Mental health focus of ‘inclusion’ group APPLICATIONS are open to join Frankston Council’s “Social Inclusion Action Group”, one of the first of its kind in Victoria. The group will bring together a diverse group of residents who will develop mental health and social inclusion initiatives. Frankston Council began setting up the group in response to the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said “we want group members from all walks of life, who bring different skills and perspectives, and can learn from each other’s expertise.” “Led by the community, this group will provide a unique opportunity to change people’s lives through the inclusion and wellbeing initiatives it develops. Whether you’re an inTHE re-opened intersection between Hall and McCormicks Road. Picture: Supplied
Intersection open after works THE Hall and McCormicks Road intersection has opened to traffic. Works were completed at the intersection late last month. Major Road Projects Victoria program director Brendan Pauwels said “we’ve turned on the traffic lights and opened new lanes at the new-look Hall and McCormicks roads intersection to get traffic flowing
reliably through Carrum Downs.” “This is the second of four crucial intersection upgrades to be completed on the Hall Road upgrade, with the new Hall, Evans and Cranbourne-Frankston roads intersection opening on 26 June,” he said. “We’ve also finished building the new westbound lanes and started construction of the new eastbound lanes
dustry expert, a community worker or someone with personal experience of social connection challenges, we want to hear from you,” he said. The state government received a funding commitment from the state government for the project in 2022. Frankston MP Paul Edbrooke said “being part of this local advisory group is a great opportunity for community members to meaningfully develop initiatives that focus on social connection, inclusion and wellbeing.” Successful applicants will receive compensation. Applications close 11 October. For more information visit engage.frankston.vic.gov.au/socialinclusion-action-group or email communityprogram@frankston.vic. gov.au
FRANKSTON Council is forming a “Social Inclusion Action Group”. Applications are now being accepted. Picture: Gary Sissons
between McCormicks Road and Western Port Highway.” The new intersection features traffic lights, which replace the old roundabout. It is the second intersection to be upgraded as part of the project, with two more still to go. The Hall Road project is expected to be finished by the end of next year.
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