Loneliness, as outlined in Belgravia Foundation’s Executive Officer Damian Gorman’s recently penned thought leadership piece, can have a profound impact on an individual’s mental and physical
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Burpengary welcomes patrons from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health
A regular group of patrons from the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (IUIH) are building strength, connection and wellbeing through weekly aquatic exercise classes at Burpengary Regional Aquatic
Why community connection is becoming the most important outcome we deliver
By Damian Gorman, Executive Officer, Belgravia Foundation For decades, local government has invested in aquatic and leisure venues, tourism parks and recreation venues because they improve community
Stromlo Leisure Centre works with Australian Red Cross to support all-female swim sessions for refugees
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
WaterMarc’s Boccia program recognised as state finalist for inclusive recreation
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
The hidden loneliness of starting over: Carly Williams on relocation, motherhood and finding community
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
TRAC launches monthly All Abilities Disco to support social connection ahead of Loneliness Awareness Week
After finding friendship and confidence through Thomastown Recreation and Aquatic Centre (TRAC)‘s first All Abilities Disco, one participant, Arthur is encouraging others to join in with a new
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Belgravia Leisure workforce census highlights growing diversity across Australian venues
Pictured in banner image: Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre team member Wayne Swan. The results of the 2026 Belgravia Leisure Census Workforce Diversification Survey are in, revealing
NAIDOC Week 2026: Belgravia Leisure celebrates culture, connection and community for 50 Years of Deadly
From 5 to 12 July, Belgravia Leisure joins communities across Australia in acknowledging and supporting NAIDOC (National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee) Week 2026, celebrating the
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Redcliffe Special Olympic swimmer headed to National Games after life changing diagnosis
A Redcliffe War Memorial Pool swimmer has been selected to represent Queensland at the Special Olympics National Games 2026, marking a major milestone after battling a