A NEW online service has launched to help people with disabilities access parking easier. The Accessible Parking Permit scheme standardises permits to better align with the Australian Disability Parking Scheme, aiming to make sure Victorian permits are recognised across the country. Frankston councillor David Asker said “the new system will make the application and assessment process fairer, simpler and consistent across the state.” “It will also reduce the misuse of permits because under the new system, they’re more secure and harder to duplicate,” he said. “Permit holders assessed as having a condition or disability that permanently affects their mobility will…
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PINES Forest Aquatic Centre will open for an extended period this year. The centre will remain open until 18 April, Monday to Friday from 6am – 6.30pm and 8am– 12pm on weekends. Peninsula Leisure CEO Katherine Thom said “Pines Forest is extremely popular and we’ve seen visitation increase throughout the season – initially with lap swimming through to recreational activities as restrictions eased.” “We’ve had fantastic feedback from community members who experienced Pines for the first time and are now loyal visitors who can’t wait to come back again. It’s due to all the positive feedback that we proposed the…
A SKYE man had his car impounded after being caught allegedly driving at more than double the speed limit, 27 March. Police say they detected the man driving his Jeep Cherokee at 174 kmph in an 80 zone on Princes Highway in Clayton. The car was caught speeding at around 12.40am. Police pulled the car over and spoke to the driver, a 36-year-old Skye resident. The vehicle was impounded for a month. A police statement read that the driver “will be charged on summons with speed dangerous, manner dangerous, conduct endangering serious injury and conduct endangering life. He is expected…
MEMBERS of the Langwarrin “PatchNChat” group have been working to help people living with dementia. During the COVID-19 pandemic, some dementia patients were admitted to Frankston Hospital. To help keep the patients happy, Peninsula Health allied health assistant Melissa Jones approached the PatchNChat group to ask for their help creating “fidget mats”. “Fidget mats are great for people with dementia who may have restless hands. They are small enough to sit on a patient’s knee and give them something soothing to focus on while sitting,” Ms Jones said. The mats feature pockets, beads, laces, and textured fabrics. The PatchNChat group…
RECORD collectors will find plenty of albums to get their hands on in Frankston this month. The Frankston Foreshore Pop Up Record Fair will take place on 17 April. Event organiser Leif van den Dungen, of Melbourne Record Club, said “I’m really looking forward to being by the water with this one. There’s going to be marquees over about 12 tables and I’ve got some bunting for some colour – it’s going to be an old-school type of fair.” “People talk fondly of the crackle, hiss and pop. You’ve got to interact with a record – getting up to turn…