FRANKSTON has received national accreditation as a “welcoming city” for people of all backgrounds, cultures, and faiths.
Frankston Council signed up to the Welcoming Cities network in October 2023. Earlier this year it underwent a successful national accreditation assessment, scoring a 4.4 out of 5 for its practices embedded across policies, services and community programs.
Frankston mayor Sue Baker said the accreditation, paired with Frankston’s status as a “refugee welcome zone”, affirmed a local commitment to inclusion.
“Frankston City is home to people from many cultures, backgrounds and life experiences, and this accreditation recognises the work being done to ensure everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging,” Cr Baker said. “This is about making sure our services, spaces and decision-making reflect the people who live here, and that our community continues to grow stronger through inclusion.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 17 February 2026