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Get Active Kids at PARC

Round 7 of the Get Active Kids Voucher program is now open! 

Did you know that PARC is a Get Active Kids Voucher provider?   

The Get Active Kids voucher program is a Victorian Government initiative to assist families with the costs of participation in sport and active recreation activities, like swimming lessons. Eligible children may receive up to $200 to cover the costs of PARC Swim memberships. 

Vouchers can be used for PARC Swim memberships, Aquatic Access membership (no lessons) or a PARC Active Kids, Youth or Teen membership.  Learn more here.  

To be eligible for a Get Active Kids voucher your child/dependent must be: 

  1. Aged 0 to 18 years 

  2. A Victorian Resident 

  3. Named on a current Australian Government Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card (at the time of application) 

  4. Named on a valid Australian Government Medicare Card (at the time of application) 

Applications for this round close once the allocation has been exhausted and must be applied to a PARC Swim membership by Tuesday 30 April 2024.  

How to claim a voucher: 

  1. Visit the Get Active Kids website here, and apply for the voucher in your child’s name. 

  2. Name Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre as the provider. 

  3. You will receive a code once you have successfully applied. Once received, visit https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/active-kids-vouchers/ to complete the form and submit. 

Please note, for any new members, please sign up as a PARC Swim member. Once sign up is complete, you can follow the above steps.  

For more information about the program, please visit the Get Active Kids website HERE, to check your eligibility and start your application. 

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PINES IS A FINALIST!
Pines Forest Aquatic Centre has been named a Finalist in the 2026 Frankston & Mornington Peninsula Business Excellence Awards in the Community Impact & Engagement category!

We’re so proud to be recognised because we know Pines is more than a place to swim. It’s a place where our Frankston community comes together, to be active, happy and connected.

PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
As a Finalist, we also have the chance to win the People’s Choice Award – and we need YOUR help!

💙 Love your local pool?
💦 Enjoy our free community events?
☀️ Have special memories of summer at Pines?
We’d love you to show your support and help our much-loved Pines Pool. 

HOW TO VOTE
1️⃣ Head to the link in our bio
2️⃣ Fill in your details.
3️⃣ Select Pines Forest Aquatic Centre (Peninsula Leisure) from the drop-down menu and hit submit!
A huge thank you to our amazing team and our Pines community.
PINES is open for the 2026/2027 season! 🥳

Come on down for a swim, and to celebrate the season open! Can't wait to see you there 🤩
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These workouts suit every fitness level, and all activities can be done at home, in the park, or wherever suits you. Head to the link in our bio to visit the 30-20-2 website, and try all of our 10 and Done workouts!
Celebrate the season open with us! 🎉 

To welcome back our incredible community, our sister Centre PINES is kicking the season off with a splash with two fun events. 

☀️ Join us for our first Free Family Friday of the season on Friday 6 November. Enjoy free entry between 4pm-7pm and a yummy free sausage sizzle. 

🏊  We’re welcoming back our lap swimmers with a free breakfast on Thursday 12 November. Head down between 7.00am-9.00am and enjoy an egg and bacon roll and hot drink (first 50 drinks) on us after your morning swim. 

We look forward to celebrating kicking off the season with you!
Just a reminder that we are open on Cup Day!
Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in 💪🏊

Tuesday 3 November Hours: 
🕐 Centre: 7am – 7pm 
🛝 Waterslides: 10am – 6pm 
☕️ Café: 8am – 5pm 
🏊 PARC Swim: No lessons 
🏋️‍♀️ Group Exercise: Reduced timetable — book your spot via the Customer Portal or the Peninsula Leisure Xplor app. 

Come down for some public holiday fun! We can’t wait to see you in the Centre!

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