Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool

31/07/2026

25/07/2026

Bush Nippers is coming back to Lake Mulwala in January 2027! 🌊

After a fantastic pilot program earlier this year, we’re excited to bring Bush Nippers back to help local children build the skills and confidence to stay safe in and around our inland waterways.

With World Drowning Prevention Day reminding us of the importance of water safety, there’s no better time to look ahead to another summer of learning, fun and lifesaving skills on Lake Mulwala.

📍 Lake Mulwala
📅 January 2027

Stay tuned, more information, dates and registrations will be announced soon!

Moira Shire Council Life Saving Victoria

Last year rivers, lakes and dams claimed more Australian lives than beaches did.

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day.

This year children in Yarrawonga spent three days learning to read Lake Mulwala. Currents. Submerged objects. How to get themselves out, and how to help someone else out.

It was the first time Bush Nippers had run at Lake Mulwala. Our Discovery Camps team ran it again at Lake Dewar in Myrniong.

Delivered by Life Saving Victoria, with Moira Shire Council and the Y.

Bush Nippers returns in 2027.

19/03/2026

YMCA OSHC are on the lookout for their next Coordinator for the Yarrawonga OSHC service.

Join a fantastic team of educators, a supportive management team, and help lead and support an amazing group of children and families.

This role could be perfect for a student studying to become a primary school teacher and looking to build valuable leadership skills, or for someone wanting to grow a career in OSHC or across the Y.

Apply here:
https://www.livehire.com/job/childrensprograms/Q4D48

03/03/2026

📣 Season Closing Update 📣

A reminder to our communities that Monday 9 March will be the final day of the season for the Moira Shire outdoor pools.

Make the most of the Labour Day long weekend and enjoy one last swim before we wrap up for winter. ☀️🏊‍♂️

All outdoor pools will be open 1pm to 7pm on the day.

Thank you to everyone who swam with us, supported our teams and made it another fantastic summer across Moira. We truly appreciate our communities and look forward to welcoming you back next season. 💙

01/03/2026

Due to the forecast cooler weather tomorrow, Monday 2 March, all Moira Shire Outdoor Pools will be closed for the day.

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming everyone back when conditions are more favourable.

Please keep an eye on our page for any further updates.

27/02/2026

Unfortunately, due to unexpected staffing challenges as a result of illness today (27 February 2026), the Yarrawonga Outdoor Pool will be closed.

We understand this is late notice and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience.

If you are still looking to cool down, the splash park at the Yarrawonga Foreshore remains available.

We look forward to welcoming you back tomorrow, with the pool reopening from 1pm. Come down and enjoy a splash with us. 💦

11/02/2026

Outdoor Pools Update‼️

Due to the cooler conditions forecast, all Moira Shire Outdoor Pools will be closed on Thursday 12 February.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Please keep an eye on our page for any updates.

28/01/2026

🌞 OUTDOOR POOLS OPENING HOURS UPDATE 🌞

All outdoor pools have now reverted to school term opening hours:

🕒 Weekdays: 3.30pm – 7.00pm
🕐 Weekends & Public Holidays: 1.00pm – 7.00pm
🏊 Early morning lap swimming times remain unchanged.

🔥 On days of extreme heat, pools may extend opening hours into the evening. Extended hours are based on forecast conditions, attendance levels, and staff availability.

28/01/2026

𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲☀️

Due to the prolonged heatwave, 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝗶𝗿𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟬 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆💦

🤝 YMCA staff are here to help keep everyone safe. Please treat them and fellow patrons with respect at all times.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗽𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
🧊 Stay cool by using air conditioning or fans where possible
💧 Drink water regularly to stay hydrated
🤝 Check on family members, neighbours and others who may be vulnerable

For heat health advice: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/extremeheat
For heatwave forecasts: https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and-climate/specialised-forecasts-and-observations/heatwave
For pool operations and info: https://moirapools.ymca.org.au/

⚠️ Reminder: Pool access might be paused if the facility reaches capacity.

💙Thank you to YMCA staff for keeping our pools safe and enjoyable for the whole community.

15/01/2026

We’re here to help, not to be abused.

Our facilities are here for the enjoyment of the whole community, and our staff are here to help make each visit a positive one.

As part of their role, our staff may need to provide direction, intervene or address behaviour to ensure everyone can use the facility safely and respectfully. These interactions are a normal and expected part of visiting a public pool.

We welcome questions, feedback and respectful conversation. However, abusive, aggressive or disrespectful behaviour towards staff or other patrons is not acceptable in any form.

We ask that all concerns are raised calmly and constructively. Disagreement or frustration does not justify abuse.

Our team members are part of this community. They deserve to feel safe, supported and respected while doing their jobs.

Thank you for helping us keep our facilities welcoming spaces for everyone.