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Peninsula Leisure honoured at Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Awards

Wow wee! We are so honoured and excited to share the news that we have won two major accolades at the prestigious Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) 2021 Awards.

PARC has cemented its reputation as the region’s premier aquatic and fitness facility taking home top honours with the Health Club of the Year Award, while our incredible Pru Drago was recognised for her stellar work as the Personal Trainer of the Year.

The ARV Industry Awards recognise and reward outstanding achievement and commitment to the Aquatics and Recreation sector.

Why we were awarded Health Club of the Year

Our amazing team! At PARC we are 100% focused on supporting our members and our community in their health and wellbeing goals. We tailor our support, offering personalised programs and services to ensure that whatever “fit” or “healthy” looks like to you, we are there to support you. 

Other things that set us us apart and make us the state’s Best Health Club include: 

  • Providing complementary start up appointments and check ins to help you on your health journey.
  • Despite ongoing lockdowns, the hard work of the team continued to see high member satisfaction results (8.19/10).
  • We launched a Small Group Training membership, allowing people to work our with friends, connect with like-minded individuals, and hold each other accountable. 

The 2021 Awards were especially significant, as they represented the work we could do throughout lockdowns and enforced COVID restrictions. PARC also won the Health Club of the Year Award in 2019 and we have since adapted and improved our offering by including more opportunities to stay active, including the launch of PARC Your Way – a digital exercise platform which the community can access for free via www.parcyourway.com.au, and online and outdoor personal training.

Congrats Pru – Personal Trainer of the Year

We also want to acknowledge and congratulate the amazing Pru Drago, Victoria’s Personal Trainer of the Year!

Pru has been a member of the PARC family since August 2014, working across several departments, using her skills as a caring, knowledgeable and welcoming fitness professional.

A key driver of PARC’s ever-popular 8 Week Challenge and Small Group Personal Training membership, she pivoted during to COVID to offer her excellent personal training programs online, in the centre and outdoors.

“Wow, I really can’t believe it. What an honour! In what was a really challenging year for us all to be recognised and take out these awards is so incredible. I feel extremely lucky to be a part of our incredible team at Peninsula Leisure. Thank you all for making PARC what it is – the BEST of the best! We did it!” 

Thank you

We would like to take this opportunity to thank YOU, our amazing Peninsula Leisure and PARC community, for helping us take home this accolade. We love supporting our members and guests to be happy, healthy and feel great, and to be recognised amongst our peers as doing it the BEST in the state is a true honour. Thank you. 

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One week until the Feel Good Challenge kicks off! 💪🥳

The strategies that worked during your 20s and 30s may not support you like they used to. Our Feel Good Challenge is designed to support members experiencing perimenopause and menopause, focusing on strength and mobility training, nutrition and recovery, to help you thrive in this next stage of life.

To learn more about the challenge, or to join, head to our website or speak to one of our friendly Gym staff members next time you`re in Centre.

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One week until the Feel Good Challenge kicks off! 💪🥳 The strategies that worked during your 20s and 30s may not support you like they used to. Our Feel Good Challenge is designed to support members experiencing perimenopause and menopause, focusing on strength and mobility training, nutrition and recovery, to help you thrive in this next stage of life. To learn more about the challenge, or to join, head to our website or speak to one of our friendly Gym staff members next time you're in Centre.

Get moving with James Wizz! 🏋️‍♀️

Meet James, one of our incredible group exercise instructors, and winner of Group Exercise Employee of the Year at our 2026 Celebrating Success Awards Night!

James loves helping people discover the power of strength training and finding the right balance; challenging yourself while having fun and supporting each other along the way. James teaches Bodypump and Strength and Development – expect good vibes, motivating music and expert coaching through controlled reps and longer recoveries.

His classes are always a favourite among members, so if you get the chance, book into one of his sessions and experience the fun for yourself.

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Get moving with James Wizz! 🏋️‍♀️ Meet James, one of our incredible group exercise instructors, and winner of Group Exercise Employee of the Year at our 2026 Celebrating Success Awards Night! James loves helping people discover the power of strength training and finding the right balance; challenging yourself while having fun and supporting each other along the way. James teaches Bodypump and Strength and Development - expect good vibes, motivating music and expert coaching through controlled reps and longer recoveries. His classes are always a favourite among members, so if you get the chance, book into one of his sessions and experience the fun for yourself.

Don’t forget to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey!

Our survey will close this Sunday 30 August, and we would love to hear your thoughts on your experiences at PARC.

The survey should take only around 10 minutes to complete, and you will also go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel vouchers.

Complete the survey via the link in our bio.

#PARCFrankston #Satisfactionsurvey #Haveyoursay

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Don’t forget to complete our Customer Satisfaction Survey! Our survey will close this Sunday 30 August, and we would love to hear your thoughts on your experiences at PARC. The survey should take only around 10 minutes to complete, and you will also go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel vouchers. Complete the survey via the link in our bio. #PARCFrankston #Satisfactionsurvey #Haveyoursay

Have you visited PARC recently? We’d love to hear from you!

Participating in the survey will help us better understand how you use our Centre, help us find more ways to support you, and better improve your experience at PARC. We really value your input.

The survey will only take around 10 minutes to complete, and an incentive, all completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Voucher!

Visit the link in our bio to complete the survey.

Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback.

#PARCFrankston #Satisfactionsurvey #Haveyoursay

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Have you visited PARC recently? We’d love to hear from you! Participating in the survey will help us better understand how you use our Centre, help us find more ways to support you, and better improve your experience at PARC. We really value your input. The survey will only take around 10 minutes to complete, and an incentive, all completed surveys go into the draw to win 1 of 3 $100 Rebel Sport Voucher! Visit the link in our bio to complete the survey. Thank you for taking the time to provide your feedback. #PARCFrankston #Satisfactionsurvey #Haveyoursay

Get safer for summer ☀️ 🏊
Spring is in the air and summer is on it`s way. Get ready for warmer days by the pool or beach with upcoming Can Swim programs for adults, infants, school aged children and beachgoers.

Can Swim offers free swimming and water safety programs for the Frankston community, helping you build confidence in and around the water and develop essential skills to enjoy summer safely.

Fully Subsidised September Programs include:
– 3 Day Infant Water Familiarisation Program
– 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program
– Drop In Family Water Safety Sessions

These programs are designed for people who cannot swim or who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. Find out which programs are coming up and express your interest via the link in our bio.

#PARC #morepeoplecanswim #Frankston

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Get safer for summer ☀️ 🏊 Spring is in the air and summer is on it's way. Get ready for warmer days by the pool or beach with upcoming Can Swim programs for adults, infants, school aged children and beachgoers. Can Swim offers free swimming and water safety programs for the Frankston community, helping you build confidence in and around the water and develop essential skills to enjoy summer safely. Fully Subsidised September Programs include: - 3 Day Infant Water Familiarisation Program - 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program - Drop In Family Water Safety Sessions These programs are designed for people who cannot swim or who have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons. Find out which programs are coming up and express your interest via the link in our bio. #PARC #morepeoplecanswim #Frankston

Frankston is excited to turn 60, and you should be too! 💪🥳

Our Active Life membership is for people over 60, and gives you access to:
– Our state-of-the-art gym floor
– Hundreds of group exercise classes, including access to our dedicated PARC Reformer Pilates Studio
– Unlimited access to our pools, incl water playground and slides
– Community access to PARC Plus
– And more!

Active Life members have access to PARC from 5am-4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. To learn more, speak to a member of our friendly Sales team, or head to our website.

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Frankston is excited to turn 60, and you should be too! 💪🥳 Our Active Life membership is for people over 60, and gives you access to: - Our state-of-the-art gym floor - Hundreds of group exercise classes, including access to our dedicated PARC Reformer Pilates Studio - Unlimited access to our pools, incl water playground and slides - Community access to PARC Plus - And more! Active Life members have access to PARC from 5am-4pm on weekdays and all day on weekends. To learn more, speak to a member of our friendly Sales team, or head to our website.

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