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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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Kick off the public holiday by diving into a swim or crushing a gym session before the footy action begins on Saturday! 🏉 

We're open all weekend, including the Grand Final Public Holiday on Friday 25 September. 

Friday 25 September, Public Holiday Hours: 
Centre: 7am-7pm 
Waterslides: 10am-6pm 
Cafe: 8am-5pm 
PARC Swim: No lessons 
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, please visit the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. 
School Holidays: Our school holiday program, including our Splash Island obstacle course, will not be running on this day.
Celebrate Seniors Festival at PARC 🏊🏋️‍♂️

We are partnering with Frankston City Council to celebrate Frankston’s thriving over-60s community! 

During the month of October, we will be hosting a range of free activities designed to support healthy, active living, including an educational 30-20-2 Seminar, and a fully subsidised Can Swim water safety program. 

30-20-2 Seminar 
📅 Date: Monday 12 October 
🕐 Time: 2.00pm - 2.30pm � 
🏊 Where: PARC 
🎟️ Cost: Free
Bookings are open for both members and non-members over 60, via the Customer Portal or our Customer Experience team.

Seniors Festival Can Swim Adult Program 
📅 Dates: Every Tuesday in October (You can book for one session all) 
🕐 Time: 8.00am - 8.45am 
🎟️ Cost: Free 
Bookings are open for both members and non-members aged over 60 years old, via the Can Swim page on our website.

To learn more, visit our website via the link in our bio, or speak to one of our friendly team members at Reception.
School Holidays have kicked off at PARC! 🐠

Booking into one of our Splash Island Sessions is easy on the Xplor App! Just follow these simple instructions, to secure your spot! 

1. Login into the Xplor App
2. Click browse, and type "Splash Island" into the search bar
3. Select the date, and scroll to the time slot you'd like to book
4. Click register, and select your attendees
5. Read and agree to the Terms and Conditions
6. Select add to cart, and then view cart, to view your booking 
7. Press checkout, fill out your details as prompted and then press confirm purchase, to finalise your booking. 

Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, (excluding the Grand Final public holiday). Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions. 

We can't wait to see you in Centre! 🐳
The AFL Grand Final is just around the corner! 🏉 

Before you settle in for the big game, why not squeeze in a workout or swim at PARC? 💪🏊‍♂️ 

We're open all weekend, including the Grand Final Eve Public Holiday on Friday 25 September 2026. 

Friday 25 September, Public Holiday Hours: 
Centre: 7am-7pm 
Waterslides: 10am-6pm 
Cafe: 8am-5pm 
PARC Swim: No lessons 
Group Exercise: Reduced timetable, please visit the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. 
School Holidays: Our school holiday program, including our Splash Island obstacle course, will not be running on this day. 

For more information, head to the service availability page on our website.
School's out for the term! 🪼 

Bookings for our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island, are now open! If you’re looking for an easy day of fun for the whole family, we’ve got you sorted! 

🐠 Sessions will run on weekdays of the school holidays from, Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, (excluding the Grand Final public holiday). 
🦀 Bookings are essential and open 3 days prior to sessions via our Customer Portal 

Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking information.

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