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FBC NEWS 06 MAY 2025
Upcoming FBC events
MAY EDUCATION SESSION
🎙 Only One Week Left! Don’t Miss This FBC May Education Session 🎙
Seats are filling fast — secure yours today!
Podcasting isn’t just about creating content — it’s a game-changing tool to build relationships, boost visibility, and drive sales authentically.
Join us next week for an energising session with Olivia De Sousa, Founder of Livvi Music Media, as she reveals how podcasting can transform your business — even without launching a full-blown show.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025 Time: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM Venue:Frankston Library Community Room, 60 Playne Street, Frankston VIC 3199 Cost: Free for FBC Members | $50 for Non-Members JOIN NOW Member Price:
🔹 Essential – 1 Ticket
🔹 Executive – 2 Tickets
🔹 Corporate – 4 Tickets
🔹 Strategic – 6 Tickets
🔹 Community – 10% off Non-Member ticket (check your email for the code!)
Olivia is a passionate podcast producer and the founder of Livvi Music Media, a leading podcast production agency helping businesses grow through strategic podcasting. She launched her own podcasting journey as a business owner in Dandenong, using podcasts to network, form unexpected partnerships, and elevate her brand authority. Today, Olivia produces hit podcasts like Don’t Be Caught Dead Podcast, amplifying voices and unlocking new business opportunities. Her practical insights and success stories will inspire you to see podcasting as a tool you can use — even with minimal time or budget.
Thank You for Making the FBC April Education Session & Networking Event a Huge Success!
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our April event, Rethinking Recruitment: Unlocking the Power of Inclusive Employment — what an inspiring and impactful session!
A special thank you to Gill Mason, CEO & Founding Director of Clover People, for sharing such valuable insights on recruitment and inclusive employment. Your expertise truly inspired our audience to think differently about building stronger, more inclusive businesses.
We are also grateful to our outstanding speakers: 🌟 Sean Teer, Southern Eastern Melbourne and Peninsula Taskforce & Department of Education and Workforce Relations 🌟 Jan Davis, MyLife 🌟 Jordan Ryan, WISE Employment
Visit our photo gallery and relive the highlights — and don’t forget to tag us when you share your favourites!
👉 @frankstonbusinesscollective 👉 @JamesPynePhotography When sharing your favourite snaps!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your fellow FBC members. Building strong connections is what our community is all about, and your support can make all the difference in helping fellow entrepreneurs thrive.
In Case You Missed It — A Special Thank You from the Mayor and Our CEO
You might have missed reading the important messages shared recently from Bernadine Geary, FBC CEO, and the Mayor of Frankston, but we want to make sure you know just how grateful we are for your role in this exciting achievement.
🎉 $50 Million Secured for the Nepean Highway Transformation – Thank You, Frankston Business Collective!
We are proud to announce that, thanks to the united advocacy efforts of the Frankston City Council — supported by the Frankston Business Collective, Advance Frankston, the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula, and other key local stakeholders — the Federal Government has committed $50 million to transform the Nepean Highway.
This milestone funding will drive economic revitalisation, improve traffic flow, and bring the Nepean Boulevard Master Plan to life, creating a more vibrant, connected Frankston for all of us.
We’re also celebrating the official implementation of the Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre (FMAC) Structure Plan into the Frankston Planning Scheme — shaping smart, sustainable development for the next 20 years.
The Mayor has personally sent a letter of thanks to the Frankston Business Collective, recognising our important role in advocating for this transformation. We are truly grateful for the support and passion of our members and community — together, we are shaping Frankston’s future!
Southern Alliance NDIS Provider May 2025 Network Event
We’re excited to share details about the upcoming Southern Alliance of Providers May 2025 Network Event!
This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with NDIS providers across Melbourne’s southern region, enjoy morning tea, and hear the latest industry updates.
Special Guest Speaker: We’re thrilled to welcome Tony Kearney, Managing Director & Accredited Exercise Physiologist at PACE Health Management. PACE operates ten clinics, with seven located across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs, and boasts a dedicated team of exercise physiologists, exercise scientists, dietitians, occupational therapists, myotherapists, psychologists, and speech therapists.
Date: Thursday, 22 May 2025 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Venue: Jubilee Park Stadium, Life Member Room 1, 83R–85R Hillcrest Rd, Frankston
Special Offer: Take advantage of the 2-for-1 deal — bring a friend and get two tickets for the price of one!
Join Us for the Critical Info – Don’t Be Caught Dead Pub Quiz!
Frankston Business Collective is proud to support our member Critical Info as they bring back their popular Don’t Be Caught Dead Pub Quiz!
Date: Friday, 9 May Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm Venue:Frankston Brewhouse, 10 New St, Frankston VIC
Try your luck (and brains!) against the Grim Reaper in a night of fun, trivia, and great prizes. Play solo or with a team — enjoy delicious food and drinks while supporting a good cause. $25 per person — donations go towards fighting funeral poverty. Join us and grab your tickets today!
“The Frankston Business Collective has been a strong pillar in growing my business and brand awareness across Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula. I was an early adopter and joined at the Collective’s inception.
At one of the early events at Sk8house, I met Therese O’Neill. We had a short chat as I was photographing the event — and as anyone who knows Therese will tell you, she leaves an impression! Over the next two years, we kept crossing paths at different events, building the foundations of our current relationship.
At the first Wagalot Event, Therese asked about my headshot and branding sessions, saying she’d like to book one. Before she even had the chance, two of her colleagues came through referrals from her — both were delighted with the experience and fed that back to Therese.
Next, I was booked to capture the images for the Loud, Confident, and Strong Event for her. Since then, we’ve done multiple branding sessions, and Therese has been a fantastic referral partner and supporter of my business.
Without the Frankston Business Collective, we may have never met.”
Have you been part of a Frankston Business Collective event? Built new connections or found value through our initiatives? We’d love to hear how we’ve helped your business thrive!
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MAY EDUCATION SESSION
$25 per person — donations go towards fighting funeral poverty.
Join us and grab your tickets today!
