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Applications closed: Our next PARC Swim STAR program!

Applications closed:
 
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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Expressions of Interest are open for our Can Swim Infant Water Familiarisation program 👶 

Participate together with your child and learn the fundamentals of water familiarisation to begin their swimming and water safety journey. This program equips parents with the skills and knowledge to practise in their own time and build essential, foundational skills with their child. 

Who: Children aged 6 months – 2 years 11 months (with a parent/carer in the water)
What: Learn water familiarisation fundamentals and build early safety skills together
When: Mon 23, Wed 25 & Fri 27 February 2026
Sessions: 30 mins at 8:30am or 11:10am
Cost: Fully subsidised

👉 How to apply: Submit an Expression of Interest via our website, open throughout January. Link in bio.

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Last week of our school holiday program! 🏝️

Make sure you come and visit us before it ends! Book a session on Splash Island for a day of family fun, check out our raft waterslides, and aquatic playground. 

We can't wait to see you there 😎
Australia Day public holiday opening hours 

We're open Monday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday. 

The Centre will be operating on reduced public holiday hours, 

- PARC Centre Hours 7am – 7pm 

- Waterslides open: 10am – 6pm 

- Cafe hours: 8am – 5pm 

- PARC Swim: No lessons on Monday 26 January but resume Tuesday 27 January 

- Group exercise: reduced timetable, see the Customer Portal for class details and to book in. 
 

To see what services are open on the day, visit our Service Availability Report on our website, via the link in our bio.
It’s party time 🎉 

PINES summer pool party is back in 2026, so gather your friends and break out the sunscreen, it’s time for some fun in the sun ☀️ 

Wednesday 21 Jan, 11am-2pm. 
☀️ Free sausage sizzle
🐯 Free Face Painting
🛹 Free mini skate clinics from the team at Frankston Skate Park
😎 Waterslide fun (weather dependant) 

Normal entry fees apply, with all activities included in entry fee. 

We look forward to seeing you there!
We are incredibly proud to announce that PARC has achieved Platinum Pool Status with Life Saving Victoria! 🥳

We received an outstanding Compliance Score of 100% and a Safety Score of 98.68%!
 
This annual assessment demonstrates our commitment to the Platinum Pool Program, which recognises aquatic facilities that meet the highest standards in aquatic safety and risk management.

Participation in this program is a mark of excellence within our industry, and achieving these scores reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team. 

A huge congratulations to our incredible Asset and Facilities team who work hard, year round to provide our members with the best experience at PARC.
Giveaway winners! 🙌 

We are excited to announce the two winners of our recent giveaway. Each winner will receive one complimentary entry into the Frankston Swim Classic. 

The winners are @cpatrick27 and @domi_lia 

Congratulations! 🥳

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