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An iconic part of the Lara community, Lara Swimming Pool is a seasonal facility great for families.

05/06/2026

Leisurelink's Swim School has been nominated for Swim School of the Year at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. 🏊

Leisurelink has strengthened its focus on swimmer progression and customer experience through a proactive assessment approach that better supports each child’s learning journey, enabling earlier identification of needs, more consistent instruction and clearer engagement with families.

Leisurelink continues to stand out through its inclusive, community-focused programming, offering pathways from infants through to adults, including teen beginner classes, Access and Inclusion programs, culturally safe partnerships and low sensory sessions that ensure swimming is accessible.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are proud to see Leisurelink recognised. 💙

03/06/2026

This is Sharna ⭐

Sharna has been nominated for the Group Exercise Instructor of the Year Award at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

Sharna is a highly skilled and versatile Group Exercise Instructor, delivering across nine different formats. Members consistently highlight her energy, encouragement and ability to motivate them to push beyond what they thought possible, while also adapting her coaching style so participants of all levels feel supported and appropriately challenged. This has resulted in a strong and loyal following who return for both the results and the positive environment she creates.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team wish Sharna the best of luck. 💙

01/06/2026

Say hello to Georgia 👋

Georgia has been nominated for the Emerging Leader Award at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

Since starting as a lifeguard in 2021, Georgia has grown into a valued leader within the Swim Sport & Leisure team. She is recognised for her calm approach, strong operational knowledge and ability to support young staff in a fast-paced environment.
Passionate about building confident teams and safe aquatic spaces, Georgia provides hands-on support to lifeguards and played a key role in the successful opening season of Lara Swimming Pool, helping deliver its biggest summer yet.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are proud to acknowledge Georgia’s nomination and wish her the best of luck. 💙

29/05/2026

We've been nominated for the Healthy Choices Award at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards. 🍎

Through a partnership with Deakin University’s Promoting CHANGE project, healthier food and drink options have been embedded across council operated sport and recreation facilities by increasing healthier choices, reducing less healthy options and using promotion strategies to make nutritious options easier to choose.

This work has also included integrating Healthy Choices classifications into point of sale systems and reporting tools, helping create long term, sustainable change across facilities used by more than 2.5 million visitors each year.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are proud to see this important work recognised. 💙

26/05/2026

Meet Matt 👋

Matt has been nominated for Duty Manager of the Year at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

Matt is recognised for his leadership, versatility and calm, solutions-focused approach across our centres, with broad experience across lifeguarding, reception, supervision and events. He leads from the front, supporting staff, resolving operational issues and managing complex situations with composure and strong technical understanding.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are behind you, Matt. 💙

24/05/2026

This is Leanne 🏊

Leanne has been nominated for Swim Teacher of the Year at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

Leanne is recognised for her passion for water safety and engaging teaching style, creating a welcoming environment where swimmers of all ages build confidence and skills in the water. She empowers learners, embedding water safety in every lesson with a strong belief that everyone deserves to feel safe and confident in the water, and that even one person staying calm in an emergency because of what she has taught them makes a lasting difference.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team wish Leanne the best of luck. 💙

22/05/2026

The Swim Sport & Leisure Pathways Program has been nominated for Most Innovative Program at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

Created to reduce financial barriers and improve access to health and wellbeing opportunities, the program supports individuals and families experiencing hardship through partnerships with organisations including Wathaurong Aboriginal Co-operative, Barwon Health and MELI.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are proud to see the Pathways Program recognised for its innovation and community impact. 💙

20/05/2026

Say hello to John 👋

John has been nominated for Pool Lifeguard of the Year at the 2026 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

John is recognised for his outstanding vigilance, calm decision-making under pressure and the strong relationships he builds with patrons and team members. His calm awareness and quick thinking in a high-pressure emergency saw him identify an unconscious patron in the water, act immediately to remove them and coordinate a rapid response that paramedics later confirmed was critical in saving their life. He is also affectionately known as “King Shadowee” for the way he welcomes and mentors new lifeguards, consistently setting a strong example of best practice on pool deck.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are proud to acknowledge John’s nomination and wish him all the best for the awards. 💙

18/05/2026

Meet Cayla ⭐

Cayla has been nominated for the Customer Service Award at the 2026
Aquatics & Recreation Victoria Industry Awards.

Known for her warm nature and genuine care for every patron, Cayla consistently goes above and beyond to create positive experiences at Norlane ARC. She brings a supportive approach to every interaction, helping customers feel heard and valued while always delivering exceptional customer service. Cayla’s dedication and professionalism make her truly deserving of this recognition.

The City of Greater Geelong and Swim Sport & Leisure team are proud to support Cayla and wish her the very best at the awards. 💙

10/05/2026

💮 Happy Mother’s Day from the team at Swim Sport & Leisure 💮
Today, we’re celebrating all the amazing mums and mother figures in our community and the special ways staying active together can strengthen those bonds.

Meet Jules and Chloe, a mother–daughter duo from Splashdown.

Jules has been part of the gym community for over 20 years, first joining to support her mental health while raising young kids. Fast forward to today, and her daughter Chloe, who joined as a teenager, is right there alongside her (even if Mum still takes the title for most motivated 💪).

Together, they’ve built more than just fitness routines:
✨ A shared passion for health and wellbeing.
✨ Lifelong friendships within the gym community.
✨ Plenty of laughs, banter, and post-workout coffees.

“Being active together is good for our relationship.” ❤️

Wishing all the mums, grandmothers and mother figures a wonderful Mother’s Day 💐

Address

2 Bank Street
Lara Lake, VIC
3212

Telephone

+61352821563

Website

https://app.geelongcity.vic.gov.au/ssl/default.aspx

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