City Venue Management

19/08/2026

🤝 PROUD TO PLAY OUR PART IN THE FUTURE OF AUSTRALIAN TRIATHLON

There’s something pretty special about seeing a local aquatic facility become part of a much bigger sporting story.

City Venue Management is incredibly proud to partner with the City of Gold Coast and AusTriathlon as the new High Performance Hub officially opens at Miami Aquatic Centre.

This partnership brings together three organisations with a shared commitment to creating opportunities, from community participation and grassroots sport through to high-performance pathways and Australia’s future Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

For CVM, it’s a great example of what can happen when government, sporting organisations and facility operators work together with a shared vision.

We recently spoke with CVM CEO Jay Clarke and AusTriathlon CEO Tim Harradine about the partnership, the importance of the new Hub and what it means for the future of triathlon on the Gold Coast.

AusTriathlon CEO Tim Harradine has described the Gold Coast as the home of Australian triathlon, and the opening of the Hub further strengthens that connection.

With more than 90 national pathway athletes set to benefit from the Ascent Academy and the facility supporting athletes on the journey towards LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032, this is a partnership with a very exciting future ahead.

We’re proud that Miami Aquatic Centre can be part of that journey.

Proud to host.
Proud to partner.
Proud to support the next generation of Australian champions.

19/08/2026

A NEW CHAPTER FOR HIGH-PERFORMANCE TRIATHLON ON THE GOLD COAST 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We’re incredibly proud to see the doors officially open on AusTriathlon’s new High Performance Hub at Miami Aquatic Centre.

As the operator of Miami Aquatic Centre on behalf of the City of Gold Coast, City Venue Management is excited to see this community facility take on an important new role in supporting the future of Australian triathlon.

The purpose-built Hub will provide athletes and coaches with a dedicated environment to train, recover, collaborate and connect, supporting Australia’s performance pathway as we look towards LA 2028 and Brisbane 2032.

It will also become home to the Ascent Academy, supporting more than 90 national pathway athletes as they work towards the highest levels of the sport.

What makes this particularly exciting for us at CVM is seeing a facility that serves the community every day also contribute to the development of Australia’s elite sporting talent.

From the first swim lesson to the pursuit of an Olympic dream, aquatic facilities can play an incredible role in people's sporting journeys — and we’re proud that Miami Aquatic Centre is now part of that story.

The Gold Coast continues to strengthen its reputation as a home for high-performance sport, and we’re excited to see what this next chapter brings.

A huge congratulations to AusTriathlon and the City of Gold Coast on the opening of the Hub.

We’re proud to host you at Miami. 💙

19/08/2026

We’re BIG fans of this.
And when we say big… we mean WORLD’S LARGEST. 🌊🙌

We’re proud to support the Australian Swim Schools Association (ASSA), Ampd Academy (RTO: 31946) and Aquatics & Recreation Queensland (ARQ) as they take over the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre for an attempt at the World’s Largest Aqua Aerobics Class!

💦 Monday 24 August
⏰ 3:00pm
📍 Gold Coast Aquatic Centre, Southport

This incredible event is proudly sponsored by Ampd Academy, with our brilliant Aqua Instructors taking centre stage to lead what promises to be an unforgettable afternoon.

Hundreds of people. One pool. A whole lot of energy. And a fantastic opportunity to put aqua, our instructors and our industry in the spotlight.

We’re absolutely here for it! Whether you’re an aqua die-hard, an industry colleague, a SPARK delegate, or simply someone who wants to be part of something pretty epic - get in the pool! 🏊‍♀️

This is going to be a LOT of fun, and we can’t wait to see the Gold Coast come together to make some history! 🙌

Register now: https://events.humanitix.com/worlds-largest-aqua-aerobics-class

07/08/2026

We're proud to announce a new community partnership between City Venue Management and Baby Give Back that will help support Queensland families experiencing vulnerability.

Our aquatic and recreation facilities are more than places to swim and stay active—they're community hubs where thousands of families connect every week. Through this partnership, selected CVM venues will now become official Baby Give Back donation collection points, making it easier for our communities to support those who need it most.

Community members can donate:
• New or pre-loved baby and children's clothing (up to Size 5/6)
• New nappies
• Baby wipes

Every donation will be collected, sorted and thoughtfully packed by the incredible Baby Give Back team before being distributed to families through health, education and community support services across Queensland.

As Shani Gold, Programming, Partnerships & Strategic Development explains:

"Our venues are community hubs that welcome thousands of families every week. Partnering with Baby Give Back provides a simple but meaningful opportunity for our communities to support families while ensuring our commitment to social impact extends beyond recreation."

We're excited to launch the first collection points at our Townsville venues:
📍 Tobruk Memorial Pool
📍 Kokoda Memorial Pool
📍 Long Tan Memorial Pool
📍 Northern Beaches Leisure Centre

This marks the beginning of what we hope will grow into a broader initiative across our network of venues.

A huge thank you to the team at Baby Give Back for the important work they do every day. Together, we're making it easier for our communities to give back—one donation at a time and one family at a time.



Baby Give Back - Quality clothing & essentials for QLD families - https://www.babygiveback.org/

23/06/2026

🌟 CVM Citypedia 2026 🌟

Last week, City Venue Management brought our people together at The Glen Hotel and Suites for Citypedia 2026, a day dedicated to growth, learning, collaboration and connection across our organisation.

At CVM, we believe our success starts with our people. Citypedia reflects our commitment to investing in our teams, creating opportunities to learn from one another, share ideas and build the skills that enable us to delight, engage and grow together.

We were privileged to hear from special guest speaker Toby Jenkins OLY – through his unique blend of lived experience, world-class frameworks and evidence-based tools, Toby shared valuable insights on leadership, mindset, performance, values and thriving in high-pressure environments.

Throughout the day, we also heard from leaders across the business, with Kirsty Davies (CFO), Jay De Lee (Senior Accountant), Shani Gold (Director of Programs & Partnerships), Nick Myler (Director of Operations), Anastasia Ellerby (Director of Aquatic Sport Pathways), and Cameron Speechley (Director of Swim Schools) outlining the vision and priorities for FY27 across our diverse programs and operations.

Our executive team, including Jay Clarke (CEO), Nicky Sloan (COO) and Alana Jones (CMO), supported the conference with their insights into the direction of the business and the exciting opportunities ahead as we head confidently into FY27.

A special thank you to Ashley Inns for bringing together another outstanding Citypedia experience, creating an engaging and inspiring day that reinforced the power of our culture and the strength of our people.

It's this commitment to learning, inclusion and development that continues to drive City Venue Management forward — because when our people thrive, our communities thrive.

17/06/2026

💙 Hear from the swimmers who make our aquatic community so special!

As we continue to expand our operations across Townsville's aquatic centres, we're excited to bring the same welcoming atmosphere, passionate teams, and love of swimming to even more locals.

Whether you're looking to swim laps, improve your fitness, learn a life-saving skill, join a squad, train for your next triathlon or Ironman, or simply enjoy the physical and mental benefits of spending time in the water, there's a place for you at our pools.

These are just some of the stories from the incredible swimmers, athletes, and community members who call Tobruk Memorial Baths home. Their experiences reflect the supportive, inclusive, and inspiring environment we're proud to foster across all our Townsville venues.

From recreational swimmers to competitive athletes, beginners to lifelong swimmers, we're here to help everyone enjoy the benefits of aquatics and achieve their goals in the water.

Check out what they have to say and discover what awaits you at our Townsville aquatic centres. 🏊‍♂️🌊☀️

17/06/2026

💙 Real stories. Real confidence. Real results.

Hear directly from our families at Tobruk Memorial Baths about their Learn to Swim journey and why they trust our team to help their children become safer and more confident in and around the water.

Every lesson is a step towards a lifetime of water safety.

16/06/2026

We are extremely proud to stand alongside Challenge DV and strengthen our partnership in support of such an important cause.

Together, we are stepping up to shine a light on domestic and family violence, helping to raise awareness, start conversations, and support safer communities for everyone.

A huge thank you to City Venue Management for supporting ! 💜
For more than 25 years, City Venue Management has been helping people learn, grow, connect and stay safe.

Their people-first approach and commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments aligns strongly with the values at the heart of Challenge DV's work.

Through water safety programs, community employment pathways, and accessible spaces that bring people together, City Venue Management is helping build stronger, healthier and more connected communities. Their work is grounded in safety, inclusion and creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to thrive.

Thank you to the entire City Venue Management team for standing with us and supporting the movement to end domestic and family violence. We look forward to welcoming Team CVM to their first Darkness to Daylight, and making every step count together.

👉 There's still time to register: darknesstodaylight.org

🌆 Darkness to Daylight
📅 18–19 June 2026 – NEW DATE
📍 Queensland Parliament House
👟 110km | 10km | 3km | Run | Walk | Volunteer

15/05/2026

Big news for the Gold Coast! 💙💛🌊🏉

Rackley Swimming and City Venue Management are proud to officially partner with the Gold Coast Titans 🤝

As the Exclusive Swimming Partner of the Titans, this partnership brings together two iconic organisations in the City of Gold Coast, who both have a shared passion for community, participation and performance.

From learn-to-swim to elite pathways, we’re excited to connect with more local families while promoting confidence, resilience and active lifestyles across the region.

With almost 30 years of swim education heritage and a strong presence across Queensland, Rackley Swimming continues to play an important role in building water confidence and safety for thousands of children and families every week.

From learn-to-swim through to high performance pathways, we’re proud to support swimmers at every stage of their journey, including Olympians Maximilian Giuliani, Sam Short, Meg Harris and Tommy Neill.

At its core, this partnership is about building stronger communities together 💙
We’re excited for what’s ahead!

12/03/2026

Great to see the continued momentum behind this important work.

At City Venue Management, we’re proud to support initiatives that strengthen aquatic sport pathways and increase community access to high-quality facilities across Queensland. Working alongside Diving Queensland and the Sunshine Coast Diving Club, it’s exciting to see the long-term vision taking shape for the deep water pool and the opportunities it will create for both grassroots participation and athlete development.

Expanding capacity, introducing dry-land training spaces, and building the foundations for future programs will help ensure the facility continues to grow as a place where people can learn to dive, enjoy recreational participation, and develop competitive pathways.

A big thank you to everyone involved in the advocacy and planning process. Progress on projects like this takes persistence, collaboration and long-term commitment, and it’s great to see the collective effort across clubs, organisations and government stakeholders working toward a shared vision.

We’re proud to play a small part in supporting the future of diving in Queensland and the pathway towards Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games. 💙🏊‍♂️

One of the many things we do in the background at Diving Queensland is to support our clubs to maximise the utilisation and community impact of the five deep water pools we have in Queensland.

Recently we have been supporting the Sunshine Coast Diving Club with advocacy work associated with their longer term vision for the pool.

This has included multiple meetings across local and state government over the past 12 months... including with the Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, Sports Minister Tim Mander (pictured) and his Director-General Andrew Hopper over the weekend at Community Cabinet in Caloundra... and with key stakeholders at Sunshine Coast Council.

From starting with single 1m and 3m springboards that were "hand me downs" from the Sydney 2000 Olympic games... together we are working towards infrastructure upgrades to double the capacity at the pool, and introduce dry land training spaces to improve training outside of the water.

Ultumately the goal is positioning the facility as a great place to learn to dive, an even better place to recreationally jump off the boards.... and potentially as a synchronised diving hub in the lead up to the Brisbane 2032 games.

Its a long and hard (and sometimes frustrating) road to unlock funding for this kind of vision... which practically due to highly competitive funding environment can only delivered one piece at a time over the medium to long term... so a big shout out to Jayne Carberry and Ben Fox from the Sunshine Coast Diving Club (and Anastasia Ellerby from City Venue Management) for your effort and persistence so far!!