We Acknowledge

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land known as Australia on which we meet and work. We recognise their continuing connection to land, place, water and community.

Belgravia Leisure’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan

The importance of committing to a Reconciliation Action Plan cannot be underestimated, and each time a business makes this commitment, it marks one step closer to Australia achieving our reconciliation goals and reaching our full potential as a united and inclusive nation.

There are four stages of a RAP – Reflect, Innovate, Stretch and Elevate, all of which allow organisations such as ours to continuously develop and strengthen reconciliation commitments in new ways.

Belgravia Leisure progressed its formal reconciliation journey with a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) focused on our operation of five leisure facilities in the City of Sydney. This Reflect RAP was successfully concluded in mid-2023, providing the foundation to extend our reconciliation journey Australia-wide. We strive to excel in this regard, and through our leadership enable others to witness, benefit and join the pathway toward reconciliation.

So why have we chosen this journey?

Across Belgravia Leisure, we strive to create a more equal and inclusive environment for our teams and guests, regardless of background or circumstance. We believe reconciliation is a necessary step in achieving this and building a stronger organisation for everyone. 

As Australia’s largest leisure provider, our sphere of influence is extensive. We work with more than 100 government partners and support hundreds of sport, aquatic, recreation and fitness communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This gives us an opportunity to make a real difference and lead by example. 

We employ up to 8,000 people and our most recent census showed 4% identified as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, up from 3.5% in 2023 and 3.8% in 2025, remaining above the national average. While this progress is encouraging, we know we can do better. 

We want the commitments in our RAP to rise from the page and become tangible actions that strengthen relationships, deepen understanding and create opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can continue building a more united and inclusive future for all. 

Nick Cox 
CEO, Belgravia Leisure

  • We deeply value our partnership with Belgravia Leisure and the positive difference it continues to make in our community. Belgravia’s willingness to genuinely engage with Aboriginal communities, listen, learn and work alongside us has helped create welcoming, culturally respectful and accessible opportunities through our partnership with Marumali. Together, we have supported Aboriginal children and families through learn-to-swim and water safety programs while sharing meaningful experiences through Reconciliation Week events, school holiday activities and community gatherings.

    We’re particularly encouraged by Belgravia Leisure’s commitment to reconciliation and the progress it has made through its Reconciliation Action Plan, creating more culturally safe and inclusive experiences for Aboriginal people across the communities it serves. We’re proud of what we have achieved together and look forward to continuing our journey in partnership for the benefit of current and future generations.

    – Dr Melissa Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council

CultureWise

Belgravia Leisure has proudly launched CultureWise, a new digital cultural awareness training program that will be made available free of charge to the entire leisure, aquatics, recreation and fitness industry.  

Developed in partnership with Belgravia Foundation, CultureWise is designed to strengthen Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural awareness, safety and capability across the sector.

Learn more about CultureWise