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THE rebooted Frankston business chamber has officially begun its work. The Frankston Business Collective’s board has been appointed and met for the first time last week. Bernd Neubauer has been appointed the chair of the business chamber. He said that the organisation is “working on a launch event with a jam packed calendar of networking opportunities,
events and training to follow including a business summit and business awards in late 2022.” “Our pillars of advocacy, connection and education resonate with our business community,” he said. The business network offers four levels of membership, ranging from individual and small business memberships to executive level for large businesses.
The Frankston Business Collective’s other board members include vice-chair Joyie Wood, treasurer Mike Cusack, CEO Jeff Rogut, Joanna Baker, Bernadine Geary, David Friend, and James Eling. Frankston Council agreed to spend $200,000 on the establishment of the business chamber last year. It will be run independently of council.
The abuse of older people is hard to talk about. Often, it’s committed by a family member. It could be a daughter, a son, or a loved one. Too many older people suffer in silence. Elder abuse is a form of family violence and it is unacceptable. What starts out small doesn’t always stay that way. Elder abuse is hard to picture, but it happens every day. For further information and for independent advice, contact: Seniors Rights Victoria – 1300 368 821 1800 RESPECT – 1800 737 732 Men’s Referral Service – 1300 766 491 If you are concerned for your immediate safety or that of someone else, please contact the police in your state or territory or call Triple Zero (000) for emergency services. For more information, please visit www.respectvictoria.vic.gov.au
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14 June 2022