Belgravia Leisure’s New Zealand aquatic and recreation venues are being recognised on the national stage at Waves 2026, with two finalists announced across major industry award categories. Trust House
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
Burpengary welcomes patrons from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
A regular group of patrons from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) are building strength, connection and wellbeing through weekly aquatic exercise classes at Burpengary Regional Aquatic
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
Whitlam Leisure Centre launches AI-powered drowning detection technology
Whitlam Leisure Centre has launched AI-powered drowning detection technology, strengthening swimmer safety at one of Liverpool’s key community aquatic venues.
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When seconds count: Belgravia Leisure’s Victorian lifeguards put life-saving skills to the test
When an emergency unfolds at a public pool, lifeguards have moments to assess the situation, make decisions and act. To help prepare for those critical moments, teams from Yawa Aquatic Centre,
From wheelchair to walking: John Vincent’s recovery at SWIRL
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
From learn-to-swim at Albany Creek to US Pan Pacific Swimming Championships
James Leigh, swim teacher, lifeguard and rising swim star Albany Creek Leisure Centre is representing New Zealand at the 2026 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in the United States from 12-15
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