Sustainability Stories
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Mystery Bay Campground’s local school initiative protects endangered species
November 9, 2026
Bpro’s Mystery Bay Campground team is working with local school students to improve the habitat of the endangered native Glossy Black-Cockatoo as part of a Murrawan-Dhanga native nursery project. The population of the species is undergoing a moderate to rapid…
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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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WaterMarc’s Boccia program recognised as state finalist for inclusive recreation
August 4, 2026
WaterMarc’s Boccia Program has been named a finalist for Active Recreation or Leisure Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards. Delivered by the WaterMarc team in Greensborough, in partnership with Boccia Victoria and Boccia…
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Meet Nicole, recognised for community water safety at SWELL Palmerston
July 30, 2026
Keeping communities safe around water comes naturally to Nicole Burge, a lifeguard at SWELL Palmerston who’s been recognised by Royal Life Saving Society Northern Territory (NT) with an ‘Outstanding Community Service in Water Safety’ Award nomination. As the leading water…
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The hidden loneliness of starting over: Carly Williams on relocation, motherhood and finding community
July 30, 2026
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 work, study, family or life changes, loneliness can often appear in the quieter moments, after the move is complete, the boxes are unpacked and…
