Volunteering is a fantastic way to contribute to the local community. If it’s something you’ve always been interested in but aren’t sure how to get started, then Impact Volunteering’s Introduction to Volunteering sessions are designed to help.

Impact Volunteering supports volunteer organisations to find the right volunteers for their needs through its volunteer matching service. Each month, a volunteer organisation attends Impact Volunteering’s regular introduction session to speak about the work it does in the community, the vital role volunteers play and how you can get involved.

Coming up in August, the Mornington Peninsula Legacy Club will be sharing everything there is to know about volunteering with the club. Legacy is a uniquely Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the welfare of families after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent during or after their defence force service. The Mornington Peninsula club was formed in 1995 and currently cares for more than 1200 widows and 20 other dependants on the Peninsula.

To find out more about volunteering for Legacy during its major Legacy Week campaign in September this year, or for more information about the many other volunteering opportunities available to you, join Impact Volunteering on Tuesday, August 14, from 10-11am at the Frankston Library or visit impactvolunteering.org.au

IMPACT VOLUNTEERING

A: 20 Ebdale St, Frankston

W: impactvolunteering.org.au

FB: @ImpactVolunteering

INSTA: @impactvolunteering

Priscilla Cutter understands the needs of small to medium business, where a new or revitalised corporate identity is required. With her experience in the creative and advertising industry, fuelled by her passion for striking and strategic design, Logo Logix provides clients with an identity that is the perfect combination of visual appeal and marketing nous.

Working in unison with some of the best local embroidery, web design and print firms, Logo Logix provides a comprehensive design service to include business stationery, brochures, signage, websites, packaging and apparel.

If you would like to have a logo to truly call your own and get some attention through great business cards, apparel or a website, make an appointment to see Priscilla at Logo Logix today.

LOGO LOGIX

T: 9598 6995

E:

W: logologix.com.au

As a Frankston resident, Kelvin Oldridge has situated his legal practice in Sandringham to provide accessibility for clients from the city, bayside and the Peninsula.

With qualifications in building and law — B.Build (RMIT) and LL.B (Hons University of London) — Kelvin’s advice is complemented by his building experience and his understanding of the needs of clients from the building and construction industry.

Kelvin is a key part of Melbourne’s projects and dispute resolution fraternity, a member of the Building Dispute Practitioners Society and editor of its newsletter for more than seven years, and a regular judge for the Master Builders Association’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards.

Kelvin regularly provides a legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia and including the Australia Standards suite of contracts. He also provides commercial advice and support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims. 

KO CONSTRUCTION LAW

T: 9598 6444

W: kolaw.com.au

Do you know a dedicated volunteer in the Frankston community who deserves to be recognised for their contribution? Then you should nominate them in this year’s Volunteer of the Year Awards.

Just a short walk towards Seaford Pier, and housed in the famous, award-winning Seaford Surf Life Saving Club building, is Beach Cafe Seaford.

Perched among the dunes overlooking the beautiful, ever-changing Seaford beach, this little cafe is just the place to meet friends and family, be it for breakfast or lunch, with weekly specials, scrumptious cakes and cookies, hot chocolates, or your daily coffee with friendly, attentive service. 

Its menu is sure to delight with tantalising dishes for breakfast, including superfood energy pudding, banana and pecan bread, rustic crepes, eggs benedict or sweet corn and zucchini fritters. If you’re feeling especially lavish, the Beach Café donuts or Belgium waffles are to die for.

If you’ve worked up an appetite after your morning stroll on the beach, relax inside with a lunch of penne espaniola that has pasta adorned in roasted peppers, black olives, chorizo sausage and napoli sauce. Or if the scenery has you craving seafood, try the café’s fish and chips or signature crispy lemon pepper calamari served with aioli, a herb salad and delicious beer-battered fries.

Caffeine addicts can’t go wrong either. Why not grab a coffee on the deck or take one away while you explore the beach and foreshore?  The dolphins are free.

BEACH CAFÉ SEAFORD

A: 1/10N Nepean Highway, Pier Foreshore Reserve, Seaford

T: 8774 0470 

Frankly Frankston Magazine is thrilled to join Frankston City Council in announcing the appointment of Frankston’s first Youth Mayor, Gerard Felipe.

The recent graduate from Frankston High School was a member of the Victorian Student Representative Council and served on the student executive board as its first chairman from 2016 to 2017, representing their issues to the Deputy Premier and Education Minister James Merlino.

Frankston Mayor Colin Hampton said: “This new program is enabling young people between the ages of 18 and 21 to take an active role within our community for a term of 12 months. The aim of the program is to enable young people to develop exposure to the community and local government processes.

“Gerard sees the Youth Mayor role as a great opportunity for young people to be heard with programs for youth to be more involved and active within the local community. I’d like to pass on my congratulations to Gerard, who is sure to be a fantastic representative for Frankston City’s youth and I look forward to working with him over the year.”

Gerard has said he is committed to focusing on issues including bullying, youth disengagement and access to support.

Frankly Frankston Magazine also passes on our congratulations to Gerard, and we can’t wait to see what positive changes he makes for our city’s young people. Watch this space.  

Bianca Appleford established the Light Up Autism Foundation, was named Frankston’s 2017 Citizen of the Year and was given the honour of taking part in the Queen’s Baton Relay last month. Frankly Frankston Magazine’s Kate Sears talks to Bianca about her projects and passion.

Tell us a little background behind the reason for establishing the foundation.

The idea was to ensure the brightest possible future and total inclusion of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in mainstream schools by providing professional support and care.  It is important for teachers to have strategies to effectively engage all students with equity in the learning process.

What does the foundation do?

In collaboration with the child’s school, the foundation funds and facilitates individualised Applied Behavioural Analysis programs within the student’s school setting.  These therapeutic programs continue the work of the early intervention that children may have received prior to school.

How was your past year as Citizen of the Year?

It was a real privilege. I had the opportunity to speak with many different groups in our community and I hope that I was able to champion acceptance and understanding of ASD during this time.

What was it like being a part of the Queen’s Baton Relay?

It was an absolute thrill to participate knowing my community had selected me to do this on their behalf. That morning I was running for my community and holding in mind all the families and children that had inspired my work past, present and future.

Priscilla Cutter understands the needs of small to medium business, where a new or revitalised corporate identity is required. With her experience in the creative and advertising industry, fuelled by her passion for striking and strategic design, Logo Logix provides clients with an identity that is the perfect combination of visual appeal and marketing nous.

Working in unison with some of the best local embroidery, web design and print firms, Logo Logix provides a comprehensive design service to include business stationery, brochures, signage, websites, packaging and apparel.

If you would like to have a logo to truly call your own and get some attention through great business cards, apparel or a website, make an appointment to see Priscilla at Logo Logix today.

LOGO LOGIX

T: 9598 6995

E: [email protected]

W: logologix.com.au

As a Frankston resident, Kelvin Oldridge has situated his legal practice in Sandringham to provide accessibility for clients from the city, bayside and the Peninsula.

With qualifications in building and law - B.Build (RMIT) and LL.B (Hons University of London) - Kelvin’s advice is complemented by his building experience and his understanding of the needs of clients from the building and construction industry. Kelvin is a key part of Melbourne’s projects and dispute resolution fraternity, a member of the Building Dispute Practitioners Society and editor of its newsletter for more than seven years, and a regular judge for the Master Builders Association’s annual Excellence in Construction Awards.

Kelvin regularly provides a legal and advisory service to construction and project management businesses, property developers, contractors and insurance companies, including drafting and amending contracts, standard forms of construction and development contracts in Australia and including the Australia Standards suite of contracts. He also provides commercial advice and support to clients in arbitration, litigation and the defence of insurance claims. 

KO CONSTRUCTION LAW

T: 9598 6444

W: kolaw.com.au

If you have ever thought about volunteering but didn’t know quite how to go about it, here’s your chance to find out everything you need to know.

The annual Impact Volunteering Expo will be held in Carrum Downs in May to coincide with National Volunteer Week, and it’s an excellent opportunity for organisations, businesses and individuals to showcase and ask about current volunteer opportunities available within their community. Entry is free and open to all, and not-for-profit organisations registered with Impact Volunteering are offered the opportunity to book a stall free of charge.

Impact Volunteering is a not-for-profit organisation that provides a free matching service to help people find meaning and joy by connecting them to volunteer causes they are passionate about and helping them to be better prepared for their role as a volunteer.

Impact Volunteering Expo 2018 is on Wednesday, May 9, from 11am-3pm at Lyrebird Hall, Lyrebird Community Centre, 203 Lyrebird Drive, Carrum Downs. For further information and to book a stall, phone acting Coordinator Sue Dunn on 9783 5883 or email [email protected]

From embroidery on shirts to printing on stubby holders, to cooler bags and diaries, Promocorp is ready to create anything you desire.

The one-stop shop for promotional merchandise and custom apparel service is Promocorp in Carrum Downs. If your organisation is ready to invest in its corporate image, visit Promocorp as it is committed to providing a quality, comprehensive and customer focused service.

All work is completed in house - Promocorp even has its own graphic artists (including a cartoonist) who can transform your rough ideas into a perfect promotion. Embroidery and screen printing departments in house means the team can control the quality and speed of orders. They guarantee to dispatch your order within 10 working days on approval of artwork.

Promocorp Australia provides promotional products and branded business gifts ranging from T-shirts to clocks, glassware to golf balls, to watches and stress toys. The team also provides custom manufactured and screen printed embroidered clothing (think caps, business shirts, sportswear, uniforms, workwear and vests). With access to over 20,000 products, they are bound to have what you’re after and at the best price.

With state-of-the-art digital printers and the ability to complete about 5000 stubby holders a week, no job is too big for Promocorp, so sprint in for a no-obligation free quote today.

PROMOCORP
T: 9775 0619
A: 1/34 Access Way, Carrum Downs
W: promocorp.com.au

If you’re looking for work wear (including personal protective equipment), sports club apparel, chef’s wear or medical scrubs, Hooded Lyfe’s new Uniform Hub in Skye Rd, Frankston, has it all.

From one-off purchases to bulk orders, this family-owned and operated business provides superior customer service, supplying high-quality products in a range of materials, colours and personalised graphics.

Director Todd Simmons is passionate about servicing the needs of his community and sells the best work and sporting gear at affordable prices.

“We stock popular uniforms and PPE gear all year round, as well as sourcing items for our customers who like to personalise their order,” Todd says.  “No job is out of reach for us. If we don’t have it, we will get it for you. So come in and visit us today and enjoy free parking and hassle-free shopping.”

The Uniform Hub is open daily from 8.30am-4.30pm.

HOODED LYFE’S UNIFORM HUB

A: Office 4, 18-28 Skye Rd, Frankston

T: 0451 947 437

E: [email protected]

W: hoodedlyfe.com.au

Pippa’s poppin’ the champagne after making the finals in two categories at the 2017 Optus My Business Awards.

The CEO of The Sports Injury Clinic in Frankston, Pippa Hanson was a finalist in the Health Business of the Year and Businesswoman of the Year categories at last month’s awards in Sydney.

“We were nominated by another local business, which made it an even more rewarding experience,” she said. “The health category was new this year too, so what a mark we’ve made.”

Pippa told Frankly Frankston the nominations were a great way for her to evaluate her business so she could take a step back to assess which areas were working so well and which could do with a little improvement.   “I like to enter competitions like these to also provide recognition to the staff so that they can see what they are a part of and what they’ve achieved.

“I shared the night with some extremely inspiring and successful businesses and met some fabulous people. It was inspiring to see how other businesses had branched themselves across Australia, whether online or in physical locations.”

This latest success has spurred Pippa and her team to endeavour to enter more competitions and challenge themselves yet again, and they have already set their sights on two next year. Previously, they’d only entered locally, but this national recognition has started something.

“I’d like to thank the team, everyone at the Clinic and of course all of our clients who put so much trust and faith in our team.

Frankston’s reputation as a centre of hospitality excellence has proved well deserved after a sterling showing in the 2017 Australian Hotels Association (Vic) State Awards for Excellence.

Somerville Hotel won Best Regional Pub Bar and Kings Creek Hotel in Hastings took out Best Regional Gaming Venue With 50 Machines or Less at the November 21 awards.  On top of that, The Cheeky Squire’s Dale Payne was a finalist for Chef of the Year, Somerville Hotel was a finalist in the Best Regional PubTAB, Best Regional Pub Bar and Best Regional Gaming Venue With 50 Machines or Less categories, while Kings Creek Hotel made the finals of the Best Regional Family Dining and Best Regional PubTAB categories.

It was a stellar  night all round for the Peninsula, with Rye Hotel winning the Best Environmental Initiative award and a host of other venues and staff members making the finals in a range of categories.  They included Narelle Lougoon from The Dava Hotel in Mount Martha for Excellence in Service; Steeples Mornington and Rosebud Hotel for Best Regional Casual Dining; Steeples Mornington for Best Regional PubTAB and Best Regional Gaming Venue With 51 Machines or More; the Dava Hotel for Best Redeveloped Hotel – Gaming and Best Marketed Hotel; and Rye Hotel for Heart Of The Community and Best Hotel Accommodation.

Kelly’s Motor Club Hotel in Cranbourne won the Overall Regional Hotel of the Year award, while The Garden State Hotel was named Overall Metropolitan Hotel of the Year.  The People’s Choice Award went to The Flying Horse Bar and Brewery in Warrnambool.

Tackling Frankston’s high unemployment rate will be a priority for new mayor Colin Hampton.  The city was “well and truly on the move”, Cr Hampton said, but the number of jobless remained a concern for him and the council.

“With cranes in the sky transforming our city centre into a bustling hub of activity, Frankston City is getting closer to its goal of becoming the lifestyle capital of Victoria.  Together with these major redevelopments of our city, a key priority of mine and this council is tackling unemployment so we can create better and more prosperous outcomes for the residents of Frankston City.

“It is an unfortunate reality that Frankston City has one of the highest levels of unemployment in Victoria.  However, we are committed to advocating to both levels of government to deliver more jobs to our community.”

Cr Hampton has served a total of 14 years non-consecutively on the council since first being elected in 1987 and replaces Cr Brian Cunial in the top job.  Cr Lillian O’Connor will serve as his deputy for the next 12 months, replacing Cr Steve Toms.