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Expressions of Interest are now open for our next PARC Swim STAR program!

Know someone who’d be a great swimming teacher? Expression of Interest for our next STAR (Swim Teacher Active Recruitment) Program is now open and closes Monday 16 September.
 
Our PARC Swim STAR Program allows you to become a qualified swimming teacher and get paid while you undergo your training.  
 
What’s included in our STAR Program?  
•Swimming and Water Safety Teacher Course – paid for  
• CPR Course – paid for  
•Working With Children Check – paid for  
•In water shadow training hours to become a qualified swimming teacher – paid for  
•Offer of employment as a swimming teacher with PARC Swim at the conclusion on your program!   
 
Important dates (if successful):
Monday 16 September – 5.30pm -7.00pm
Sunday 13 October – all day
Wednesday 16 October – 4.00pm-6.00pm
Monday 21 October – 4.00pm-6.30pm

 
To apply, simply complete an Expression of Interest on our website here, as well as attend our Information Night next Tuesday the 12th of March, 5.30pm – 7.00pm. Expression of Interest close on Tuesday the 12th of March at 5.00pm. 
 
 

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More People Can Swim summer programs are back - and it’s FREE! 

This summer, Peninsula Leisure and Frankston City Council are helping more people in Frankston learn to swim and stay safe around water. 

Our More People Can Swim initiative offers fully subsidised programs for teens, kids, and families this January, who would otherwise not have access to water safety education or swimming lessons. 

💦 Build confidence in and around the water 
💦 Learn vital life-saving water skills 
💦 Join a fun, supportive community who is safer for summer 

Simply complete an Expression of Interest form for your preferred program on our website here: https://peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/ 

☀️ Expressions of Interest are open throughout November 2025, for programs running in January 2026. 

💙 For questions, contact our friendly Can Swim team at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au 

 #pinesfrankston #parcfrankston #frankstoncity
PARC’s Annual Christmas Giving Tree is back 🎄❤️

We’re proud to once again partner with Community Support Frankston to help families in need this Christmas. Over the years, our community’s generosity has been amazing - and this year, it’s needed more than ever! 
 
How you can help: 
🎁 Donate: Gifts and non-perishable items. Brand new toys and festive foods! 
📍 Where: Donation box near PARC reception 
📆 When: Donations cut off on Friday 12 December to allow time to distribute. 

Let’s spread joy and make this Christmas brighter for everyone in our local community! 

#PARCFrankston #ChristmasGivingTree #Christmasgiftdonations #christmasappeal
New! Instantly suspend your membership online via the Customer Portal

We’ve made managing your membership easier! From today, Tuesday 11 November, Full Access, Aquatic Access, and Active Life members can now suspend your memberships instantly through your Customer Portal - no forms, no waiting!

☑️ Instantly suspend your membership online
☑️ Manage your own suspension dates
☑️ Start your suspension immediately – no three-day wait

Want to learn how it works? We’ve put together a blog with step-by-step instructions and FAQs to guide you through. Read the full guide here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/news/introducing-self-serve-suspensions/

We’re excited to bring you this new feature and hope it makes managing your membership even easier
VICSWIM Summer intensives are back for 2026 🏊

Give your kids a fun, intensive swim program this January at PARC or Pines! Perfect for ages 4–12, these lessons focus on swimming skills and water safety. 

🟢 PINES
Week 1:  1: 5–9 January, 8.00am - 3.00pm
Week 2: 12 - 16 January, 8.30am - 1.00pm

🔵 PARC
 Week 3: 19–23 January, 8:30am–1pm 
 
Cost: $43 per week (5 lessons included) 
Bookings open from 10am this Wednesday 12 November. These spots won’t last! 

Visit VICSWIM's website to secure your child's spot - www.vicswim.com.au 

#PARCfrankston #vicswim #swimminglessons #watersafetyskills #watersafety

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