On Wednesday, 19 November, the NSW and ACT Aquatics and Recreation Industry gathered at the Aerial Function Centre, UTS Ultimo, for the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion in Leisure Forum. The event
Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre welcome 350 at Tri State Games Aquatics Day
Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre (PLACE) has proudly hosted Aquatics Day for the second year in a row as part of the 2025 Tri State Games. The annual, week-long, inclusive sporting event brings
Driving change together: Celebrating the women strengthening local communities
Did you know that 62% of Belgravia Leisure’s almost 8,000 strong workforce is made up of women, and that women also hold more than half of senior leadership roles across the organisation? These
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At 83, Rita feels revitalised thanks to SWIRL’s senior programs
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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