It’s Loneliness Awareness Week! Loneliness is a critical issue and is recognised as a public health priority for many countries around the world. However, despite being highly prevalent, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia. Loneliness Awareness Week, from Ending Loneliness Together, shines a spotlight on the shared experience of loneliness and calls…
Our individual health and wellbeing are paramount to enjoying a fulfilled life alongside our loved ones, engaging in countless valuable experiences to remember. This Global Wellness Day, we’re taking a closer look at how being more active, no matter your circumstance or ability, can positively boost your health and enjoyment of life. What is Global…
Men’s Health Week (June 9–15) is a national movement to spotlight the health and wellbeing of Australian men. This year’s theme, “See Your GP”, is a powerful call to action — reminding men to prioritise their health by taking that first step: booking a check-up. We believe that seeing your GP is the perfect check…
Swimming with companions reduces the risks involved with swimming alone, such as absence of immediate assistance, vulnerability to accidents and reduced recognition of potential health risks. Read on to learn more about these risks and how important it is for children and weak or non-swimmers to swim safely with responsible peers.
In response to Royal Life Saving’s recently released data that shows lifesaving skills of high school students are not up to standard, Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre and Belgravia Leisure are urging families to act by enrolling teens with weak swimming skills in a learn to swim program. In response to this skill gap, we are offering…
Chip, a familiar face at Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre, is chasing his dream of becoming a Learn to Swim instructor. Chip has never let Down Syndrome get in the way of his passion for swimming, recently, he completed his courses to become an assistant instructor — a significant step towards his dream career! Steph Barnes, the…