NEWS DESK
Support for support group COMMUNITY Support Frankston have received a funding increase from the federal government. The community organisation will receive an extra $100,000 in government funding from January 2019 onwards. Dunkley MP Chris Crewther said “this funding increase of over $100,000 per annum, bringing the total funding amount to over $350,000, will enable Community Support Frankston to assist locals in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region even further. “Community Support Frankston is one of the busiest community sup-
port agencies in Victoria, with nearly 13,000 people contacting them for assistance last year. “Community Support Frankston has been helping residents with food parcels, clothes, bedding, household items and vouchers for utilities and supermarkets for decades. “I’m delighted that through this increased funding, Community Support Frankston can maintain their great work in providing emergency relief to those in our community who are most in need.”
Youth mayor role opening up WHILE voters may have their focus firmly set on this weekends state election, a political position of a different kind will also soon be opening up soon. Applications are now open to appoint Frankston’s next youth mayor. The role includes advocating for projects that will benefit youth in the Frankston municipality and working with local council. The term runs for one year, and one candidate will be chosen. The youth mayor role was established last year, when Gerard Felipe was appointed as the inaugural representative in the role. His term is set will expire at the beginning of next year, and councillors will vote for a new candidate at the February ordinary meeting. Candidates must be between 18 and 21 years of age. Applications close on 30 November. Applications can be made at frankston.vic. gov.au
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Frankston Times
20 November 2018
Youth in charge: Gerard Felipe is the current youth mayor of Frankston. Picture: Supplied