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Claim $250 power bonus
MEMBERS of Frankston’s new Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Network with councillor Sue Baker at a launch event last week. Picture: Supplied
ANOTHER $250 is on offer to people who compare energy plans. The latest round of the state government’s “power saving bonus” program opened last week. People who compare energy plans using the Victorian Energy Compare website will receive $250, even if they have already claimed the cash bonus previously. The state government says that 1.8 million Victorian households have received a $250 payment so far by comparing energy bills. Acting minister for energy and resources Ingrid Stitt said that the program is helping with cost of living pressures. “Families right across Victoria are facing high costs of living, and this new round of the $250 power saving bonus helps them to pay the bills and make sure they are getting the best deal on their energy,” she said. “We’re making sure that Victorians facing hardship receive the power
saving bonus, and get the support they need to access concessions for cheaper power through the energy assistance program.” To apply visit compare.energy.vic. gov.au. Call the Victorian Energy Compare helpline on 1800 000 832 for assistance.
Submit art into open exhibition SUBMISSIONS are open for Frankston Arts Centre’s 2023 open exhibition. Winning artworks will be displayed at the Frankston Arts Centre’s Cube Gallery in August. The artist judged the best will receive a cash prize of $1000. Submissions are open until 15 July. For more information artscentre.frankston.vic.gov.au/Whats-On/ Art-Exhibitions/Entry-FAC-OpenExihibition FRANKSTON Arts Centre’s 2022 open exhibition award winner Cebbie Johnson. Picture: Supplied
New network promotes multiculturalism THE Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Network of Frankston was officially launched at an event last Thursday. The network’s vision statement reads that the group will “showcase, celebrate, engage, share and learn, whilst promoting inclusive and positive relationships by celebrating a sense of belonging for all”. The 12 inaugural network members
consist of long-term migrants and people who have only been in Australia for a short time. Foundation member Voelcker Sapolu is a New Zealand-born Samoan married to a Greek person. He said the group will work with local government to help influence the federal government’s new multicultural framework. “Local governments can see what is precious to the local community and are strategically
placed to collect data,” he said. The network was launched by Frankston Council. Sue Baker, a Frankston councillor, said that the network will “be able to offer council valuable advice on projects council is working on which will further shape the Frankston City community into an inclusive, cohesive and safe place to be and live, for all who call it home, making the most of our multiculturalism.”
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Frankston Times
28 March 2023