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Can Swim Adult & Teen August Programs

Can Swim Program Teen Adult learn how to swim

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are reminding the community of the importance of water safety and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to take advantage of free opportunities to build essential swimming and water safety skills.

Thanks to continued support from Frankston City Council, two fully subsidised five-week Can Swim intensive program will commence this August, with expressions of interest now open.

Expressions of Interest

Can Swim Adult 5-Week PARC Program – August 2026

  • WHO: Adults aged 18 years and over, suitable for beginners with little to no swimming experience or confidence.
  • WHAT: This 5-week adults’ program is an opportunity for adults who have never had previous opportunities to learn how to swim or have very limited or no water safety skills or knowledge. This program teaches the basics of water safety and is a beginner step for adults to build confidence, learn basic skills and give reassurance in and around the water. Throughout 5 weeks, participants will learn how to keep themselves safe in aquatic environments, use self-survival skills/tools to save themselves and others and learn how to help identify and prevent dangers and risks in and around the water.
  • WHERE & WHEN: 5-week program at PARC. Commencing week of Monday 17 August 2026. Running Tuesdays and Thursdays in the afternoon/evening (2.55pm or 6.45pm). 
  • COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. We ask that you complete a pre and post program survey for us to measure outcomes and skills learnt.
  • EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Are NOW OPEN here.

Can Swim Teen 5-Week PARC Program – August 2026

  • WHO: Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners with little to no swimming experience or confidence. Our teen intensive program is designed for teenagers who have had little or no prior experience in swimming or water safety. This program teaches the basics of water safety and is a beginner step for teens to build confidence, learn basic skills and give reassurance in and around the water.
  • WHAT: This 5-week teen intensive program is an opportunity for teenagers who have never had previous opportunities to learn how to swim or have very limited or no water safety skills or knowledge. Participants will gain confidence, learn essential water safety and survival skills helping them feel more comfortable joining friends in and around the water. The program supports teens to develop independence, make safer decisions and avoid risky situations in real-life settings whilst recreating in and around aquatic environments.
  • WHERE & WHEN: 5-week program at PARC. Commencing week of Monday 17 August 2026. Running Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening at 6.45pm.
  • COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. We ask that you complete a pre and post program survey for us to measure outcomes and skills learnt.
  • EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: Are NOW OPEN here.

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More Can Swim programs will continue to be added to this page, so make sure you check back here as we head into summer.

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ONE WEEK TO GO! 🥳🙌

Only 7 sleeps until our sister Centre PINES, opens their doors for the 2026/2027 season! Who`s ready for a summer of fun at PINES!?

Don`t forget! PARC members receive unlimited entry to PINES everyday over summer ☀️

We can`t wait to see you November 1st! 🏊‍♀️

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ONE WEEK TO GO! 🥳🙌 Only 7 sleeps until our sister Centre PINES, opens their doors for the 2026/2027 season! Who's ready for a summer of fun at PINES!? Don't forget! PARC members receive unlimited entry to PINES everyday over summer ☀️ We can't wait to see you November 1st! 🏊‍♀️

We`ll be off social media tomorrow in support of SmackTalk Unplug24 🔌

Stay off social media for 24 hours on 24 October to help save lives.

Learn more and register to participate via the link in our bio.

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We'll be off social media tomorrow in support of SmackTalk Unplug24 🔌 Stay off social media for 24 hours on 24 October to help save lives. Learn more and register to participate via the link in our bio.

We’re open on Cup Day, Tuesday 3 November. Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!

Tuesday 3 November Hours:
🕐 Centre: 7am – 7pm
🛝 Waterslides: 10am – 6pm
☕️ Café: 8am – 5pm
🏊 PARC Swim: No lessons
🏋️‍♀️ Group Exercise: Reduced timetable — book your spot via the Customer Portal or the Peninsula Leisure Xplor app.
️ PARC Plus: Keep up your routine over the long weekend with our on demand digital Fitness Platform, PARC Plus.

Come down for some public holiday fun! We can’t wait to see you in the Centre!

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We’re open on Cup Day, Tuesday 3 November. Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in! Tuesday 3 November Hours: 🕐 Centre: 7am – 7pm 🛝 Waterslides: 10am – 6pm ☕️ Café: 8am – 5pm 🏊 PARC Swim: No lessons 🏋️‍♀️ Group Exercise: Reduced timetable — book your spot via the Customer Portal or the Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. ️ PARC Plus: Keep up your routine over the long weekend with our on demand digital Fitness Platform, PARC Plus. Come down for some public holiday fun! We can’t wait to see you in the Centre!

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!

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