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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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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!

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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 💙

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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.

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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 ⭐️

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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.

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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!

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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.