THE Kindred Clubhouse program is set to receive a $500,000 boost from the federal government. The program aims to help provide a welcoming place for those with mental illness, and has run weekly sessions to help visitors since 2016. The funding for the program, based out of Frankston, will be used to employ support staff who will run regular activities for Clubhouse members, and provide advice and support. The Kindred Clubhouse program is predominantly designed for people who may be reluctant to access the more traditional, clinical, appointment-based services. Dunkley MP Chris Crewther said that “programs such as this are…
Author: Brodie Cowburn
FRANKSTON Dolphins’ naming deal for Frankston Park oval has been extended into 2019, with sponsors SkyBus extending their deal through until the end of next season. The Dolphins have been playing their home games out of ‘SkyBus Stadium’ for their return season to the VFL, and recorded a hard fought win over Coburg at the venue. The deal was announced by club president Peter Geddes and general manager Gary Buckenara at a function on 21 September. President Peter Geddes celebrated the deal and the completion of the Dolphins’ return season at the event. “We won two games this year, and…
CONCERNED Govan Street residents have scored a win at the 10 September Frankston Council meeting, after council voted to issue a notice of refusal to grant a planning permit to a planned licensed venue near the residential area. Residents speaking to council about the planned venue said that “this proposal would see a dramatic noise disturbance that would spread all over the residential zone, especially after business hours. This proposal admits to admitting loud noise until midnight. Loud noise is the most offensive at night as local residents are trying to sleep”. Paul Casey spoke on behalf of the planned…
FRANKSTON City residents who put out their hard rubbish during the usual October collection period could face fines of up to $17,000 for “illegal dumping”. Frankston Council has pushed back the date of their annual hard rubbish collection by six months from October 2018 to April 2019. Frankston Council’s deal with their current hard rubbish contractor is set to expire in October. The council shopped around for other contractors at the beginning of the year before eventually choosing to stay with the same service provider. A council statement said that “the tender process commenced in early 2018 to align with…
THE Carrum Downs Scouts Group will soon move into a permanent new home, after the state government pledged $250,000 to finish a new facility. The new facility will include a mezzanine for meeting rooms, timber flooring, heating and cooling. It will also have a kitchen area, and an indoor adventure playground. The scouts currently operate out of a pavilion at the Carrum Downs Recreation Reserve, however they have to relocate as part of the extensive redevelopment. They will move to Warehouse 1 Clifton Grove, Carrum Downs. The Carrum Downs Scout Group currently has 95 members. Carrum MP Sonya Kilkenny said…