The Frankston Beach Association was born in 1982, when locals packed into the old Frankston Library (then in Central Park) to stand together against plans for a marina at Oliver’s Hill. People spoke with one voice to protect the beaches they loved — and that passion sparked the beginning of the FBA.

Among the organisers of that first meeting were Margaret Grice, Pat Bentley, and Bob Graham, whose dedication over many decades helped shape the association we know today.

What began as a single-issue campaign has grown into a long-term commitment: to work with Frankston City Council to preserve and enhance the natural beauty of the foreshore, ensuring our beaches remain a place for everyone to enjoy.

Stretching five kilometres from Long Island Tennis Club to Kackeraboite Creek, the Frankston Foreshore Reserve is one of the few remaining stretches of natural coastline on the eastern side of Port Phillip Bay. Protecting it is both a privilege and a challenge.

For more than 40 years, our members have taken on this challenge through hands-on conservation: planting and caring for native vegetation, protecting the fragile dune system, removing weeds and litter, collecting seeds, and sharing knowledge with the community. We’ve also worked hard to raise awareness, celebrate the natural beauty of Oliver’s Hill and the foreshore, and ensure development is sustainable and respectful of the environment.

Our story is one of people coming together to care for a special place — and continuing to protect it for future generations.