Ebdale Community Hub and Learning Centre

Ebdale Hub operating hours are 9.00am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday.The automatic front entrance door are open during the above time as well as Saturdays 10.00am – 4:00pm (when the Frankston Toy Library is open). The doors are automatically locked at all other times. A Frankston City Council staff member may not be available onsite at all times.

Hirers requiring access outside business hours will be allocated a swipe card. Swipe cards are registered to the named hirer, or nominated representative, and MUST NOT be swapped or given to an unauthorised person.

Collection of the swipe card and induction of its use will be required to be undertaken during business hours. To collect a swipe card you will need to show photo identification and sign to collect it.

In the event that a swipe card is lost or stolen, the hirer may be charged for a replacement card. Please notify Ebdale Hub immediately via email.

Requests for additional swipe cards can be made in writing to Ebdale Hub: ebdale@frankston.vic.gov.au. Please include the following information in your request:

• The individual’s full name
• Their contact details, including their hours of work and
• The role of the person for whom the swipe card is required for.

If approved, please allow at least two (2) business days for the set-up of a new swipe card.

When a hirer or nominated swipe card holder finishes at Ebdale Hub, their swipe card should be returned to staff in person. New swipe cards will be allocated to any replacement staff or facilitators once the request has been processed.

Bookings are subject to availability and approval. 

Please note that approval can take up to 5 working days, so do not advise your group of any bookings until all group facilitators have undertaken an Induction at the Centre, you have been assigned a swipe card and your booking has been confirmed via email.

Applications to hire Ebdale Hub rooms must be made in writing, using the Ebdale Hub - Venue Hire - Application(PDF, 2MB) form. To request a copy, please email: ebdale@frankston.vic.gov.au. 

To confirm the venue is suitable for your activity, you may inspect it before submitting an application. To do so, please contact Ebdale Hub to arrange a time, please email: ebdale@frankston.vic.gov.au.

When a space is hired, the booking time requested must allow a sufficient amount of time for set-up, pack-up and cleaning. In the event that a space is vacated earlier than the agreed conclusion time, no refunds or time credits will be issued.

Ebdale Hub has a number of spaces available for hire, they include:

Community Room

• Kitchenette
• Overhead projector and screen with HDMI and VGA port
• 2 kettles, bar fridge and a microwave
• Community garden outlook
• Heating and cooling
• Free Wi-Fi

30 people lecture style
Size: 90m²
8 tables, 20 chairs

Milpara Room

• Adjoins the Commercial Kitchen (additional fees apply, for use)
• Overhead projector and screen with HDMI and VGA port
• 2 kettles, bar fridge and a microwave
• Heating and cooling
• Free Wi-Fi

30 people lecture style
Size: 90m²
8 tables, 20 chairs

Training Room

• Overhead projector and screen with HDMI and VGA port
• 2 kettles, bar fridge and a microwave
• Heating and cooling
• Free Wi-Fi

30 people lecture style
Size: 96m²
8 tables, 20 chairs

Commercial Kitchen 

• Kitchen of commercial standard, it’s only available for community programs. Features include: full commercial kitchen, cool room, 2 ovens with 2 stove tops, commercial dishwasher, bain-marie and serving area, pots, pans as well as serving utensils and dinnerware sets.
• Heating and cooling
• Free Wi-Fi

10 people
Size: 45.5 m²

If you are using a projector you will need to Bring Your Own (BYO) laptop.
If you have any problems please call Frankston City Council on 1300 322 322 (anytime).

Please note: The above doesn’t take into account the current COVID 19 restrictions.

Your booking is not complete until you receive an email of confirmation from Ebdale Hub. To have your booking confirmed a completed Ebdale Hub Room Hire Application form must be submitted.  

• By the Hirer: Hirers are required to provide at least seven days’ notice for all booking cancellations to be eligible for a refund. Notification of a cancellation will only be accepted in writing. Please email: ebdale@frankston.vic.gov.au.
• If this is not done, Ebdale Hub reserves the right to charge the hirer for any extra chargers incurred. Failure to comply may result in your organisation incurring the costs of hire.
• By Ebdale Hub: Ebdale Hub reserves the right to cancel bookings at any time. If it is necessary to cancel a booking, any payment made for hire will be refunded.

Community Kinder Plus (CKP) is a Not for Profit Early Years Management organisation that provides the delivery of Kindergarten programs to 20 kindergartens across Frankston City Council and Mornington Peninsula Shire.

Contact: Community Kinder Plus
P. 9783 3931
E: info@ckp.org.au

Frankston Life (previously known as City Life) has worked with partner organisations to effectively support the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the Frankston City community.

Frankston Life’s vision is for struggling individuals and families to develop self-esteem, connectedness and build self-reliance. Frankston Life strive to empower and assist those who are vulnerable and/or ‘at risk’ within the Frankston community.

Ebdale Hub is home to Frankston Life’s administration offices only. No services are provided form Ebdale Hub.

Contact: Frankston Life
P. (03) 9770 0660
E. office@frankston.life

The Frankston Toy Library provide families, community groups and organisations that work with children, an array of quality toys, games, activities and equipment for an annual fee. The Frankston Toy Library is one of the largest services of its kind in Australia and is primarily operated and managed by volunteers.

Donations

Frankston Toy Library does accept donations however staff will inspect the potential donations during their business hours, before accepting.

Donations must be in good working order and must be full sets.

Please note: The Frankston Toy Library does not accept soft plush toys.

Donations cannot be left at the entrance of the Frankston Toy Library or Ebdale Hub.

Opening Hours

• Mondays 10am to 2pm
• Thursdays 10am to 5pm
• Fridays 10am to 5pm
• Saturdays 10am to 4pm

Returns

Toys can ONLY be returned during Frankston Toy Library Opening Hours. Ebdale Hub will NOT accept returns for the Frankston Toy Library.

Contact: Frankston Toy Library
P. 9781 3900
E. info@frankstontoylibrary.org.au

Frankston City Council offers an Enhanced Maternal and Child Health Service which assists children and families with additional needs. This is a free in home and confidential service to assist each family with their individual circumstances to ensure that each child has the best possible outcome. Eligibility requirement apply.

Contact:
P. 9784 1756 (Mon - Fri 8.30am - 4.30pm) OR
P.132 229 (24 hour service staffed by qualified nurses who can provide over-the-phone information)
In an emergency, phone 000.

Fresh Entertainment is comprised of both youth workers and volunteers who dedicate their time to organising live music and cultural events for the Frankston community. The group entertain the people of Frankston with events that are both safe and enjoyable, while providing young people with the opportunity to become involved in their local community. Fresh Entertainment has a Recording Studio within Ebdale Hub. This service is available for young people under 25 years of age.

Contact Fresh Entertainment

P. 03 9768 1366
E. freeza@frankston.vic.gov.au
FB. https://www.facebook.com/freshentertainment.frankston/

The valuable work of Impact Volunteering continues under the management of Frankston City Council. Over the years, Impact Volunteering evolved to promote volunteering and support organisations via a range of projects, activities and events, including the annual Volunteer Awards. Organisations seeking support in adapting or creating new volunteer roles and individuals interested in helping the community are encouraged to visit the Impact Volunteering page.

Information and Volunteer Matching (by appointment only)
A. Frankston Library (60 Playne Street Frankston)
P.  9768 1407
E. impactvolreferrals@frankston.vic.gov.au

Support for Organisations
E. ImpactOrgSupport@frankston.vic.gov.au

Mission Australia provides homeless and social housing support, Families and Children’s services, Youth services, Disability inclusion and support, Employment skills/ training as well as Alcohol/ drug/ dependencies support Australia wide.

Mission Australia delivers the ParentsNext program from Ebdale Hub. ParentsNext can assist a parent of a child aged between 6 months and 5 years of age to be ready to re-enter the workforce as your child reaches school age. ParentsNext aims to increase the parent’s independence by having a positive impact on the quality of their family life.

Contact: Lorna Jordan
P. 0490 890 634
E. jordanlo@missionaustralia.com.au 

The Peninsula Community Wig Centre is a free service for women in Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula area who have lost their hair due to chemotherapy treatment. The service is run by dedicated volunteers many of whom are trained hairdressers. There are a variety of wigs and scarves available on loan, with over 1000 wigs being loaned since its opening. A confidential appointment can be arranged with one of the team of volunteers who are trained and very discreet.

• Available by appointment only.

Contact: Kate Smith
P. 0407 525 119
E. kates7115@gmail.com 

St John Ambulance is Australia’s leading provider of first aid services, training and equipment. St John Ambulance is about saving lives through First Aid with the aim of having at least one person to be educated, equipped and prepared to provide First Aid in every home, workplace and public gathering.

Adults:
St John volunteers deliver event health and community services, raise funds, attend events and run the St John youth programs. Becoming a volunteer is a rewarding way to meet new people, help the community, and save lives through First Aid and advanced pre-hospital care.

Youth Program (open to 12-17 year olds):
The people on the scene at an emergency before the ambulance arrives play a vital role in saving lives. St John will provide you with important First Aid skills that may help save a life.

Contact: St John
P. (03) 8588 8588
E. info@stjohnvic.com.au

Frankston Susono Friendship Association (FSFA) is a group of passionate volunteer citizens from Frankston City who administer the sister city relationship on behalf of the people of Frankston. 

Uniting is a community organisation with a history of supporting marginalised and disadvantaged children, young people and families. Uniting seek to create opportunities and build resilience to break the cycle of disadvantage and vulnerability through collaboration. Uniting supports over 2000 people every week. Uniting works on family strengthening and early intervention services for people in need.

• Available by appointment only.

Contact: Uniting
P. 9781 3290
E. ask@uniting.org

Wallara supports young adults with a disability to lead the life they choose through day programs that connect with the local community. Wallara supports people with a disability and their carers to utilise their funding in innovative and unique ways and supports people to have more voice, choice and control over the services they receive.

Contact: Wallara
P. 03 9792 2985
E. info@wallara.com.au