When Rita Popowski first stepped into the pool at Smithton Wellbeing Indoor Recreation & Leisure (SWIRL) in 2022, she was managing arthritis in her left leg and was almost reliant on a walker.
Waikerie’s senior heroes lead the way
In just under a year, Waikerie Community Sport Centre (WCSC)’s Strength for Life program has helped dozens of locals aged 50 and over stay active, build confidence and connect through movement.
Meet the Splash Champions at Swan Hill celebrating ability and community
Pictured: Splash Champions Swimming Carnival participants and SHARC team members. Sharks team captains, Matthew Brown and Joanne Stevenson pictured holding the
Feeling Chatty? The powerful cafe initiative working to end loneliness
It’s witnessed in our communities often: a longing for social engagement, connection and to feel seen and heard. So, what does it take to build powerful social connections, decrease
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Celebrating 8,300 MHeLP completions and the expansion of Take Charge this World Mental Health Month
More than 8,300 people across the leisure, aquatics, fitness, recreation and sport sector have now completed Belgravia Foundation’s Mental Health eLearning Program (MHeLP), equipping them with the
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They call it Nutbush City Limits! Learn how this venue’s dance event is changing lives
Burpengary Regional Aquatic Centre in Queensland has been host to over 100 members of the community for an electric moment of dance to ‘Nutbush City Limits’ by Tina Turner, all to help house women
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Future golf stars bring energy to the greens in South Australia
Kids are leading the charge at Belgravia Leisure’s South Australian golf courses, with more opportunity than ever before to get junior players involved. Exciting competitions were held
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Creating safe spaces every day for Bold Voices and Bright Futures
From purple ribbons to community morning teas, Belgravia Leisure venues proudly turned purple for Wear it Purple Day 2025, celebrating LGBTIQA+ youth and this year’s theme Bold Voices, Bright
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No CV, no stress! Belgravia Leisure promotes inclusive employment at Be Deadly Jobs expo
No CV, no stress! That was the message Belgravia Leisure brought to this year’s Be Deadly Jobs expo – an inspiring event at the Aboriginal Advancement League – that connected community, employers
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Loneliness Awareness Week 2025: Because Moments Matter
Australians and New Zealanders who feel lonely are two times more likely to have a chronic disease, over four times more likely to have depression and experience social anxiety and five times more