
Frankston for over 30 years and
says “it’s a great place to raise a family.
The nature of the city is distinct with a
strong sense of community, significant
resources and facilities.”
“We offer a full range of legal services, from
general corporate advice, litigation, intellectual
property and workplace matters, through to
property, family law and wills. Around 50 per cent
of our commercial clients are local and about 80
per cent of our private clients.”
“Frankston has a major hospital, university,
TAFE – even our own VFL team. Businesses
and individuals have a real sense of identity
and connection that doesn’t exist in other
parts of ‘suburban’ Melbourne. We are more
a regional city than a suburb,” Malcolm said.
White Cleland provides a lot of support in the local
community including volunteering time with the
Peninsula Community Legal Centre, being a major
sponsor of Frankston Blues Basketball and the
Principal Partner of the Frankston Arts Centre.
Partner, White Cleland
Lawyers, Consultants & Notaries
White Cleland is a serious commercial law firm with
national and international clients and employing
over 40 staff. “We’re a city firm that happens to
be based in Frankston and are considered global
experts in boutique areas including international
defence and aerospace deals.”
“While we have had a branch in the city since
the mid 1980s, we’ve deliberately stayed in
Frankston because we see this as a market
advantage for us. We can offer clients a more
personalised and focused service and people
don’t need to travel into the city.”
February 2010
“It’s important for us to give back to the
community and the Frankston Arts Centre is a
fantastic resource. The facility attracts superb
productions and we’re proud to be associated
with such a quality organisation.”
In spite of 90 international work trips over the past
10 years, Malcolm also finds time to support the
local community as a volunteer in roles such as
the Board of Peninsula Hospice Service, fund
raising for Frankston Hospital, Frankston business
groups, Monash Peninsula campus advisory
board and as a Rotary member for over 20 years.
Building a Better City
Page 9
Frankston in the running to be Australia’s Smart Grid, Smart City
S
upported by the Victorian State
Government, Frankston City has
been nominated by energy partners
United Energy and Jemena to be the trial
location in the Victorian bid to the Federal
Government for a grant of $100 million to
implement the National Energy Efficiency
Initiative - Smart Grid, Smart City.
Smart Grid, Smart City will use advanced
technology to improve grid efficiency and
reliability while allowing the consumer to more
actively manage their energy consumption.
Frankston City Mayor, Councillor Christine
Richards, said she is delighted Frankston
has been selected for the bid: “Smart Grid,
Smart City technology will literally switch on
Frankston to this information, so people can
change their energy decisions.
energy efficiency in ways that will encourage
other Australian cities to follow.”
“Only four cities are in the race, so we stand a
great chance. Only one Australian city will be
chosen to run this trial over three years.
Council is currently investing $2.4 million
to change over 7,000 street lights to lower
wattage fluorescent lights.
“Demographically, Frankston is like a miniversion of Australia with a healthy spread
of ages, cultures, education attainment and
income groups. That makes us an ideal choice
to test new technologies.
Frankston City Council Environment Manager,
Libby Anthony, said “Our community is
environmentally aware and prepared to
participate in the Smart Grid, Smart City trial
and should we be successful we look forward
to working with the State Government and
commercial partners to make it happen.”
“Frankston people love their green spaces
and clean air. Give them the tools and
practical information through which to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and I am confident
our community will enthusiastically embrace
Kananook Creek Community Celebration Day
Sunday, 28 February 9:00am-4:00pm
Kananook Creek Boulevard
Frankston (Melway Ref: 100A B7)
C
ome and join us for this special event
celebrating:
• T
he official opening by Jenny Mikakas MP,
Parliamentary Secretary of Planning, of the
new Kananook Creek Boulevard between
Beach and Wells streets
• Kananook Creek Association 40 year
anniversary – working to restore this
recreational and environmental
community asset.
Event features:
• Official opening ceremony at 2:30pm
• Grand Parade of decorated watercraft, prizes
for group entries – a recreation of the 1918
Henley on Kananook at 1:30pm. Join in by
phoning 9766 1950
• Live music, dancing, exhibitions, interactive
displays, food and refreshments.
Live music includes:
• 10:30am Andrew Cooper and Cyril Moran –
upbeat and toe tapping music blending Irish
music and bush band magic.
• 12:15pm Geoff Achison - local blues legend
• 3:00pm The Wizard and Oz – jazz and blues
musicians Andrew Farrell and David McMillan.
Free Guided Canoe Rides
Discover the hidden jewels of our beautiful
waterway with the Kananook Creek Canoe Club,
offering free canoeing from 9:00am, departing
from the pontoon at Kananook Creek Boulevard.
Bookings: 9786 5735.
Do the Kanawalk
Enjoy a leisurely guided four kilometre walk from
Seaford Pier to the festivities at Kananook Creek
Boulevard in Frankston. Suitable for families and all
age groups. Register at the Seaford Pier forecourt
at 10:00am prior to walk start at 10:30am. Free
caps to the first 50! Details: 0414 446 749.
February 2010
Commemorative poster
A memento of this historic occasion – available
free on this day only. Limit one per person.
On the day also enjoy the following
supporting activities. All open Sunday,
28 February, 9:00am-4:00pm. Free admission.
Underwater Wonders of the Mornington
Peninsula
Photo Exhibition by Dave Bryant and Freddie
Leong, Frankston Life Saving Club.
Images of Frankston
Exhibition by Frankston Photographic Club
Boulevard Events Centre, Nepean Highway.
Stories of Frankston’s History
Presented by Frankston Historical Society,
Frankston Yacht Club.
The successful city will be announced in April
2010 with works to begin in June 2010 with a
three year phased program.
Working Towards an
Accessible Frankston
O
ne of the ways Council is working
to actively address disadvantage
experienced by people with a disability
in Frankston City is through MetroAccess,
a project run by Program Worker Mal Merrett
and Arts Access Officer Tim Dakin.
“The essence of the MetroAccess program is to
enhance the strengths, resources and creativity
of local communities, creating more opportunities
for people with disabilities to participate as valued
members in all aspects of community life,” said Mal.
MetroAccess is a partnership initiative
between Local Government and the
Department of Human Services.
At Frankston City Council the MetroAccess
program is involved in a wide range of projects and
is currently planning a community mapping exercise
to inform the future directions of the project.
“Community engagement across the sector is
vital to build a picture of the current strengths
and needs of the local community and allows for
a strategic collaborative approach in building a
more inclusive local environment,” said Mal.
The MetroAccess officer works closely with
local residents through Frankston City Council’s
Disability Access and Inclusion Committee
(DAIC). This committee constitutes a wealth
of specialist skills and knowledge that spans
the disability field providing vital advice,
information and direction to Council.
“While the role has many dimensions, one
aspect I really enjoy is the capacity to assist people
on an individual level where I can, ” Mal said.
For more information on local disability
matters, contact Mal on 9784 1955
or malcolm.merrett@frankston.vic.gov.au.
For an arts focus contact Tim on 9784 1890
or tim.dakin@frankston.vic.gov.au.
Clean and Green
Page 10
Living Trees, Living Space
“Man has made at least a start on
discovering the meaning of human life
when he plants shade trees under which
he knows full well he will never sit.”
Elton Trueblood (1900–1994)
Every tree offers a range of benefits that we
sometimes take for granted.
Trees:
• Provide shade for residents and pedestrians
• Keep summer temperatures lower and
reduce the need for energy consuming air
conditioners
• Help create social wellbeing through reducing
stress in people, leading to increased
community safety
• Improve air quality
• Soften harsh urban streetscapes
• Provide privacy by screening your property
• Add to property values - ‘leafy suburbs’ are
more attractive to buyers
• Absorb carbon dioxide, capture airborne
pollutants and return oxygen back to the
atmosphere
• B
ind the soil, prevent soil erosion and purify
water that runs into streams and the sea
• Provide habitat for birds and other native
animals, helping preserve biodiversity
• Reduce ultra-violet radiation and reduce
heat energy absorption from surfaces such
as bitumen or concrete areas
• Provide buffers against harsh climatic
conditions like heat and wind.
Earth Hour 2010
Saturday, 27 March @ 8:30pm
You can make a difference
Hot weather tips for your garden
During the long hot summer, our trees and
plants often need our help to survive.
• Mulch around their base and in garden
beds – between 50–75 mm thick
• Give trees long soaks rather than daily
light watering. This helps develop deeper,
drought resistant roots
• Divert rainwater downpipes and grey water
to give trees lots of water. (Downpipe
diverters are cheaply available from
hardware stores)
• Move pot plants into the shade if possible
• Shield heat sensitive plants from the sun
with a shade cloth.
Why I value my Environment
Ann Scholes has lived in Frankston for 32
years and loves the layers of the indigenous
landscape. The canopy of Coast Manna
Gums, Black Sheoak, Cherry Ballart and
Wattle species, the Prickly Tee-tree and Sweet
Bursaria shrubs which provide a safe habitat
for small birds along with the many kinds of
grass species.
J
oin Frankston City Council in taking
part in Earth Hour and show that we
care enough about climate change to
take action!
Register at www.earthhour.org.
Earth Hour is a global symbolic event
where YOU can show your support for
action on climate change by turning off
your lights for one hour, from 8:30pm.
Since it began in Sydney in 2007, Earth
Hour has inspired the world, reaching
more than one billion people in more than
4,000 cities and towns globally in 2009.
So register now – and show the world
that Frankston City is prepared to stand
up and be counted!
“On summer evenings the widespread “yip
yip” of sugar gliders, foraging among habitat
eucalypts and wattles, gives a whole new
dimension,” Ann said, “Reflecting on and living
with the natural world alleviates stress and
fear. For those lucky enough to enjoy remnant
vegetation - a Manna Gum, an irreplaceable
Cherry Ballart, or even Kneed Wallaby Grass in
a nature-strip – use the chance to preserve and
leave some natural heritage for the future”.
Clean Up Australia Day Sunday, 7 March
I
t is time to slip on the rubber gloves and
join other volunteers on Sunday, 7 March
2010 in the annual Clean Up Australia Day
– Australia’s largest community-based
environmental event.
Council’s clean up event begins at the Frankston
Waterfront barbecue area at 10:00am, running
until noon and followed by a barbecue lunch for
participants and an information session with Natural
Reserves Rangers. All participants are advised to
wear sun protection, sturdy footwear and gloves.
To register for Council’s clean up session on 7 March,
please visit www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/
frankstoncitycouncil - this will help us with catering.
Individuals, community groups, businesses and
schools can all get involved in Clean Up Australia
Day by registering at www.cleanup.org.au, or
phoning 1800 282 329.
February 2010
Business Clean Up Day is Tuesday, 2 March
Schools Clean Up Day is Friday, 5 March
Indigenous Nursery
re-opening for Autumn
A
re you looking for low-water plants for
your garden?
The Frankston Indigenous Nursery re-opens on
Saturday, 6 March and offers local plant species
that will grow well in your garden and attract wildlife.
Indigenous plants are plants native to a particular
geographical area and are almost guaranteed to
grow and flourish in the specific area because
they are adapted to the local soil, weather and
pest conditions.
Saturdays (first of the month), 9:00am-1:00pm
Wednesdays, 9:00am-3:00pm
McCulloch Avenue, Seaford, next to SES Unit
(Melway Ref: 99 F8)
If you’re interested in joining the volunteers,
phone 9768 1513.
Clean and Green
Page 11
Waste and Recycling
Centre changes
F
rankston City’s Waste and Recycling
Transfer Station on Centenary Park
Drive, Frankston is closing on Sunday,
28 February 2010, by which time a new
private facility in Frankston City is
scheduled to be in operation in Skye.
The Transfer Station at Centenary Park
Drive (off McClelland Drive), is in the
planned route of the Peninsula Link and
is being closed to facilitate the road’s
construction.
Council is finalising an agreement with
Veolia Environment Services for use of the
new Waste and Recycling Transfer Station
they are constructing in Harold Road, Skye.
The new facility is currently scheduled
to open on Monday, 1 March 2010, so
Frankston City residents can legally dispose
of their hard waste.
Although the new centre will be privately
operated, as part of Council’s proposed
agreement with Veolia all rateable
residential properties will receive four
10 per cent discount vouchers from Council
each year for the Harold Road facility.
The new centre will accept similar types
of waste as at the current Waste and
Recycling Transfer Station.
Fines for illegally dumping rubbish can be
more than $2000.
Details: Veolia Environment Services 132 955.
Dispose of Household Chemicals Free
F
rankston City residents are encouraged
to take advantage of the opportunity to
rid their homes of unwanted household
chemicals for free.
On Saturday, 27 February residents can take
their household chemicals for safe disposal to the
Operations Centre at 3 Buna Avenue, Seaford
(Melway 99 F9) between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
This free Detox Your Home service is provided
by Sustainability Victoria in conjunction with
Frankston City Council to help residents
dispose of their old and unwanted chemicals
in an environmentally responsible way.
Among the types of unwanted household
chemicals accepted for disposal are:
• Household chemicals such as aerosol cans,
insect sprays, pest poisons, household
cleaners, pharmaceuticals and mothballs
• Garden chemicals such as fertilisers,
fungicides, herbicides and insecticides
• Automotive chemicals such as motor oil,
transmission fluids, batteries and battery
acid, brake fluid, car wax solvent and fuels
(such as petrol, diesel, kerosene)
• Workshop chemicals including paint
strippers, solvent-based glues, water and
oil-based paints, paint thinner, acetone,
turpentine, varnish and wood preservative
• Other miscellaneous chemicals accepted
are acids and alkalis, artists' paints
and supplies, photographic chemicals,
fibreglass resins (not mixed), extinguishers,
gas cylinders, swimming pool chemicals
and mercury batteries.
The following safety measures should be taken
when transporting chemicals to the Operations
Centre:
• Ensure lids are tightly fitted
• Place liquids on a tray or in a plastic bucket
so any spills are contained
• Pack powders and solids securely
• Keep corrosive chemicals, such as battery
acid, away from poisons
• Keep oxidising agents, such as peroxide,
away from all other materials
• Travel with your car windows down if carrying
flammable or odorous materials
• Double-wrap old liquid containers in plastic
bags to prevent leaking.
For further information phone Sustainability
Victoria’s infoline on 1800 35 32 33 or visit
resourcesmart.vic.gov.au.
If you miss the collection day, contact the Waste
and Litter Campaign Officer at environment@
frankston.vic.gov.au or phone 9784 1009.
Materials not accepted include: chemicals
used by business for industrial/commercial
purposes, ammunition and flares, farm
chemicals, waste asbestos and containers
over 20 litres.
Do the Right thing
N
Kick-start your garden
ew bins have been installed at the Frankston
Waterfront to make recycling easier.
FREE Composting and Worm Farming Workshops
An additional eight new waste and recycling bins
have been installed and the 12 existing bins have
been upgraded.
Most of the rubbish bins also have cigarette canisters
attached to help stop cigarette butts washing out to
sea and poisoning our marine wildlife. Please help
keep the foreshore clean by doing the right thing.
Get your garden ready for Autumn
Come along to a workshop and learn:
• How to set up a compost bin and worm farm
• Handy tips and solutions to maintaining a
healthy system
• Expert trouble-shooting.
Participants at each workshop will have a chance
to win a compost bin or worm farm with worms!
Monday, 15 March, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lyrebird Community Centre
203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs
Light meal provided
February 2010
Monday, 22 March, 4:00pm-6:00pm
St Jude’s Primary School
30 Warrandyte Road, Langwarrin
Healthy snacks provided
Saturday, 10 April, 10:00am-noon
Frankston Indigenous Nursery
McCulloch Avenue, Seaford
Wednesday, 14 April, 10:00am-noon
Karingal PLACE
Corner Ashleigh and Mallum Avenue, Karingal
Register now on 1300 322 322, prizes for the
first 10 people who register for each workshop.
The bins are part of a pilot program which will
help determine future public place recycling
strategies for Frankston City. This project
is supported by Sustainability Victoria and
Frankston City Council.
Did you know?
• Recycling plastic drink bottles uses
approximately 85 per cent less energy than
making plastic bottles from the raw materials.
The source materials for most plastics are fossil
fuels like crude oil, gas and coal
• M
aking new aluminium cans from recycled
cans uses 95 per cent less energy than
making cans from the raw materials.
Frankston And Mornington Peninsula Building
And Construction Industry Careers Night 2010
Business helps Local
Community Grow
I
T
nterested in finding a new apprentice, or
starting a career in a trade or profession?
The Frankston and Mornington Peninsula
Building and Construction Industry Careers
Night is back for a fifth year, bringing
employers and prospective employees
together.
This free event gives people of all ages, who
are considering a career in the building and
construction sectors a ‘warts and all’ insight
into the industries.
The night also provides an opportunity to
speak to employers from a range of trades and
professions, including bricklayers, carpenters,
plasterers, electricians and plumbers through
to architects and building surveyors.
Previously this highly successful event has
directly led to over 100 individuals registering
for an apprenticeship in the building industry.
Frankston City Council Acting General Manager
Development Ossie Martinz said: “The building
and construction industry provides a very
diverse range of career pathways from trades
to technical roles.
“Once people have completed an
apprenticeship or traineeship, they
receive nationally recognised qualifications
that can open employment opportunities
all around Australia.”
Exhibitors at the event will include a
wide range of education institutions,
builders, construction companies, industry
organisations and apprenticeship service
providers.
Community Fund
Building and Construction Industry Careers
Night is being held at:
Venue:
Date:
Time:
Cost:
Frankston Arts Centre
Thursday, 20 May 2010
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Free entry
This event is proudly presented by
Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula
Shire Councils.
For more information contact
Robert Powell on 9784 1889 or email
robert.powell@frankston.vic.gov.au.
Frankston City is pleased to announce the Lord
Mayor’s Charitable Foundation has pledged
$100,000 to help kick start the Frankston
Community Fund.
Business can help!
Experts in Residence Program
• Do you need some help with your business?
• Do you need someone to talk to and bounce ideas off?
• D
o you need help in identifying how much it costs to open your business each day and
whether your business achieves this?
• Are you working IN your business rather than ON your business?
I
he Frankston Community Fund is an
exciting new community venture to
support local groups.
f you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions – you could benefit from meeting with an
independent business mentor.
Partnering with the Frankston Community Fund
demonstrates your commitment to the Frankston
community. You are supporting the community
that supports your business.
There are many ways to use the Frankston
Community Fund to promote your brand.
You can:
• Donate a portion of your sales
• Host a VIP night
Frequently there is nobody other than those
working within the business to discuss
these issues with. A mentor can bring an
outside and fresh perspective to the issues
and aid in the decision process. They also
bring clarity and help you focus on the
issues that matter to assist you reaching
your potential.
• Donate stock for an auction fundraiser
• Involve your staff in a corporate donation
scheme
• Attend a fundraising event.
As individuals there are a number of ways that
you can make a difference. You can:
Experts in Residence initiative is just the
service.
• Make a donation or bequest to the Fund
Experienced business people who are
mentors through the Small Business
Mentoring Service are available on a
regular basis at the Mornington Peninsula
Shire and Frankston City Council offices to
meet with businesses.
• Support the Fund and spread the word.
The mentors are there to answer any questions you have and can provide advice on a range of areas
such as marketing, management, finance and planning.
All gifts, donations, bequests to the
Frankston Community Fund of $2 or more
are Tax Deductible.
• D
onate goods to the Fund to be auctioned
at charity events
Donors can nominate to have their donation go
directly to the Frankston Community Fund, or
you can specify your favourite charity or
community organisation.
The service is provided at no cost to businesses and is provided by the Economic Development teams
of Frankston City Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire.
To reserve your 45 minute one-on-one session with a business mentor, please contact us on
1300 322 322 or business@frankston.vic.gov.au.
February 2010
For further information about promoting your
business through the Frankston Community
Fund, contact frankstoncommunityfund@
frankston.vic.gov.au or 9784 1895.
For all your business needs visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au/business
Help us make your Business a Winner
L
ocal businesses are invited to complete
the annual business survey. The results
will be used to help Council further shape
our business support services and assist
us to better promote Frankston City as an
investment destination.
By completing the survey your business will go
into the draw to win an advertising and mentoring
package (valued at $1,000) as well as
two double passes to Gold Class at Star Zone
Village Cinemas, Karingal.
To complete the survey and go into
the draw to win these great prizes visit
http://2010businesssurvey.questionpro.com
or phone 9784 1055. Survey closes
Friday, 5 March 2010.
Splash Card showcases some of Frankston’s
finest strip businesses including Jac ‘n’ Jean, The
Bounty Shop, Peninsula Surf, Trigger Brothers,
Diamond in the Rough, Noa Noa Living, Ted’s
Camera Store, braaap, The Frankston Party
Emporium, Robinsons Bookshop and many more.
The full list of participating businesses and their
offers can be viewed at www.splashcard.com.au.
Recycled Water Project
Council will soon be saving 47 million litres of
valuable drinking water each year with the near
completion of the Recycled Water Project in
conjunction with South East Water, the State
government and the Federal Government’s
Community Infrastructure Program.
In addition to offering bargains to local students
Splash Card provides an additional incentive to
shop at independent street side businesses in the
Frankston city centre.
The works on the new pump station and main
recycled water pipeline to Lloyd, Ballam and
Jubilee parks are now complete. Recycled water
will be in use on the sporting reserves at Lloyd
Park during February and then Ballam and
Jubliee parks in March.
If your business is located in the Frankston city
centre and you would like to be involved, please
contact Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322
or email business@frankston.com.au.
Aquatic Centre Update
Safe Boat Harbour
Tenders closed 29 January. Information will
be presented by early March after a report
to Council.
Frankston Park Grandstand
Tenders closed 21 January. Construction is
planned to commence in March with completion
late 2010.
ll students can register to receive a
Splash Card, which offers discounts and
special offers at more than 50 businesses in
Frankston’s city centre.
To get a Splash Card, visit www.splashcard.com.
au and fill in your details on the sign up page and
we will send a Splash Card to you.
Major Projects Update
Council has recently completed applications for
State and Federal governments for assistance
with funding. Decisions on both are expected in
June 2010.
A
A design concept drawing of the proposed Aquatic Centre
in Frankston
Belvedere Park Pavilion
Expressions of Interest for registered builders
to construct this pavilion extension have
closed and are currently being assessed.
Successful applicants will tender in
February with construction expected to
begin in March 2010.
Kananook Creek Boulevard
Official opening 28 February, see page 9.
Business Coaching Seminars
C
ouncil’s series of business seminars commences
in March and again features a wide range of topics,
including Ecosmart Electrician training and a number of free
workshops on everybody’s favourite topic – taxation!
Seaford Farmers Market
W
ith a huge variety of produce direct
from the farmer or other food producer
- including fruit, free range eggs, vegetables,
meats, jams, conserves, breads, pastas, dog
treats, plants, flowers and much more – buying
fresh produce locally couldn’t be easier than
visiting the Seaford Farmers Market!
Run by the Rotary Club of Frankston, proceeds
from the $2 donation at the gate support local
community, national and international projects.
The Seaford Farmers Market is located at
Station Street, Seaford (Melway Ref: 99E3) is
held on the third Sunday of each month from
8:00am to 1:00pm.
For more information contact Ken on 9775 2362.
Other sessions include marketing, financial management, sales,
business planning, leadership, legal issues, networking, websites
and taxation from local practitioners, industry organisations
and government departments such as WorkSafe and the ATO
(Australian Taxation Office).
Most seminars still cost only $30 per person (discounts apply for
multiple bookings and Frankston Business Chamber members) and
several workshops are free.
To book your place or for more information, visit www.frankston.
vic.gov.au/Business_Information and follow the ‘Business Training
and Coaching’ prompts, or phone 9784 1867.
February 2010
For all your business needs visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au/business
Learning City
Page 14
Active Seniors Club at Seaford
E
ach weekday there is an opportunity to meet
friends, indulge in bowls, bingo, billiards,
board games and cards at the Seaford Senior
Citizens Club in Broughton Street.
Free events however bookings are required,
please phone 9784 1020.
Tanya Ha
Around 100 active members take advantage of
a full range of programs with membership costing
only $5. Potential new members can drop into the
centre or phone 9785 1621.
Wednesday, 17 March, 6:30pm
In the lead up to Earth Hour, environmentalist,
television presenter and author Tanya Ha is guest
speaker at Frankston Library.
As an additional service to Seaford Senior
Citizens Club members, Frankston City Libraries
has opened a small library at the Club rooms.
Tanya is best known as the Eco Coach in the
award-winning SBS reality TV series Eco House
Challenge, the author of the acclaimed eco-guide
book Greeniology and a media commentator
on environmental issues. Tanya is a passionate
advocate for the ways that ordinary people can
help save the planet.
Items available include music CDs, large print
fiction and other areas of interest including
gardening, cooking, craft etc.
Monika is the library volunteer currently hosting
the Seniors Library on Mondays and Thursdays,
10:00am to noon, with access available all week
during club opening hours.
Use it or Lose it!
E
xercise your body and mind while you
socialise with other retirees at U3A
Frankston – the University of the Third Age.
A low fee of $30 annually for singles or $50 for
couples enables you to attend several learning
groups including:
• Learn or improve your computer skills
• Sing for fun in a choir
• Try creative writing, crochet or criminology
• Paint in oils or watercolours
• Master cryptic crosswords
• Learn or improve foreign language skills
• Outdoor activities including bush walks,
rambling or Tai Chi
• Discuss philosophy or big ideas
• Appreciate opera.
Visit the U3A on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Fridays, between 10:00am and 1:00pm, at the
portable buildings adjacent to Samuel Sherlock
Reserve, Chisholm Institute of TAFE, Fletcher
Street, Frankston.
For information please contact 9770 1042
or u3af@optusnet.com.au.
Patricia and Monika enjoying some of the library selection
available at the Seaford Senior Citizens Club
Writing Competition
L
ocal young residents are invited
to try out their lateral thinking
and creative writing skills to suggest
what they would do if they were
“Frankston’s Mayor for a day…”.
Entries are invited from people who live,
work or study in Frankston City aged from
12-24 years, to be in the chance to win
some great prizes including Bayside gift
vouchers.
Frankston’s Youth Resource Centre is
running this writing competition as part of
celebrating the opening of Frankston City
library services from the Youth Resource
Centre site in Frankston’s city centre at
Ross Smith Avenue West.
Competition details:
• Written works can include a poem or
short story of no more than 500 words
• There are two categories, for different
age groups: 12-17 years and 18-24
years
• Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd for both
age groups
• Subject of writing competition is "If I
was Frankston's mayor for a day..."
• Submission must be accompanied
by author contact details (and signed
parental permission if under 18 years)
• Competition closes Friday, 12 March
2010, 5:00pm.
Submissions must be typed not hand
written. A full copy of the Terms and
Conditions are available on the website,
visit http://youth.frankston.vic.gov.au or
phone 9768 1366.
February 2010
Ms Tanya Ha appears by arrangement with
Claxton Speakers Intertnational.
If you were Frankston's
Mayor for a day…?
Winners will be notified before
the official presentation event on 7 April.
Out and about with the U3A walking group
Guest Speakers at
Frankston Library
Denise Scott
Thursday, 15 April, 6:30pm
Stand-up comedian, actor and writer Denise
is a frequent guest on Network Ten’s The 7pm
Project, Talkin’ ‘bout Your Generation and ABC
TV’s Spicks and Specks. She is also the author
of All That Happened at Number 26.
Ms Denise Scott appears by arrangement with
Australian Speakers Bureau.
Live Music at Frankston Library
Enjoy the soothing sounds of local performers
while you browse the Library, the second and
fourth Sunday of each month from 1:30pm.
28 February
14 March
28 March
11 April
- Erik Parker
- Mojo Pearls
- Heidi Everett
- Nathan Islip
Page 15
How Great is Frankston Going to be in 2025?
T
he Frankston 2025 Community Vision
is the basis of Council and community
planning so that together we’re working
toward a better future. A new State of the
City Report shows how the community is
progressing so far toward achieving this
vision.
Snap shot of progress so far - Results Rating Scale
Here’s a snapshot of results showing strengths
and some areas where the community has
further work to do. This is the first time we have
reported our achievement toward the Vision, so
it’s valuable to know where we need to improve.
A full copy of the State of the City Report is
available through Council, contact the Frankston
2025 Officer on 9293 7160 or frankston2025@
frankston.vic.gov.au.
Connected Community • Sense of Belonging
• Volunteering
Well Governed • S
atisfaction with
Superior - Well above target
Excellent - Meets or just exceeds target
Good - Just short of target
Room for Improvement - Below target
Poor - Well below target
Learning Community • Early learning programs
• School leavers
• Lifelong learning
community engagement
• Participation in community
engagement activities
Proud and Safe • Feeling safe
• Feeling proud
Active and Healthy • Participation in physical activity
• Happy life index
Rich and Vibrant Culture • Participation in artistic
Business Prosperity • Local employment opportunities
and
Local Employment • Working and living in Frankston
• Occupancy rates
Well Planned, Well Built •Bike and walking paths
and
Well Maintained
• Alternative transport modes (1)
(proximity to public transport)
• Alternative transport modes (2)
• Presentation and cleanliness
(regular use)
Clean and Green • Residential water usage
per household (per annum)
and/or cultural activities
•A
ttendance numbers at events, attractions
• Residential waste to landfill
per household (per annum)
and the Frankston Visitor Information Centre
Expressions of Interest for Membership
E
xpressions of interest are welcome from
valued members of the community to be
voluntary community representatives on the
Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee.
Frankston 2025 is the long-term community vision
for Frankston becoming a sustainable community
and an even better place to live. It serves as a
guide for future decision-making for both the
Council and the community.
The Advisory Committee meets bi-monthly
and advises the Council on how to maximise
participation in the Frankston 2025 Community
Vision initiative and encourage action by all parts
of the community to turn the vision into reality.
We are currently seeking two more passionate
community members to join this voluntary
committee with diverse backgrounds to
encompass a cross-section of the Frankston
City community. This is a unique opportunity to
become actively involved in helping achieve the
February 2010
aspirations of the Frankston 2025 Community
Vision. Successful members will be selected
based on their capacity to:
• C
ontribute to the functions of the Advisory
Committee
• R
epresent a broad spectrum of issues and
consult with a range of stakeholders across
the Frankston City area
• W
ork in a team environment, make
a positive contribution and share the
committee workload.
For further information and to obtain a copy of
the Expression of Interest documents, please
contact Frankston 2025 Officer on 9293 7160
or frankston2025@frankston.vic.gov.au.
Alternatively, visit the Frankston 2025 website
at http://frankston2025.frankston.vic.gov.au.
Applications close Friday, 19 March 2010.
“Those of us involved in the Committee enjoy the
challenges of the role and are looking to be joined
by similarly interested people from all walks of life
around our city.”
Noel Ferguson, Chair, Frankston 2025 Advisory
Committee (pictured back left).
Carrum Downs
Langwarrin
Skye
Langwarrin South
Sandhurst
Neighbourhood News
Page 16
Improvements at Centenary
Park Golf Course
By Cr Colin Hampton
As a keen golfer, I am proud to be a member of
the management committee of the Frankston City
Council owned Centenary Park Golf Course.
I have been involved with Centenary Park for
over 20 years and have seen the course become
one of the most popular public courses in
Melbourne.
It is a top class facility available at an affordable
price boasting an 18-hole public access course,
practice fairway, putting green, Pro-Shop,
clubrooms and maintenance centre.
It is rated as one of the top five public courses in
the State, as touted by Kevin Bartlett on his Golf
Show on the radio.
Thanks to our Volunteers
Local Legal Legends
Our volunteers make a fantastic contribution
to our community, whether it be in aged
services, fire fighting, at our libraries, sports
clubs, schools or any other area. The end
of 2009 was a landmark for volunteers in
our City, with the launch of the Volunteer
Resource Centre, which will help people find
organisations who are looking for volunteers
with the skills they have to offer.
Recently Cr Sandra Mayer and I visited the
Peninsula Community Legal Centre to learn
about the services they provide to Frankston
City residents.
By Cr Sandra Mayer
By Cr David Asker
This not-for-profit organisation has been providing
free legal services for over 30 years and the role
they play in our community is invaluable.
I was lucky enough to attend the launch of
the Volunteer Resource Centre at Frankston
Library, and also the Mayoral Reception for
Volunteers and the Aged Services Volunteer
Reception. It is very rewarding to meet these
men and women who give so much of their
time to help others. Congratulations to all our
volunteers on a job well done!
The 13th hole has recently been upgraded to
feature a larger green with strategic bunkering
well visible from the new tees. It’s a big
improvement.
Their recent school holiday program proved very
popular and Erik Hendrix coached 90 children
a week during the school term. In addition to
junior clinics, Centenary Park also offers ladies
clinics, and lessons from the team of on site PGA
professionals.
Our visit really opened my eyes to the good
work they provide. Over 1400 Frankston City
residents used the legal advice services available
at Peninsula Community Legal Centre last
financial year.
Another big day for Frankston was the first
ever Peninsula Gift at Frankston Park. This is
an athletics event very similar to the Stawell
Gift, and it was a fun day for everyone there.
The event attracted Stawell Gift winners,
Commonwealth Games medallists and many
of Australia’s top male and female runners,
and I am sure it will get bigger and better each
year. Watch out for it next summer.
Cr Colin Hampton pictured at the new 13th hole with Chris
Bardsley, who has been with Centenary Park since 1973
Open dawn til dusk, seven days a week,
McClelland Drive, Langwarrin
(Melway Ref: 100 F10).
Details: www.centenarypark.com.au. To make
a tee time booking, please phone 9789 1480.
Daylight Saving Special
After 2:00pm, play till dusk for only $15.
Applies Monday-Friday during daylight savings.
Council has agreed to manage a new natural
reserve in Langwarrin, on the former Burdett’s
site. With the rapid growth in housing in the
area this is very important and will be a great
addition for local residents, and very important
for local animals and plants that live in or
travel through the area.
We have also decided to push forward with
plans for the new aquatic centre at Samuel
Sherlock Reserve. This means putting
a strong case to the State and Federal
governments to get the money required to
build this facility, which will be of great use
to many residents.
Its mission is “To empower and support
disadvantaged community members of the South
East and Westernport Region to use the law and
legal system to protect and advance their rights
and broaden their awareness of their rights and
responsibilities.”
The Centre’s staff and volunteers provide an
accessible legal service particularly for the
most disadvantaged and marginalised in our
community who may otherwise fall through the
gaps. Being able to obtain free legal assistance
can often help people move on with their lives
and become active members of the community.
In addition to legal advice services, the Centre
engages in Community Development and
Community Legal Education activities throughout
the municipality and engages in local policy and
law reform activities.
Frankston City Council provides some financial
support towards this vital service.
For more information about free legal services,
contact Peninsula Community Legal centre on
9783 3600 or visit www.pclc.org.au.
East Ward
Cr Colin Hampton
Mobile:
Fax:
E-mail:
February 2010
0400 236 109
9770 1213
crhampton@frankston.vic.gov.au
Cr Sandra Mayer
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile:
E-mail:
9786 8931
9786 9273
0400 236 107
crmayer@frankston.vic.gov.au
Cr David Asker
Phone: Fax: Mobile:
E-mail: 9785 6204
9789 3091
0438 001 067
crasker@frankston.vic.gov.au
Seaford
Frankston
Karingal
Frankston North
Neighbourhood News
Page 17
Helping our Community
By Cr Glenn Aitken
Dogs on beach – Open and
Transparent Government
CityLife Christmas Day
By Cr Brad Hill
I would like to congratulate all the volunteers
who once again helped at the CityLife Christmas
dinner. I’d particularly like to acknowledge
Pastor Mark Whitby and his wife Sue but also
everybody else who made the occasion a really
special event. The luncheon provides goodwill
to hundreds of people each year who may
otherwise be alone, or in difficulty and including
some who are homeless.
Council has recently begun a three month trial
extending hours for dogs on Seaford beach.
This trial is applicable north of Mile Bridge to
Keast Park. The trial means dogs on leash
are now allowed on Seaford beach up until
11:00am and after 5:00pm until 31 March.
Disaster Preparedness
By Cr Kris Bolam JP
There have been a number of extremely warm days
in the past few weeks throughout Victoria. In saying
this it is important to remember that Frankston is
not immune from fire and that a natural disaster of
any kind can occur anytime at any place within the
municipality. We all need to be prepared – and now
is a good time to ensure you know the facts like
knowing where to go and what to do in a disaster
should a situation occur.
Frankston City Council recently released an
‘Emergency Preparedness’ booklet which
explains how one should react to disasters. All
residents should have received the booklet in early
December. If you haven’t got one then feel free to
contact me and I will have a copy sent out to you.
Keeping our footpaths accessible
Something that seems like a small issue is a big
problem in our community.
There is an ongoing flood of resident complaints
that overhanging branches, protruding shrubs and
garden beds and cars parked on footpaths and
nature strips restrict public access on footpaths.
Many footpaths around Frankston have
become an obstacle course particularly for
parents with children in a pram, wheelchair
users, the vision impaired, scooter users or
people with walking frames.
While Council has an extensive program to
maintain and upgrade our footpaths, we need the
community’s help to make it easier for everyone
to get around.
Please help keep our footpaths clear
Parking cars correctly in the driveway is a basic
courtesy which respects the rights of others to
have clear vision and freedom on the footpath.
Council staff have been trying to deal with this
ongoing issue for years across the whole of
Frankston. More recently and specifically through
the Karingal Access Project in partnership with
Karingal Heights Primary School and McClelland
College. Also involved in this project are the
volunteer members of Council’s Disability Access
and Inclusion Committee. They gave much
time and energy to working with the children
and community to raise the importance of clear
access. Their advice is valued by our Council.
The primary school students involved have
particularly taken this message to heart and
have produced creative flyers and posters to
encourage residents to help keep footpaths clear.
Some residents had been asking for extended
hours and Council undertook a community
consultation process where 700 residents
were polled (350 dog owners and 350 nondog owners). The full report is on the council
website. The result was for some extended
hours at Seaford beach.
• 71 per cent of respondents indicated they
wanted extended hours
• 75 per cent of respondents indicated that
such an extension would not deter them from
visiting the beach.
I don’t take my dog to the beach – and while
some may disagree with the trial, I am pleased
with the community consultation process. The
post-review of the trial will be open to public input.
However, off-leash dogs on the beach
are illegal – many parks and reserves are
designated free roam for this purpose.
While your dog may be well behaved, its
presence may be intimidating for those not
familiar with your dog. Parents need to keep an
eye on their kids around water; keeping an eye
on your dog at the same time is a distraction
for parents. As such, I have ensured that
enforcement efforts and patrols are stepped up.
Please also carry a plastic bag in your pocket
whenever you take your dog anywhere!
Frankston North - Pines Pool
This year (once again) the pool is scheduled to
close on 31 March for winter. School holidays
however continue into April – it’s common
sense to keep it open a little longer and I am
pushing for that to happen. Stay tuned.
Cr Kris Bolam (right) on patrol with WalkWise guard Christopher
(left) in Wellington, New Zealand
New Zealand Visit
It has been noted in the local press of an effort by
a number of councillors, myself included, to
consider the possibility of employing private security
guards to act in a bylaws capacity on behalf of
Frankston City Council. This is correct and in
November a delegation travelled to Auckland,
Manakau, Wellington and Christchurch (New
Zealand) and Ipswich (Queensland) to assess
models where local government has outsourced its
local bylaws to the private security industry.
In one particular city the use of security patrolmen
was so successful that the number of patrolmen
eventually decreased due to major reductions in
street crime (73 per cent) achieved in part due
to the use of private security. The visit to these
cities assured me that private security does have
a role, albeit a temporary one, in the enforcement
of council bylaws. A recommendation should
come before Council sometime in February with a
proposed six-month trial in mind. The use of private
security to enforce local bylaws is an ambitious
proposal and in my next column I will discuss it in
more detail and explain the need basis.
North West Ward
Cr Glenn Aitken
Phone: 9786 3274
PO Box 490
Frankston 3199
February 2010
Cr Kris Bolam JP
Cr Brad Hill
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile:
E-mail:
9781 0410
9781 0714
0400 236 782
crhill@frankston.vic.gov.au
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile:
E-mail:
8790 0002
8790 0006
0438 001 065
crbolam@frankston.vic.gov.au
Frankston South
Frankston city centre
Frankston
Neighbourhood News
Page 18
Local Talent Sparkles
Fire Season Update
Frankston City is indeed fortunate to be the
home of PLOS - the Peninsula Light Opera
Society - bringing quality musicals to our local
stage. I attended their recent production of Monty
Python’s Spamalot at Frankston Arts Centre.
WOW! I just loved it. And from the audience
response, so did the rest of Frankston.
Thank you to the CFA and local fire brigades
who have worked closely with Council over
recent months to help Frankston City’s
preparations for the fire season.
By Cr Christine Richards - Mayor
While they are an amateur society, there is
nothing amateur about a PLOS production.
This highly professional group of volunteers
features a large pool of wonderfully talented
people – from singers, dancers and directors
to stage engineers, set designers and makeup artists. The amount of time, energy and
enthusiasm they inject into the cultural life of
Frankston is enormous. They make us laugh.
They give us inspiration. And they make us
proud: proud that we have within our community
such talented people.
By Cr Brian Cunial - Deputy Mayor
The CFA reports a very positive and strong
relationship with Frankston City Council and
appreciate the additional work conducted
this year.
Fuel reduction works in Council reserves
continues and includes Casuarina Reserve,
Lexton Reserve, Upper Sweetwater Creek,
Lloyd Reserve, Lipton Reserve, Northgateway
Reserve, Tanganong Creek, Outlook Reserve
(off Heatherhill Road) and the Escarpment
Reserve at Stotts Lane.
Small Actions add up to a
Big Difference
By Cr Alistair Wardle
Sustainable living is going to be a necessity for
the future and whilst national governments fail to
reach agreement on carbon emission reductions,
there is much that we can do as individuals to
live more sustainably, without compromising our
standard of living. I would like to share a few
‘green’ changes that my wife Joy and I have
implemented at home.
Book early for the PLOS mid-year production
of Singing in the Rain – I’m already looking
forward to it!
The biggest project has been Joy’s organic vegie
garden keeping us self-sufficient in vegies for the
past three months. It’s been a great challenge
to see what we can grow in a small space using
tank water, compost, organic fertiliser and netting
to keep pests off the plants. The best reward is
the taste of freshly picked vegies.
Cr Brian Cunial (centre) with representatives from Frankston
CFA displaying one of the signs featuring the new Fire
Danger Ratings.
Mayor Chirstine Richards (third from left) pictured backstage
with the cast from Spamalot performed by PLOS
Frankston’s stars shine way past the Frankston
Arts Centre. Just before Christmas I heard a
range of fantastic bands and choirs across
the municipality. For instance, have you heard
the harmonies and seen the swing of North
Frankston’s Southern Sounds? They are gobsmackingly good. So I’d like to show-off local
talent through performances in the city centre.
Some wonderful live entertainment could boast
the bonus of building a more positive atmosphere
in the streets, creating the safe family-friendly
environment that we crave.
Council’s Fire Prevention team has inspected
over 1400 properties this summer, of which
472 required a notice to clear, 395 complied
and Council engaged contractors for the 77
remaining properties. A number of these property
owners also received infringement notices.
Thanks to all the staff and volunteers for their
hard work over summer getting Frankston City
fire-ready and responding to quickly contain
recent fires.
New Fire Danger Ratings signs have been
delivered to local fire brigades to install around
the municipality including major roads. These
are to help us all stay alert and aware of the
new fire ratings.
The CFA and Council rangers are also finalising a
Memorandum of Understanding to further enhance
their ability in fighting fires and maintenance after
any fires within Council reserves.
Some callers to Council still aren’t sure what they
can and can’t do on days of total fire ban. The
CFA has a “Can I, Can’t I” brochure answering all
these questions. Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au.
Other good initiatives were installing subsidised
ceiling insulation to replace the 30+ year old
fluff that was well passed its use by date. As we
have an older weatherboard house, I have been
removing a few boards off each wall and then
insulating the walls – a project that can be done
in small stages for the cost of a pack of insulation
once a week.
We have also installed three water tanks and
low flow taps throughout the house and a dripper
system on a night timer that has kept most of
the larger plants alive over the past three years.
Our grey water from the shower goes direct onto
one garden bed and the water from the washing
machine onto another.
Other simple energy saving ideas have included
external window blinds and using shade cloth to
cover north facing areas of the house in summer.
We also have solar hot water and drive four
cylinder cars to reduce fuel use.
As a result of the Frankston 2025 Vision, Frankston
has now been announced as the Victorian
contender for the Smart Grid, Smart City program
and Council will also be launching the Green Home
Challenge in the coming months. I hope you may all
be encouraged and inspired to do your part to keep
Frankston, the most sustainable city in Australia!
South West Ward
Cr Christine Richards - Mayor
Phone:
Mobile:
Fax:
E-mail:
February 2010
9783 6068
0400 236 152
9783 6087
crrichards@frankston.vic.gov.au
Cr Brian Cunial - Deputy Mayor
Phone:
Fax:
Mobile:
E-mail:
9708 8935
9775 4924
0400 236 977
crcunial@frankston.vic.gov.au
Cr Alistair Wardle
Phone: Fax: Mobile:
E-mail: 9770 1381
9770 1381
0400 236 103
crwardle@frankston.vic.gov.au
Frankston Arts Centre
Page 19
Season 2010 Discover your world of theatre…
La traviata
Toy Symphony by Michael Gow
QLD Theatre Company and State Theatre
Company of South Australia
Oz Opera
Wednesday 28 July 8pm
Thursday 29 July 8pm
Friday 26 February 8pm
Saturday 27 February 1pm & 8pm
Epitomising the world’s loves about Italian
opera: Full of fascinating characters who
sing devastatingly romantic music.
Sung in English
Performed with chamber orchestra
With great reviews from the Queensland
Season, Frankston is the only Melbourne
venue to receive this fabulous play by the
renowned Michael Gow.
The Peppercorn Tree
Twelfth Night
Ellis Productions
Bell Shakespeare
Thursday 18 March 8pm
Friday 19 March 1pm*
Thursday 26 August 1pm* & 8pm*
This new production brings a surprising
twist and a bit of magic to Shakespeare’s
much-loved comedy of mistaken identity,
deception and desire.
Featuring Max Cullen & Brent Hill.
A World Premiere and fabulous cast;
Alan Hopgood, Kevin Harrington,
Margot Knight and Mornington’s own
Kelly Nash, this new family drama is about
love, war, secrets and reconciliation.
Four Seasons in one Night
The Sapphires
Melbourne Symphony Orchestra
Company B Belvoir & Black Swan State
Theatre Company
Monday 27 September 8pm
Thursday 6 May 1pm*
Friday 7 May 8pm
Saturday 8 May 1pm & 8pm*
James Ehnes: violin/director
Elgar: Serenade for Strings
Beethoven: Romances for Violin and
Orchestra
Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
1969. Vietnam. A Supremes cover group.
Based on a true story featuring
Christine Anu and Casey Donovan.
Untrained
Mathinna
Lucy Guerin Inc
Bangarra Dance Theatre
Thursday 3 June 8pm
Wednesday 20 October 8pm
By Lucy Guerin - One stage, four men
- two highly skilled dancers and two
likely lads yet to be recruited from our
community. Humorous and quirky - a
theatrical performance not to be missed.
A new work by Bangarra Dance “If you
get one night at the theatre, see this show
Mathinna. If you get two nights, see it
again.” The Age
Bookings phone 9784 1060
Halpern & Johnson
Ensemble Theatre
Tuesday 20 July 8pm*
Wednesday 21 July 1pm
Featuring Garry McDonald at the Centre for
the first time, and Henri Szeps - a highlight
of the Season. As the two men talk, they
uncover more than just the secret of their
relationship.
February 2010
www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
* Denotes captioned performances
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Proud and Safe
Page 20
Chance for Seniors to show
they’re Wiser Drivers
D
RIVERS in Frankston aged 50 years and
older are invited to attend a FREE Wiser
Driver program.
The Wiser Driver program is informal, thought
provoking, challenging, fun and free.
The program looks at recent changes in road
rules, how to know if your vehicle is roadworthy,
options for upgrading your driving skills, planning
for the day you give up your drivers licence and
much more.
Offered in a non-threatening and relaxed
environment this is a chance for seniors to
upgrade their knowledge and discuss important
questions about driving before the popular
Easter holiday time.
Keeping Safe and Mobile Seminar
For those who can’t make the Wiser Driver
seminars, Council is also supporting a RoadSafe,
TAC and RACV campaign aimed at improving
safety for older drivers.
The first ‘Keeping Safe and Mobile’ seminar is on
Tuesday, 16 March at the Frankston Arts Centre,
and will address key issues such as choosing a
car, crash causes, licensing, health and medical
conditions, driving tips and future mobility options.
Community Safety on
the Big Screen
I
f you go to Star Zone Village Cinemas
Karingal to see a movie this year you are
likely to see one of four cinema advertisements
produced by Frankston City Council.
The cinema ads promote the Hoon Hotline,
car theft prevention, Neighbourhood Watch
and the Council Ambassadors. These ads
have been designed to raise awareness of the
various community safety initiatives the Council
is involved in, in order to reduce anti social
behaviour and help make our wonderful City
safer for all residents and visitors.
No tests or assessments are required at any
of these seminars, and refreshments will be
provided. For more information or to reserve a
place in either of the programs, please contact
Justine Girgin, Road Safety Officer on 9784 1732
or email justine.girgin@frankston.vic.gov.au.
The course includes four sessions on
Tuesday, 2 March; Thursday, 4 March;
Tuesday, 9 March and Thursday, 11 March.
Participants can attend either a morning
session starting at 10:30am or an afternoon
session from 1:00pm.
The Wiser Driver Course is sponsored
by RoadSafe Frankston and Mornington
Peninsula, Frankston City Council and the
Mornington Peninsula Shire.
Neighbour Day - Sunday, 28 March 2010
N
eighbour Day has become Australia's
annual celebration of community, bringing
together the people next door or across the
street for a barbecue or a cuppa or just to
meet and greet.
Frankston City Council is working towards
the planning of this year’s Neighbour Day
activities in partnership with Peninsula Health,
by encouraging residents to hold a neighbourly
gathering in the front yard – host a barbecue, a
picnic or maybe even dinner, and put names to
the faces of your neighbours.
Alternatively take part in Neighbour Day by simply
introducing yourself to your neighbours.
Held on the last Sunday in March, Neighbour Day is
also the perfect opportunity to say “thanks” to your
neighbour for being there when needed.
Neighbour Day has five main aims:
1. Strengthen communities and build better
relationships with the people who live
around us
2. Create safer, healthier and more vibrant
suburbs and towns
3. Promote tolerance, respect and
understanding
4. Break down community barriers
5. Protect the elderly, the vulnerable and the
disadvantaged.
Getting together with our neighbours helps
make our city’s suburbs happier places to
live and raise a family.
Further information about Neighbour Day can
be found online at: www.neighbourday.org.
Operation Bounce Back
O
peration Bounce Back is an initiative
of the National Motor Vehicle Theft
Reduction Council and Frankston City
Council to help reduce opportunistic
motor vehicle theft.
Here are the top five tips to reduce risk of
your own vehicle being targeted:
• A
lways lock your vehicle, even when
parked on your property
• If you have an older vehicle, install an
immobiliser
• Do not leave any valuables visible in your
vehicle
• Do not leave your keys in an unsecured
location
• Always close your windows.
Frankston City Council has received
$35,000 funding from the National Motor
Vehicle Theft Reduction Council to help
combat vehicle theft in Frankston.
This includes immobiliser vouchers for
people with cars of a high risk make
and model.
Thank you to project partners Victoria
Police and VicRoads at Seaford for their
assistance.
February 2010
Connected Community
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Kicking Goals –
kids in soccer
K
icking Goals is an exciting new three
year project funded by VicHealth and
implemented in a partnership between
Frankston City Council and Peninsula
Strikers Junior Football Club, supported by
Peninsula Health.
Target 2000 Dolphin Members
B
ecome a proud Peninsula Dolphins
Club Member, we need your support
now more than ever! The target is 2000
to keep this Frankston institution kicking.
VFL Season Ticket
Admission to home games at Frankston Park,
half price away games.
Adult $70, concession $35
Gold Card Membership
Admission to all home games at Frankston Park,
half price to away games, 5 per
cent discount drinks and 10 per
cent off selected
club merchandise.
Adult $80, concession $50
To join, phone 9783 7888, visit www.frankstonfc.com.au or complete
the form below and return with payment to:
Frankston Football Club, PO Box 354, Frankston 3199.
Frankston Foootball Club Inc. Membership Application Form

Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms: . .............................................................................................................................
The project will build the capacity of Peninsula
Strikers Junior Soccer Club and support soccer
across the region by addressing the barriers to
community participation in sport.
While soccer attracts a broad section of the
community, marginalised groups are the initial
target population of the Kicking Goals project.
Barriers to participation can include cost,
language, lack of priority given to sport, fear of
racism or discrimination, lack of familiarity with
the structure of a sporting club or association
and lack of culturally appropriate or physically
accessible venues and facilities.
Kicking Goals will help train club members and
participants while reviewing club policies and
procedures to support socially inclusive practices.
Outcomes from the project will assist other sports
in the region to become more inclusive.
Details: 9784 1851.
Get online in
Frankston North
Address: . .............................................................................................................................
. .............................................................................................................................
Suburb:
. ............................................... P/Code..............................................................
Phone:
. ............................................... Email: ..............................................................
Amount $ ..................
Bankcard .............
Mastercard ............. Visa .............
Cardholder Name: . .........................................................................................................................
Expiry Date: . ................................ Signature of member: ..........................................................
(Cheques to be made payable to Frankston Football Club Inc.) PO Box 354, Frankston 3199
Frankston’s
Junior Explorers
T
hanks to the many families who
responded so enthusiastically to
the Junior Explorer Activities hosted by
Council’s Natural Reserves Rangers in
the school holidays.
Each event was free and booked out fast
including the guided walks through Sweetwater
Creek and Seaford Foreshore Reserve.
More activities will run during the Easter
school holidays. Details: 1300 322 842.
T
he two free public internet access sites
are now available at the Mahogany
Neighbourhood Centre and King Close in
Frankston North.
These computers are now making it possible for
people to keep in touch with absent family and
friends. Training is also available for residents to
learn new computer skills.
The two sites have been possible thanks to grant
from Vicnet State Library Victoria and the project
is a partnership with staff and volunteers from
Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, King Close,
WAYSS and Community Renewal Frankston
North. For more information on accessing these
computers phone the Mahogany Neighbourhood
Centre on 9786 1445 or for the King Close site,
phone 9785 7779 or 9782 5765.
February 2010
A great day’s entertainment
Musical Matinées, offer quality
theatre at a great price.
Also join us for Lunch – a delicious two course
lunch is served by attentive, friendly staff in our
dining room from 12 noon.
The happy group of junior explorers and their parents ready
to explore Sweetwater Creek with the help of Council’s
Natural Reserves Rangers.
Subscriptions and single tickets are now
available. Call for a brochure.
Bookings & enquiries: 9784 1060
or www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au
SPORTSTELECAST
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I Love Frankston
Footy Day
Date:
Time:
Venue:
Saturday, 10 April,
Noon-4:00pm
Frankston Park, High Street, Frankston
C
ome and show your love for Frankston
while the Dolphins play their arch rival
Sandringham, and broadcast live on ABC1 TV.
The event also features rides, entertainment,
prizes for best dressed ‘I Love Frankston’ fan
and more!
Congratulations New Emerging Athletes
F
rankston City’s Emerging Athletes
program helps support local sportspeople
under 18 years, competing at a regional,
state or national level.
donated by a local business. Core Health Club
also donates a 12-month VIP membership to
one outstanding emerging athlete, and a threemonth membership to each of the nominees.
At the conclusion of the year-long program
12 finalists are chosen from the 36 nominees.
Each of the finalists will receive $1000 – a $500
contribution from Frankston City Council and $500
For further details contact Frankston City
Council’s Recreation Development Officer
Troy Lyons on 9768 1506 or email
troy.lyons@frankston.vic.gov.au.
November
Entry is by donation at the gate for local charity.
Nathaniel Abeyaratne
Basketball
A current member of the under
16’s Frankston Blues basketball
team, Nathaniel has achieved
representative honours at regional
and state level.
Katherine Laemmle
Cricket and Softball
Representing Victoria in the 2010
Under 16 State Softball Team
Katherine will compete in the
National Championships.
Nicole Stainsby
Water sports
Nicole competes in swimming,
water polo and surf lifesaving.
Her ambition is to represent
Australia at international and
Olympic level in one of her
chosen sports.
December
Local Wins Gold
C
ongratulations to 19 year old Seaford
resident Adrian Nash, member of the
Australian under 20 juniors team which
defeated Iceland in Turkey in January to
win the gold medal at the world
championship Ice Hockey.
Adrian (below left) is an apprentice carpenter
and previous recipient from Council's Emerging
Athletes program which supports local stars to
achieve their potential!
Jack Brooking
Cricket
Jack was the under 13 Best and
Fairest in 2007/2008, with an
astonishing batting average of
249 and a bowling average of
2.24. In the 2008/2009 season
Jack received the batting award
with a healthy average of 58.67.
Jack will represent the Mornington
Peninsula Cricket Association on
a tour of England in 2010.
Terrie Gardiner
Aerobics
Terrie has been competing in
Sport Aerobics for five years
including state and national
competitions. Terrie’s Fitness
Team won the State Final,
came third in the National
Championship and will attend an
Australian Team selection camp
in Sydney 2010.
Harley Cavanagh
Archery
Harley has only been involved in
archery for just over a year, and
has become one of the state’s
best archers. At the Australian
Indoor Nationals Harley came
sixth in Victoria and 13th at the
World Indoor Archery Challenge.
His aim is to represent Australia
in the Olympic Games
The Emerging Athletes Program gratefully acknowledges the following organisations for their support:
February 2010
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Seminars to keep you Ahead of the Game
F
rankston City Council’s ‘Ahead of the
Game’ series is helping build successful
sporting clubs in Frankston by providing
opportunities to develop, train and inform club
officials about different techniques and skills.
2010 Sports Breakfast
Australian Cricketer Dean Jones
Representatives from Frankston City sporting
clubs are invited to have breakfast with former
Australian Test batsman Dean Jones and learn
about his experiences as a world class cricketer.
He will share his stories and answer questions
about his one day international and test career
with the Australian cricket team.
Date:Wednesday, 17 March 2010,
Time:
7:00am – 9:00am
Venue:Peninsula Country Golf Club
279 Skye Road, Frankston
(Melway Ref: 100 A12)
Kananook Tennis
Club Upgrade
K
ananook Tennis Club facilities were
upgraded in January 2010 with two new
Mod Clay courts ensuring the community
can enjoy the game of tennis all year round.
The redevelopment of two from the existing four
courts will provide a drought proof surface that
will encourage ongoing participation and help
keep our community active and healthy.
The two new surfaces will be a great boost for
the club, allowing play to continue throughout the
hot months. The courts will require no watering,
are non-slip and weather proof and will also
reduce the maintenance costs for the club.
The court redevelopment is part of Council’s
drought response program to manage community
participation should Stage 4 water restrictions
be introduced. This would prevent tennis being
played on the existing En-Tout-Cas courts.
The new synthetic courts will play very similar
to the old En-Tout-Cas courts with similar ball
bounce and speed.
Show me the Money!
This practical and useful workshop will
cover tips and hints for better sponsorship,
fundraising and grant writing. Learn how to
target what your club needs in terms of extra
revenue, by working smarter not harder.
Date: Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Time:
6:30pm–8:30pm
Venue:Dr Kevin Collopy Pavilion, Jubilee
Park Hillcrest Road, Frankston
(Melway Ref: 104 H4)
Presenter:SportEd Victoria
Limited places, bookings essential
All clubs, community groups and their members
are invited to attend one or all of the seminars.
To book or for more information contact Council’s
Recreation Development Officer on 9768 1506 or
email troy.lyons@frankston.vic.gov.au.
rankston South Recreation Centre
is hosting a free Tumble Gym class
designed for children aged 1 to 5 years
on Tuesday, 13 April, 10:00am.
This popular program helps build confidence and
improve coordination in a fun atmosphere. This
free session is a good opportunity to try it out to
decide if you want to enrol for a term.
The successful Friday program of Tumble Gym
is expanding to also run on a Tuesday from
term two. Cost for ongoing classes is $13
or $10 if paid up front for the term.
A second child is half price.
Details contact Jenny, 9293 7122 or email
jenny.bosse@frankston.vic.gov.au.
Award winner for Pines Cricket Club
P
ines Cricket Club stalwart Darren Walker
was recognised by the Victorian Sport
and Recreation Awards at the MCG in
December 2009. Darren was nominated
in the ‘volunteer involvement’ category
and was one of five people state wide
recognised for his outstanding contribution.
Darren has been a catalyst in engaging
children in cricket in the Frankston North
area. When Darren learned that the Pines
Cricket Club had very few junior cricketers
he instigated the Pines Annual Cricket day,
inviting four local schools to participate. The
Cricket day has been a resounding success
and the Pines Cricket Club now has record
numbers of junior cricketers.
Due to the success of Darren’s work, surrounding
schools now receive grants for cricketing
equipment and the like to accommodate the
increase in the junior participation.
Improving our
Sporting Facilities
Monterey Park – Half Basketball Court
I
n December 2009, construction began on
a half sized Basketball Court at Monterey
Park in Frankston North. The new court will
be located behind the current Skate Park and
near the playground.
The Rebound Ace court will provide extra
recreational activities for children in the Frankston
North area. The project is to be completed in
early 2010, in time for the Pines Pride Festival on
Sunday, 14 March 2010.
Langwarrin Skate Park
P
lans are underway to redevelop the
existing Cranbourne Road Langwarrin
Skate Park in 2010.
The Club has social tennis gatherings on
Thursday mornings and Saturday afternoons,
and all are welcome to attend in this relaxed,
enjoyable environment.
February 2010
F
Congratulations
Darren Walker
Kananook Tennis Club is an important community
icon within Seaford. The club is unique with
its emphasis on social tennis and ongoing
participation. The club has an integral link
with the local community where the majority
of participants have many different skills and
abilities. The membership is steadily increasing,
and the courts will help lift the profile and
membership base.
If you are interested in playing tennis or
becoming a member at the Kananook Tennis
Club, please contact the President, Gary Cross
on 0421 334 138.
Free Tumble Gym
Convic has been appointed to complete the
construction works.
Darren is pictured second from the left
An information workshop was held at the
Elisabeth Murdoch Secondary College to gather
ideas from the local youth to incorporate into the
overall design.
In Brief
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Events Calendar
February
26 February – Community Grants Applications
close, details 9784 1820
27 February – Detox your home. Council
Operations Centre, 3 Buna Avenue, Seaford,
8:00am-4:00pm
Celebrating life on
the Waterfront
O
ver 20,000 visitors contributed
to the success of Frankston’s
Waterfront Festival on the weekend
of 16-17 January.
Frankston’s Visitor
Information Centre
3rd Birthday Celebrations

Join us in celebrating three years since our
official opening (30 March) by entering our
competition and taking advantage of our lucky
dip offer!
WIN!
28 February – Kananook Creek Celebration
Day, Kananook Creek Boulevard, 9:00am-4:00pm
• T
wo Village Cinema Gold Class tickets
• I Love Frankston pack
28 February – Teddy Bears Picnic, George
Pentland Botanic Gardens, Frankston,
11:00am-4:00pm
Your Name: .....................................................
28 February – Next rates instalment due
March
Age:
......................................................
Address:
......................................................
...........................................................................
2 March – Wiser Driver seniors program starts.
Details: 9784 1732
3 March - Ventana Film Festival, Opening
Night, Free, AMC Frankston, 6:00pm. More
films 4 and 10 March
27 March - Earth Hour, 8:30pm
28 March – Neighbour Day, the perfect
opportunity to say g’day to your neighbours
30 March – Children’s Day featuring Paul
Jamieson, George Pentland Botanic Gardens,
Frankston. 10:30am-12:30pm
April
10 April – I Love Frankston Footy Day,
Frankston Park, from noon
13 April – Free Tumble Gym Session,
Frankston South Recreation Centre, 10:00am.
Details: 9293 7122
For more details on these events
1300 322 322
www.frankston.vic.gov.au
December 2009
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Email:
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
Yes, I would like to receive information
about Frankston events
6 March – Braaap Street Party, Playne Street,
Frankston. Details 1300 272 227
7 March – Clean up Australia Day, Frankston
Waterfront barbecue area, 10:00am-noon
13 March – Ventana Latina, Wells Street Plaza,
Frankston. Noon-11:00pm
14 March – Pines Pride Day, Monterey
Community Park, Frankston North,
10:00am-2:00pm
14 March – Colours of the Drum, solo drum
concert by David Jones, Frankston Arts Centre.
Bookings: 9784 1060
14 March - St Kilda Family Day, Frankston
Park, Young Street
11:00am-2:00pm
16 March – Keeping Safe and Mobile safety
program for older drivers. Details:9784 1732
16 March – Grandparents Victoria Luncheon,
Seaford RSL, noon. Details: 9372 2422
20 and 21 March – Shakespeare’s A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, George Pentland
Botanic Gardens, Frankston. Tickets at the
gate. Performance runs 4:00pm-6:00pm
Phone:
Bring your entry into:
Frankston Visitor Information Centre
Pier Promenade, Frankston Waterfront
Open 7 days a week, 9:00am-5:00pm
Competition runs March 2010.
Winners will be notified in early April.
Privacy Statement: Personal information will be used solely
for the purpose of entering the Frankston VIC competition.
Personal information will not be passed onto any third party
without your permission.
Spend $10 or more at the Frankston Visitor
Information Centre during March 2010
and receive a lucky dip prize including
I Love Frankston merchandise.
Limit of one per customer.
This family-friendly event gets better every
year with the range of free activities and
entertainment available to locals and visitors
including the very popular Teenage Mutant
Ninja Turtles Live Show.
Local rockers the Australian QUEEN Tribute
Show welcomed in the spectacular fireworks
display thanks to support from the ECS Group.
Extreme weather meant the festival closed
early on the Sunday but that did not deter
the finalists in the Victorian Beach Volleyball
Championship.
Congratulations to Damien Schumann and
Owen Boland, winners of the highly contested
men's final and Cristy Mace and Tamsin
Hinhley, the women's event winners.
Thank you to our festival sponsors:
Stockdale & Leggo, ECS Group, Frankston
Independent, State-wide Traffic Control,
Showtime Attractions, Programmed Facility
Management, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
and AFI Branding.
Nicole Scheetz, Frankston Visitor Information Centre Co-ordinator

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