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Celebrating Success Awards Night 2026

Congratulations to the winners of our Peninsula Leisure Celebrating Success awards!

Over the weekend, we honoured and celebrated the hard-working staff members that make up our Peninsula Leisure team at our annual awards night. It’s our favourite night of the year, where we acknowledge and thank our incredible team for all their hard work over the last financial year.

As part of these celebrations, we hold our Peninsula Leisure Awards, where we recognise employees across each department who have demonstrated a job well done.

We’d like to congratulate our team members who took home awards and thank them for their ongoing hard work and dedication.

Most Valuable Employee: Belinda Hutchinson
We Deliver: Ian Kerwin
We Reimagine: Sarah Mall
We Think People – Sam Newman Award: Catherine Fleming
Café Employee of the Year: Tahlee Porter
Gym Employee of the Year: Christine Rossiter
Group Exercise Employee of the Year: James Wierzbinski
Duty Manager of the Year: Jack Phillpots
Customer Service Employee of the Year: Madeline Lawson
Sales Employee of the Year: Clift Rault
Cleaning & Presentation Employee of the Year: Jessica Reid
Lifeguard Employee of the Year: Zac Saddington
PARC Swim Employee of the Year: Gemma Gundry
General Business Employee of the Year: Leah Matthews
Skate Park Employee of the Year: Rory Meredith
Peninsula Leisure Values Champion: Hayden Foster

If you know any of the winners, make sure to say “Congratulations” when you see them working hard or working out at PARC next!

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Just over week until school holidays start! 🐙 

If you’re looking for something fun to do these school holidays, PARC has you sorted! We have lots of activities on offer, including our giant inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island! 🏝️ 

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.
PARC is much more than just a pool or gym 💙

We believe that health is about more than just exercise, and our members feel the same. Our recent survey revealed that members see PARC as an essential part of their lives, supporting their physical health, mental wellbeing, social connection and long-term quality of life. 

That's why so many people choose PARC as part of their wellbeing journey. It gives you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it. Whether your focus is fitness, recovery, wellbeing or connection, you'll find a variety of ways to support your health in the one place.

Not a PARC member? Explore membership options available and find the routine that's right for you. Visit the link in our bio to learn more.
Expression of Interest are still open for our Can Swim 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program 🏊

This program is for school-aged children with little to no swimming experience or confidence, and will be running during the upcoming September school holidays. 

The program will be delivered in three groups:
- Primary School children aged 5 -10 years old
- Pre-Teen children aged between 10 – 12 years old
- Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners 

📆 Dates:�Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026 commencing at either 10.30am or 11.15am.
🎟️ Cost: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. 

Expressions of interest close this Friday 11 September. Head to our website to register or learn more.
Get ready to dive into fun at PARC! 🐬 

School Holidays are just around the corner, so if you’re looking for a great day out with the kids, head on down to PARC and check out all the fun we have in store: 

🪼 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
🐠 Rafter waterslides 
🐙 Aquatic Playground 
🐳 Scavenger Hunt 
🪸 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🦀 Prizes and giveaways 

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.
Happy Father's Day! 💙

We hope all the legendary dads and father figures in our community have a great day. 

Make sure to grab a savoury muffin and small coffee for $10 while you're in Centre today!
Need a last minute gift for Father's Day? 🎁

Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree, and give the new Dad in your life memories to share and enjoy with his mini me forever. 

By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs.

Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.

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