KINGSTON Council has approved a new youth strategy which will shape its programs and services aimed at young people. The new action plan outlines ways that council hopes to support residents aged between 12 and 25 in the next four years. The strategy reads that young people need to be “supported, acknowledged, connected,” and “prepared”. According to the strategy, council will direct more resources towards youth mental health initiatives, create new pathways to access support, offer more programs to local sporting clubs, and use social media to promote positive stories of local young people. The mayor Hadi Saab said “we…
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THREE people living with disabilities have received help to move out of hospital and aged care, and into a new specially designed home in Frankston. 39-year-old Alicia, 38-year-old Nick, and 60-year-old Craig will live in the Specialist Disability Accommodation property. Alicia and Craig are stroke survivors, and Nick has Huntington’s disease. Craig will be moving back onto the same street he once lived in. He has been in hospital for more than a year. He said “it’s a nice house and I’m appreciative. The house will give me a lot of independence. I want to go and visit friends if…
A MAN is wanted for allegedly stealing items from a Glue clothing store in Frankston. Police allege the man stole clothes from the shop at around 4.40pm on 6 January. In a statement police described the offender as “Caucasian, approximately 15-20 years old, wearing a blue zip up jacket, beige shorts, and a black cap.” An image of a man (pictured) police wish to speak to about the theft has been released. Anyone who recognises him can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. First published in the Frankston Times – 21 February 2023
STUDENTS at Chisholm TAFE in Frankston will soon be able to undertake more study for free. The free TAFE pathways initiative is part of the state government’s free TAFE program. Students who have completed a free TAFE course will now have the opportunity to undertake a course in the same industry area without cost. The free TAFE program covers industries including nursing, accounting, construction, dental, information technology, education, and early childhood. Chisholm Institute Chief Executive Officer Stephen Varty said the new pathway program is a “game-changer”. “We are really excited about the free TAFE pathways program. By choosing a pathway,…
FRANKSTON street art tours have been recognised as the best in the country for the second year running. Last week, Frankston’s street art tours won the gold award in its category at the 2022 Australian Street Art Awards. It also won the award the year prior. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said that Frankston is “growing into a desirable hub of arts and culture for people of all ages and interest.” “Council has worked hard to make Frankston City a must-see arts destination. Wins such as this one as well as our bronze in the top tourism town are the result…