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PARC partnering with AUSTSWIM and Allianz

We are very pleased to be a participating facility in the Allianz Australia Swim Club program, as one of three Victorian centres. This program has been designed in partnership with AUSTSWIM and Masters Swimming Australia to offer a free 8 week learn-to-swim program, specifically designed for adults.

This is a very exciting opportunity for Peninsula Leisure and PARC Swim to instil a love of water and equip our community with the skills they need to be safer when enjoying all aquatic environments.

PARC Swim manager, Leah Andrews, is delighted by the opportunity and excited for her team to help make a splash!

“PARC is very proud to be a participating facility in the Allianz Swim Club. To be able to provide a free swimming program, that features a social connection for adults in our community who have very low swimming ability is a fantastic initiative, especially leading into summer,” said Leah. 

“The hope is by the end of the program we will have confident and importantly, much safer adults who will be able to enjoy water activities with their family and friends.”  

We are thrilled to be able to support our community learn fundamental swimming and water safety skills, preparing them for summer and years to come.

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The month of October is Walktober! 🚶‍♀️

This is a great opportunity to build more movement into your day, especially coming out of the winter months, and work towards your 30-20-2! Here are five tips from our Health and Fitness Team, on how you can get more steps in this Walktober: 

🛗 Take the stairs - Skip the lift when you can. 
🚗 Park further away - Add a few hundred steps before you've even started your day. 
📞 Walk while you talk - Take phone calls or catch-ups on the move. 
🌯 Do a lap at lunchtime - Even 10 minutes counts. 
🖥️ Step on the spot - Take a minute, and get some steps in at your desk

As always, if you need any help or guidance in getting your 30-20-2, please don’t hesitate to speak with one of our friendly staff members, or visit our Digital Hub for some inspiration.
Last days of our Cafe Special! ☕️

Make sure you pop into the Cafe and grab a scone with cream and jam, and small coffee for $10, before it ends!
Senior's Festival Cafe Special! ☕️

This week only, we're running a special in the cafe to celebrate Senior's Festival! Come down to Centre and enjoy a scone with jam and cream, and small coffee for $10. 

It's the perfect morning or afternoon treat, after a swim, class or workout in the gym!
Today is World Mental Health Day, an important day in the year to remind us to slow down and check in on how we are feeling 🩵

Getting movement in your day is a great way to help support your mental wellbeing 😌

Whether it's doing a workout at home, going for a walk with a friend, or coming into Centre to get in your 30-20-2, it all contributes to supporting your mental health 🧠
👶🏻 Do you know someone who was born this year?
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Are you a local family looking for a living tribute to the area? 

Rotary 2.0's Annual Birth Tree and Family Garden project invites you join this year’s tree and plaque, celebrating the newest members of our growing community. 🌳

Join this year’s Birth Tree for an investment of $50. For this, you will receive a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque, but more importantly, $45 of every contribution goes straight back here to PARC and PINES to help more children build confidence in the water.

You can purchase a place for a baby born this year on the Birth Tree here: https://events.humanitix.com/parc-2026-birth-tree-and-family-garden
Learn about 30-20-2, and get your body moving at PARC 💪 

Join us for an educational seminar to learn about 30-20-2, our simple formula for better health, followed by a gentle 10 minutes 10-and-Done session, a low impact 10-minute workout. 

📅 Date: Monday 12 October 
🕐 Time: 2.00pm - 2.30pm 
🏊 Where: PARC 
🎟️ Cost: Free 

Bookings are open for both members and non-members over 60, via the Customer Portal or our Customer Experience team. 

To learn more, visit our website, or speak to one of our friendly team members at Reception.

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