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Has your family celebrated the birth of a new child in 2018? Would you like your child’s name to be displayed in a special garden within the Frankston Community? Read on to find out more…

What is the Birth Tree Project?

The Birth Tree Project is supported by the Rotary of Frankston Peninsula 2.0 and it gives families the opportunity to honour this special milestone in a truly unique way. The Birth and Family Tree initiative invites parents to celebrate the birth of their new baby with the Frankston community.

Each year, in conjunction with Frankston City Council one tree is planted to commemorate the births of children in our community. Their names are placed on a plaque at the base of the Birth Tree. The Birth Tree will be planted at Montague Park (Kars St, Frankston), in a specially designed garden space dedicated to the Birth Tree Project. The Birth Tree & Family Garden Projects also supports the Birth Tree Little Library at Montague Park. For more information click here.

How do I register my child’s birth?

Registration for births in 2018 closes in January 2019. The cost is a $50 donation for one newborn which contributes directly to supporting the Frankston Hospital Special Care Nursery. There will be an annual Unveiling Ceremony held on the 17th of March 2019 for families and friends to celebrate the births in 2018. Children will be given a certificate and their very own tree to take home and plant.

Click here to register

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Do you know someone who welcomed a baby in 2025? Looking for a meaningful Christmas gift? 🎄

The Rotary Peninsula 2.0 Birth Tree & Family Garden Project is the perfect way to celebrate a new arrival, while giving back to the community. For just $50, you’ll be gifting:

🌱 A lasting tribute with the child's name on a special tree and plaque
🌊 Support for local children to build vital water confidence through our Can Swim Infant programs
💚 A unique keepsake that grows more meaningful every year - the perfect Christmas gift

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This Friday 12 December is the last day to donate to our Giving Tree. We are blown away by the incredible generosity of our wonderful community 💙

If you would like to donate, we are accepting gifts and non-perishable items. 

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Our warm-water pool is back open ahead of schedule! Thanks for your patience while the cranes did their thing on the roof. 

Just a friendly reminder that there will still be impacted areas tomorrow, Tuesday December 9, so make sure to check our website before planning your visit. 😊

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‼️ Reminder: Upcoming closure Monday 8 December & Tuesday 9 December ‼️

Please be aware that we have area closures across Monday and Tuesday. 

CLOSED: Monday 8 December closures, 7.00am - 3.30pm 
- Warm Water Pool Hall, including spa, sauna and team room 
- Group Exercise Studio 1 
- Group Exercise Studio 2 
- Allied Health Suites 

CLOSED: Tuesday 9 December closures, 7.00am - 9.00am 
- Main entrance - members and guests will be able to access the building via the Group Entry on the main carpark side of the building. Staff will be onsite to support and direct visitors. 
- Cafe 
- Sections of the gym floor including the stretching area and InBody Scan area. No machines will be impacted. 

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