People Stories

  • Meet Nat, welcoming communities to the restored Glenorchy War Memorial Pool

    September 24, 2026

    The Glenorchy community are officially diving back into Glenorchy War Memorial Pool on October 1 following the completion of the venue’s $6.5m redevelopment. Leading the venue into its next chapter is newly appointed Venue Manager Nat Gulliver, overseeing operations as…

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  • When work became a lifeline: A candid story from MOVE’s Thomas Fletcher this mental health month

    September 21, 2026

    A program designed to improve the lives of participants has ended up improving the life of the swim teacher delivering it. During one of the most difficult periods of his life, swim teacher Thomas Fletcher found connection, purpose, friendship and fulfilment through the AAA (Access All Abilities) Swim and Social program at MOVE Moonee Valley – something he…

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  • From community participant to national water safety advocate for multicultural communities

    August 28, 2026

    MOVE Moonee Valley Programs Assistant Samira Abdullahi has been appointed to the Royal Life Saving Society Australia (RLSSA) National Multicultural Communities Advisory Group, where she will help shape water safety education, participation and inclusion initiatives for multicultural communities across Australia. After attending…

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  • Meet the team driving the next chapter of Active Merri-bek

    August 10, 2026

    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 every day. During July, Belgravia Leisure commenced management of six Active Merri-bek venues…

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  • Stromlo Leisure Centre works with Australian Red Cross to support all-female swim sessions for refugees

    August 9, 2026

    Having arrived in Australia from Afghanistan as refugees to rebuild their lives, friends Azifa, Afra and Zahra needed a safe space to build water confidence and feel connected to their community. In partnership with the Australian Red Cross, Stromlo Leisure…

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  • Travelling with pets? Bpro expands 22 pet-friendly stays across Australia and New Zealand

    August 9, 2026

    Families and travellers planning a holiday with their pets now have more options than ever, with Belgravia Pro (Bpro) expanding its pet-friendly accommodation offering across Australia and New Zealand. Bpro now welcomes pets at 22 holiday parks and campgrounds, helping…

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