Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Receives Platinum Pool Award 

We are incredibly proud to announce that PARC has achieved Platinum Pool Status with Life Saving Victoria for another year running.

This annual assessment demonstrates our commitment to the Platinum Pool Program, which recognises aquatic facilities that meet the highest standards in aquatic safety and risk management. Participation in the Platinum Pool Program is a mark of excellence within our industry, with only 48 Victorian pools currently holding the accreditation. 

We received an outstanding Compliance Score of 100% and a Safety Score of 98.68%. These assessments have recognised our high standards, where we are performing above the industry benchmark.

To receive this award PARC had to follow industry leading Pool Safety Assessment, a six-monthly assessment on implementation, Mystery Guest Visits and adherence to the best practice ‘Watch Around Water’ child supervision program. The accreditation is valid for twelve months.

PARC’s Operations Coordinator, Gaston Freddi reflected on this achievement, stating that being awarded the Platinum Pool status is a testament to the strong commitment the Aquatic Operations and Lifeguard team show towards safety, professionalism and excellence every single day.

“These exceptional results reflect the dedication of every staff member who plays a part in creating a safe and welcoming environment for our community. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and will continue to uphold the highest standards in aquatic safety.”

Pleasingly, our seasonal facility, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, was awarded a Gold endorsement on the Victorian Public Pools Register, recognising its strong safety systems and risk management practices. PINES achieved a 100% compliance score, the highest possible rating, reflecting an exceptionally high standard of aquatic safety under Life Saving Victoria’s rigorous assessment framework.

The Gold endorsement places PINES among facilities operating at the highest safety standards in the industry.

PINES Centre Leader, Chiara McAuley commented on this historic achievement, stating that the result is a reflection of the consistency and strong safety culture the PINES team brings every day.

“Achieving Gold endorsement and a 100% compliance score for the first time in PINES history is something to be proud of. For a 50-year old outdoor facility to perform at this high level is a testament to the commitment of the staff, and the high standards we continue to set for our community.”

Achieving these scores reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and demonstrates the strength of the Peninsula Leisure safety culture, supervision practices.

A huge congratulations to our incredible Operations and Lifeguard teams who work hard, year-round to provide our members with a safer experience at both PARC and PINES.