Accessible beach matting has arrived in Frankston

Published on 11 November 2024

It’s now easier to access Frankston beach for people with mobility restrictions. Beach access matting is now available for residents and visitors who use wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices. The matting provides a stable and smooth surface to navigate over the often uneven and soft sand.

Council has been working with community, including Rotary 2.0, Frankston Yacht Club and Accessible beaches Australia, to improve access to our beaches as part of our Disability Action Plan 2021–2025.  Rotary 2.0 led community fundraising efforts for the matting through their annual Duck Derby on Kananook Creek at the Frankston Waterfront Festival.  Frankston Yacht Club has volunteered to manage the matting, available for pick up during their operating hours. For more information contact Frankston Yacht Club frankstonyachtclub@gmail.com

Did you know?

• Council’s beach wheelchair is available for FREE hire via the Frankston Visitor Information Centre.  For more information call 1300 322 842
•  At Frankston Regional Foreshore Playground there is a Liberty Swing for wheelchairs. The Liberty Swing requires a MLAK key, so users can bring their own or borrow one for free from the Frankston Visitor Information Centre. For more information call 1300 322 842