Frankston Council Program Helps Over 100 Locals Launch Careers

Frankston Council’s Work Ready Program is helping more than 100 locals gain real-world experience, skills and jobs through tailored placements and inclusive support.

Frankston Council’s Work Ready Program is helping more than 100 locals gain real-world experience, skills and jobs through tailored placements and inclusive support.

Young readers across Frankston are invited to dive into books and comics this August as the Mayor’s Reading Challenge returns. With superhero storytimes, a comic book club, and prizes up for grabs, it’s a month of family fun designed to build literacy and a love of reading.

Frankston City Council is investing $1.7 million in new support for local businesses under its 2025–26 Budget, with grants, waived fees, more parking and a $50 million CBD upgrade — a clear sign the Council is backing local jobs and economic growth.

Six Frankston charities will share in $43,000 through the 2025 Community Connection Grants, funding grassroots projects that tackle domestic violence, health, youth engagement and more — reinforcing vital local support networks.

Frankston City Council has appointed Cam Arullanantham as Interim CEO from 19 July, overseeing major projects including the Nepean Highway revitalisation and new Frankston Waterfront tenants.

Frankston Council has committed $10,000 to support Neighbourhood Watch, helping to strengthen community ties and crime prevention efforts across the city.

Frankston City Council has poured $11 million into upgrading 17 play spaces since 2021, strengthening health and community connections across local suburbs, and reaffirming its commitment with more funding set aside in 2025/26.

Frankston City Council has taken local issues to Canberra, securing national backing for decentralisation, online safety and stronger sister city ties at the ALGA assembly.

Frankston Council has endorsed its 2025–2026 budget and a new wellbeing plan, including a record $1.7M support package for residents and community services.

Frankston City Council has planted over 60,000 trees since 2021 as part of its Urban Forest Action Plan, boosting canopy cover and climate resilience across the municipality