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Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Receives Platinum Pool Award

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre Receives Platinum Pool Award

Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre (PARC) in Frankston has again been re-accredited with Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) prized Platinum Pool Award. In doing so, the facility continues to hold it’s exclusive position amongst just 40 Victorian aquatic facilities currently holding the accreditation in the leisure centre category.

Platinum Pool status is awarded to aquatic facilities providing outstanding levels of safety. To achieve the award PARC had to undertake a rigorous series of assessments to ensure it met all of LSV’s criteria for the accreditation. Passing with an incredible Compliance Score of 100% the award provides recognition for the tireless work the facility has put into keeping PARC safe, staff training and education, and the facilities rigorous Watch Around Water practices.

Peninsula Leisure‘s Operations Manager Jarrah Wynne said that this award is a great demonstration of Peninsula Leisure’s commitment to safety and excellence, and that the groups’ dedicated staff are to thank for the accreditation.

Mr Wynne said: “Our team are so committed to keeping our community safe and active. The audit, whilst time consuming, is so important and to pass with such amazing results is a significant achievement and phenomenal team effort. There are around 550 public swimming pools in Victoria, so to be in the top 40, the top of those in the state, is something we, and our community, are really proud of”.

LSV Manager – Aquatic Industry Services, Alek Olszewski, said the award is a way of recognising those facilities that have attained the highest level of safety requirements and standards. “Platinum Pool accreditation really is reserved for the best of the best, and so I congratulate Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre on their strong safety protocols and newly-minted platinum accreditation that will ensure guests of the facility are able to make the most of the new facility to learn lifelong water safety skills,” Mr Olszewski said.

“Receiving the accreditation is difficult enough, let alone maintaining it, so we look forward to working together to ensure the pool continues to prosper in adhering to our industry code of practice for the benefit of the community,” he said.

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.

On top of this Award, the group’s outdoor seasonal pool, Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (PINES) in Frankston North, was provided a ‘Silver’ endorsement in the Victorian Public Pools Register.

“We are thrilled to receive this result from completing an assessment of this kind at Pines and to achieve this result at an older facility which cannot boast contemporary design features is very pleasing.” said Mr Wynne.

Mr Wynne stressed the safety and wellbeing of all members, visitors and staff is always paramount, adding: “We are always looking for innovative ways to deliver safety messaging and training, and this re-imagination is clearly paying dividends to our community”.

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We’re excited to welcome Exercise Physiologist Jesse Murphy and his team, Compass Allied Health, to PARC! 
 
Compass Allied Health offers:
✅ Exercise Physiology
✅ Physiotherapy
✅ Therapy assistance (AHA) 
✅ Support workers (NDIS)
 
Jesse has proudly brought his expertise in exercise prescription to Frankston and surrounds for over 8 years. He is passionate about supporting people achieve their goals through exercise intervention. Jesse has extensive experience in screening/assessments and prescribing personalised exercise programs for all ages and various needs including athletes, injury and post-operative rehabilitation, chronic diseases, and a range of physical and neurological conditions both within private practice and under the NDIS. 

What’s available? 
Services are available for both Private and NDIS: 
Private health insurance rebates available
GP referral NOT required.

·  Gym based - 1:1, Group/buddy training, Programs
·  Specialised groups - ACL Rehab
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·  Medicare - EPC 
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Our popular Small Group Training Come & Try session is back! 🏋️‍♀️

Join us for a fun, complimentary Saturday morning workout where you can experience a Small Group Training session. Meet the team, workout with a group of like minded people and learn how our Small Group Training can help you meet your health and wellbeing goals at your pace. 

These sessions are open to our Full Access members, and can be booked via our Customer Portal - link in bio. 

📅 When: Saturday 22 February 
🕘 Time: 8.00m and 9.00am 

Want to learn more about Small Group Training membership? Visit our website or chat to one of our trainers! 

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Skate Park Leagues is coming to Frankston Skate Park on 22 Febraury!

Locals will battle it out to claim the crown and gain points towards the Victorian Melbourne Metro Series League Ladders. Skate, scoot or BMX - there are heat times for each category. 🛴🛹🚲

Everyone is welcome to compete, so come on down and enjoy the show! We hope to see you there.

Visit Skate Park Leagues website for more info: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/events/2025-skate-park-leagues-at-frankston-skate-park/

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⚡️Supercharge your day with our new Superfood Salad ⚡️

Exclusive for the month of February, energise your body with our nutritious yet delicious superfood salad! Packed with a selection of roast veggies mixed with Arugula, Feta & topped with Pomegranates, it will fuel your day the right way.

Be sure to stop by the Cafe on you next visit and grab your Superfood Salad

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🚨 DON'T MISS OUT 🚨

The Infant Can Swim, expression of interests close soon

Participate together with your child, and learn the fundamentals of water familiarisation. This program equips parents with the skills and knowledge to practise in their own time and build essential, foundational skills with their little loved ones. 

WHERE & WHEN: 3 day program 24, 26, 28 February at PARC

COST: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council.

Expressions of Interest close on Wednesday 12 February. Dont miss out, complete an Expressions of Interest on our website here. Link in bio 

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Extended hours at PINES this February 🎉

We are very excited to announce that in partnership with Frankston City Council, PINES opening hours will be extended for the month of February. 
 
The updated hours are: 
- Monday – Friday, 6am – 8pm 
- Weekends and public holidays, 8am – 7pm 
 
This change in hours has been made for February 2025 only.
 
For more information on our extended hours, please visit our blog via the link in bio.

We look forward to seeing our PINES passionates in the pool soon!

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Frankston’s Iconic Waterfront Festival returns on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 February. 🎉
 
Enjoy two jam-packed days of entertainment for the entire family. 
 
- Live Music from Sneaky Sound System, Peirce Brothers and more 
- Rides and Amusements 
- Global Eats 
- Rotary Duck race 
- Basketball with Hoop city 
- Glitter Gypsy’s 
- Fireworks and more... 
 
The Peninsula Leisure and PARC team will be there with the Frankston Skate Park crew on Saturday 8 February from 12pm - 7pm, for free learn to skate sessions. Keep your eyes peeled for the Peninsula Leisure team! 
 
Learn more via link in bio

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