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We’re Upgrading Your Entry Experience at PARC 

We’re excited to let you know that new access gates will be installed at PARC in early March. 

At PARC, we’re committed to continually improving our facility and the experience of every member and guest. This upgrade is fully funded through Frankston City Council’s Capital Works Program, and reflects the ongoing commitment between Council and Peninsula Leisure to continually invest in community infrastructure that supports health, safety and wellbeing. 

What’s changing? 

The new Sec-Pro gates – the same style currently in use at our Pilates Studio – are a significant improvement to how you arrive and enter the Centre. The new gates will reduce scan delays and improve response time between scanning in and the gate opening. 

Here’s what you can look forward to: 

  • Instant response time  
  • Improved reliability 
  • Improved accessibility with wider gates  

When is this happening? 

Installation works will commence from Monday 2 March, with work scheduled after hours, so there will be minimal disruptions for members and guests. We anticipate the gates will be progressively brought online throughout the week and expect them to be fully commissioned and operational by Friday 13 March. During the installation period, any gates already fitted will remain in the open position, and our team will be on hand to assist. 

What does this mean for me? 

Full Access and Aquatic Access members: There will be no change to the way you access the Centre. Similar to our current access gates, the new gates are designed to operate on a one-to-one basis. Simply scan your wristband and the gate will open to allow entry, closing automatically behind you once you have walked through. 

Group Exercise class check-in: Members attending a Group Exercise class will still scan in at our kiosks to check into their class as normal. 

PARC Swim members: For PARC Swim families, there is a dedicated gate designed to make entry easy when you have little ones in tow, allowing a small family group through at the same time. This gate will be clearly labelled, and we encourage all PARC Swim members to use this access point for a smooth and easy arrival. 

Thank you for your patience 

We appreciate your patience as we complete this important upgrade. The new access gates are part of a broader commitment to improving reliability, accessibility and overall experience in Centre.  

Once the new gates are live, you’ll notice the difference from your very first scan – a smoother, more reliable start to every visit at PARC. 

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Have you tried one of our yummy treats from the Café? 🧁

Next time you`re in Centre, make sure to pop by the Café and grab one of our delicious cakes or muffins!

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Have you tried one of our yummy treats from the Café? 🧁 Next time you're in Centre, make sure to pop by the Café and grab one of our delicious cakes or muffins!

Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 💚💛

This week, our PARC Swim team have organised some Commonwealth Games themed fun, to celebrate our Aussie athletes, who are absolutely dominating this year! 🥇

To celebrate, our PARC Swim teachers will include a small segment in this week’s lessons, using our snakes and ladders game, aligning a swimming activity with a participating sporting event 🏊🏃

Make sure to check out our activity table, and show support for Australia, or any other participating country by wearing their colours to your lesson this week! 

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Aussie! Aussie! Aussie! 💚💛 This week, our PARC Swim team have organised some Commonwealth Games themed fun, to celebrate our Aussie athletes, who are absolutely dominating this year! 🥇 To celebrate, our PARC Swim teachers will include a small segment in this week’s lessons, using our snakes and ladders game, aligning a swimming activity with a participating sporting event 🏊🏃 Make sure to check out our activity table, and show support for Australia, or any other participating country by wearing their colours to your lesson this week! 

Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔

It`s a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do – helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy!

You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as:
– Squats while the kettle boils – turn waiting time into movement time.
– Calf raises while brushing your teeth – two minutes of strength, twice a day.
– Lunges down the hallway – every trip becomes a mini workout.
– Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip.
– Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk – perfect for busy workdays.

Remember, all movement counts 🙌

For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

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Have you heard of Habit Stacking? 🤔 It's a great way to add movement into your day by pairing small exercises with habits you already do - helping you be active and achieve 30-20-2, even when life is busy! You can incorporate simple exercises into your daily task, such as: - Squats while the kettle boils - turn waiting time into movement time. - Calf raises while brushing your teeth - two minutes of strength, twice a day. - Lunges down the hallway - every trip becomes a mini workout. - Marching on the spot while folding laundry- complete some of your vigorous or moderate exercise every trip. - Glute squeezes while sitting at your desk - perfect for busy workdays. Remember, all movement counts 🙌 For more information about 30-20-2, or helpful resources and workouts to get you moving, head to our Digital Hub.

We go wherever the wind takes us, and it always leads us back here 🩵

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it`s never too late to learn how to swim!

Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for
🏊 Teens
🏊 Adults

Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills.

📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August
🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence
🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks
🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council

Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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World Drowning Prevention Day is coming up this week, it's never too late to learn how to swim! Expressions of Interest are open for two fully subsidised Can Swim community programs for 🏊 Teens 🏊 Adults Our 5-week intensive Can Swim programs are for Teens and Adults who have never learnt how to swim. Participants will gain confidence around the water and learn essential water safety and survival skills. 📅 5 Week Can Swim Programs, commencing Monday 17 August 🏊 Who: Two Programs, one is for Teenagers aged 13-17 and the other is Adults aged 18+, with little to no swimming experience or confidence 🕣 Commitment: 1x 45minute session per week, over 5 weeks 🩵 Cost: Fully subsidised by Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council Expression of interest opened Monday 20 July and will be closing Sunday 9 August. Visit Peninsula Leisure’s website, via the link in our bio, for more information.

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