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Rewards for keeping the beach clean KEEPING Frankston’s beaches clean may already be a rewarding task for some, but on Saturday 15 June there will be rewards of a different sort on offer for keen environmentalists. The Frankston Seaside Scavenge Festival is set to take place this weekend, offering people picking up litter along the beach tokens to cash in for vouchers and goodies. The event will be hosted by Action for Dolphins, and run in conjunction with Sea Shepherd and the 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol. Hannah Tait from Action for Dolphins said “we’ve called this the Seaside Scavenge beach cleanup event, and its all about bringing together local community groups. We’re running this with Sea Shepherd and the Beach Patrol, while we’re organising it,” she said. “Attendees register in the morning to be part of the beach clean up, and then they can swap their rubbish for tokens. They can use those tokens in the festival or cash them in for vouchers for local businesses,” she said. “There’ll be a stall there raising money for shark conservation, and people will be helping clean up the beach. This is an awesome opportunity to reach audiences not engaged with plastic pollution. It’s a way to make plastic pollution a fun family event.” The Seaside Scavenge festivals have been held across the country. “Seaside Scavenge happens all across Australia, we received a grant to run them twice in Frankston over winter, we do one in Rye every summer, and we’ve done one up in Byron Bay. They happen all across the country,” Ms Tait said. Live music will be played on the day, and divers can get involved to fish out litter from in the water. Registration to take part on the day starts at 8.50am at the foreshore. More information at the Frankston Seaside Scavenge events page on Facebook or at seasidescavenge.org
Respecting seniors THE Respecting Seniors Network to be launched in Frankston and on the Mornington Peninsula later this month aims to prevent elder abuse. The free event is at Mornington Council Chambers, 2 Queen Street, 11am-1pm, Friday 21 June. It is open to all but an RSVP is essential. A light lunch will be provided. Aged Discrimination Commissioner Dr Kay Patterson AO will speak on why respect is important in the prevention of elder abuse and be part of the official launch of the network. Frankston Mornington Peninsula Primary Care Partnership is running the event in collaboration with local councils and organisations committed to the prevention of elder abuse. Mornington Peninsula Shire Council is a sponsor. For details and to book: Email project coordinator Marilyn Connolly at mconnolly@phcn. vic.gov.au or call 0466 799 867.
Grants open soon
Trash for tokens: Peter Talbot, Andrea Dunkley, and Fifi Welsh from the 3199 Frankston Beach Patrol picking up litter on the beach. They will be able to trade in their trash for tokens at the Seaside Scavenge Festival. Picture: Gary Sissons
APPLICATIONS will open next month for Frankston Council’s latest round of grants. The Community Grants Program is open for local clubs and not-for profit groups to help them keep up their good work. The mayor Michael O’Reilly said “Frankston City is proud to support the Community Grants Program in recognition of the significant contribution by the community to programs, projects and events in the city.” An information session will be held at the Frankston Library at 5.30pm, 19 June. “Attending the Community Grants Program information session arms you with the best possible information ahead of submitting your grant application,” Cr O’ Reilly said. “You’ll understand which grants your organisation is eligible for and what council officers are looking for in assessing applications. “Funding is available for start-up programs, operational costs, minor equipment and events.” Applications open 1 July.
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Frankston Times
11 June 2019
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