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Fully Subsidised Swim Programs this summer 

Learn vital water skills join one of our fully subsidised swim programs this summer.  

Over January, our Can Swim team will be running 3 fully subsidised swim programs. Each of these programs is targeted at different audiences: teens, pre teens and families.  

About the Programs: 

Teens Life Program (13-17 years old) & Pre Teens Life Program (10 – 12) 
Tueday 21 January – Thursday 23 January at PARC 
 
This program is designed for teenagers and pre teens who have little to no swimming experience and want to develop essential water safety skills. The program will run across 3 days from Tuesday 21 January – Thursday 23 January. 

Family water safety session 
Running monthly Friday 17 January, Friday 22 February or Friday 21 March at PINES  
 
This program is for the whole family to participate in together. Learn basic swimming survival techniques, practise water safety and participate in a variety of rescue scenarios for various inland and open water environments. Have fun while learning how to be safe in and around the water.  
 
How to participate? 

To participate, simply complete an Expressions of Interest  form for the program you would like to part in on our website here. 
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to our friendly team via email at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au 

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More People Can Swim summer programs are back – and it’s FREE!

This summer, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are helping more people in Frankston learn to swim and stay safe around water.

Our More People Can Swim initiative offers fully subsidised programs for teens, kids, and families this January, who would otherwise not have access to water safety education or swimming lessons.

💦 Build confidence in and around the water
💦 Learn vital life-saving water skills
💦 Join a fun, supportive community who is safer for summer

Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/

☀️ Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026.

💙 For questions, contact our friendly Can Swim team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au

#pinesfrankston #parcfrankston #frankstoncity

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More People Can Swim summer programs are back - and it’s FREE! This summer, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are helping more people in Frankston learn to swim and stay safe around water. Our More People Can Swim initiative offers fully subsidised programs for teens, kids, and families this January, who would otherwise not have access to water safety education or swimming lessons. 💦 Build confidence in and around the water 💦 Learn vital life-saving water skills 💦 Join a fun, supportive community who is safer for summer Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/ ☀️ Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026. 💙 For questions, contact our friendly Can Swim team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au #pinesfrankston #parcfrankston #frankstoncity

PARC’s Annual Christmas Giving Tree is back 🎄❤️

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing – and this year, it’s needed more than ever!

How you can help:
🎁 Donate: Gifts and non-perishable items. Brand new toys and festive foods!
📍 Where: Donation box near PARC reception
📆 When: Donations cut off on Friday 12 December to allow time to distribute.

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!

#PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

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PARC’s Annual Christmas Giving Tree is back 🎄❤️ We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! How you can help: 🎁 Donate: Gifts and non-perishable items. Brand new toys and festive foods! 📍 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 📆 When: Donations cut off on Friday 12 December to allow time to distribute. Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community! #PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal

New! Instantly suspend your membership online via the Customer Portal

We’ve made managing your membership easier! From today, Tuesday 11 November, Full Access, Aquatic Access, and Active Life members can now suspend your memberships instantly through your Customer Portal – no forms, no waiting!

☑️ Instantly suspend your membership online
☑️ Manage your own suspension dates
☑️ Start your suspension immediately – no three-day wait

Want to learn how it works? We’ve put together a blog with step-by-step instructions and FAQs to guide you through. Read the full guide here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/introducing-self-serve-suspensions/

We’re excited to bring you this new feature and hope it makes managing your membership even easier

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New! Instantly suspend your membership online via the Customer Portal We’ve made managing your membership easier! From today, Tuesday 11 November, Full Access, Aquatic Access, and Active Life members can now suspend your memberships instantly through your Customer Portal - no forms, no waiting! ☑️ Instantly suspend your membership online ☑️ Manage your own suspension dates ☑️ Start your suspension immediately – no three-day wait Want to learn how it works? We’ve put together a blog with step-by-step instructions and FAQs to guide you through. Read the full guide here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/introducing-self-serve-suspensions/ We’re excited to bring you this new feature and hope it makes managing your membership even easier

VICSWIM Summer intensives are back for 2026 🏊

Give your kids a fun, intensive swim program this January at PARC or Pines! Perfect for ages 4–12, these lessons focus on swimming skills and water safety.

🟢 PINES
Week 1: 1: 5–9 January, 8.00am – 3.00pm
Week 2: 12 – 16 January, 8.30am – 1.00pm

🔵 PARC
Week 3: 19–23 January, 8:30am–1pm

Cost: $43 per week (5 lessons included)
Bookings open from 10am this Wednesday 12 November. These spots won’t last!

Visit VICSWIM`s website to secure your child`s spot – www.vicswim.com.au

#PARCfrankston #vicswim #swimminglessons #watersafetyskills #watersafety

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VICSWIM Summer intensives are back for 2026 🏊 Give your kids a fun, intensive swim program this January at PARC or Pines! Perfect for ages 4–12, these lessons focus on swimming skills and water safety. 🟢 PINES Week 1: 1: 5–9 January, 8.00am - 3.00pm Week 2: 12 - 16 January, 8.30am - 1.00pm 🔵 PARC Week 3: 19–23 January, 8:30am–1pm Cost: $43 per week (5 lessons included) Bookings open from 10am this Wednesday 12 November. These spots won’t last! Visit VICSWIM's website to secure your child's spot - www.vicswim.com.au #PARCfrankston #vicswim #swimminglessons #watersafetyskills #watersafety

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