A PROGRAM for people living with disabilities has received a grant funding boost from Frankston Council.
Eight businesses were recently awarded the ratepayer-funded business grants. The Perpetual People Co in Frankston received more than $28,000 to go towards setting up a gardening program and a sports program.
Perpetual people Co-owner Prini Swinton-Lee said that the grant funding will “do so much good to the people that we support.”
“It opens up the opportunity for our clients to work in the community as well as become self-sufficient such as learning to grow their own fruit and veggies at home,” she said.
A total of $228,000 in grant funding was awarded. The other recipients were The Living Earth Co, The Commute, Little River Coffeehouse, Hotel Lona, Sea Breeze Dentistry, Ash Marton Realty, and Young Folks Digital.
Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “sharing this news was very rewarding, each business so deserving in that they will all bring a significant boost to the community and to our economy.”
“I’d like to congratulate our successful recipients and thank them for the important contribution they make to our city. Our businesses work exceptionally hard, their passion is inspiring and these innovations are ensuring our satellite city continues on its path to a thriving economy,” he said.