Heart of Frankston Campaign

School Students Have Their Say!

How to make Frankston a better place

The city of Frankston has many valuable attributes, such as; its cinema complex and sea side restaurants. However some aspects of our fair city are not so desirable. Frankston has battled with homelessness, drug addicts and unemployment for a long time. Frankston also possesses some ugly landmarks, such as the local train station and Young Street. Frankston's 'ratty' reputation brands all its citizens with a lid of low expectations and it's about time changes are made for the good of the future.

Frankston requires heavy security and the necessary standards are not currently being met. It is unsafe to walk around Frankston on one's own, a constant fear looms over the heads of lone citizens and a permanent fear is not what Frankston should be projecting. To stop this developing problem, the local council needs to employ visible security, at train stations and local hot spots like the skate park. For a town that has its own police station patrolling officers are rarely seen, to decrease the city's crime rate, police visibility should be increased.

Frankston's homelessness problem deters shoppers and tourists. The last thing a budding young backpacker wants to see is the turmoil of a forgotten soul. To help annihilate this disheartening Frankston issue, local cafes and businesses need to be a part of the solution. A program in which left over food that would usually be disposed of is handed out to our homeless citizens. A homeless shelter that is equipped with stretchers, pillows, blankets and shower and toilet facilities. Every citizen deserves a second chance and a homeless shelter could be the launching pad for a new beginning.

To aesthetically better our society a community garden would be a productive and valuable addition to the town. A fully furbished veggie patch, would give school aged children an environmentally friendly hobby that gives back to Frankston and can potentially help feed our homeless citizens. Projects like the community gardens encourage children to progress in their schooling and strive to achieve greater things.

In conclusion, Frankston is liveable but it is not a desirable place to be a resident of although, if the proposed modifications are made a guaranteed change will occur in the citizens of Frankston. Our town has potential and our residents are crying out for a leg up we have the power to make a positive change for the better.

By Corallanne Pohlman