Technology
Frankston Tech Hubs Embed AI, Robotics Into Learning and Health Services
New facilities at Chisholm Institute and community programs are embedding AI tools, robotics and programming into school routines, youth clubs and senior support sessions.
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Frankston residents are gaining direct access to AI training, robotics and virtual reality through the $12 million Frankston Tech School that opened in 2025 at Chisholm’s Frankston Campus and the $30 million Digital, AI & Technology Centre of Excellence now under development at the same institute.
Education programs reach secondary students and families
The Frankston Tech School offers free hands-on sessions using drones, robotics and VR for secondary students, while The Lab Frankston marked its tenth year by launching a new Saturday program for young programmers and game makers aimed at participants aged 10 and older on the spectrum. These additions give local families regular points of contact with coding and game development without leaving the suburb. The Lab sessions run alongside the Tech School’s equipment, creating a pipeline where school-age learners can continue building skills on weekends at the same campus location.
Parents now book children into structured after-school and Saturday activities that previously required travel outside Frankston. The programs operate from established venues at Chisholm’s Frankston Campus and The Lab Frankston, reducing the need for separate transport or external providers.
MedTech growth and community tech support affect health and daily tasks
The nearly complete $1.1 billion Frankston Hospital redevelopment is increasing local demand for medical supplies and health tech, while healthcare already employs more than 11,000 people and contributes $1.08 billion to the economy. This concentration supports new MedTech activity that residents encounter through hospital-linked services and supply chains. At the same time, Frankston City Council runs free tech help sessions at Karingal Hub on 330 Cranbourne Rd, with the next one set for Thursday, 4 June 2026 from 10 AM to 12 PM, assisting seniors and other residents with everyday digital tasks.
These parallel developments mean residents interact with advanced technology in routine settings: students practice VR and robotics during school hours, families attend Saturday programming sessions, and older residents receive device assistance at a familiar community hub. The $30 million Centre of Excellence will add dedicated instruction in AI, big data and cybersecurity once complete, extending the same campus resources to a wider group of learners.
Frankston City Council lists upcoming sessions and enrollment details on its website at https://www.frankston.vic.gov.au/Things-To-Do/Whats-On/Free-Tech-help-with-Youngsters. Interested residents can review current offerings for The Lab Frankston and Chisholm programs through the same council channels to match available dates with their schedules.