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
Our role in a world that makes it hard to be well
By Victoria Goodwin-Barlow, Group Health and Wellbeing Manager. Following Global Wellness Day on Saturday 13 June, it feels like the right time to reflect on what it really means to be well, and the
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The next evolution of guest experience
By Terry Terzioski, National Guest Experience Solutions Manager. In today’s fast paced environment, guest expectations continue to
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Psychosocial risk and occupational violence – an ongoing story for the leisure industry
By Scott Vanderheyden, General Manager Health and Safety The leisure industry is often framed as a place of enjoyment, recovery and community wellbeing. Yet behind the pool deck,
What the new movement guidelines mean for all Australians
By Victoria Goodwin-Barlow, Belgravia Group Health and Wellbeing Manager On 13 March, Australia’s updated 24-hour movement guidelines were released. At first glance, they reinforce
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Celebrating the incredible women shaping the sport & aquatics sectors
By Bernice Hay, Area Manager (ACT) At Belgravia Leisure, championing safe, inclusive and empowering environments for everyone is central to what we do. Women play a leading role across our
What one holiday park talent show taught me about great guest experience
By Ash Hobson, Belgravia Pro’s Tourism Marketing Executive I was lucky to grow up in a family of big campers. We’ve stayed in countless parks and campgrounds over the
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How intentional engagement can transform leisure centres into hubs of belonging
By Ramani Regis, Community Engagement Coordinator Community engagement, at its best, is not a box to be ticked or a calendar to be filled. It is relational, intentional and deeply
Cultural connection is the secret to Māori business success
By Debbie Robertson, General Manager Wai Ariki Hot Springs & Spa On paper, the current economic climate is not one in which businesses should be thriving. Between rising costs, squeezed profit
Your guide to becoming a sustainability leader
By Alexia Morgan, Belgravia Leisure’s General Manager Environment and Sustainability. The essence of sustainability leadership What exactly does it mean to be
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