Refurbishments have begun at McClelland College’s wellbeing centre in Frankston to support at risk and disengaged students as part of a partnership with South East Water. “Students who access the wellbeing centre and counselling services consistently present with challenging or adverse life experiences – the tools and support provided by the wellbeing team help them to participate and achieve,” McClelland College wellbeing coordinator Sarah Williams said. Of the 911 students enrolled at the school, more than 150 are consistently engaged in the wellbeing support and re-engagement programs. Ms Williams said it was important these students had access to a wellbeing…
Author: Bayside News
HOMELESSNESS is a growing concern across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. SalvoCare records show there were 2,200 “unique clients” seeking emergency housing in Frankston in 2012-13 and 600 “repeat clients”. Volunteer organisation Community Support Frankston reports 444 people with no fixed address needed help from the agency last year, up from 292 in 2013. Christian Youth and Community group Fusion Australia is turning the spotlight on the problem of youth homelessness with a fundraiser that also aims to show people what it means to sleep out in rough conditions. A ‘Sleep In Your Car’ fundraiser will be held at Mornington…
UPDATED 20 July 2015 FRANKSTON Crime Investigation Unit detectives have arrested a 32-year-old man in relation to an alleged assault at licensed premises in Seaford on Sunday 22 May. It is alleged a 22-year-old Seaford man was assaulted at the Frankston-Dandenong Rd premises about 11pm. A Seaford man was arrested in Chelsea just before 4pm Thursday and later interviewed. He is expected to be charged on summons with intentionally cause serious injury and affray. In the incident, a man wearing Hells Angels ‘Darkside’ clothing with the words Support 81 came up and allegedly punched the victim to the head several…
A MORDIALLOC woman claims a taxi driver pushed his way into her home about 1.30am, Wednesday 6 May. The woman said she caught a taxi from Chapel St, Prahran, to her home in Warren Rd and went inside. Police say that, soon afterwards, the woman answered a knock on the door. When she opened it a man, believed to be the taxi driver, made his way inside and pushed her. She managed to run out of the house and the man returned to the taxi and drove away. A report was made to police on 17 May and Kingston Crime…
MUSICIANS and entertainers are invited to sign up to perform during Kingston’s major festival season. “Our annual festivals are a great way to discover some fantastic local talent and give performers an opportunity to take centre stage,” the mayor Cr Geoff Gledhill said. “While our main stages feature well-known established artists, our smaller stages and Jam Café acoustic stage are the perfect chance to give up-and-coming performers their big break. “We’d also like to hear from local community and cultural groups who may have a great performance to showcase as part of the festival programs.” The annual season of festivals…