ANTI-DOMESTIC violence campaigner Rosie Batty was the guest speaker at a Chisholm Institute graduation event last week. 128 students received academic awards at the 2023 Chisholm Institute graduation ceremony at the Frankston Arts Centre. Rosie Batty is a former Frankston Chisholm student. The 2015 Australian of the Year addressed the graduates, telling them her study helped her become an advocate for family violence victims after her son’s death. “One of the subjects that I studied during my diploma was family violence, and that gave me the theoretical understanding and foundational knowledge to assist me on my journey to raise awareness…
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NEW major events for Frankston are being sought. Applications are open for Frankston Council’s destination event attraction program. Through the grant program, individuals or organisations staging local events can receive council funding and in-kind sponsorship. Three tiers of funding are available. Applications for significant commercial events and major community events will be considered. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said he hopes the program will help Frankston attract tourists and visitors. “We are thrilled to offer the destination event attraction program for a second year. Frankston is a creative city, and we want to continue to build its reputation as an arts,…
MORE than 2500 new mothers have been screened for perinatal depression and anxiety through a new Peninsula Health program. Peninsula Health says that its iCOPE system is a “world-first online screening program to detect perinatal depression”. The program, a partnership between Peninsula Health and Centre of Perinatal Excellence, has been running for nearly a year. It is estimated that more than 100,000 parents a year suffer from perinatal depression or anxiety. Peninsula Health says that around 74 per cent of women with perinatal anxiety or depression don’t seek help until they reach a crisis point. Centre of Perinatal Excellence Dr…
KINGSWOOD Golf Course in Frankston will host a charity golf day next month to raise money for Ronald McDonald House. The Rivers Round event is organised by the family of River Reid, a young girl who miraculously survived a bout with cancer. River Reid was diagnosed with stage four lymphoma and HLH when she was just six months old. She endured 60 rounds of chemotherapy in the five months that followed and went into remission. A fundraiser has been set up by Simon Reid. He said that the Ronald McDonald House was a “blessing” for the family and had provided…
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a collision in Seaford this morning. Emergency services were called to reports of a two-car collision on Seaford Road about 3.30am. Police were told the occupants of both vehicles fled the scene on foot. Five men were located nearby. They were all taken to hospital and are assisting police with their enquiries. Anyone who witnessed the collision, has CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au Victoria Police News – Monday 3 April 2023