Six months ago, Circular Head local John Vincent Rose arrived at Smithton Wellbeing Indoor Recreation & Leisure (SWIRL) seeking relief from chronic lower back pain, which prevented him from
Belgravia Leisure venues make room for connection during Loneliness Awareness Week
Loneliness, as outlined in Belgravia Foundation’s Executive Officer Damian Gorman’s recently penned thought leadership piece, can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental and physical
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Defying the odds: Laurie’s resilience at SWELL Palmerston
For over four decades, regular SWELL Palmerston member Laurie has faced a series of health challenges that would have stopped many people in their tracks. Diagnosed with muscular dystrophy at just 20
Belgravia Leisure plants the seeds today for the leaders of tomorrow
A select group of team members across Victorian Belgravia Leisure venues have been given the opportunity to build their leadership skills in the annual Emerging Leaders Program. The 12-month program
Why community connection is becoming the most important outcome we deliver
By Damian Gorman, Executive Officer, Belgravia Foundation For decades, local government has invested in aquatic and leisure venues, tourism parks and recreation venues because they improve community
Meet the team driving the next chapter of Active Merri-bek
Belgravia Leisure is proud to be leading the next chapter of Active Merri-bek, celebrating the dedicated team members who help create welcoming, inclusive and community-focused leisure experiences
How nearly 5,000 people took a step towards better wellbeing in just two weeks
The end of financial year is about spreadsheets, receipts and tax returns. Across Belgravia Leisure communities, it also became an opportunity to swap a little screen time for more
The hidden loneliness of starting over: Carly Williams on relocation, motherhood and finding community
Moving somewhere new can be exciting, but it also often means rebuilding your support and social network from the ground up. For people who relocate for
TRAC launches monthly All Abilities Disco to support social connection ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week
After finding friendship and confidence through Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC)‘s first All Abilities Disco, one participant, Arthur is encouraging others to join in with a new
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New wellness experience to launch at Kaipatiki Hot Springs
Te Poari o Kaipātiki ki Kaipara and Belgravia Leisure are working together to deliver a new premium geothermal wellness experience at Kaipātiki Hot Springs, with Kaipātiki Ora expected to open in
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