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Free swim and water safety programs for Frankston this summer

October 28, 2025

Learn vital water safety skills – for free – with our fully subsidised More People Can Swim programs this summer!

This January, Peninsula Leisure, in partnership with Frankston City Council, is offering a series of free, fully subsidised swim programs through our Can Swim initiative. These programs are designed to help people of all ages build confidence and essential water safety skills — from little beginners to teens and families.

Whether you’re a parent wanting your child to feel safe around water, a teen looking to learn the basics, or a family wanting to learn about water safety together, there’s a program for everyone.

More People Can Swim January Programs at a Glance

Can Swim Junior Beach Water Safety 3 Day Program (5–10 years)

Perfect for little beginners ready to explore the water safely.

When: 7, 8 & 9 January
Times: 9:00am–9:45am or 9:45am–10:30am
Where: Frankston Beach

Can Swim Late-Primary Beach Water Safety 3 Day Program (10–12 years)

Ideal for Grade 5–6 students preparing for high school and needing confidence around open water.

When: 7, 8 & 9 January
Time: 10:40am–11:25am
Where: Frankston Beach

Can Swim Teen Beach Water Safety 3 Day Program (13–17 years)

Tailored for teens with little or no swim experience to develop vital water safety and awareness skills.

When: 7, 8 & 9 January
Time: 11:25am–12:10pm
Where: Frankston Beach

Can Swim Pre-Teen Water Safety 3 Day Program (10–12 years)

A fun mix of in-water learning and on-land safety activities.

When: 14, 15 & 16 January
Time: 10:30am–11:15am (in water) + 11:30am–12:00pm (add-on activity)
Where: PARC

Can Swim Teen Life Water Safety 3 Day Program (13–17 years)

Empowering teens with real-life water safety skills to use in and around pools and the beach.

When: 14, 15 & 16 January
Time: 10:30am–11:15am (in water) + 11:30am–12:00pm (add-on activity)
Where: PARC

Can Swim Family Water Safety Drop In Sessions

Learn together as a family – from kids to grandparents – in a relaxed, supportive environment.

When: Fridays 9, 16, 23 & 30 January
Time: 4:15pm–5:15pm
Where: Pines Forest Aquatic Centre

Coming in February

Can Swim Adult 6-Week Intensive Program
Can Swim Infant Water Familiarisation 3-Day Program
More details coming soon!

How to get involved

Ready to join a free program? Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here.

Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026. Register your interest here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/

For questions, contact our More People Can Swim Team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au

About More People Can Swim

In partnership with Frankston City Council, Can Swim is Peninsula Leisure’s community-focused initiative designed to break down barriers to swimming education. By offering free, fully subsidised programs, we’re helping ensure everyone in Frankston has the opportunity to feel safe, confident, and capable in the water.

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See you next week at Frankston City Council Children`s Week Event! 👧👦

We`ll be there educating littlies about being safer around water 🏊 🛟

This Children’s Week event is presented by Peninsula Leisure, partnership with the Victorian Government, and Frankston City Council.

Find out all the details via the link in our bio.

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See you next week at Frankston City Council Children's Week Event! 👧👦

We'll be there educating littlies about being safer around water 🏊 🛟

This Children’s Week event is presented by Peninsula Leisure, partnership with the Victorian Government, and Frankston City Council.

Find out all the details via the link in our bio.

Unplug24
Join us in going off social media for a day on 24 October.

This Saturday, on 24 October, we are joining Unplug24, a 24-hour break from social media in solidarity with SmackTalk – an organisation founded by local Wayne Holdsworth to honour his son, Mac, and raise awareness around suicide prevention.

Unplug24 encourages us to step away from social media and reconnect offline to:
🔌 Protect mental health
🔌 Raise awareness to prevent suicide
🔌 Support vital education and awareness programs

Let’s join together and unplug from all social media for the day – at work and at home – to show our support for this important cause.

Register to via the link in our bio.

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Unplug24
Join us in going off social media for a day on 24 October.

This Saturday, on 24 October, we are joining Unplug24, a 24-hour break from social media in solidarity with SmackTalk – an organisation founded by local Wayne Holdsworth to honour his son, Mac, and raise awareness around suicide prevention.

Unplug24 encourages us to step away from social media and reconnect offline to:
🔌 Protect mental health
🔌 Raise awareness to prevent suicide
🔌 Support vital education and awareness programs

Let’s join together and unplug from all social media for the day – at work and at home – to show our support for this important cause.

Register to via the link in our bio.

Unleash your inner warrior with Fiona!

After 8 years as a member, and now an instructor for over a year, Fiona is passionate about bringing energy, fun and encouragement to every class. She wants everyone to feel comfortable trying new things, challenging themselves and seeing what they can achieve while enjoying the journey in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Fiona teaches:
🧘‍♀️ BodyBalance; For members looking to strengthen the entire body and leave class feeling calm and centred.
⚡️ BodyCombat; Perfect for members looking to train the whole body, and get fit, fast and strong. A high-energy, non-contact, martial arts inspired workout, suitable for all fitness levels.

Book into one of Fiona`s sessions via our Customer Portal, or Xplor App, and experience the fun for yourself!

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Unleash your inner warrior with Fiona!

After 8 years as a member, and now an instructor for over a year, Fiona is passionate about bringing energy, fun and encouragement to every class. She wants everyone to feel comfortable trying new things, challenging themselves and seeing what they can achieve while enjoying the journey in a supportive, compassionate environment.

Fiona teaches:
🧘‍♀️ BodyBalance; For members looking to strengthen the entire body and leave class feeling calm and centred.
⚡️ BodyCombat; Perfect for members looking to train the whole body, and get fit, fast and strong. A high-energy, non-contact, martial arts inspired workout, suitable for all fitness levels.

Book into one of Fiona's sessions via our Customer Portal, or Xplor App, and experience the fun for yourself!

The month of October is Walktober! 🚶‍♀️

This is a great opportunity to build more movement into your day, especially coming out of the winter months, and work towards your 30-20-2! Here are five tips from our Health and Fitness Team, on how you can get more steps in this Walktober:

🛗 Take the stairs – Skip the lift when you can.
🚗 Park further away – Add a few hundred steps before you`ve even started your day.
📞 Walk while you talk – Take phone calls or catch-ups on the move.
🌯 Do a lap at lunchtime – Even 10 minutes counts.
🖥️ Step on the spot – Take a minute, and get some steps in at your desk

As always, if you need any help or guidance in getting your 30-20-2, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our friendly staff members, or visit our Digital Hub for some inspiration.

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The month of October is Walktober! 🚶‍♀️

This is a great opportunity to build more movement into your day, especially coming out of the winter months, and work towards your 30-20-2! Here are five tips from our Health and Fitness Team, on how you can get more steps in this Walktober:

🛗 Take the stairs - Skip the lift when you can.
🚗 Park further away - Add a few hundred steps before you've even started your day.
📞 Walk while you talk - Take phone calls or catch-ups on the move.
🌯 Do a lap at lunchtime - Even 10 minutes counts.
🖥️ Step on the spot - Take a minute, and get some steps in at your desk

As always, if you need any help or guidance in getting your 30-20-2, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our friendly staff members, or visit our Digital Hub for some inspiration.

Last days of our Cafe Special! ☕️

Make sure you pop into the Cafe and grab a scone with cream and jam, and small coffee for $10, before it ends!

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Last days of our Cafe Special! ☕️

Make sure you pop into the Cafe and grab a scone with cream and jam, and small coffee for $10, before it ends!

Happy 99th Birthday Marion! 🥳 🎂

This week, Frankston Masters Swimming Club member Marion celebrated her 99th birthday! We had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Marion, and listening to her story.

Marion discovered her love for swimming and the water at 8 years old when she moved to Blackrock. She participated in many carnivals and swimming events throughout her youth, including joining life saving at 10. She told us that water allows her to feel freedom and that she thrives on the feeling of swimming through the water.

Marion joined Masters at 75, and since joining, has competed in many events throughout Australia, including Sydney, South Australia, Western Australia and her favourite, Pan Pac in Queensland. She competed in the relay at Pan Pac last year, with other 90-year-old swimmers, achieving incredible results!

PARC is much loved by Marion, and she hopes to be an inspiration for other senior members of the community to stay active and keep moving. She also has a soft spot for PINES, saying it’s like stepping straight back to the 70’s.

We asked Marion if she had any inspiring words for someone who may be struggling with confidence or considering entering the water for the first time. Her advice was, “You don’t know what you can do until you try. You must try.”

Happy Birthday Marion! We hope you had a beautiful day, and look forward to catching up next time you are at PARC 🩵

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Happy 99th Birthday Marion! 🥳 🎂

This week, Frankston Masters Swimming Club member Marion celebrated her 99th birthday! We had the absolute pleasure of chatting to Marion, and listening to her story.

Marion discovered her love for swimming and the water at 8 years old when she moved to Blackrock. She participated in many carnivals and swimming events throughout her youth, including joining life saving at 10. She told us that water allows her to feel freedom and that she thrives on the feeling of swimming through the water.

Marion joined Masters at 75, and since joining, has competed in many events throughout Australia, including Sydney, South Australia, Western Australia and her favourite, Pan Pac in Queensland. She competed in the relay at Pan Pac last year, with other 90-year-old swimmers, achieving incredible results!

PARC is much loved by Marion, and she hopes to be an inspiration for other senior members of the community to stay active and keep moving. She also has a soft spot for PINES, saying it’s like stepping straight back to the 70’s.

We asked Marion if she had any inspiring words for someone who may be struggling with confidence or considering entering the water for the first time. Her advice was, “You don’t know what you can do until you try. You must try.”

Happy Birthday Marion! We hope you had a beautiful day, and look forward to catching up next time you are at PARC 🩵

Senior`s Festival Cafe Special! ☕️

This week only, we`re running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior`s Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10.

It`s the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!

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Senior's Festival Cafe Special! ☕️

This week only, we're running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior's Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10.

It's the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!

Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵

Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌

Whether it`s doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠

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Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵

Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌

Whether it's doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠

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