The Seniors Friendly Small Business pilot project identifies and promotes local businesses that are friendly, welcoming and accessible for older people.
The project was started by Council’s Age Friendly Frankston Ambassadors. Members identified small businesses as a key place to promote connection within the community.
We want to give older residents meaningful daily interactions that so many take for granted. Social isolation is a huge issue for older Australians and there are lots of little things everyone can do to ensure no one ever feels lonely.
The following businesses have been identified as seniors friendly:
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Eeny Meeny
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96 Young St,
Frankston VIC 3199
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Coffee on Kareela
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53 Kareela Rd,
Frankston VIC 3199
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Ducky Brown
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230 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd,
Langwarrin VIC 3910
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Little Ollie's
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Oliver's Hill,
Frankston South VIC 3199
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Two Boys and a Beagle
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59 Kareela Rd,
Frankston VIC 3199
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Frankie's Coffee and Eats
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317 Ballarto Rd,
Carrum Downs VIC 3201
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38 South
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131 Nepean Hwy,
Seaford VIC 3198
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Trims
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40 Playne St,
Frankston VIC 3199
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Poppyseeds
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59 Wells St,
Frankston VIC 3199
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Towerhill Newsagent
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5/145 Frankston-Flinders Rd, Frankston VIC 3199
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New Harvest
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111B Nepean Hwy,
Seaford VIC 3198
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Down the Street
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51 Foot St,
Frankston VIC 3199
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Seaford Hot Bread
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123 Nepean Hwy,
Seaford VIC 3198
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To be eligible, your business must have the following:
- friendly and helpful staff
- physically easy to access and move around
- a welcoming and inclusive environment.
The Age Friendly Frankston Ambassadors describe senior-friendly businesses as those who:
- remember customers’ names
- are physically easy to access
- keep an eye out for people
- create a welcoming environment, particularly for older people.
You will receive a sticker to display in your shopfront, so it is easy to identify.
Seniors Friendly Small Business are showcased in Council’s Positive Ageing Together newsletter, which reaches over 2,000 households in Frankston City.
A customer can nominate you or you can self-nominate to take part in the Seniors Friendly Small Business project.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the program, please contact:
Liz Orlov, Team Leader Positive Ageing
liz.orlov@frankston.vic.gov.au
0418 319 113