Have your say: National Centre for Healthy Ageing in Frankston City

Published on 27 October 2022

Frankston City Council is seeking to understand community sentiment on the proposal to site National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) initiatives on public land in Frankston City.

The NCHA is a partnership between Peninsula Health and Monash University, with financial support from the Australian Government and has the potential to boost health and education outcomes for Frankston City residents.

We’re reaching out to the community to provide information about the proposal and hear any comments the community may have. If you’re passionate about healthy ageing, or if you have any feedback on the proposed site, we want to hear from you.

The NCHA involves top researchers, carers, clinicians, service providers and consumers. Together, they research, test and implement new and innovative models of care to support people to enjoy better health, independence and participation in quality long life.

Belvedere Reserve, Seaford, has been chosen as the preferred site for some of the NCHA initiatives given its proximity to the soon to be opened Healthy Futures Hub, that will include Monash University research and telehealth facilities. The proposed NCHA initiatives will include an Intergenerational Learning and Activity Play Space, Outdoor Exercise Park, Independent Living Lab, and Mobility Garden.

The NCHA works to improve health outcomes for our ageing population, making improvements to systems and processes that directly impact their lives.

Council is inviting the community and other stakeholders to share feedback and ask questions about the initiatives of the National Centre for Healthy Ageing proposed to be sited at Belvedere Reserve.

Frankston City Council Mayor Nathan Conroy said: “We recognise the importance of community engagement in new proposals and projects such as the National Centre for Healthy Ageing.”

“We really want to hear from you. Consultation with the community forms an important part of what we do. Through Engage Frankston, we’ve seen just how passionate and proud the community can be about Frankston City.”

Frankston City Council is hosting an online community information forum on Wednesday, 2 November to better understand community sentiment and provide a platform for feedback and questions. To learn more and to register for the online forum, visit Engage Frankston.