A FREE skating event aimed at young people will take place in Chelsea this weekend. Skate of Mind 2023 takes place at Bicentennial Park in Chelsea on Sunday, 26 February. The event is for novices and seasoned experts alike. The event will feature competitions, food trucks, and live music from local young people. Competitors must be aged between 12 and 25 and live, work or study within the Kingston local government area. Skate of Mind 2023 is organised by the Kingston Youth Services FReeZA Platform 81 Events Committee. It runs from 10am – 4pm on 26 February. First published in…
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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…
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,…