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:

  • Social connections

    • Youth Hangouts
    • Community Playgroup
    • Community programs including Chatty Café, Men’s Social Group

  • Health and wellbeing

    • Maternal Child Health
    • Immunisations
    • Paediatric Outpatients Clinic
    • Active Agers
    • Walking Group
    • Seated Yoga
    • Core and More

  • Learning

    • University of the Third Age (U3A) programs
    • Community Kinders Plus – Karingal PLACE Kindergarten
    • Frankston City Library and Story Time
    • Specialist workshops
    • Parent Education Sessions

Share your ideas and needs for the Centre

  • Online survey

    Tell us what your priorities are so that we can develop the programs, services and events you need at Karingal PLACE Neighbourhood Centre over the next four years.

    Complete the survey to go into the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzee vouchers!

    Complete survey here by 11.59pm 4 March 2026  

  • In-person engagement

    Chat with our team in-person at the following locations to share your ideas and needs for the Centre.

    Or contact us on 03 8786 6650 or at karingalplace@frankston.vic.gov.au if you'd like to share your feedback in another way.

Karingal PLACE Community Engagement and Open Day

Saturday 21 February 2026 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

Join us at 103 Ashleigh Avenue, Frankston to discover what Karingal PLACE has to offer!

We are opening the doors of the Centre and inviting you to join us for a day filled with fun and free activities for all ages.

It is also an opportunity to learn about what the Centre offers and share your ideas, hopes and aspirations for its future.

Some of the activities on day include:

  • Youth Bus
  • Sausage Sizzle
  • Face Painting & Balloon Art
  • ‘Come and try’ sessions
  • Children’s activities and more!

For more details visit the Centre or our Karingal PLACE Facebook page.

Community pop ups

Saturday 7 February 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Beach Street, Frankston

Near IGA

Saturday 7 February 2026 01:30 pm to 03:30 pm

Ballam Park

Children's playground area

Thursday 19 February 2026 10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Ballam Park

Children's playground area

Thursday 19 February 2026 02:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Beach Street, Frankston

Near IGA