About the project

Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre is developing a four-year plan for the Centre which will guide decisions about which programs, services, partnerships and events to prioritise.

We're asking local residents and stakeholders about how the Centre can best support you to achieve your health and wellbeing goals, and help you stay connected to your local community.

We want to ensure the Centre's programs, services and events meet local needs and also deliver against goals in Frankston City's Community Vision and Council and Wellbeing Plan 2026-2030.

About the Centre

The Centre is owned and managed by Frankston City Council. It is a purpose built; multi-service community hub built in 2009. It provides a range of programs and services to meet the needs of the people living in the local community, with the aims of:

• Improving community health and wellbeing
• Strengthening community participation and capacity.

Download our Program Brochure for Term 1 of 2026 here for details of the Centre's offerings.

Programs and services currently provided at the Centre fall into three main categories:

We asked the community how Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre can best support health, wellbeing and connection over the next four years.

Engagement took place between 2 February and 19 March, 2026.

Below is a summary of what we received and what we heard. Please see our Document Library for the full Engagement Report.

What we heard...

Karingal PLACE is valued as a community hub

• 60% of respondents currently attend the centre
• Existing programs and services were well regarded, with many describing the centre as welcoming and supportive

Social connection health and wellbeing and learning are key focus area

Community feedback highlighted strong interest in activities, skills and topics across three key areas:

• Social connection
• Health and wellbeing
• Learning

Participants shared the most ideas in learning, followed by health and wellbeing and social connection, noting that many suggestions overlapped across these areas.

Across these areas, common themes included:

• Social connection: social groups, games, and arts and craft activities
• Health and wellbeing: active recreation such as exercise, yoga and fitness programs
• Learning: arts and crafts, computer and technology skills, and practical skills

Overall, feedback shows strong interest in a mix of social, active and skill‑based opportunities at the Centre.

Strong interest in new activities learning

Feedback showed strong interest in participating in activities, developing skills and learning new topics:

• 66% would like to try a new activity
• 54% would like to learn a new skill
• 48% would like to learn about a new topic

Activities received the highest level of interest overall, followed by skills and topics.

Timing and awareness affect participation

• 16% said program timing affects their ability to attend
• People who work full time expressed interest in more after-hours and weekend options

Many participants also said they were not fully aware of what the centre offers and would like clearer information about what's going on.

Preferred ways to stay informed included email updates, Facebook, printed newsletters and Council website program information.

Welcoming and accessible spaces matter

Feedback highlighted the importance of improving visibility of the Centre, promotion, access (including parking), and creating inclusive, welcoming spaces.

How we're using your feedback

Community feedback is informing the four-year plan for Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre, including program priorities, delivery times, communication methods and improvements to accessibility and inclusion.

We'll continue to share updates in this page. 'Follow' the page to stay updated.

Children's engagement: Designing a play space together

Children were also invited to share their ideas through a creative activity, where they designed their ideal outdoor play space and voted on early ideas developed by the project team.

This activity provided children with a fun and meaningful way to have a say in shaping future play opportunities at KAringal PLACE. The gallery below showcases some of the ideas shared through this activity.

What happens next

Feedback from the community is being used to develop a four-year plan for Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre.

The plan will guide decisions about future programs, activities, partnerships and improvements to the Centre.

Updates will be shared on this page as the plan is developed and implemented. To stay informed, click ‘Follow’ at the top of the page.

Engagement is now closed. Thank you for sharing your feedback.

What happens next

Feedback from the community is being used to develop a four-year plan for Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre.

The plan will guide decisions about future programs, activities, partnerships and improvements to the Centre.

Updates will be shared on this page as the plan is developed and implemented. To stay informed, click ‘Follow’ at the top of the page.