July is when the winter gets exponentially tough, which is why staying consistent is even more important. Halfway through 2026, treat the year like a marathon, not a sprint, and pace yourself to keep on moving. At Lakeside Leisure Centre, we are happy to be a part of your fitness journey through the misty mornings and frosty…
Each year, NAIDOC Week offers an important opportunity for all Australians to come together and celebrate the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2026, this week continues to highlight the strength, resilience and richness of the world’s oldest continuing cultures. Held from 5-12 July 2026, NAIDOC Week will mark…
Active Canberrans have achieved a record-breaking 100,000 minutes of exercise at Belgravia Leisure ACT venues, thanks to this year’s MOVE IT CANBERRA! Challenge. The free day of movement united 1,501 registered participants to achieve a massive goal of reaching 20,000 minutes of physical activity across the ACT – not only did they achieve it, they exceeded it by more than 400%. Every minute registered at Stromlo Leisure Centre (43,300), Gungahlin Leisure Centre (32,485), Erindale Leisure Centre (9,225) and Lakeside Leisure Centre (17,520) contributed to a united community total of 102,530 minutes, reinforcing the vital health habit…
When it comes to safety, Lakeside Leisure Centre sets the industry standard, having achieved an outstanding 5-star aquatic safety accreditation following the venue’s successful Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments (AFSA). And in a clean sweep across ACT, all six Belgravia Leisure managed ACT aquatic venues have received 5-star aquatic safety accreditations, with Gungahlin Leisure Centre and Lakeside Aquatic Centre notably achieving a 100% 5-star score. These venues include: This reinforces Belgravia Leisure as an industry leader in aquatic…
While winter invites us to slow down, staying in swimming lessons keeps confidence growing. Maintaining your child’s enrolment during these colder months is crucial – not just for their skill progression, but for their safety and overall development. Continuing lessons throughout winter offers numerous advantages: To ensure a comfortable and enjoyable swim lesson experience: By…
Belgravia Leisure is proud to announce it has been awarded the Marketing and Communications Award at the 2025 Australian Sport, Recreation and Play Innovation Awards. The awards were hosted by National Sports and Physical Activity Convention (NSC) and were presented as part of the NSC Oration at the Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre on 25th June…
Canberra has once again proven that when it comes to exercise, the city truly shines as the nation’s capital with visitation to the city’s leisure centres increasing by a whopping 43% since March 2024. Well known for their dedication to health and wellbeing, Canberrans beat out the rest of the country as the most active jurisdiction, with…
Belgravia Leisure is inviting Canberrans to be part of the Move It Canberra Challenge, a city-wide effort to reach 15,000 active minutes in just one day. The challenge is simple—commit to just 30 minutes of movement at your local leisure centre and help the community hit the target. On Saturday, March 29, Stromlo Leisure Centre, Lakeside Leisure…
Five Belgravia Leisure aquatic venues across the ACT have earned top honours in the prestigious Royal Life Saving Society’s annual Aquatic Facility Safety Assessment. The venues—including, Canberra Olympic Pool, Dickson Pool, Gungahlin Leisure Centre, Stromlo Leisure Centre and Lakeside Leisure Centre—have all received a 5-star safety rating, reinforcing their status as some of the safest…
Belgravia Leisure venues across NSW and ACT have participated in the Restart a Heart movement to help raise awareness and educate the community about CPR and AEDs. With the official day recognised on Wednesday 16th October, Restart a Heart is a global initiative of the European Resuscitation Council, coordinated in Australia and New Zealand by…