A NEW specialist Aboriginal-led early parenting centre has opened in Frankston.The Baluk Balert Barring Early Parenting Centre is a response to a “clear gap in Aboriginal-led family services in the region that focus on early years, where the First Nations population is projected to grow significantly, by 51 per cent in the five years to 2028,” a state government media release read.“Baluk Balert Baring is the first centre of its kind in Australia combining traditional and modern health support for parents from the early days of pregnancy until their kids start school. It has support for men transitioning into parenthood,…
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THE new Frankston TAFE building, which will host around 2000 students a year, was officially opened last week.The state government spent $67.6 million on the new building, and is spending a total of $151.1 million to redevelop the entire campus. The new facility will be used to teach the Diploma of Community Services, Certificate IV in Mental Health, Certificate IV in Youth Work, Certificate IV in Cyber Security, and more.Chisholm Institute board chair Gillian Miles said the new facilities, which welcomed students last year, are improving outcomes at the school. “New learning environments help every Chisholm student achieve and support…
THE current measles outbreak in Victoria is growing with five further measles cases identified. Two of these cases are domestically acquired and linked to the recent domestic outbreak reported in February. Three cases acquired their infection overseas in Bali. These cases were infectious at multiple locations in Melbourne.The current outbreak has led to a list of exposure sites, including a number in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. The local exposure sites are: Anyone who has attended a listed exposure site during the specified times above should monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if symptoms develop for up to 18…
A PROGRAM aimed at at-risk young women has received nearly $500,000 to continue its work. Frankston-based organisation Women And Mentoring – WAM Limited received the grant through the federal government’s “Youth Empowerment Program”. The money will be used to help the organisation expand its work in the Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Casey, Kingston, and Greater Dandenong local government areas.The WAM “Young Women’s Program” is designed to help young people create pathways away from the justice system. The program offers participants positive role models to work with, life skill training, and more.Isaacs MP Mark Dreyfus said “every one of the 35 organisations…
A CHARITY leader and a stem cell scientist have been named joint winners of the Kingston Woman of the Year award for 2025.At an International Women’s Day event on 7 March, Leanne Maloni and Dr Nirali Shah each received the woman of the year award. They were named the winners from a group of 29 outstanding nominees.Maloni founded The Ladies of Lochiel in 2014, teaming up with other Edithvale residents to put together food packs for vulnerable people. The You Are Special food packs are an initiative of the Servants of the Two Hearts and Reaching Out Because We Can…