Sisters Lisa Fisher and Stephanie Hayes started the Facebook group Positively Frankston as a forum where like-minded people could meet and promote all that’s great about our city.

“After many discussions about how Frankston is viewed, we wanted to cast Frankston in a positive light,” Lisa says.

“We thought to ourselves that there must be lots of people who feel the same about Frankston and love where they live so we decided to bring these people together.

“We also thought that maybe we can help people to discover more about the suburb that they live in so we got busy exploring and taking photos. Now people are discovering new places and thinking more broadly about what Frankston can offer.”

By featuring places to discover in the City of Frankston, the group has helped residents embrace their area and encouraged them to go exploring. The group posts information about walking tracks, parks, coffee shops, restaurants, community groups and small businesses, all strictly within the city boundaries.

“I love that Frankston has everything,” Lisa says. “Within a few minutes of our spectacular bay you can discover bush walks and nature reserves, but it is also well appointed with plenty of shops, restaurants and public transport.”

Having run two successful ‘Meet Up’ events, the group is thriving. Friendships are blossoming between members as they forge strong relationships in the community and the members feel excited to be part of something that’s so positive.  “As I say to them, it’s our group, not mine,” says Lisa. “It’s for everyone to enjoy. Members love sharing their photos and we have some amazing photographers in our group.”

Group member Nicole Saunders speaks highly of Lisa: “Lisa is extremely committed and passionate to bring out the best of Frankston through her posts and loves how members of the group connect and engage with each other by sharing hidden treasures they find when they are out and about.”

Lisa says: “Frankston is changing. We are proud of our town and we have a bright future.”

You can join the positive vibes via the Facebook group Positively Frankston and like their linked Facebook page Positively Frankston.

Frankly Frankston Magazine is also proudly supporting a positive image for Frankston.