WITH the long-awaited opening of the Mordi Aquatic Centre coming up, work has begun to form the centre’s schedule of programs. Consultation is underway to shape the new facilities’ health, fitness and aquatic programs. Kingston mayor Georgina Oxley said “we are building this centre for our community, so it’s incredibly important that the programs and services offered reflect what people want and need.” “We know that health and wellbeing looks different for everyone. For some people it might be lap swimming or rehabilitation programs, for others it could be group fitness classes, learn-to-swim opportunities, social connection or simply having a…
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FRANKSTON City Council is calling on residents, businesses, workers and visitors to get behind its Think Local campaign an initiative designed to celebrate and strengthen the city’s vibrant local business community. Delivered in partnership with the Frankston Business Chamber, Think Local encourages people to consciously choose local businesses when shopping, dining or sourcing services. The message is simple: when you think, look and shop locally, you are directly investing in the future of Frankston City. The campaign returns this June, shining a spotlight on the thousands of small and medium-sized enterprises that form the backbone of the local economy. From…
A PILOT program to teach traders in Frankston’s CBD “de-escalation and conflict awareness” has been proposed to Frankston Council. Cr Nathan Butler raised the proposal for consideration at council’s 1 June meeting, which took place shortly after publication deadline. His proposal asks council officers to prepare a report assessing the “feasibility of establishing a pilot training and support program for traders, businesses and community-facing organisations, including potential training components, including but not limited to mental health first aid; de-escalation and conflict awareness; crisis-aware and respectful communication; understanding vulnerability and appropriate response boundaries; and clear guidance on appropriate referral pathways and…
RUGBY LEAGUE On Saturday afternoon (30 May) the Peninsula Dolphins senior third grade men’s team were handed their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Doveton Steelers at Betula Reserve, Doveton. It was a low scoring match: 18-10 at full-time. Courageous defence kept the Dolphins in the game, however the amount of handling errors in attack saw them unable to apply pressure during crucial points of the game. After several seniors took part in training the Dolphins junior squad during the week they left with one more lesson on Saturday with six words: “Next Game, Next battle,…
MORE than 20 local volunteer and community organisations, along with 30 council volunteer groups, were recognised for their contribution to the Frankston City community at two special events, held as part of National Volunteer Week. National Volunteer Week ran from 18 to 24 May, under the theme ‘Your Year to Volunteer’. In Frankston City, more than 16,800 residents volunteer through community groups and organisations, representing 10.5 per cent of the population and collectively supporting more than 100 registered organisations across the city. Frankston City Mayor Cr Sue Baker and Federal Member for Dunkley Jodie Belyea MP hosted the first event,…