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INSIDESAND SCULPTING RETURNS

STATE OF THE CITY REPORT

YOUR CITY YOUR SAY

RECYCLING AND GARDEN WASTE

Frankston NorthSeaford

Carrum DownsFrankston Karingal Frankston South

Langwarrin SouthLangwarrin

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NEWSLETTER OF FRANKSTON CITY COUNCILNOVEMBER 2010

Managing our Fire Risk for Summer

Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.au

While Frankston City is not an area that historically has had extensive bushfires, each year Council and the Country Fire Authority (CFA) carries out extensive work to ensure any bushfires that do occur can be quickly contained.

The message from the CFA again this year is that everyone should be fire ready, regardless of where they live.

Residents are responsible for reducing the fire risks to their own property by ensuring it is clean and well maintained.

Some tips for preparing your home and garden before summer: • Cutting grass (no higher than 75mm) • Clear out gutters • Remove fallen branches, long dry grass, fallen leaves, twigs from around your home; anything that helps fuel fires • Move wood piles away from your home • Is your property clearly numbered so emergency services can find it easily?

The recent rainfall has increased the grass growth and as grass dries over summer it brings a heightened risk of fire, this is why it is vitally important that grass is kept below 75mm right through the fire danger period to reduce the risk of grass fires.

Home Fire SafetyHere are some basic fire safety tips: • Test smoke alarms • Never leave cooking, heaters, open fires, or candles unattended • Don’t overload powerboards • Never smoke in bed • Ensure cigarette ash and butts are put out • Do not dry clothing within one metre of heaters • Store all matches/lighters out of reach of children • Have a fire blanket and fire extinguisher – and know how to use them • Have a home fire escape plan and rehearse it with the kids (including crawling out of the house) • Never deadlock yourself inside the house – keep keys in the lock when home

Smoke AlarmsTest your smoke alarm. A previous survey of Frankston City residents showed 97 per cent had a working smoke alarm at home, while only 45 per cent had a home fire safely plan and 22 per cent had a ‘partial’ plan.

By law, every home must have at least one working smoke alarm installed on each level.

Vacant and Bush BlocksThese also must be maintained: • Cut grass so that it is no higher than 75mm • Remove any rubbish • Remove noxious weeds • Ensure a clean fence line

Fire Ready KitCFA has produced the Fire Ready Kit to help you understand your bushfire risk, prepare your property and develop a Bushfire Survival Plan based on your decision to leave early or to actively defend your property.Visit www.cfa.vic.gov.au/firesafety

Council Fire Prevention WorksFrankston City Council is responsible for managing the risk of fire on Council land. Works underway include: • Clearing fire breaks • Controlled burning in some parks and reserves during spring • Fire prevention works in all 55 reserves and along roadsides, before the fire danger period every year • Fire hydrant maintenance • Fire prevention inspections and issuing fire hazard removal notices

Council’s Open Air Burning LawsThese laws are in place to reduce fire risks. No person may light, or allow to remain alight, a fire in the open air unless a permit to burn has been obtained from the Council’s Fire Prevention Officer. Residents in rural areas may be exempt and can contact Council.

Permits to burn are given for the sole purpose of fuel reduction or fire hazard clearance. Wood-fired barbecues can only be used for cooking purposes and never on total fire ban days. Backyard incinerators have been banned since 1995.

Trees and native vegetationVarious State and Council controls apply to the removal of trees and native vegetation. If your Bushfire Survival Plan requires the removal of trees or native vegetation, please contact Council to discuss any permits that may be required.

For more information contact:Victorian Bushfire Information Line1800 240 667Country Fire Authoritywww.cfa.vic.gov.au

November 2010

Mayor’s and CEO’s Messages

Frankston Civic CentreCorner Young and Davey Streets, FrankstonPhone: 1300 322 322Fax: 9784 1094 TTY: 9784 1951Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:20am-5:00pm

Seaford Customer Service Centre120 Nepean Highway, SeafordPhone: 8773 9601 Fax: 8773 9600Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, 9:00am-noon

Langwarrin Customer Service CentreShop 6, Gateway Village Shopping CentreCranbourne-Frankston Road, LangwarrinPhone: 8786 6512 Fax: 8786 6511Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Saturday, 9:00am-noon

Carrum Downs Library and Customer Service Centre203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum DownsPhone: 9782 0418 Fax: 9782 0187Hours: Monday to Wednesday, 11:00am-6:00pm Thursday, 1:00pm-8:00pm Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday, 11:00am-4:00pm Sunday, noon-4:00pm

Visitor Information CentrePier Promenade, Frankston WaterfrontPhone: 1300 322 842

If you have any comments about Frankston City News, good or bad, we would like to hear them.

Write to - Postal Address:Frankston City CouncilPO Box 490, Frankston 3199

Email: [email protected]

I Love Frankston ............................................... 3

Our Community ................................................. 4

Connected Community ...................................... 5

Tjuringa ......................................................... 6, 7

Business Connections ................................... 8, 9

International Disability Day ............................. 10

State of the City Report ..................11, 12, 13, 14

Building a Better City ....................................... 15

Neighbourhood News ......................... 16, 17, 18

Annual Community Consultation Survey .. 19, 20

Clean and Green ............................................ 21

Sports Telecast ......................................... 22, 23

In Brief ............................................................. 24

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A Frankston icon returnsThe iconic grandstand at Frankston Park is back three years after it was completely destroyed by fire, and it is almost like it was never gone.

Thanks to the excellent workmanship of the Lloyd Group builders and Council’s Major Projects Unit, a near identical replica of the grandstand first constructed for the 1934 Australian Scout Jamboree now sits proudly on the southern wing of Frankston Park.

The Australian Scout Jamboree is held every three years, but the original in Frankston is the only Australian Jamboree attended by the Chief Scout, Lord Robert Baden-Powell. Following this historic event the grandstand was relocated to Frankston Park where it has housed large crowds for many of the Mornington Peninsula’s biggest football games.

The redevelopment of the grandstand ensures that Frankston Park remains the region’s premier football ground, home to Frankston’s own Victorian Football League team, the Dolphins. It is also home to the Dolphin’s junior teams, Mornington Peninsula League finals and select matches, a venue for the St Kilda Football Club’s family days and other events, and for local residents and visitors to utilise for recreation.

The new grandstand, which cost $2.2 million, was recently opened by Mayor Christine Richards and Dolphins President John Barry, and like the previous version, was named after Dolphin’s club stalwart Bryan Mace.

George Modrich, Chief Executive Officer

One day in the life of your Mayor7:15am – The deadline for writing this column is today.The only difficulty is when.

7:30am – The committee that advises Council about increasing investment and jobs meets over fruit, croissants and lots of coffee. They plan better signage for Frankston’s natural assets and shopping centres.

9:00am – Outside St Anne’s Primary School in Seaford, to launch a play being produced by Frankston Arts Centre for kids experiencing anxiety. This is a fun and creative way for young people to get rid of ‘Mr Worrythoughts’ – the villain of the play. We need to act now: a whopping 14 per cent of young people have a mental health condition, and only one in four is diagnosed.

11:00am – More coffee as I read the 370 pages of material for Council’s next public meeting. The agenda is crammed with major developments; parking proposals; even a circus coming to town!

1:00pm – Time to talk with some developers and excite them about building in the city centre.At the moment, too many are sitting on their land and letting their buildings deteriorate.

2:30pm – The Minister of Planning, Justin Madden, rang yesterday to say: ‘I’ve got half an hour tomorrow, so let’s meet.’ In Melbourne now, I join three other Mayors in a café to plan our presentation. Each of us wants to develop our Central Activities Districts, but we need State Government assistance to do it.

3:15pm – The Mayors are unanimous. For Central Activities Districts to work, we need better public transport and more employers. The Mayors meet with Minister Madden and start to plan how.

5:30pm – Armed with our freshly read agendas, Frankston Councillors meet over pizza to discuss possible policy outcomes for the next Council meeting. They are a great team; one that is really focused on getting the best results. Robust debate about tree protection is high on tonight’s list.

8:00pm – Home to say hello to family… and then write this column. This year has been a brim-full of rewarding and stimulating work. However, I’ve hardly seen my loved-ones. It’s almost time to rectify this. Watch this space for a new mayor, coming your way soon.

Cr Christine Richards, Mayor

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Sand Sculpting Australia’s new exhibition at the Frankston Waterfront this summer features beetles, bugs, butterflies, spiders, slugs and scorpions!

Delicate dragonflies and enchanting ladybirds will mingle with bed bugs, fleas and other things that might make your skin crawl.

The tiny creatures that inhabit our lives will be magnified and amplified in giant sand sculptures, carved by the best sculptors from Australia and around the world.

These creative and talented people will bring these enormous yet finely detailed sculptures to life in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

Integrated with the sand sculptures will be regular activities to keep the whole family entertained.

Proudly hosted by Frankston City.

Exhibition opens: Sunday, 26 December 2010

Closing: Tuesday, 26 April 2011

For more information: 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com.

Sand Sculpting Australia presentsCreepy Crawlies at Frankston Waterfront

McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award21 November 2010 – 17 July 2011 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays

390 McClelland Drive, Langwarrin (Melway Ref: 103 F3)Displayed throughout 16 hectares of bush and landscaped gardens, the McClelland Sculpture Survey provides a wonderful family friendly chance to explore art in the great outdoors.

Admission is by donation only - so it's a great family day out - bring a picnic or take advantage of the cafe.

The opening of the McClelland Sculpture Survey and the announcement of the recipient of the McClelland Award 2010 will be at the McClelland Gallery+Sculpture Park on Sunday, 21 November at 3:00pm.

People’s Choice AwardProudly presented by Frankston City Council

Be the judge and you could win a package fit for a king!The Frankston City People’s Choice Award of $20,000 is voted for by visitors to the McClelland Sculpture Survey exhibition.

Vote for your favourite sculpture and you will be automatically included in the draw to win a Sofitel Escape Package, or a Frankston Experience package, drawn on 18 June 2011.

Details: 9789 1671 or mcclellandgallery.com.

Frankston City People’s Choice Award winner McClelland Survey 2007, by Anna Eggert, ‘Dwelling amongst others’.

Come along and witness the action of the track and some of Australia's top riders,a great family FREE event!

This is a qualifying event for the national championships and features riders across all age groups from sprocket rockets (under 5s) to masters. Saturday morning is a great chance to see elite riders including Olympians.

Proudly supported by Frankston City.Details: bmxv.com.au

The DK Bicycles 2010 Victorian OpenBMX Championships in Frankston CityFriday, 26 November, (1:00pm-8:30pm); Saturday, 27 November, (8:00am-2:00pm), and Sunday, 28 November, (8:00am-5:00pm)Frankston BMX Club, 101 Old Wells Road, Seaford (Melway Ref: 97 J12)

Frankston’s favourite photography competition, Focus on Frankston is now open until the end of March 2011.

You are invited to Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights to capture your favourite moments of the event for your chance to win on Saturday, 27 November 2010.

The best photo of the event will win a $200 Christmas Kingdom gift voucher so you can begin to decorate your home for the holiday season and four tickets to see the Sound of Music thanks to the Frankston Arts Centre.

To register for the Festival competition please go to www.visitfrankston.com.

Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights photography competition will be open from Saturday, 27 November until Sunday, 5 December 2010.

For more information visit www.visitfrankston.com, email [email protected] or phone 9784 1062

Follow the Focus on Frankston Photography Competition on Facebook www.facebook.com/focusonfrankston.

Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights Photography Competition

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Our Community


I Love Fresh Air!Frankston City Council commenced its smoke free outdoor area trial on 8 November to reduce the exposure to second-hand tobacco smoke for all. The vast majority of people do not smoke and consequently expect and appreciate smoke-free environments.

Council has erected signs at the entrances of the smoke free outdoor area which is a high pedestrian traffic section of the city centre including: Shannon Street Mall, Station Street Mall, western side of Young Street (between Wells and Station Streets), Stiebel Place and Gallery Lane.

Cigarette butt bins have also been installed at entrances to the smoke free outdoor area.

The trial is a legislative strategy to reduce smoking related harm in Frankston in line with the Health and Wellbeing Plan 2009-2013.

A comprehensive public consultation process was undertaken by Council regarding the trial. Seven public submissions were received, four were in favour (including the Heart Foundation and Quit Victoria) and three were against the trial. Butt Free Australia forwarded articles in relation to cigarette butt littering. Those submitters wishing to be heard by Council attended the Ordinary Meeting on 20 September 2010.

A questionnaire and interview was conducted with 61 traders impacted by the smoke free outdoor area trial to identify trader opinion.

Enforcement of the ban on smoking in the trial area will be undertaken by Council’s Local Law Officers, the Ambassadors and City Safe Officers.

U3A’s new home at John Paul CollegeThe University of the Third Age (U3A) welcomes new members to its improved facility in the Stella Maris Centre at John Paul College on McMahons Road.

Freshly painted spacious rooms and ample parking within metres of the front door have the members feeling “over the moon,” said U3A Vice President Patricia Blackham.

“Our new ‘home’ provides a much better atmosphere and offers more social and learning opportunities for our members, with larger rooms and a picturesque exterior courtyard,” Patricia continued. “Not only that, there is regular public transport right to our doorstep,” she added.

With the 2011 planned course list offering over 40 different programs from belly dancing and bushwalking to computers and languages – there is something for all retirees wanting to keep active and stay connected in the community.

Registrations for 2011 will take place in November, with classes commencing in early February. Try something new at a very reasonable cost by contacting U3A now for course and membership information:

Phone: 9770 1042Email: [email protected]: U3A Frankston Stella Maris Centre Gate 6, John Paul College McMahons Road, Frankston (Melway Ref: 99 G12)

Do you have a skill or interest you are willing to share with U3A members? Volunteer tutors arealso welcome.

Be a Wiser DriverDrivers in Frankston aged 50 years and older are being invited to attend a FREE Wiser Driver program.The Wiser Driver program offers an opportunity for older drivers to upgrade their knowledge and discuss important questions about driving in a non-threatening and relaxed environment. This will enable them to make informed decisions about their driving future and alternative transport options.

The aim of the program is to increase the awareness of experienced drivers to make them more informed and wiser drivers.

About the courseThe course covers issues such as:• Building confidence and awareness• Outlining changes in the road rules• Upgrading skills and experience• Outlining vehicle and diver roadworthiness• Handling difficult conditions• The benefits of trip planning to avoid

potential dangers• Coping with giving up the driver’s licence• Discussions on planning for the future

There are NO TESTS, or assessments required. The program is informal, thought provoking, and challenging. Most of all it provides an exciting opportunity for participants to learn and have a lot of fun in the company of peers.

The four-part course will be conducted over two weeks during November and December 2010.

Monday, 22 November, 10:30am-12:30pmWednesday, 24 November, 10:30am-12:30pmMonday, 29 November, 10:30pm-12:30pmWednesday, 1 December, 10:30pm-12:30pm

The course will be held at the Frankston City Council Civic Centre, corner of Davey and Young Streets, Frankston.

Keeping Safe and Mobile SeminarMonday, 13 December, 10:30am-12:30pm, Lyrebird Community Centre, Carrum Downs

A two hour seminar for senior drivers who cannot attend the Wiser Driver course.

FREE Morning tea will be provided.Bookings and enquiries contact Leah Scott, on 9784 1732 or Nancye Gardner on 0419 398 695 or email: [email protected].

The Wiser Driver Course is sponsored by RoadSafe Frankston & Mornington Peninsula, Frankston City and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

The Minister for Sport and Recreation, James Merlino, recently announced a $1.5 million funding contribution to the Dolphins to improve their facilities at Frankston Park.

This major redevelopment project will create a new Community Function Centre which will be used by the Dolphins during match days and special events, and be available to local sporting clubs, community groups and businesses free of charge at other times.

While around 70 local groups already access the Dolphins existing social club free of charge each year for smaller events, the new function centre will cater for up to 400 people, meaning

local schools and other groups will no longer have to leave the municipality to find a venue for major events like dances and valedictory nights.

The $1.5 million funding for the project builds on the Victorian Government’s $10 million Improving Community Access to VFL Grounds initiative which over the last three years has helped improve community access to, and use of VFL grounds. The development is expected to cost between $2 and $3 million in total.

The new Community Function Centre, coupled with the restored grandstand will see Frankston Park established as one of the premier sporting venues in Melbourne’s southeast.

$1.5 million Investment at Frankston Park

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Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and CarolsSunday, 19 December 2010 5:00pm - 9:45pmLyrebird Community Centre car park, 203-205 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs

Join in the fifth annual event with lots of affordable community and family friendly activities such as face painting, rides and amusements, craft activities, delicious food stalls and of course, music, entertainment and carols. Admission is free.

The Westernport Regional Band will be playing at the event and the evening will conclude with a spectacular fireworks display (weather permitting).

This is strictly an alcohol and drug free event.

Please BYO chairs and/or rugs to enjoy the entertainment.

Details: 9782 0133 or [email protected].

Giving Back to the CommunityFrankston City Council’s Community Grants Program supports local community organisations to provide new and improved services, projects and programs that benefit Frankston City residents.

In 2009-2010 a total of $366,000 was given back to the community through the Community Grants program.

Previous beneficiaries of Community Grants have included local fire brigades to assist them to buy equipment; senior citizen groups and service clubs, to support local projects; sporting clubs, for facilities or new projects; health services, to assist their support of the community; groups and organisations running community events; young sporting stars attending interstate competitions and groups like the SES who provide essential services.

Council is currently reviewing the community grants program funding criteria to help support the range of worthy projects inline with the community’s vision for 2025.

Frankston’s Community Grants Program

Oscar winner comes to Frankston Library

Academy Award® winner and critically acclaimed independent filmmaker Adam Elliot is speaking at Frankston Library on Thursday, 2 December, at 6:00pm.

Following Adam’s presentation is a 6:30pm free screening of his film Mary and Max which was invited to open Robert Redford’s Sundance Film Festival in 2009. Adam is also staying for a question and answer session after the film.

Adam was awarded the Oscar ® in 2004 for his clay animated biography “Harvie Krumpet”. In 2003 the Annecy International Animation Festival included “Harvie Krumpet” as one of the top 100 animated films of all time.

A naturally gifted, engaging and entertaining communicator, Adam Elliot shares his life story of hard work, persistence, patience and determination to finally win an Academy Award, eclipsing the work of Hollywood giants, Disney, Pixar and the Fox Studios. His universal and very funny story is not only thoroughly entertaining but incredibly inspiring and motivating.

Places are limited, please book on 9784 1020.

Date: Sunday 12 DecemberTime: 10:30am - 4:00pmVenue: State Dog Centre (KCC Park)

Wedge Road, Skye (Melway Ref: 128 J12)

Bring your dog and family along for fun events, agility, dog dances, lure racing, competitions, obedience, prizes, pet parade and more. Free entry.

One of the features of the event is a Canine Christmas Market – a great opportunity to shop for gifts for your dog or dog loving friends and family.

DOGS Victoria promotes responsible dog ownership and assists prospective new owners in choosing the correct breed of dog for their age and stage of life.

Details: dogsvictoria.org.au or 9788 2509.

Big Day Out for DogsAnd Canine Christmas Market

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Library Art for LoanYou can now borrow paintings to take home and hang on your walls courtesy of Frankston City Libraries’ new and exciting borrowing program allowing library members access to artwork by local established and emerging artists.

This program has been very successful in other countries, not only for people to enjoy art at home, but also as a great opportunity for artists to showcase their work in the local community.

Frankston City Library members will be eligible to borrow up to two works of art at any one time, for a maximum of 12 weeks, following payment of a once-off-non-refundable $50 fee. This fee will go towards ongoing improvement of the program.

The catalogue of artwork is growing and can be found on the library catalogue, via the Library website www.frankston.vic.gov.au/library, enter ART FOR LOAN as the key search words.

Artists interested in showcasing their work through the Art for Loan program can contact the library at [email protected].

Sarah Morrow’s Red Flowers on White is one of the paintings available to borrow from Frankston Library.

Application forms will be available in January 2010 by visiting the website www.frankston.vic.gov.au or by contactingthe Community Grants Administrator, phone 9784 1820.

November 2010

tjuringaENVIRO NEWS


Frankston City’s Environmental Pioneers HonouredFrankston has honoured eight

environmental pioneers for their outstanding achievements in protecting and enhancing Frankston City’s most magnificent asset – our natural environment.

These special people have all worked tirelessly to improve our environment for over 25 years, and through their leadership, commitment and passion have inspired many others to join them in “making a difference” in our local natural reserves.

Mayor, Cr Christine Richards said “Given 2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity this was the ideal opportunity to acknowledge outstanding individuals who have made a valuable contribution to our environment over a long time.

“We thank them for helping make Frankston City such an environmentally diverse, picturesque and desirable place to live.

Our foreshore, our bushland and our natural reserves are so much a part of Frankston’s character and these features have been retained and enhanced largely thanks to our environmental pioneers who have each given their time for over 25 years”.

Frankston City’s Environmental Pioneers honoured by the Mayor are:

Margaret Clark ~ Frankston SouthIn 1974 Margaret was one of the founding members of Action Sweetwater Creek – a volunteer environmental ‘friends’ group – and she is still an active member. She successfully worked with the group to secure a grant resulting in a “Preliminary Report on existing conditions and rehabilitation proposals for Sweetwater Creek Reserve” in 1975. The group presented the report to Council which lead to the declaration of Sweetwater Creek as an official nature reserve.

Leon Costermans ~ FrankstonAuthor and champion for Frankston’s natural environment, Leon’s many achievements include:• Starting the Friends

of Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve in 1988

• Helping revitalise Frankston’s George Pentland Botanic Gardens

• Mentoring other environmental ‘Friend’s’ groups

• Chairing the Environmental Friends Network for its first decade

• Presenting to school and community seminars

• Being a major contributor to Council’s recent Natural Reserves in Frankston publication

Kathleen Hassell ~ FrankstonKath has been closely involved with the Frankston Beach Association since 1983. Over many years, Kath also propagated indigenous plants and planted them in the sand dunes to help protect Frankston beach. This re-vegetation work continues today and Kath’s become very skilled at writing successful grant applications to help fund this work. Kath is also a member of Action Sweetwater Creek and her knowledge and intellect are highly regarded as another of our leading lights in preserving our natural environment.

Alison Kuiter ~ SeafordAlison has been a tireless environmental volunteer with active roles with the Kananaook Creek Association, Foreshore Advisory Committee, Wetlands Liaison Committee and the Biosphere. She also presents environmental education programs to local schools and the community including ‘walks and talks’, hosts community days at the Seaford Wetlands, propagates tens of thousands of seedlings at the Frankston and Carrum Indigenous nurseries and presents an environmental radio program ‘the Green Room’ on local 3RPP.

Muriel Petersen ~ Frankston SouthMuriel has been an active member of Action Sweetwater Creek for 32 years. She and her husband Ole, have built a propagation area in their backyard and Muriel has raised thousands of plants for the group’s projects, as well as being an active Committee member.

Ole Petersen ~ Frankston South Ole has also been a member of Action Sweetwater Creek for 32 years. He and Muriel work very much as a team. For the past six years, Ole has raised government grants to carry out weeding and regeneration projects in Sweetwater Reserve and runs the work teams. He houses and maintains the group’s work equipment and fronts consistently each week to manage projects. Ole has also spent 18 years on the Committee - a huge achievement.

Minio Rossetto ~ FrankstonMinio’s achievements include active involvement with the Kananook Creek Association and Frankston Beach Association for more than 25 years. Minio is a ‘doer’ and he also conducts guided walks, coordinates working bees, volunteers his time to teach school students the value of our waterways, has planted more than 80,000 trees over the years and has spent countless hours removing dumped rubbish from the creek.

Allan Sisson ~ SeafordAllan has official ‘legend’ status among his colleagues at the Kananook Creek Association, where his leadership has inspired many others. After a 1988 fire destroyed the Kananook Creek Northern Reserves, Allan developed a sustainable system to restore the reserve and walking trails, which is the basis for the system used across Frankston City today. Under Allan’s guidance, the KCA has planted 90,000 native plants and pulled out more than one million weeds. Allan’s processes for collecting seeds and propagating native plants are now used by the Frankston Indigenous Nursery. Alan’s wife Yvonne has also been a crucial part of this community, always providing welcoming hospitality to the brigade of volunteers.

For more information on Council’s Environmental volunteer ‘Friends’ groups and how you can get involved, contact Debbie Coffey, phone 9784 1768 or email [email protected].

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November 2010 Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Recent surveys commissioned by Frankston City Council have found five

species of microbats living within our City.

White-striped Freetail Bat – can help keep down the mossies (Hannah Nicholas)

An Anabat detector was used to record the high pitched calls of bats which were then analysed to determine the different species.

Microbats are small flying mammals. Their wings evolved from hands with a thin membrane of skin spread between the fingers. They mostly feed on insects like mosquitoes. Some microbats can eat over half their body weight in insects in one night.

Microbats love to live in the hollows of large old trees. Retaining these trees will help preserve their homes. Planting flowering native plants and putting up a bat box in your garden can also help encourage bats to your backyard. Build your own bat box.You can Google ‘microbat boxes’ for instructions.

Well over a thousand people joined in the Walk for Wildlife event in

September celebrating the International Year of Biodiversity. Many went on guided walks with Friends groups in natural reserves, while others took part in the afternoon fun at Frankston’s George Pentland Botanic Gardens.

Families met live native animals up close and personal, watched theatre performers, and learned about our local precious natural creatures and their habitats.

There are lots of ways you can help local wildlife which is under sustained pressure from human development and climate change.

To help our local native creatures, you can

• Create a natural habitat in your backyard. Look at plants that are native to our region and help create a backyard sanctuary for local birds and wildlife. In hot weather leave out water for them in safe, high places. Put up nest boxes for birds, possums and bats. Locally available, phone 0437 740 195

• Choose native plants for your garden that are indigenous to our area. Council’s Indigenous Nursery has a wide range of local plants. Phone 9768 1513 for details of opening hours or visit www.frankston.vic.gov.au/environment/sustainable_gardening

• Get rid of weeds. What seems like a perfectly harmless plant can turn into a noxious weed invading bushland. Check out what’s considered a weed in our area at weeds.gov.au

• Be a responsible pet owner. Make sure your cat is de-sexed and kept indoors or invest in an outdoor cat run — domestic cats can have a devastating effect on local wildlife. Dogs always need to be on leashes in natural reserves and on the beach

• Help injured native animals or birds by calling Wildlife Victoria 1300 094 535 or AWARE 0412 433 727

• Start your own compost bin or worm farm. Organic matter like vegetable peelings is great for your garden and you can reduce the need for chemicals and fertilisers while improving the health of your soil. You can buy a bin or worm farm at Council shops

• Pick up a copy of “Sustainable Gardening in Frankston”, “Natural Reserves in Frankston City” and “Good Bushland Neighbours” from Council Customer Service Centres or download at www.frankston.vic.gov.au/environment/environmental_publications

Frankston goes Batty

Frankston’s Wildlife Wonders

Green Building GuideNOW AVAILABLE

Whether building or renovating, there are many things you can do to improve the environmental performance of a building. To provide guidance for developers,

Council has developed a free Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) Design Guide containing useful information to support building design and delivery.Compared to conventional buildings, ESD designed buildings:

• Use less energy and water• Have lower annual operating costs• Offer improved comfort levels for occupants• Have less impact on the environment

The ESD Design Guide – Buildings explores the opportunities that exist for land use and ecology, water, energy, materials, indoor environment quality, emissions, transport and management.

The ESD Design Guide is now available to download from www.frankston.vic.gov.au, or in hard copy by contacting the Environment Department on 9784 1747, email: [email protected] Indigenous plants such as Coastal Banksia attract local wildlife.

November 2010 To find out about local business visit www.businessfrankston.com.au

Renaissance of the Heart Arcade

In 1961, The Heart Shopping Centre (as it was then known) was originally launched, with its showpiece being the first supermarket in Australia – Pratt’s Supermart. This later became one of the nation’s first Safeway stores. For several decades, The Heart Arcade was a bustling hub; the cornerstone of Frankston shopping.

Since the inception of shopping centres and the relocation of Safeway, the nature of the arcade

has changed. For the past decade, the sleepy arcade has been largely vacated.

For the first time in many years, the arcade has had a facelift, with new tenants helping bring the arcade back to life.

The original launch in 1961 was an enormous event, with the likes of Graham Kennedy, Ted Whitten, Bert Newton, Toni Lamond, Brian Naylor, Tony Charlton and Philip Brady in attendance.

At the 2010 re-launch, the owner of Pratt’s Supermart and the first Australian CEO of Safeway, Bill Pratt AM, returned to cut the ribbon to the arcade. Bill Pratt has a long-running affinity with Frankston, and has been inducted into Frankston City’s Hall of Fame.

At the re-launch, Bill Pratt was joined by 3AW personality, Philip Brady, who was also at the original launch in 1961. Over the microphone, the two shared tales from the original event in front of a large crowd of interested onlookers.

The re-launch itself was a great success, with hundreds of people passing through the arcade, enjoying a range of discounts and entertainment. Ladies’ fashion boutique, Diamond in the Rough, provided a highlight on the day, by organising two superb fashion parades held in the arcade.

On Saturday, 18 September, Frankston’s Heart Arcade on Wells Street had a new chapter written into its rich history when it was officially re-launched.

Frankston Schools win $25,000 Schools First Awards

Two Frankston schools have each won $25,000 Schools First Awards from the National Australia Bank (NAB). The awards are given for projects that bring together students, teachers, parents and community members to support young people. Research shows that when students are connected and involved with their community, their results and experiences can be enhanced.

Flinders Christian Community College in partnership with Centreforce Pty Ltd, has won an award for bridging the gap between the workplace and the classroom. Their project provides unique and innovative ‘real time’ learning experiences for students in Years 9 and 10. Through video links set up with Centreforce, students communicate with professionals at work, learning how their classroom work is directly connected with what graphic designers and media specialists do in their workplaces, and engage in hands-on training where professionals can demonstrate the application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) skills.

Elisabeth Murdoch College has teamed up with the University of the Third Age (U3A) to implement their Community Mentoring Project. This brings active senior members

After more than 1500 students registered in its first year, the Splash Card is back better than before with new partners including AMC Cinemas, Streetwise (authorised Apple dealer), Endota Beauty Spa, Theobroma Chocolate Lounge and the Frankston Arts Centre.

The Splash Card provides student discounts and special offers on fashion, hair, beauty, sports, recreation, restaurants and more with over 50 retailers now on board in the Frankston city centre.

Any secondary or tertiary student who has not received a Splash Card can register at splashcard.com.au and their card will be mailed to them. The Splash Card website also contains information about special offers and new participating businesses.

If you register now, you will have the 2011 Splash Card mailed to you before Christmas.The program showcases some of Frankston’s finest street-side businesses including Jac ‘n’ Jean, the Bounty Shop, Peninsula Surf, Trigger Brothers, Diamond in the Rough, Noa Noa Living, Ted’s Camera Store, Robinsons Bookshop and much more.

Students to Splash Out with City Centre Savings

Frankston City Council’s Economic Development team is once again running their Business Coaching program in 2011. Experts in a business related field interested in presenting a session are invited to submit an expression of interest to [email protected] or 9784 1889.

Are you a Local Business Expert?

Got a Staff Vacancy?We can Help ...

For the past 12 months, Frankston City Council has built a database of local tertiary and secondary students. This has been conducted through Council’s Student Discount Card Scheme, which requires students to register their details and field of study online.

Through this information, Council can promote job vacancies via email to students in the relevant field of study. This is a FREE service to businesses located in Frankston City. (Please note, contact details of students are not publicly disclosed)

This service provides a vehicle for local students to be matched up with local business.

If you would like to promote a job opportunity, please email a brief description of the position and your organisation to [email protected] phone 9784 1912.

of the community together with students to share ideas and experiences. U3A members can encourage younger people to enrol in tertiary education and actively bridge the gap between older and younger people.

Elisabeth Murdoch College students pictured with the Mayor, Cr Chris Richards; Ryhs Pattisson; Lachlan Gray; Brianna Peart and Amy Thomas.

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Congratulations to Frankston South based business, First Class Conveyancing, whichwas recently awarded the Momentum Energy/3AW Small Business Success Award.

Since 2006 the business has grown from owner Liz George’s dining room table to now employing 10 staff from their office in Norman Avenue.

On Saturday, 9 October, mini-motocross specialists, braaap, held its third street party event. For the first time, the event was not marred by bad weather, which meant that a record crowd flocked to Playne Street to watch a range of stunt riders, bands and other entertainment in the sunshine.

braaap is a national superlite motorcycle company with its national headquarters at 35 Playne Street, Frankston. This ‘braaap Street Party’ featured spectacular motorbike tricks, demonstrations and live music, and was filmed for braap TV and is expected to air on FUEL TV.

The bi-annual event is becoming a uniquely Frankston experience. The most pleasing aspect of the event is that it remains free to the public, which means that anyone can come along and enjoy the entertainment.

With braaap doing their bit to bring something fresh and interesting to Frankston it shows that individual businesses can make a difference.

braaap owner Brad Smith said: “Frankston has been very good to us as our home and this is a way to give back to the community. Frankston is an area with so many people who love motocross, and the response to our street parties has been really awesome”.

“The next street party won’t be too far away I can promise you!” he added.

Local Firm takes out Small Business Award

Successful braaap Street Party Comes to Town

Christmas is Coming and Businesses can WinChristmas is just around the corner, and this year Council would like businesses to get into the Christmas spirit by decorating their windows and stores.

Christmas Kingdom in Mentone, a sponsor of this year’s Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights, is offering 50 lucky businesses a 25 per cent discount on Christmas decorations. By accepting this offer, your business will be entered into the Christmas Window Street-side Shop competition,and will have the opportunity of winning a fantastic advertising package.

To register your business for the competition email: [email protected] or phone 9784 1968. By registering, you will receive a 25 per cent discount voucher from Christmas Kingdom. Then it’s up to you to start decorating. Businesses must register no later than 19 November, and must have their decorations up prior to Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights on 27 November to be eligible to win.

Judging will take place week commencing 13 December and the winner will be announced week commencing 20 December.

Prize includes:• Half page advertisement in the Leader

newspaper (supported by Leader)• Media release (prepared and sent by Council

to local papers)• SMS promoting your business to be sent to

over 1300 local students (valued at $300) • Facebook announcement promoting your

business to be sent to over 800 people• Promotion in the events e-newsletter

(3000 + database)• Profile in the CAD newsletter• Profile in Frankston City News (distributed

to 60,000 households and businesses)• Mention in Council’s What’s On column in

local newspapers.

Monash University is seeking placements and internships in local businesses for students undertaking the final (third) year of their degree in the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Businesses gain the benefit of a student who has up-to-date knowledge in the area in which the business operates, who is eager to apply that knowledge for the betterment of the business and who will be an extra resource to conduct practical research, analysis, management and specific project delivery in the following disciplines:

• Accounting / Finance• Economics• Management• Marketing• Human Resource Management• International Business

For the students, experience of life in the workplace and the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge gained at university are invaluable. To help prepare them for the workplace, students complete 12 hours of pre-placement seminars and workshops provided by Monash Employment and Career Development. This is to ensure that the student and the business gain as much as

possible from the internship. Students are also mentored by a faculty member.

For further information, contact Lesley Soan, Community Projects Officer, Faculty of Business and Economics, Monash University, on 9904 4182 or email [email protected].

WIN WIN Opportunity for your Business

November 2010

The RECHARGE Scheme is a partnership between local businesses, community groups and Frankston City Council, which enables community members to recharge their electric wheelchair or scooter battery while out and about to avoid being stranded.

Current locations are listed below and also available by visiting: rechargescheme.org.au.

If you’d like to welcome more people into your business by joining as a RECHARGE point, please contact Council on 9784 1851.

Frankston and city centre• Bayside Shopping Centre, Beach Street

Level One: Near Gloria Jeans Ground Floor: Near BB’s Cafe

• Beach Street Charcoal Chicken • The Coffee Club, 21 Wells Street• Civic Centre, Corner Davey and Young Streets• Chisholm Institute of TAFE,

Fletcher Road Library: Building E Canteen: Building J

• Cube 37, Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street• Golf Links Road Rehabilitation Centre foyer• Frankston Arts Centre, Davey Street• Frankston Community Information and

Support Centre, 68 Playne Street• Frankston Hospital foyer, Hastings Road• Frankston Integrated Health Centre,

main foyer, Hastings Road• Frankston Library, 60 Playne Street• Heatherhill Road Pharmacy,

48 Heatherhill Road• Jubilee Park Aquatic Centre,

Hillcrest Road, Frankston

RECHARGE Your Batteries

FREE Scooter Safety WorkshopDate: Saturday, 27 November 2010 Time: 9:30am to 12:30pmVenue: Chisholm Institute of TAFE

Frankston Campus Fletcher Road, Frankston (Melway Ref: 102 E2)

Topics covered:• Health and safety aspects of scooter users• Things to consider before buying a scooter• Do’s and dont’s• Questions and answers

• Life Works Relationship Counselling, 345 Nepean Highway

• Monash University, McMahons Road, Buildings A, U and L

• Orwil Street Community House, Orwil Street• St Luke’s Church, 72 McMahons Road• United Tools, 34 Wells Road• Frankston Visitor Information Centre

Karingal• Centro Karingal, 330 Frankston-Cranbourne

Road, Opposite Geo’s and adjacent to Free Choice Tobacconist

• Coffee on Kareela, 53 Kareela Road• Karingal PLACE, 103 Ashleigh Ave

Carrum Downs• Bendigo Bank, Shop 45, 100 Hall Road• Brotherhood of St Laurence Banksia Centre, foyer and dining room, 65 William Road• Choco Bean Café, 335 Ballarto Road• Coles, Carrum Downs Plaza, Corner

Ballarto and McCormicks Roads• Discovery Holiday Park,

1165 Frankston-Dandenong Road• Lyrebird Community Centre,

203 Lyrebird Drive• The Sands Hotel, 71 Hall Road

Langwarrin• Beretta’s Langwarrin Hotel,

222 Frankston-Cranbourne Road• Frankston City Council - Langwarrin Shop,

Gateway Shopping Village• Gateway Village Shopping Centre,

230 Frankston-Cranbourne RoadFrankston North• Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre,

26 Mahogany Avenue• Pines Forest Licensed Post Office,

44 Mahogany Avenue

Frankston South• Frankston South Community and Recreation

Centre, 55 Towerhill RoadSeaford• Frankston City Council - Seaford Shop,

120 Nepean Highway• Nova Pharmacy, 284 Seaford Road• The Seaford Taverner Hotel,

362 Frankston-Dandenong Road

Test and tag your battery.Light refreshments will be provided.A limited number of scooters and electric wheelchairs can be checked by professionals.

RSVP: Bookings: 9784 1851

A new playgroup is providing invaluable support to families in Frankston City caring for children with a disability or chronic medical condition.

The MyTime Playgroup enables local parents, grandparents or carers and their children to socialise with others who understand the demands and rewards of caring for children with a disability or ongoing illness.

The playgroup is facilitated by a qualified leader and a play helper to engage children in a range of play and learning opportunities in a safe and stimulating environment, making it easier for parents to socialise, share ideas and provide peer support.

MyTime operates during school term on Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am at Karingal PLACE, 103 Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston (Melway Ref: 102 K1).

Families caring for a child with a disability or chronic illness are welcome. This program is available thanks to a Frankston City Council partnership with Playgroup Victoria.

Details: Phone: 9784 1047 or email: [email protected].

Playgroup Support for Special Needs Families

International Disability Day


Playtime fun and social support at the MyTime playgroup.

All Abilities Art ExhibitionFriday, 3 December, 10:00am-3:00pm, Bentons Square Community Centre, 145 Bentons Road, Mornington (Melway Ref: 145 G6)

Also launching the Peninsula Access Calendar. Details: 9784 1890.

All Abilities Sports DaySunday, 5 December, 11:00am-4:00pm, Red Hill Reserve, Arthurs Seat Road, Red Hill (Melway Ref: 190 J3)

Come and try bocce, bowls, netball, karate, AFL, basketball, skating, drumming, pony rides and much more. Details: 0407 683 143 or leisurelinkup.info.

Thanks to the support of Mornington Peninsula Shire, Department of Human Services, Konnections, Focus, Peninsula Community Health Service, Leisure Link Up, PAST, Frankston City Council and Arts Access.

Celebrating International Day of People with Disability

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November 201010Full report avaliable online: http://frankston2025.frankston.vic.gov.au November 2010

State of the City Report 2010State of the City Report 2010

Well governed

Proud and safe

Active and healthy

Rich and vibrant culture

Learning community

Clean and green

Well planned, well built and well

maintained

Business prosperity and local

employment

Conn

ected communityFrankston 2025

Community Vision

Connected community Our community neighbourhoods support and include all people. We have a strong sense of being connected to each other and to the world beyond our city.

Well governed Our local decision-making, leadership and strong community representation reflects the needs of our community.

Proud and safe We are proud of our city and feel safe and confident as we enjoy all of our excellent places and facilities.

Active and healthy The people in our community thrive. We are active and healthy – physically, mentally and spiritually.

Rich and vibrant culture Our city is a vibrant and exciting destination that shows off our natural assets, rich history and diverse culture.

Learning community Our community provides opportunities for learning and development for every individual.

Business prosperity and local employment Our city leads the way in innovative business practices while generating local employment and services.

Well planned, well built and well maintained Our city is attractive, efficient and accessible.

Clean and green We are a leader in environmental management, showcasing our proactive approach to conserving natural resources.

A message from the MayorIn 2006 Frankston City Council conducted an extensive community consultation as the first stage of developing the Community’s vision - Frankston 2025. Almost 2000 residents from Carrum Downs, Frankston, Frankston North, Frankston South, Karingal, Langwarrin, Sandhurst, Seaford and Skye had their say about how they envision Frankston to be a generation from now.

The Frankston 2025 Community Vision represents their aspirations. It uses the nine key themes (see image right) to create a direction for our City’s future and the basis for our Council Plan.

Our community’s future is shaped by all levels of government, including the programs delivered and decisions made by Federal and State Governments in areas such as education, safety, health and business prosperity. Our progress is also influenced by business and community organisations. Your actions can also make a difference. Therefore, achievement of outcomes for the Frankston municipality and community is very much a joint effort.

The challenge now is to make this vision a reality. How will we know if we are achieving what we set out to achieve? To help answer this question, Frankston City Council is tracking our progress with the assistance of both feedback and surveys of our community. The two main data sources used in this report are provided through the Department of Planning and Community Development Survey conducted by the State Government in February this year and the Frankston City Council Corporate Community Survey conducted in October last year.

We have used 22 indicators to monitor our journey environmentally, socially and economically. (See next three pages). The full report is available online athttp://frankston2025.frankston.vic.gov.au. Our community has made progress. However, more could and should be done. Understanding how we are performing through these results will help focus our future efforts so that all levels of government and community services can do better.

Councillor Christine Richards, Frankston City Mayor

November 2010 Full report avaliable online: http://frankston2025.frankston.vic.gov.au

Feeling safe in own suburb An overall average of 80%4 was evident for respondents feeling safe in their suburb, which is equal to the target. 94.2%4 of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they feel safe in their suburb during the day. 65.8%4 of respondents agreed or strongly agreed that they feel safe in their suburb at night. See Figure 3.

The results show there has been an increase in the day result (63.6%4 in 2008/09) with the night result remaining under 1% different (95%4 in 2008/09). It is hoped that this trend of improvement will continue due to the strong partnership between Police, Council, business owners and residents.

Additionally, the mean satisfaction with safety in the Frankston municipality was 69.6%4 (72%4 in 2008/09).

Feeling proud of own suburb 81%1 of respondents stated they felt proud to live in their Frankston suburb whilst 66.6%1 felt proud to live within the Frankston municipality. See Figure 4.

Feeling Proud of ‘suburb’ replaces ‘municipality’ from the previous year to better reflect the theme. It falls short of the target to meet or exceed the previous year’s result. Both results have experienced a decline from the previous year’s reported data (88.4%2 suburb and 83%2 municipality).

Theme 3: Proud and safeParticipation in physical activity 64.2%1 is the overall average for respondents participating in physical activity. This is made up from 88.6%1 of respondents who stated they participated in casual sporting or recreational activities, such as walking the dog, with only 39.8%1 participating in formal sporting or recreational activities, such as being a participating member of a Sports Club.

This result has declined from the previous year’s data of 80%2 and falls short of the current target of 67%, due to a change of data source and methodology of collecting data from the previous year. However, Frankston is experiencing growing participation levels in sport as well as an increase in active living which is unfortunately not reflected here4

Happy life index 91.1%1 of respondents from Frankston City feel very happy (25.5%1) or happy (65.6%1). Additionally, 81.7%1 of respondents rated their own health as good (37.1%1), very good or excellent (44.6%1).

Whilst the figure of 91.1%1 of respondents feeling very happy or happy is an outstanding result, when setting the dolphin result this figure falls lower than the target to meet or exceed the previous year’s result and so is rated as fair, which is close to the target of 91.8%2. (See Results Rating Scale over page).

Theme 4: Active and healthyTheme 1: Connected community Sense of belonging to community 83.4%1 of respondents feel a sense of belonging to their community. This figure is taken from the average of two figures, 87.8%1 of respondents stating they could get help from family, friends and neighbours when needed and 78.9%1 of respondents stating they feel a sense of belonging to their suburb.

This is a decline from the reported 2009 figure of 87%2, a good result for our community however, as it exceeds the 2010 target of 83%. See Figure 1.

Volunteering participation 40%1 of respondents have been involved in either formal or informal volunteering in the past 12 months, 5% short of the 45% target. This result is made up of the average of stated participation in formal volunteering 29.5%1 and informal volunteering 50.4%1. There is room for improvement of community involvement in volunteering with a decline on the 2009 average figure (45%2) being evident. See Figure 1.

Theme 2: Well governedSatisfaction with Council community engagement A mean satisfaction of 63%3 with Council’s engagement with the community in decision making on key local issues was recorded from respondents, somewhat short of the target to improve on last year’s result of 64%2, leaving room for improvement of this measure.

Participation in community engagement activities While 63%3 of respondents indicated they were satisfied with Council’s engagement in decision making on key local issues, 43.1%1 of respondents stated they had participated in a community engagement activity in the past 12 months. See Figure 2.

While this result has room for improvement, being short of the target (51%), it is promising that there has been an improvement from 37%2 in 2008/09.

Participation in artistic and/or cultural activities 63.9%1 of respondents stated that during the past year they had attended or participated in an artistic and/or cultural activity or event. This result is less than 2% down on the previous year’s figure of 65%2 and below the current target of 67%.

Attendance numbers at events, attractions and the Frankston Visitor Information Centre Key events, attractions and venues attracted an estimated attendance of 526,0005 in 2009/10. This result is short of the target of 600,000, with room for improvement into the future.

An estimated 117,0005 people attended events within the Frankston municipality in 2009/10. This was down 30% on last year (2008/09 168,5005) with two events not being held and poor weather conditions contributing to low attendance at both Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights and Frankston Waterfront Festival.

Venues attendance totalled an estimated 409,0005, down 13% on last year (2008/09 468,0005) with the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) cited as a possible negative influence on attendance, due to less expenditure on events and attractions.

Theme 5: Rich and vibrant culture

Figure 1: Connected Community

Figure 2: Well Governed

Figure 3: Feeling Safe

Figure 4: Feeling Proud

1 2009 Frankston Corporate Community Consultation Survey

2 2009 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey from the Department of Planning and Community Development

3 2010 Local Government Community Satisfaction Survey from the Department of Planning and Community Development

4 Frankston City Council Internal Data

5 Multiple Sources from Event Organisers and Venue Managers

6 2009 Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

7 2009 On Track Year 12 Destinations Survey, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

8 2008 On Track Year 12 Destinations Survey, Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

9 2009/10 Community Residential Water Data for Frankston City, South East Water

10 2009/10 Kerbside statistics from Solo Resource Recovery: Council’s waste contractor

11 2008/09 Kerbside statistics from Solo Resource Recovery: Council’s waste contractor

Data Sources


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Theme 6: Learning communityEarly learning programs participation The result for this indicator shows 80.4%6 enrolment in 4 year old kindergarten (for the 2009 calendar year), short of the current target of 84%. It is however an increase of 3.4% on the 2009 State of the City reported figure (77%6).

This figure does not allow for inclusion of those 4 year old children in long daycare without a funded kindergarten program within the Frankston municipality.

4 year old kindergarten participation ranks Frankston City as 65 out of 79 local government areas in Victoria (with 1 being the highest possible ranking).

School leavers in further education or employment 82.8%7 of Frankston’s young people who completed Year 12 in 2009 commenced tertiary education, training or employment by April 2010. See Figure 5. Whilst there has been an increase of 0.7%, it is below the target of a 1% increase from the previous year (83.1%8).

There was an increase in the previous year’s number of young people attending university and undertaking Apprenticeships and Traineeships, while the same number were at TAFE. Fewer young people were employed, which is possibly a reflection of the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), as this young sector is thought to have been heavily effected.

Lifelong learning - Library membership Total library membership of Frankston City Libraries reached 65,8824 by the end of June 2010, exceeding the target of 50,000, an excellent result for our community. See Figure 6.

The trend of increasing resident membership continued with 51,2884 in 2009/10, an increase from 50,7154 in 2008/09, which is an estimated 40% of the municipality’s population.

This excellent result reflects Frankston City Libraries effort to enhance library spaces and support lifelong learning by providing events, activities, competitions, learning opportunities and new technologies.

Theme 7: Business prosperity and local employmentEmployment opportunities 87.1%4 of businesses reported employing full-time staff up from the previous years 82.1%4, and 64.8%4 reported employing part-time staff, down from 72.6%4 as reported last year.

These figures are consistent with the employment trends shown by the business community across Australia in response to the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).

Working and living in Frankston 27.9%1 of respondents surveyed indicated they worked within the Frankston municipality, a drop of less than 3% from the previous year’s result of 30%2 and short of the 38% target.

24.4%1 of respondents stated they work elsewhere with 47.7%1 of respondents stating they do not work at all.

Occupancy rates in the Central Activity District (CAD)The last reported result in January 2010 was 89%4 occupancy rates of commercial premises in the Central Activity District (CAD). This figure was up on the previous year (86.5%4) and exceeds the target of 87.5%, indicating there is improved confidence in the local market.

It is expected that there will be a decline in next year’s figure as a result of reduced confidence in the retail sector due to the Global Financial Crisis.

Theme 8: Well planned, well built and well maintainedAdditional bike and walking paths During the past year approximately one kilometre4 of new path has been constructed including at Golf Links Road (Robinsons Rd to Stotts Lane), Baden Powell Drive (Parkland Close to Humphries Road) and Brunel Road (Church car park to Seaford Road) all completed during the 2009/10 program.

This is a poor result, short of the 2.5 kilometre target, with limited funding for new shared paths in Council’s 2009/10 Capital Works Budget enabling only one km 4 of shared paths to be constructed.

Public transport access Across Frankston City, 88%4 of properties, households or businesses, are within 400 metres of a bus service or 800 metres of a train station.

This is a good result, greater than the target to meet or exceed last year’s result of 84.9%4. Bus services in Frankston were expanded in 2010, to areas of Langwarrin and Carrum Downs to bring more residents within the 400 metre catchment radius.

Alternative transport use 34.1%1 of respondents indicated that they use alternative modes of transport to get to their regular weekly commitments. This is a good result when compared to the target of improving on last year’s result of only 18%2, but there is still room for this measure to be improved.

Overall presentation and cleanliness Overall there was a 66.5%1 satisfaction with presentation and cleanliness across the municipality. See Figure 7. This is a decline on the previously reported 71.3%2 and rated as a fair result as it does not meet the target to improve upon the previous year’s result.

Reduction in residential water use per household Frankston City households have decreased their annual mains water usage by 1.7% to 147.5 kL9 (kilolitres) over the past year. See Figure 8. This result is better than the target set of 150 kL or less per household and reflects a growing and continued commitment by householders to embrace a wide range of water saving initiatives in and around their homes.

Reduction in residential waste to landfill per household Waste to landfill has increased by 3% from 416.2 kg11 to 429.1 kg10, above the target of less than 410 kg per household per year. See Figure 9. This increase reflects a trend across Victoria. While there has been steady improvement in recycling per household, the past two years has seen this trend reversing.

On a positive note, there continues to be a steady increase in the number of households using Council’s user-pays green waste service (over 50% of all households in 2009/10). This reduces waste to landfill as well as community greenhouse gas emissions. Green waste contamination audits reflect low contamination (below 1.5%), well below that of other Councils that provide a compulsory three bin system.

Theme 9: Clean and green

Figure 5: School Leavers

Figure 7: Presentation and Cleanliness

Figure 9: Waste to Landfill and RecyclingFigure 6: Library Membership

Results of the 22 indicators under the nine themes of the Frankston 2025 Community Vision. The 2010 results were achieved

collectively, as a partnership with residents, businesses, community organisations, State and Federal Governments and Council, towards a better future.

Waste to Landfill Recycling

Figure 8: Total Water Use Per Household Per Year

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Excellent - Result was well above target

Good - Result meets or exceeds target

Fair - Result was close to target

Room for Improvement - Result was below target

Poor - Result was well below target

The following results rating scale is used to indicate the results of each indicator compared to the target for 2010. Some of the targets were set to improve upon the previous years result whereas others were specific targets to be achieved in 2010.

Results Rating ScaleSnapshot of Results

Next stepsWe are still in the early stages of the journey towards achieving the Frankston 2025 Community Vision. Council will be collating the results of these 22 indicators on an annual basis on behalf of the community, to keep track of progress and look for opportunities to make a positive contribution towards a brighter, more sustainable future for our community.

Council would like to acknowledge the contribution of the broader Frankston community and particularly thank the Frankston 2025 Advisory Committee who continue to volunteer their time to work with Council to ensure community involvement and input, to this vision for the future.

For more informationFor more information about the Frankston 2025 Community Vision (or to view the full report online) please visit the Frankston 2025 website at:

http://frankston2025.frankston.vic.gov.au

Alternatively, contact: Frankston City Council

PO Box 490

Frankston, Victoria 3199

FREE CALL: 1300 FCC FCC (322 322)

Email: [email protected]

TTY 9784 1951 (for the hearing impaired)

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November 201010

Drainage works in Frankston city centreDrainage work continues in Olsen Street and near Kananook Creek to reduce the risk of flooding in Frankston.

Footpaths remain accessible and surrounding businesses remain open during these works. Construction in Olsen Street will cease between 6 December 2010 and 16 January 2011, to minimise disruption to holiday shoppers.

Tunnelling on Stage One of the project between Monash University Peninsula Campus and Kananook Creek has been completed and some areas around tunnel sites will be reinstated soon. This stage of the project is expected to be completed in January 2011.

Building a Better City

Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.au November 2010

Frankston Planning Scheme Review Planning Scheme Amendment to be exhibited before ChristmasFrankston City Council recently revised and updated the policy section of the Frankston Planning Scheme - the Municipal Strategic Statement and Local Planning Policies. Council is waiting on authorisation from the Planning Minister before placing the planning scheme amendment on public exhibition.

The amendment will be of most interest to those who are involved in the planning system at the broader policy level. The amendment will be available for public review and comment for at least six weeks, and it is anticipated that exhibition will commence in the first half of November. Please check local newspapers and Council’s website for announcements about exhibition of the amendment. Those announcements will include details of where to obtain further information, how to participate in the process and when submissions are due.

The amendment deals with a range of issues including settlement, environmental values, environmental hazards, housing, economic activity, built form and heritage, transport and infrastructure. New and emerging issues addressed include the Frankston 2025 community vision, climate change impacts, and the use of environmentally sustainable design principles. The document also reflects recent key strategies such as the Frankston City Economic Strategy, Tourism Strategy and Frankston Bicycle Strategy.

For more information please contact our Town Planning section, phone 9784 1733.

Building a Better CommunityThank you to Bayside Shopping Centre for their support for the Frankston Community Fund this Christmas.

When visiting Santa at Bayside this year, a donation will be made on your behalf to the Frankston Community Fund for every photo package purchased.

The Frankston Community Fund is Council’s joint venture with the Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation to assist the Frankston community to help to raise money for local community groups and charitable organisations.

Santa is located outside Kmart from 22 November to 24 December. Details: baysideshopping.com.au orwww.frankston.vic.gov.au/community.

The Saints did us proud this year reaching the AFL Grand Final, twice!

Exciting news for all residents this month is the arrival of the St Kilda Football Club to their new local home - the state of the art training and administration facility at Linen House Centre, Belvedere Park Reserve, East Road, Seaford (Melway Ref: 100 A3).

With the exterior structure almost finalised, the internal building is now taking shape including sports hall, rehabilitation pool and administration area for staff who are moving into the brand new complex in late November.

Pre-season training for the St Kilda players will begin later in the year at the Belvedere Park Reserve. So Saints fans stay in touch with the club to keep informed of local training sessions. We can't wait to welcome the boys to their new home!

Another of our local greats, Frankston City Hall of Fame inductee and past St Kilda Football Club legend, Robert Harvey, will be St Kilda Football Club Assistant Coach in 2011.

For those of you already missing the footy action, you can get your Saints footy fix by preparing for next season with your 2011 Membership visit: www.saints.com.au.

The AFL has announced the fixture for the 2011 NAB Cup. St Kilda will play at Etihad Stadium, Friday night, 18 February 2011. Details: www.saints.com.au.

The Saints come marching in to Frankston City

Carrum Downs Primary shares in AwardThe design process for the new Carrum Woods Play Space at Orama Avenue, Carrum Downs has been awarded as best practice in Social and Community Based Planning at the recent 2010 Victorian Awards for Planning Excellence.

Council’s Landscape Architect involved with this project, Colleen Johnson, said: “the real winners are the children at Carrum Downs Primary School whose amazing ideas formed the basis of the new design for a play space which they want.

“The Carrum Downs Primary School and the Children’s Ideas Group were absolutely amazing to work with on this project. The school has such a strong community spirit and the children and families had such creative and innovative ideas that were really about letting them get back to nature, and the fun of unstructured outdoor play within an urban environment.”

The design for the new play space features adventure forests, balance beams, hopping stones, a level ‘active track’ and rolling slope

grassy knoll and natural rocks providing both seating and play potential.

This Award recognises work that leads practice, and changes the world for the better and went to the Heart Foundation in partnership with Parks Victoria, Frankston, Brimbank, and Moonee Valley City Councils, and stated that “the Frankston work has led to new partnerships between design, community planning, parks maintenance and local residents, and to innovative design. Of particular note is the mature understanding of feasibility and planning for the whole community exhibited by the children, who previously felt uninterested by ‘boring’ play spaces and uninvolved in local planning decision-making.”

Construction of the Carrum Woods play space is scheduled for Autumn 2011 which is the best time for planting.

November 2010

Neighbourhood News

Carrum Downs LangwarrinSandhurstLangwarrin South

Skye

Cr Colin HamptonMobile: 0400 236 109Fax: 9770 1213E-mail: [email protected]

Cr Sandra MayerPhone: 9786 8931Fax: 9786 9273Mobile: 0400 236 107E-mail: [email protected]

Cr David AskerPhone: 9785 6204Fax: 9789 3091Mobile: 0438 001 067E-mail: [email protected]

East Ward

Graffiti – you can help!By Cr Sandra MayerThank you to all the residents who attended the recent Langwarrin Community Safety Meeting. A big issue for the community is graffiti, particularly tagging.

Residents were clear that they want harsher penalties for graffiti offenders and suggested parents of young offenders should also be fined. Given it’s getting close to the state election this is the ideal time to raise your concerns with your local members of parliament to take more action on this issue.

The longer tags are left in place, the more graffiti it is likely to attract. Council has allocated additional resources to help curb graffiti, but we need your help.

By law Council cannot remove graffiti from a private property without consent from the owner or occupier. Please phone Council on 1300 322 322 to report precise graffiti location e.g. brick fence, 27 McSmith Street, Langwarrin.

This information also goes on a database to help identify and track offenders, so it’s worth reporting. Some members of the community actively clean up their own areas or paint over tags on their fences etc. If you’d like advice on how to remove graffiti safely, you’re also welcome to contact Council.

Art and Graffiti Meet at Sandfield ReserveBudding young artists in our community need an outlet for their creativity.

A new artpiece at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs has revitalised the rebound wall in this youth recreational precinct which in the past has been badly vandalised and tagged and now looks amazing. This project was a partnership between young local street artists and experienced artists from Fitzroy based Everfresh Studios. Thanks also to the support from Frankston’s Youth Resource Centre and Council’s graffiti management team.

Council is considering further projects to engage young street artists on legal wall sites, where appropriate, as a more proactive approach to reducing graffiti.

Invitation to ResidentsBy Cr Colin HamptonWhat, as a community working together, do we need to do today to deliver an agreed future vision that supports our future lifestyles?

Langwarrin residents are invited to a fun and interactive workshop where you get to tell us your ideas and meet your neighbours over afternoon tea:

Saturday, 20 November 20102:00pm – 4:15pm

Come and tell us what’s unique about the area, what you are proud and passionate about, what’s worth keeping, maintaining or improving and what are the priorities to collectively create an agreed future vision for Langwarrin.

We hope that large numbers of residents from all backgrounds will participate and input into a Local Area Plan to shape the future of our community. We would expect that young people and children from age 11 upwards would have something really positive to contribute and welcome their contributions as well.

Please register with Lucy Wilson on 9784 1734 or [email protected] for venue details. Also please advise if you require any support in relation to access or have any specific dietary requirements.

Together, let’s realise our future dreams as a community.

Get involved in your community

Langwarrin Community Centre Inc.Annual General MeetingThursday, 25 November, 7:30pm2 Lang Road, Langwarrin.

A light supper will be served

All Welcome!Details: 9789 7653

Water Safety over SummerBy Cr David AskerIn the lead up to the summer holiday season please remember to supervise your children at all times around water – whether at the beach, public pool or backyard spa or wading pool.

It’s also important to ‘slip on a shirt, slop on sunscreen and slap on a hat’ when enjoying our great outdoors this summer.

Many thanks to our many volunteer lifesavers who assist community safety by patrolling a ‘flagged area’ on our main beaches from Saturday, 13 November 2010 until 27 April 2011. Please do the right thing and swim between the flags.

• Frankston beach patrol hours are generally: Saturdays, 1:00pm-5:30pm; Sundays, and Public Holidays, 11:00am-5:30pm.

• Seaford beach patrol hours: Saturdays, 1:00pm-6:00pm; Sundays and Public Holidays, noon-6:00pm, except Christmas Day.

Frankston’s Aquatic Centres at Jubilee Park and Pines Forest are also running water safety training sessions this summer, see page 23 for more details.

Kidsafe Victoria and Life Saving Victoria are warning of the dangers of unfenced inflatable swimming pools. Any pool with a depth greater than 30 centimetres/one foot, is legally required to have a Standards Australia approved fence, with a childproof, self latching gate.

Inflatable swimming pools are becoming increasingly popular with families as they initially appear to be a cheap way to keep the kids cool over summer, and the water bill down.

With one toddler death in Victoria attributed to a removable, temporary pool in the past year, Kidsafe and Life Saving Victoria are concerned this number will increase. Last year a further eight infants in Victoria received emergency care for nonfatal drowning incidents which can result in severe traumatisation, brain damage, and permanent disability. Details: kidsafevic.com.au.

Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.auNovember 2010

November 201010

Frankston North KaringalSeaford Frankston

Cr Glenn AitkenPhone: 9786 3274PO Box 490 Frankston 3199

Cr Kris Bolam JPPhone: 8790 0002Fax: 8790 0006Mobile: 0438 001 065E-mail: [email protected]

Cr Brad HillPhone: 9781 0410Fax: 9781 0714Mobile: 0400 236 782E-mail: [email protected]

North West Ward

Neighbourhood News

Frankston Dolphins and Frankston Park - getting ahead!By Cr Brad HillThe Minister for Sport and Recreation, James Merlino, recently announced $1.5 million of state money to build a new function centre and club rooms at Frankston Park - home of our very own Frankston based VFL team, the Dolphins.

The current facility is ageing and in need of a revamp. A new facility with a function room will help the club to get back on track. More funds will be needed to complete the proposed facility, and the club will be looking to a variety of sources for those funds including the Council and the AFL.

The Dolphins offer a very competitive rate for venue hire - you’ll be hard pressed to get a better deal on a wedding reception.

The club was formed in 1887 - I am not sure how much more dedicated, how much more iconic, or how much more Frankston you can get. The Dolphins do a sterling job supporting the community in greater Frankston, so I urge you to get behind the club that supports you. Take out a membership, sponsor a player, or just get along to a game. It’s a great day out.

The new $2.2 million grandstand is nearing completion - and it does look grand. Since the old one burnt down, the “jewel in the crown” has been missing, and I am very pleased my fellow Councillors supported its reconstruction. The new stand is steel and concrete, and yet maintains the look and feel of the old one. It’s great to see.

Community Christmas CarolsFriday, 3 December, 6:30pm Monterey Community Park,

Frankston North

FREE event. BYO picnic.

Save Our TreesBy Cr Glenn AitkenIn June 2010 the Victorian Government changed the Electrical Safety Regulations for Electric Line Clearance which has some significant implications for our street trees.

If this provision is enforced to the letter of the law we will see wide scale clearing of mature street trees in our environment and in some cases trees on private property. The change appears to be justified by bushfire ignition concerns. While we do have a small number of areas of high risk in our City, the possibility of a large scale urban fire in Frankston is very low.

There is no evidence of urban trees presenting a significant fire risk if properly maintained under the current Council practices. It is therefore unclear as to the value or need for these changes in Frankston City. Councils are currently fighting this change through the Municipal Association of Victoria.

It is vital for our Council to speak out loudly to have our City exempt from this proposal and to save our street trees from being decimated. I will be calling for Council to voice its opposition to these regulations being applied in Frankston City.

Hoon DrivingA young mother has approached me because she is very fearful for the safety of her children. Her home is close to the road and she is afraid a car may run out of control into it. It is totally unacceptable that hoon drivers take control of our streets and impact on the safety of our residents.

Hoon driving continues to run at epidemic proportions in our city. As a whole community we have to act to reject this sort of behaviour on our roads and to this end I will be raising this matter again with our Council and will call for a special meeting of Council to look for creative and powerful methods to make hoon driving a thing of the past, because I believe that can be done. But we have to think outside the square!

Keast ParkPatience is one of the key words in local government because frequently things don’t happen overnight. The Keast Park project has been travelling now for about six years and is now about to happen. The design has been finalised and the tender has been awarded, with work commencing shortly. The architectural outcome has been an important factor in the overall project.

Karingal Community MarketBy Cr Kris Bolam JPKaringal PLACE is a thriving hub of activity offering a range of services for Frankston families and the community, including the home of the Karingal Neighbourhood House, Maternal and Child Health services, kindergarten, occasional care and indoor basketball court.

To help establish this wonderful facility as an events venue and community hub, the centre is exploring ideas for a regular community market, most likely starting in 2011. Expressions of interest are welcome from potential stallholders, volunteers, non-profit groups, schools, churches, community groups or individuals who may like to be involved.

New stallholders may also have an opportunity to apply for a grant for partial recovery of the cost of their stall space and insurance.

More participants are also welcome to some of the centres current programs including Thursday afternoon social activities at 1:30pm and the Community Kitchen program where you can learn to make easy and healthy meals, every Tuesday at 10:30am.

To register interest in the markets or for more information about activities contact Karingal PLACE manager Sonia McCann on 8786 6651.

Frankston Croquet ClubWe’re very fortunate to have such beautiful croquet lawns in Frankston and a successful club with active volunteers, centrally based on the corner of Spring and Nolan Streets in Frankston (behind Frankston Bowls Club).

If you haven’t tried croquet, I can highly recommend it as a sport for all as it is great fun, challenging with the potential to be quite addictive. Council has recently supported the club through a community grant to help install rainwater tanks and resurface their courts. The club is currently on ‘holiday’ while these works are undertaken, but will be back in action after Christmas. Contact them on 5975 2776 to find out about beginners lessons.

Goodbye to 2010, Hello to 2011With Christmas and the New Year fast approaching, it is a good time for everyone to reflect upon the year and to recalibrate priorities for 2011. Coming to the middle of my term on this Council I believe it is a good time to evaluate my own priorities as a Councillor. I welcome your thoughts on what the Council can do to assist you in 2011 and beyond. Please do not hesitate to contact me with suggestions. I wish you all happy holidays, and good health and happiness.

Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.au November 2010

November 2010

Neighbourhood News

FrankstonFrankston city centreFrankston South

Cr Christine Richards - MayorPhone: 9783 6068Fax: 9783 6087E-mail: [email protected]

Cr Brian Cunial - Deputy MayorPhone: 9708 8935Fax: 9775 4924Mobile: 0400 236 977E-mail: [email protected]

Cr Alistair WardlePhone: 9770 1381Fax: 9770 1381Mobile: 0400 236 103E-mail: [email protected]

South West Ward

Successful Relay For LifeBy Cr Brian Cunial - Deputy MayorMany thanks to the 22 teams with over 380 people who joined in the Frankston Relay For Life event at Ballam Park raising over $38,000 for the Cancer Council on the weekend of 23 and 24 October.

The Survivors and Carers ‘lap of honour’ Walk was a very special ceremony, with people who have either experienced cancer or cared for someone during their cancer journey, kicking off the first lap of Relay For Life.

I really enjoyed participating with the teams of walkers taking turns to keep their team batons moving around a track for the duration of the overnight event.

Every year, more than 550 Frankston residents are diagnosed with cancer.

Most of us are touched by cancer at some point in our lives and I’d like to thank the organising committee who volunteered their time, rallied teams together and sought sponsors to help make this local event possible.

Particular thanks to local groups who contributed their time, energy, enthusiasm and resources for this good cause including: Rotary Club of Frankston Long Island; Ritchies Community Benefits Program; Red Cross Frankston Donor Cenre; PLOS; SES Rotaract; Frankston Fire Brigade and Bunarong Bushwalking Club.

To join in next year’s event or if you would still like to make a donation: www.relayforlife.org.au or 1300 656 585.

PGA returns to FrankstonBy Cr Alistair WardleThe Professional Golfers Association (PGA) Victorian Championship proudly supported by Frankston City is returning this summer on 10-16 January at the Sandhurst Club.

In 2011 it is hoped that champion Alistair Presnell will return to defend his title however the rising stars of Australian golf will all be out competing fiercely for one of the most sought after titles in Victorian golf.

Ladies can join in the Swinging Soirée on Monday, 10 January, where they have the opportunity play nine holes with a touring professional. The public are also welcome to be involved in other events during the week including the official Pro-Am and the Club Car Victorian PGA Corporate Cup.

Sandhurst Club is the home of the PGA National Office, based at 600 Thompson Road, Sandhurst. Tickets for the Victorian PGA Championships are available at the gate and include onsite parking. All proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Frankston Community Fund. For more information or to enter an event please visit www.pga.org.au or phone 03 8320 1911.

More sporting action this summer includes the Frankston Yacht Club hosting the Yvonne National Championships featuring around 15 boats and local and interstate competitors from 29 December 2010 to 6 January 2011. The colourful spinnakers are a sight to see on Frankston beach and look for some of the boats which will have their I Love Frankston Spinnakers on display.

Make sure to bring visiting friends and family down to Frankston’s Visitor Information Centre at Pier Promenade on Frankston Waterfront. In addition to local information and ideas for things to see and do around Frankston City, they stock a wonderful range of local produce, unique gifts, Aussie souvenirs (great Christmas presents for overseas residents), I Love Frankston merchandise and books featuring local landscapes. Open seven days, 9:00am-5:00pm.

Adopt a ParkBy Cr Christine Richards - MayorThe Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise has adopted Ballam Park! They are the first community group to become a partner in Council’s ‘Adopt a Park’ program, which aims to make sure the City’s parks are clean, pleasant and graffiti-free places for residents and visitors alike.

This is a trial program where Council is providing the Club with training, cleaning and anti-graffiti products and equipment, and in turn the club members regularly make sure signage throughout the park is graffiti-free and a protective coating applied to make graffiti removal easy in the future.

Club members are visiting Ballam Park every two weeks and Brian Mellady, President, Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise reports that the graffiti is far easier to remove with soap and water following the application of the protective coating.

This trial will help Council shape the very best scheme for other reserves. I’m very grateful to the Rotary Club of Frankston Sunrise for the social capital they are building in our municipality with this scheme. Their volunteer efforts go a long way toward developing pride in our place, connecting our community while also tackling a problem that bothers most Frankston City residents.

We would like to extend the project to a park near you. Any groups wanting to get involved with the Adopt a Park program at a reserve of their choice should contact Garry Woolard on 1300 322 322.


November 201010

Your City Your Say 2010

Once again it is time for you to tell Council how you think they are going, where they are succeeding and where you believe improvements can be made. This survey has been designed so that all questions will be relevant to you and your family, regarding Council’s services, the Councillors, your ability to participate and your perceptions of our City.

The Frankston municipality includes: Frankston, Frankston South, Frankston North, Seaford, Karingal, Langwarrin, Carrum Downs, Skye and Sandhurst.

Please complete the survey and post to ‘Your City Your Say’ PO Box 490, Frankston VIC 3199 or deliver to your local Council Service Centre or Library by Friday 7 January, 2011.

You can also complete this survey online at http://haveyoursay2010.questionpro.com

Council’s Services and Performance

1. Please rate your perception on the overall image of the municipality

(i.e. How you feel and think about Frankston)Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

Please tell us why you feel this way _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Do you use Council services (i.e. Aged Services, Family and Youth Services, Library etc)?

Yes No

3. How satisfied are you with the accessibility to services provided by Council?

Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

4. How satisfied are you with the leadership and decision-making of Councillors?


5. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to participate as a volunteer?


6. How satisfied are you with your opportunity to participate in community decision-making?


7. Overall, how satisfied are you with the services provided by Council?Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

8. Do you have any comments regarding any of the above?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

STATE OF THE CITY

In 2006 Council and the Community created the Frankston 2025 Community Vision which describes our City the way the community would like to see it in the year 2025. The following questions refer to the City’s progress in achieving this Vision.

9. How much do you know about the Frankston 2025 Community Vision? Have not heard of the Vision Know a little about the Vision

Have a good understanding of the Vision

10. Do you have any comments regarding the Frankston 2025 Community Vision?

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

11. How satisfied are you with the presentation and cleanliness of:

a) The Frankston Waterfront? Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

b) Open spaces such as parks and gardens? Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

c) The Central Business District (Frankston City Centre)? Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

d) Your suburb? Very Low Low Average High Very High Don't know/ NA

12. Do you feel a sense of belonging to:

a) The Frankston Municipality? YES / NO b) Your Suburb? YES / NO

13. Do you feel proud to live in:

a) The Frankston Municipality? YES / NO b) Your Suburb? YES / NO

14. Do you have friends, family or neighbours who you feel comfortable to call on for support or help if needed?

Yes No

15. In your opinion the municipality is: a) Liveable

Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree/disagree Agree

Strongly agree

b) Safe Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree/disagree Agree

Strongly agree

c) Attractive Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree/disagree Agree

Strongly agree

d) Exciting Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree/disagree Agree

Strongly agree

e) Has great potential Strongly disagree Disagree Neither agree/disagree Agree

Strongly agree

16. In the past 12 months have you participated in the following activities:

a) Casual recreational physical activity (e.g. walking the dog, general walking)?

Yes No

b) Formal, organised physical activity (e.g. played netball, basketball, football, cricket, go to the gym etc)?

Yes No


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The Frankston municipality includes: Frankston, Frankston South, Frankston North, Seaford, Karingal, Langwarrin, Langwarrin South, Carrum Downs, Skye and Sandhurst.

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c) Participated in any community engagement activity (e.g. attended a Council meeting, signed a petition, joined a protest/demonstration, attended a ward meeting, local neighbourhood meeting, called/sent a letter to a politician/Councillor, provided feedback on a Council project or initiative)?

Yes Nod) Participated in any informal volunteering (e.g. bought groceries for an elderly friend or family member)?

Yes Noe) Participated in any formal volunteering (e.g. at a hospital, school, sporting club roles, community group or environmental association)?

Yes No

17. In the past 12 months have you participated in or attended the following cultural or artistic activities?

• Show, music event or theatre Community event or festival • Painting or drawing Other arts or crafts • Playing a musical instrument Singing • Acting, dancing or other types of performing • Creative writing

Yes No 18. In general, how happy would you say you are these days?

Very unhappy Unhappy Happy Very happy

19. In general, how would you rate your own health?Poor Fair Good Very good Excellent

20. Do you work in the Frankston municipality? Yes No- I don't work

No- I work elsewhere, I work in __________________________ (suburb)

21. What form of transport do you use MOST OFTEN to get to work or to your regular weekly commitments?

Car ONLY Car and Train/Tram or Bus Car pool Walk Bus

Bicycle Taxi Other, please specify ___________________

Frankston into the Future

22. In the past year, have you visited the Frankston City Centre? Yes No

23. If you haven’t visited the Frankston City Centre, can you please tell us why? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

24. What time do you believe nightclubs and pubs should close? _____________AM/PM

25. What benefit would you expect to see from nightclubs and pubs closing earlier (currently close at 5am on Friday and Saturday nights)? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

26. If you have friends and/or relatives who come to stay with you in Frankston, do you use the Frankston Visitor Information Centre for any of the following?

Finding events/ booking event tickets Booking accommodation

Finding activities General information about the area

EastLink passes Only use the website www.visitfrankston.com

Gifts and souvenirs We don't use the centre or website

Other, please specify ____________________________________

27. What would encourage you to use the Frankston Visitor Information Centre and Visit Frankston website www.visitfrankston.com? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

28. Would you like to see the Frankston Visitor Information Centre introduce a loyalty card for Frankston residents?

Yes No

29. What would you like to be offered as part of the loyalty card? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

30. Do you use social media? Facebook Twitter MySpace

Other, _____________________ No, I don't use social media

31. Would you like to receive communication from Council through social media i.e. Facebook, Twitter?

Yes No

32. If yes, what sort of information would you like to receive? Events - Major and Community Volunteer opportunities

Council initiatives and developments Tourism information

Other, please specify ___________________________________________________

33. What is your gender? MALE / FEMALE

34. What is your age? Under 14 years 15 - 19 20 - 24 25 - 34 35 - 44

45 - 54 55 - 64 65 - 74 75+ years

35. Which neighbourhood area do you live in? Carrum Downs Sandhurst Frankston Seaford

Frankston Heights Frankston North Frankston South

Langwarrin/ Langwarrin South Karingal

Other, please specify _______________________________

36. What is your postcode? ___________

37. Do you have any further comment or suggestions for Council? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________

Thank you for participating.

To receive Council’s events newsletter or Facebook updates, please complete your details.

Name: ______________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________

Postcode: _______________ Phone: ______________________________

Email: _______________________________________________________

Please note that your personal information will be used solely for the purposes of informing you of relevant information and events within Frankston City. Information will not be passed onto any other party. Please return this completed survey to:

‘Your City Your Say 2010’ PO Box 490

Frankston VIC 3199

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November 201010Frankston City Council website www.frankston.vic.gov.au

Clean and Green

A new Rapid Response crew is helping keep Frankston City’s popular parks and reserves litter and graffiti-free on weekends.

The Rapid Response crew is a 12 month trial program implemented as a Council initiative in response to community concerns about weekend litter and offensive graffiti in local parks.

The program complements Council’s existing cleaning programs, where parks staff inspect and clean Council reserves on a regular basis during the week.

Council has allocated an additional $40,000 in the budget to allow a staff member to operate each weekend to collect litter and remove offensive graffiti.

Stickers have been placed around high profile reserves, providing Council’s phone number so residents can report areas requiring a rapid response.

As part of the trial, hot spots may be indentified and the routine checks by the Rapid Response crew may vary depending on priorities.

If you see graffiti in progress, please phone police on 000.

Council’s Rapid Response to Park Litter

November 2010

If you notice litter or graffiti in Council parks please report details to 1300 322 322.

Rapid Response crew member Andrea Earle with the Mayor Cr Christine Richards and Deputy Mayor Cr Brian Cunial helping keep Frankston’s Beauty Park picturesque and litter-free

Your Rubbish, Your Responsibility We are all responsible for looking after our neighbourhood, so we all need to do our bit by disposing of our unwanted goods correctly.

Frankston City Council is cracking down on illegal dumping of waste, and is using its fleet of mobile cameras to identify offenders. Litter patrols in the community are also monitoring dumped rubbish and identifying offenders.

A full-time Community Safety Officer is dedicated to managing the security cameras and investigating and enforcing cases of illegally dumped rubbish.

Members of the community have also been very helpful in witnessing and identifying offenders. If you see someone illegally dumping rubbish, please contact Council on 1300 322 322.

Reports should outline:• Location of the litter • Date and time where the littering occurred • Any other relevant information (e.g. car registration/

make/model, details of the litter, description of the offender such as age, height, gender)

What Can I Do?There are many ways to dispose of your rubbish, contact Council for a great brochure on how and where to dispose of your unwanted goods appropriately.

Frankston City Council runs a free kerbside hard rubbish collection service each year. Alternatively you can take your items to your nearest Transfer Station, donate quality goods to charity, visit www.recyclingnearyou.com.au or call 1300 733 712 to find out where unusual items can be recycled or safely disposed. For computers, televisions and other electrical equipment, take them to Beyond Waste Recycling at 5/79 Miles Grove, Seaford: call 0401 614 902 for opening times.

Together we can keep our city clean and beautiful!

November 2010

SPORTSTELECAST

Frankston’s Emerging Athletes

The Emerging Athletes Program gratefully acknowledges the following organisations for their support:

Liam Dix Karate

Emmanuel Sahr Brima Soccer

Natasha Yole Artistic Rollerskating

Shane Tarr Australian Rules Football

Mitchell Riggs Basketball

Celia Kelsall Surf Life Saving

Liam is national champion for the 14/15 cadet male 52-57kg Kumite division and will compete for Australia in 2010 Oceania Championships in Tahiti and aims to compete for Australia at the world championships in Malaysia 2011.

A member of the Peninsula Artistic Roller-skating club, based at Skateworld in Carrum Downs, Natasha came second in the figures event at the Victorian championships and has her sights set on the National championships in Adelaide.

Named Frankston Life Saving Club’s sub junior champion,10 year old Celia competes in many different surf life saving events including the 2010 Victoria state championships. Celia helped her relay teams come fourth in the Wade Realy, Aqua Cameron Relay and the Board Relay.

September Nominees

October Nominees

At the recent National Championship, Mitchell and his Victorian team finished runners up, losing to NSW by only two points in the final. In September Mitchell’s Under 18 Frankston Blues team won the Victorian Championship reserve Grand Final, with Mitchell wining the Most Valuable Player award.

Selected in the U/12 School Sports Victoria Soccer team in 2010, Emmanuel’s team came third and he played in all eight games. He plays for the Peninsula Strikers Junior Soccer Club and received the McDonalds Kanga Cup tournament’s prestigious Player for the under 11s.

Recently Shane travelled to Perth to participate in the under 15 School Sports Australia AFL Championships, performed superbly in the five games, and was named in the All Australian side, which placed him in the best 22 players for the carnival.


Frankston City’s Emerging Athletes program helps support local sports people under 18 years, competing at a regional, state or national level.

At the conclusion of the year-long program 12 finalists are chosen from the 36 nominees. Each of the finalists will receive $1000 – a $500 contribution from Frankston City Council and $500 donated by a local business.

Core Health Club also donates a 12-month VIP membership to one outstanding emerging athlete, and a three-month membership to each of the nominees.

For further details contact Frankston City Council’s Recreation Development Officer Troy Lyons on 9768 1506 or email [email protected].

Sports Development Plan

Financial Management Sports Seminar

Surveying with Sports Clubs and the community throughout the municipality has now been completed via online and telephone surveys. Results from this consultation are currently being collated and will guide the formation of the five-year Sports Development Plan.

The purpose of this consultation is to determine current satisfaction with facilities, emerging sporting trends, required future needs and opportunities for improvement in facilities. Early analysis of survey results shows participation in sport is expected to continue growing within the municipality, particularly at junior level.

Demand for facilities that can cater for year round training and competition has also been highlighted as a requirement for the future.

Key trends to emerge from the surveys will be available on the website by mid November, visit: www.frankston.vic.gov.au.

Want to learn more about financial planning, budgeting and auditing?

Frankston City Council, in conjunction with Vicsport, is presenting a FREE financial management workshop aimed at not-for-profit sporting organisations.

Date: Wednesday, 17 NovemberTime: 6:30pmVenue: Frankston South Community

Recreation Centre 55 Towerhill Road Frankston South (Melway Ref: 102 D7)

Please contact Troy Lyons on 9768 1506 or [email protected] for reservations.

Centenary Park Golf Course McClelland Drive, Frankston (Melway Ref: 100 F10) Phone: 9789 1480

Play as much golf as you can after 2:00pm for only $15. Valid Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays).

Centenary Park has developed into one of the most popular public courses in metropolitan Melbourne. It comprises an 18-hole public access golf course, practice fairway, practice putting green, “On Course” pro shop and clubrooms.

Daylight Saving Special

November 2010

November 201010

Water Safety Fun Days


Is the Drought Really Over?

Children’s classes at Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre

SPORTSTELECAST

Peninsula Gift is Back

This winter Melbourne has experienced a larger amount of rain than in previous drought years, but rainfall remains below the mean average. A drought is considered over when we have three consecutive months of above average rainfall.

At the end of October 2010 Melbourne had received 566.6mm of rainfall and is on track to receive its average annual rainfall of 647.7mm. In the peak of the drought in 2008 Melbourne receive an annual rainfall of 449mm (source: Bureau of Meterology).

Sporting fields have suffered during the drought with the Stage 4a water restrictions only allowing for one in four ovals to be watered.

The lack of watering has placed great stress on the grounds which will continue even with the rainfall received during this winter.

Council’s conversion of 17 of its grounds to warm season grass has helped to maintain safe playing surfaces during the drought.

The State Government announced in September that water restrictions were being relaxed to Stage 2, and that sports fields can now be watered within Council’s allocation of 120 megalitres. However Councils are still required to follow their drought response plan which still restricts which surfaces can be watered and the times of watering.

With the arrival of summer now is the time to make sure you and your children are safe in the water. Frankston City Council is holding two family oriented Water Safety Fun Days. Activities include CPR and rescue demonstrations, games and rescue relays for everyone to join in. Lots of prizes to be won.

Jubilee Park Aquatic Centre85 Hillcrest Rd, FrankstonSaturday, 27 November

Pines Forest Aquatic CentreForest Drive, Frankston NorthSunday, 5 December

Time: 2:00pm-5:30pmCost: $3.50 entry for five years to adults.

Children under five free.

Watch Around Water - Jubilee Park and Pines Forest Aquatic Centres are Watch Around Water accredited facilities. Children under five must be accompanied by an adult in the water at all times.

Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre have many wonderful Children's programs on offer including:• Hey Dee Ho Music 0-5 years • Rhythm 'n' Rhyme 0-5 years • Classical Ballet 3-5 years • Tumblegym 1-5 years • Fitmumz pre and post natal exercise • Karate, basketball, dance and badminton

There is free tea, coffee and fresh fruit provided after children’s classes which adds to the relaxed atmosphere at the centre. For more information on childrens or seniors programs please phone Jenny on 9293 7122, or visit the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centres website at www.frankston.vic.gov.au.

The Peninsula Gift is on Saturday, 4 December at Frankston Park, and is expected to attract a field second-only to the Stawell Gift in Victoria.

With prize money totalling over $13,000, most of Victoria’s top sprinters will be competing.

Hosted by the Frankston Dolphins VFL club, and Dolphins president and event organiser John Barry is delighted: “We want the Peninsula Gift to develop into one of Victoria’s big athletics events for years to come.”

The day also includes the I Love Frankston Women’s Gift, a Football Club Challenge, and other events that have attracted quality athletes from around the state. The gift is being held at Frankston Park on High Street, Frankston (Melway Ref: 100A C9), with the first race at 3:00pm, and entry is $5, with children under 16 free, pensioners $3. Details: 0417 501 050.

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Congratulations to our pictured winners Nick Gooda, first male over the line in the 5km run and Kiera Geddes, first female over the line.

Also congratulations to eight year old Tom Wright, first male over the line in the 2.5km run and Nikki Mayer, first female.

I Love Frankston Fun Run Winners

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November 2010

In Brief

Events Calendar

Enquiries and Bookings: www.artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au or 9784 1060

Thank you to our sponsors for their support of Season 2010

Frankston Arts Centre Presents 2011 season coming soon...Join the mail list to hear about the latest shows by contacting the Box Office.

Panna is ‘playing the ball through the legs of your opponent’.

Three-minute games are played one-on-one in an octagonal cage to a pumping music soundtrack.

Melbourne has been confirmed as the host city, for the 2010 Australian Freestyle Football Titles on 4 December – so this is a great chance to experience this new sport in Frankston.

Panna experts will be on site to host practice sessions and knockout tournaments.

Free entertainment in the heart of Frankston, suitable for all ages.

Australia’s only Panna Cage is coming soonFriday, 10 December, 5:00pm-8:00pmWells Street Plaza (outside Bayside’s AMC Cinema Complex), Frankston

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November21 November - McClelland Sculpture Survey and Award opens, 9789 1671.22, 24 and 29 November – Wiser Driver sessions, 10:30am, bookings: 9784 1732.23 November – Networking Nomad free business coaching, 6:00pm, bookings: 9784 1867.24 November – Langwarrin Community Centre AGM, 7:30pm, bookings: 9789 7653.

26-28 November - BMX State Titles.

27 November Frankston’s Christmas Festival of Lights - proudly presented by Showtime Attractions, 5:00pm.27 November – Free Scooter Safety Workshop, 9:30am, bookings: 9784 1851.

30 November – Rates Instalment Due.

December4 December - Peninsula Gift, Frankston Park, at 3:00pm4 December – Peninsula Toy Run, departs 9:30am, Frankston Pier car park.13 December – Keeping Safe and Mobile Seminar, free, 10:30am, bookings: 9784 1732.14 December – Meet your local Councillors, North West Ward, 7:00pm, Mahogany Neighbourhood Centre, phone 9784 1825.19 December – Lyrebird Community Christmas Festival and Carols, 5:00pm, details: 9782 0133.26 December – Sand Sculpting Australia Creepy Crawlies exhibition opens, 10:00am, details: 1300 322 842.

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A great value package for only $40!Sand Sculpting Australia - children’s admission to the Creepy Crawlies exhibition at Frankston Waterfront, plus sand art and sand bottle activities normally valued at $20.

Australian Garden Cranbourne - is offering children’s admission plus “grubby” gift and workshop valued at $20.

AMF Bowling Frankston - is offering two games of bowling, shoe hire and one arcade token valued at $22.90.

Harvey World Travel Phone: 9781 3733

Frankston Weekly Phone: 5979 3199

EastLink Phone: 13 LINK (13 5465)

Grenda Transit Management Phone: 9767 8999

Quest Frankston Phone: 8796 1000

Toorak College Phone: 9788 7200

3AW Phone: 9243 2000

Robinsons Bookshop Phone: 9783 6488

Mail Pro Australia Phone: 9584 1511

White Cleland Phone: 9783 2323

Village Cinemas Karingal - for more details visit www.sandstormevents.com.au.

Quest Serviced Apartments is also offering an accommodation deal for those that may like to plan a trip to Frankston during this time.

The $40 Sandsational Kidz Fun pass* is for children up to 12 years and can be pre-purchased from 15 November from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre, phone 1300 322 842 or www.visitfrankston.com.

*Valid from 26 December 2010 to 26 April 2011.

Save this summer with Sandsational Kidz Fun PassSpecial entertainment package for children in time for Christmas

November 2010

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