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Celebrate International Women’s Day at PARC

#BreakTheBias with us at PARC! 

Join us as we celebrate women’s achievement and raise awareness against bias on Tuesday 8 March.

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day focuses on accelerating gender parity and is all about unity, celebration, reflection, advocacy and action. International Women’s Day has been occurring for well over a century – and continues to grow from strength to strength.

Come to PARC for FREE

At PARC we are surrounded by an amazing community of women, and men, and want to invite the community down to the facility for FREE from 8am – 3pm on Tuesday 8 March. We want to #breakthebias and break down the financial barrier of being active and enjoying recreation and time for yourself, so please come one, come all! PARC is an inclusive space to feel safe, and focus on your health and wellbeing.

Join our #BreakTheBias Workouts

We are also holding a series of #BreakTheBias Workouts, to demonstrate that being strong is for everyone. So often we see women reluctant to go into the gym and give it a go, thinking that weights and strength are ‘for men’. But let’s break this stereotype and show our community that being strong and looking after yourself is for everyone. We are offering free community events, including:

  • #BreakTheBias Strength 7.15-8.00am at PARC Health Club Outrace (BOOK FOR FREE HERE)
  • #BreakTheBias Strength 10.00-10.45am at PARC Health Club Outrace (BOOK FOR FREE HERE). Special note – This session will be led by our recently awarded Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Personal Trainer of the Year Pru Drago!
  • Join us for a quick grab and go breakfast from 8am – 10am on your way in or out of the Health Club.
  • #BreakTheBias Me Time 7pm from the comfort of your home via www.parcyourway.com.au. Yoga, Meditation and Stretch Flow to see your day out. Join LIVE and FREE via www.parcyourway.com.au/categories/live-class (no bookings required, you will just need to create a free account to log in).

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PS. Our friends at Frankston City Sport and Recreation have an awesome guest speaker planned too…

The Frankston City Council Sport and Rec Team would also like to extend an invitation to the PARC community to come and celebrate International Women’s Day by hearing from their special guest; former AFLW and Australian Diamonds player Sharni Norder. Learn more and register HERE.

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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: We welcome non-perishable pantry items that are in-date, and unopened, as new toys that are left unwrapped. 
🎄 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 
🎅 When: Donations cut off on Friday 11 December to allow time to distribute. 

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community!
Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community. 

We want to hear your story and experience. 

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community. 

Complete the survey via the link in our bio. 

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙
To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.
Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️
Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.
We're open today for Cup Day from 7am - 7pm 🏊

Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!
PINES IS A FINALIST!
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category!

We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help!

💙 Love your local pool?
💦 Enjoy our free community events?
☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines?
We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool. 

HOW TO VOTE
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio
2️⃣ Fill in your details.
3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit!
A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.
PINES is open for the 2026/2027 season! 🥳

Come on down for a swim, and to celebrate the season open! Can't wait to see you there 🤩

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