Community
La Bamba Spring Dinner Dance
St Francis Xavier and St Johns Churches, Frankston have organised a La Bamba Spring Dinner Dance being held in St John's Hall on 26th October. Please see flyer for details, you can call the St Francis Xavier Parish to book tickets - 03 9789 3484.
School Student Broadband Initiative: information for parents and carers
The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) offers eligible students free internet at home until 31 December 2025.
About the initiative
The SSBI enables eligible households access to free internet on the NBN network until 31 December 2025, starting from the time the service is activated with the internet provider. Other household members can use the internet service provided by the initiative.
Households have until 31 December 2024 to apply. Please see the application process below.
After the free period, households cannot be placed on a paid service without consent. The government is currently exploring options for what happens to services beyond 2025.
Eligibility
To be eligible for SSBI, families must:
- have a child living at home who is enrolled in an Australian school (up to year 12 including Prep)
- not have an active NBN network internet service at home (excludes mobile internet services)
- live in a premises that can access the NBN network via a standard connection (NBN will confirm this)
- not have had an active NBN connection during the previous 14 days.
How to get started
To be assessed, contact NBN National Referral Centre on 1800 954 610(opens in a new window) or visit anglicarevic.org.au/student-internet(opens in a new window) to request a call back. Please note:
- NBN will check your nominated home address for an active NBN connection.
- You do not need to provide financial information.
- Translation and interpretation services are available.
Some families might also be contacted via their school, with information about how to apply.
Community Grants
Get Active Kids
The Victorian Government has opened the Active Kids Vouchers for spring.
Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees.
To be eligible for a voucher your child/dependant must be:
- A Victorian resident
- Aged 0 to 18 years old
- Named on a Health Care Card and Medicare Card, or
- Named on a Pensioner Concession Card and Medicare Card.
Special consideration may apply if your child/dependant is a Victorian resident, aged 0 to 18 years old and is currently residing in Victorian Care Services or a temporary visa holder, undocumented migrant or international student.
Important dates
- Round 8 applications open: 10:00am 9 October 2024 until allocation is exhausted.
- Voucher expiry date: 29 April 2025.
The Frankston City Council's Community Grants Program
The Frankston City Council's Community Grants Program are offering child and youth inclusion grants for 2024-2025. Grants are offered under two categories'.
Educational and Pathway Category
For students transitioning to high school, currently in high school (or equivalent) or pursuing higher education (up to 24 years old) that require assistance with materials, equipment or course fees for their education or career aspirations, they offer funding of up to $600
Recreational Category
For children aged between 5 and 18 seeking to participate in a recreational activity, they can cover 75% of the associated fees or up to $200.00.
Who can apply?
Young individuals themselves (if under 18, parent or guardian information will be required); or Professionals such as support workers, healthcare providers or approved equivalent can apply on behalf of young individuals facing financial hardship.
How to apply?
Submit your application online through Frankston City Council SmartyGrants website on https://frankston.smartygrants.com.au and create an account if you don’t already have one.
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