Belgravia Leisure’s teams, venues and initiatives have been recognised at the 2026 Aquatic and Recreation Institute (ARI) New South Wales Awards of Excellence, taking home four prestigious accolades
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News & Events
Stay informed about the latest happenings across Belgravia Leisure’s multiple sectors, including tourism and holiday parks, spa and wellness, aquatics, sports and leisure, and health and wellbeing. Our team is committed to providing top-quality services and programs to improve the wellbeing of communities across Australia and New Zealand. On this page, news stories and event announcements showcase our dedication to innovation, sustainability, inclusion, and community engagement.
Wai Ariki supports breast cancer survivors through healing and community
More than 36,000 people currently live with or have survived breast cancer in New Zealand. As the most common cancer for women nationwide, 1 in 9 Kiwi women are diagnosed with breast cancer in their
Brunswick Baths champion inclusive exercise with Queer Fit classes
LGBTQIA+ community members and allies in Brunswick are building strength, confidence and connection through Queer Fit, an inclusive group fitness program delivered at Brunswick Baths. Created to
How allied health is helping Sharon move, connect and thrive at Yawa Aquatic Centre
For people living with disability, chronic health conditions or complex health needs, accessing the right support can make all the difference. This Allied Health Professions Day, Belgravia Leisure is
Belgravia Leisure supports Women in Sport Breakfast: Shining a light on keeping women and girls engaged in sport
Belgravia Leisure was proud to support the 2026 Women in Sport Breakfast this morning, joining more than 630 athletes, leaders, advocates and supporters at Centrepiece Melbourne Park to champion
Training and preparation key to Belgravia Leisure outperforming industry safety benchmarks across Australia
Belgravia Leisure has outperformed industry average safety scores across every jurisdiction assessed in Australia, with new independent assessment results highlighting the strength of the
Celebrating over 20 NSW and ACT finalists at the ARI Awards of Excellence
Belgravia Leisure’s teams, venues and leaders across New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory have been recognised with 22 finalist nominations in the 2026 Aquatic and Recreation Institute
Supporting safety beyond recreation at Kaipātiki Hot Springs
Most people expect to see swimmers, learn-to-swim students or fitness enthusiasts at their local aquatic venue, not skydivers. But at Kaipātiki Hot Springs, the Skydive Auckland team took to the pool
Belgravia Leisure’s Scott Vanderheyden tops national leaderboard in Million Moves Challenge
Belgravia Leisure General Manager of Health and Safety, Scott Vanderheyden, has been crowned the 2026 national Million Moves Challenge champion, with his efforts helping the Belgravia Leisure team
Stromlo’s para-athletes excel on international stage
Three Paralympic swimmers from the Woden Valley Swimming Club (WVSC, also known as the Woden Sharks), from Belgravia Leisure’s ACT swim squad program at Stromlo Leisure Centre, Jasmine, Alex and Riley
Six conferences, one shared vision for the future
Six conferences, twelve days, 600 attendees and thousands of conversations. Held over the last two months, Belgravia Leisure’s biennial Get Connected Conferences brought leaders together to share
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Safety first: why successful venue transitions start long before day one
By Scott Vanderheyden, General Manager Health and Safety As Belgravia Leisure continues to grow, each new contract and venue transition present both an opportunity and a responsibility. While