FRANKSTON HAS MORE SUPPORT THAN YOU KNOW.
Come and meet it.
FRANKSTON CONNECTED
A free evening of real conversations, local services and community, all under one roof.
Tuesday 10 November
5pm – 8pm ·
Jubilee Park Stadium, Frankston
You don't have to work it all out on your own.
Maybe it's you. Maybe it's your son, your partner, your mate or your mum.
Something's been heavy for a while. You know something needs to change. But you don't know who to call, what's free, what's worth paying for, or where to even start.
So you google it, you scroll, you tell yourself you'll sort it next week.
Meanwhile, the men's shed is ten minutes away. The youth program is running every week. The support you need is already here. Nobody has put it all in one room.
Until now.
WHAT IT IS
Not another talk or a map of your community.
Frankston Connected is a free mental fitness and community evening. Local groups and services come together in one place so you can meet them, hear their stories and leave knowing where to turn.
Mental fitness, not just mental health. Mental health is often talked about only when something goes wrong. Mental fitness is what you build every day: connection, routine, people around you, and knowing where to go before things get hard.
It's not a seminar where you sit and listen. It's a forum, you walk through, four honest panel conversations, and a room full of people who want Frankston to be stronger together.
When we don't know what's out there, so we stay stuck longer than we need to.
- The young person who doesn't know a program exists that would have changed their year
- The dad who feels alone, when a group of blokes meets every week down the road
- The woman rebuilding her life, who thinks she has to do it all herself
- The parent who doesn't know who to call when their teenager starts pulling away
- The groups doing great work, who never get to meet the people who need them most
Every one of those is a missed connection. This afternoon is about closing the gap.
IF YOU LIVE, WORK OR CARE ABOUT FRANKSTON,
THERE'S A SEAT FOR YOU.
You want to know what support exists locally, free and paid
You're a parent wondering where your teenager could fit in
You've been through something hard and want to hear how others came through
You run a group or business and want to be part of a connected community
You want to support a friend or family member and don't know how
You're feeling a bit disconnected and want to meet good people
WHAT'S ON
One evening. Four conversations. A whole community in one room.
THE COMMUNITY EXPO
Open all evening walk the room, meet local groups and services face to face,
pick up information and sign up for what fits you.
Every guest goes home with a tote bag of local resources.
THE PANELS
Hosted by Chrysten Abraham
Youth: what young people need from us
Learn about what young people are facing, what's available, and how parents and schools can help.
Community: why showing up matters A discussion on connection, isolation and the power of belonging to something.
Support services: when to get help, and what it looks like Stacey Jane, and supporting services on when professional support helps and how it works alongside free community services.
From a troubled past to a brighter future Chrysten Abraham, and other people from the community share real stories of turning life around and what helped along the way.
MEET THE HOSTS
Stacey Jane
Business owner, local and major sponsor
Stacey Jane Coaching, major sponsor Stacey spent a decade leading teams in corporate construction before walking away to rebuild her life on her own terms. Now a self-leadership and relationship coach for more than six years, she helps people break old patterns, communicate well and lead their lives with clarity.
She knows first-hand that the hardest part is often taking the first step.
Chrysten Abraham
MC, local and major supporter of frankston
From troubled beginnings, Chrysten is now on a mission to change the world, starting in her own backyard: Frankston. One bite at a time, she's putting her community first, for the good of Frankston and all of our futures.
MEET OUR SPONSORS
and a thank you to our minor community supporters
OWN OR KNOW A LOCAL BUSINESS?
BECOME A SPONSOR
COMMUNITY SUPPORTER
$100
Flyer or item in attendee tote bags
Social Media Post
COMMUNITY CAMPION
$300
Flyer or item in attendee tote bags
Social Media Post
Logo and link on the event website
Dedicated email to attendees after the event
Formal shout-out and blurb on stage
Your banner/promotional sign on display
EXPO PARTNER
$1,500
Flyer or item in attendee tote bags
Social Media Post
Logo and link on the event website
Dedicated email to attendees after the event
Formal shout-out and blurb on stage
Your banner/promotional sign on display
Your own staffed table at the event
BE PART OF FRANKSTON CONNECTED
ATTENDEE
Open to everyone, all ages welcome.
Spots are limited by room capacity, so registration is essential.
A night that would usually take months of searching.
In under three hours you'll get:
Face-to-face access to 10+ local community groups and services
Four panels with local leaders, professionals and people with lived experience
Straight answers to your questions, in a relaxed and safe space
A tote bag of local resources, contacts and offers to take home
A post-event community directory sent to every registered guest
Whether for your family, yourself or your business; connect with Frankston and learn what is available.
COMMUNITY GROUP
We're inviting 10 local community groups to join Frankston Connected, a free mental fitness and community forum.
The event brings Frankston's support services together in one place, for one evening, so locals can meet you, hear your story and learn how to get help.
What your group receives:
Partnering costs your group nothing, and our fundraising goal is a $1,000 donation to each of the 10 partner groups.
A targeted $1,000 donation to your group, funded by business sponsorship
A free stall at the expo to meet locals, share information and take sign-ups
Promotion in event marketing, on the event website and in social media posts
Your flyer or item in every attendee tote bag
Connections with the other community groups and local businesses, for referrals and future collaboration
Listing in the post-event community directory sent to every attendee
*Donations depend on sponsorship reaching its target.
SPONSOR
We're inviting local businesses to sponsor Frankston Connected, a free mental fitness and community expo that aims to raise $10,000 for 10 local community groups.
Sponsorship starts at $100.
Every package puts your business in front of locals who care about their community, and every dollar beyond event costs goes straight to local groups.
What your business gets:
Local reach: in front of families, young people, workers and community members from across Frankston and the Peninsula
Goodwill that lasts: your name tied to mental fitness and community support, not just an ad
Direct connection: stands and tote-bag inserts put your offer in people's hands
Follow-up: Champion and Expo Partner sponsors get a dedicated post-event email to every registered attendee
Networking: meet 10 community groups and fellow local businesses in one place
Real impact: your sponsorship funds a $1,000 donation to each partner group
QUESTIONS
GOOD QUESTIONS, STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Is it really free?
Yes. Entry is free for everyone. The night is funded by local business sponsors.
Do I have to share anything personal?
No. You can listen, walk the expo and chat as much or as little as you like. Nobody will put you on the spot.
I'll be going on my own. Will that be awkward?
Plenty of people come solo. Our volunteers will welcome you at the door, and the expo makes it easy to start a conversation.
Can I bring my kids or teenagers?
Yes. All ages are welcome and content is kept suitable for a general audience. The youth panel is a great one to bring teens to.
Is it accessible?
Yes, it sure is!
Frankston is Stronger when we
show up for each other.
The support is here. The people are here.
All that's missing is you.
Tuesday 10 November
5pm – 8pm
Jubilee Park Stadium, Frankston
Free
