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Welcome to 2024: Find your people, your purpose and your place at PARC

Welcome to 2024

As we reflect on the transformative year that was 2023, we can’t help but be inspired by our incredible PARC community. The theme of Future You resonated powerfully throughout the year, prompting our members to envision their best selves and map out the journey to their desired health futures. It was a year of progress and a shared commitment to health and wellbeing.

As we step into 2024, we’re inviting our community to express their aspirations through a few simple sentences:

  • The people who motivate me at PARC are ____
  • My purpose at PARC is to____
  • PARC is my _____ place
  • My People. My Purpose. My place at PARC!

Looking ahead, 2024 is poised to be a year of growth and progress. We encourage you to contemplate your health priorities and the role they play in your overall wellbeing. Starting this January, we’ll work with you to reflect on the motivating forces at PARC, your purpose within our community, and the special place PARC holds in your life.

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To support your ongoing health journey, keep an eye on our PARC Blog, where we’ll be sharing valuable insights, tips, tricks, recipes, and more. Our blog will serve as a resource hub for all aspects of your wellbeing.

As we kick-start 2024 with a renewed focus on health and wellbeing, remember: we’re here to help. Join us at PARC and embark on a journey that goes beyond physical activity—it’s a journey to find your people, your purpose, and your place. We look forward to seeing you in the Centre, ready to embrace the possibilities of the year ahead.

Let’s kick-start 2024 with a focus on your health and wellbeing. We’re here to help!

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Help us shape a more active Frankston 🏊🏃

Over the past year, we have been working to improve awareness and understanding of physical activity across the Frankston community. 

We want to hear your story and experience. 

Be part of shaping a healthier Frankston and share your voice by completing our 5-minute follow-up survey. Your feedback will help us understand awareness of the National Physical Activity Guidelines, assess our impact on physical activity participation, and identify opportunities to better support people in leading active, healthy lives. The results will help guide future programs, resources and initiatives across the community. 

Complete the survey via the link in our bio. 

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey. Your responses are so valuable in helping us supporting the Frankston community 💙
To mark World Diabetes Day, PARC has partnered with the Life! program at Diabetes Victoria to host an information stall with free 2-minute health checks for members.

📅 Date: Monday 9 November
🕖 Time: 9am - 12pm

Drop by and do a quick health check to find out if you may be at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes and how the Life! program can help.

The friendly Life! team will also be available to answer your questions, check if you are eligible for this free, government-funded program and help you get started.

Life! is delivered by dietitians and exercise physiologists and supports you to:
🥗 Improve your nutrition
💪 Increase physical activity
🧠 Manage stress

Learn more via their website.
Try our seated 10 and Done Workout at home! 🪑

Part of our 10 and Done series, a collection of free guided activities available on our 30-20-2 Digital Hub!

Enjoy this 10-minute, equipment-free guided workout. Mostly seated and easy to follow, it’s a great way to get moving at your own pace and add a little more movement to your day!

Head to the link in our bio to visit our 30-20-2 Digital Hub for the full 10 minute video ⭐️
Raft Waterslide closure 🚧
Monday 9 November - Friday 13 November

Please note that both Raft Waterslides will be closed for important maintenance works from Monday 9 November, with planned reopening on Friday 13 November. 

We appreciate your understanding and patience as we complete these important works.
We're open today for Cup Day from 7am - 7pm 🏊

Come down with the family for a swim or get your workout in!
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.

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