Oakleigh Recreation Centre

🛟 We've been conducting training for our Operations team!

At Active Monash, your safety is a priority. These training sessions are conducted routinely to equip our staff with appropriate knowledge for emergencies and to ensure day-to-day safety of our patrons.

However, your help is also needed! A kind reminder to follow our Duty Managers' and Lifeguards' instructions to help enhance safety at our centres.

🏆 Become a Groupie 2026 has come to an end which means it's time for the prize draw!

Thank you to everyone who participated and made Group Fitness classes extra fun. We appreciate you all for forming the community we have and hope you tried new classes and made new friends along the way!

Watch the videos for our prize draws - congratulations to all winners:

ORC prize draw:
https://youtube.com/shorts/TBAUMYNaw2I?si=ysBSxBeyJ01tTXsL

Major prize draw:
https://youtube.com/shorts/D0K-gDqpy7A?si=hQ5jOyGRFOf3pDLA

⭐ Featured winners for these prize draws include:
J Matthews
H Angus
C Cabone
S Dejong
K Nichols
I Tjahjono
J O'Donnell

💪 That's a wrap for Become a Groupie 2026!

We're proud of everyone who showed up to class to smash out health and wellness goals! Our team have loved seeing the effort that each participant showed during class and we'd love to see everyone keep that momentum going for future classes. Stay tuned for the major prize winners.

🎉 Congratulations to Carolyne who was amongst our 4 spot prize winners!

Visit our website for more information: https://www.activemonash.vic.gov.au/Events/Become-a-Groupie-2026

🌈 Today is Wear It Purple Day!

💜 We'd like to thank all patrons who have participated in Wear It Purple day today, whether it was in our themed Group Fitness classes or wearing something purple.

We consistently strive to do our best when it comes to creating a safe and welcoming environment for everyone that enters our centres. At Active Monash, we believe everyone should feel included and have the ability to participate their way!

🌈 Participate in Wear It Purple Day with us this Friday 28 August!

Wear it Purple was founded in 2010 with a belief that every young person deserves to feel safe and empowered. We're helping to spread awareness and understanding by decorating our centres and holding purple themed Group Fitness classes which we'd love to see you at!

At Active Monash, we believe that everyone has the right to feel included and supported. We invite you to participate your way for Wear It Purple Day.

Purple-themes Group Fitness classes at ORC:
💜 Strong4life 10:30am
💜 Zumba Gold 11:30am

Visit our website for more information and purple themed Group Fitness classes: https://www.activemonash.vic.gov.au/News/Wear-It-Purple-2026

🎉 Congratulations to Beverly who was amongst our week 2 spot prize winners in part of Become a Groupie!

Become a Groupie this month for your chance to win spot and major prizes. Take this opportunity to try out a new Group Fitness class or group up your mates to enjoy a class together. Each class attended is an entry into the major prize draw!

Visit our website for more information: https://www.activemonash.vic.gov.au/Events/Become-a-Groupie-2026

EXERCISE CAUTION 🏃‍♂️🏋️‍♂️

Police continue to see a concerning spike in theft of vehicles from gyms and aquatic facilities across our region.

Offenders will often ask for people inside the gym working out to let them in, using the excuse that they 'have lost their swipe card' or 'left their swipe card inside'. They will also follow people through entry gates. Once inside, offenders head to the unsecured lockers and bag holders and steal car keys and other valuables.

When getting in your daily workout:

🔒Use the secure lockers provided or keep valuables with you.

🔑 Never allow someone to access the gym who does not have a swipe access card.

🗣️ If you lose your swipe access card, report it to the gym or aquatic centre as soon as possible, so it can be de-activated.

🩷 A reminder that out centres are collection points for the August Dignity Drive!

Share the Dignity is a Women's charity in Australia that works to distribute period products to those experiencing homelessness, fleeing domestic violence or are doing it tough.

Please ensure all donations must be brand new, still sealed in their original packaging, and must comply with Australian quality standards. Loose pads or tampons or used reusable items are not accepted.

Visit our website for more information: https://www.activemonash.vic.gov.au/News/Share-the-Dignity-2026