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There’s always something new happening at Leisure Networks. Read about what we’ve been up to here.
Leisure Networks launches Barwon Region All Abilities Basketball
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- 25.09.23
Following the success of the AFL Barwon Inclusion League and AAA netball in the region, with two teams heading for the State […]
Leisure Networks gets kids moving in partnership with Bellarine Community Health
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- 12.09.23
Leisure Networks is having fun bringing its very own Mini Movers program to children in Portarlington and St Leonards, thanks […]
Leisure Networks farewells outgoing CEO, Libby Mears
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- 21.08.23
Friday 18 Aug 2023 Leisure Networks farewelled Libby Mears, out going CEO after a decade of dedicated and inspiring leadership. […]
Leisure Networks Unites Geelong Schools for a day of inclusive fun
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- 21.06.23
Leisure Networks, a leading non-for-profit community organisation, become the connection in bringing five schools together […]
Supporting employment opportunities at Geelong Golf Club
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- 21.06.23
For the past four years, Geelong Golf Club have partnered with Leisure Networks to provide work experience opportunities […]
Leisure Networks supports Torquay’s Greatest Shave
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- 21.06.23
Compassion, beauty, community – just some of the words that came to mind when housemates Mon and Bel put their heads on […]
Work opportunities at Ghanda Clothing focus on ability, not disability
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- 16.05.23
Born on Victoria’s surfcoast, Ghanda Clothing is faithful to a grassroots philosophy that flows through their workplace […]
A game changer for Fair Access
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- 29.03.23
Time for Fair Access is now. This is the message state government is sending to all Victorian councils. From July 2024, […]
All Abilities Netball just got more inclusive
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- 29.03.23
All Abilities Netball just got more inclusive with the introduction of a low vision ball, to be used throughout the finals […]
Libby Mears announces her decision to resign her position as CEO, Leisure Networks
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- 09.03.23
Wed 8th March, Libby Mears announced her decision to resign her position as CEO, Leisure Networks after 10 years with the […]
Connecting community through sport
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- 19.12.22
Torquay resident Claire Osborne, saw the potential to develop a local Surf Coast Little Athletics club as she witnessed membership […]
Being successful at work
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- 19.12.22
“I’m a big believer that when you’re passionate about what you do, you do a better job. So to be successful in your […]
Feeling Connected – Vicky’s Story
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- 19.12.22
Vicky’s connection with Leisure Networks began more than eight years ago when she joined our Masterchef program with Bruce […]
Proud to work for Leisure Networks
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- 13.12.22
Over the past seven years, Nat Nolan has been on a journey across the Leisure Networks organisation having worked in support […]
Leisure Networks helps create more opportunities in local AFL
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- 01.12.22
MEDIA RELEASE 30 Nov 2022 For immediate release Media Release- Leisure Networks helps create more opportunities […]
Not just someone with a disability
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- 30.11.22
“We’ve always been happy with what Leisure Networks have done for us,” says Rita, Alex’s sister. Alex has been with […]
Seven random Questions with Bel
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- 28.11.22
To mark the International Day of People with Disability, we sat down with Bel, to get a bit of insight into her everyday […]
Scott Price – Accidental Advocate
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- 24.11.22
“I am what you would call an advocate,” says Scott Price, who has been with Leisure Networks for many years and one of […]
Going for Gold!
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- 04.11.22
When Charlie began attending the Inclusive Sports Training (IST) program every Saturday, his family knew this would have […]
Improving Mental Health Awareness in Community Sport
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- 25.10.22
For the past two years, Leisure Networks has helped facilitate Tackle Your Feelings, a Mental Health initiative delivered […]
Victorian Pandemic Orders Lifted
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- 13.10.22
The pandemic declaration in Victoria ended and Victorians are now no longer required to isolate after testing positive […]
Bringing AFL home for everyone!
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- 06.10.22
If there is one thing that characterised the feeling in the room at St Joseph’s Football Netball Club on Monday October […]
PUBLIC HOLIDAY UPDATE
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- 13.09.22
Leisure Networks Update 13th September 2022 National day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II and Grand Final Eve public holiday […]
Creative connection with community
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- 13.09.22
Thomas Hoffmann is creative guy. He enjoys doing art and being creative. On Fridays, he participates in the art group with […]
Giving sport a ‘fair go’ for every child, in every community
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- 05.09.22
In partnership with Sports Integrity & Governance Partners (SIGPA), Leisure Networks has launched: ‘Safety in Sport […]
Adapting to the challenge – Newcomb Power All-Abilities Auskick
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- 16.08.22
On the Wednesday afternoon of the first Newcomb Power All-Abilities Auskick session, Ollie’s mum Alicia rang the club’s […]
Luke & Sam helping the fight against MND
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- 08.06.22
We were so proud to have Luke Maher and Sammy Moorfort represent Leisure Networks in the DIY Big Freeze event hosted […]
Leisure Networks are pleased to be partnering with the AFL to build a new education program
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- 25.05.22
AFL Inclusive Clubs & Gender Equity Education Program, presented by BHP Leisure Networks are pleased to be partnering […]
Safe and Sensible Approach
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- 25.02.22
Great news that Victoria will further ease restrictions – removing the recommendation for Victorians to work or study from […]
Keeping Our People Safe
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- 01.11.21
As of Friday 29th October at 6.00pm, Victoria has moved forward in opening up with more restrictions haven fallen away.
Keeping Our People Safe
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- 23.09.21
On Sunday I sent out communication to you all on the back of the 7 day snap lockdown announced for our Geelong and Surf […]
Greater Geelong and Surf Coast Shire to enter a snap lockdown
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- 19.09.21
The Premier today announced two things: A snap 7 day lockdown from tonight for our local Surf Coast and Greater Geelong […]
Regional Victoria To Exit Lockdown – except one city
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- 09.09.21
A good news day for our people in regional areas as the State Government announced yesterday that Regional Victoria, except […]
Victoria’s Lockdown extended
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- 02.09.21
The State Government announced yesterday that due to the ongoing level of community transmission, and the continued number […]
Lockdown for Regional Victoria as of 1pm Sat 21st Aug
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- 23.08.21
The State Government announced over the weekend that due to the ongoing level of community transmission, the large number […]
Lockdown extended for Metropolitan Melbourne
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- 17.08.21
Unfortunately the Premier announced yesterday that due to the ongoing level of community transmission of coronavirus in Victoria, […]
Lockdown to lift for Regional Victoria
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- 09.08.21
The great news is restrictions in regional Victoria are easing at 11.59 tonight – Monday 9th August 2021. From everyone […]
Victoria to enter a 7 day lockdown from 8pm tonight 5th August 2021
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- 05.08.21
Victoria heads into a 7 day snap lockdown from 8pm tonight, Thursday 5th August With the latest announcements from the […]
Victoria to exit lockdown tonight at 11.59pm, Tuesday 27th July
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- 27.07.21
Victoria will exit from Lockdown at 11.59pm tonight, Tuesday 27th July. There are NO restrictions on reasons to leave […]
Lockdown extended for Victoria until 11.59pm Tuesday 27th July
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- 20.07.21
Lockdown for Victoria extended for another 7 days. With the latest announcements from the state government around COVID-19, […]
Leisure Networks launches FPM portal
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- 19.07.21
Leisure Networks launches their NEW Financial Plan Management Portal
5 Day Lockdown for Victoria COVID Update 15th July
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- 15.07.21
Victoria heads into a 5 day snap lockdown from 11.59pm tonight, Thursday 15th July. With the latest announcements from […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 15th July
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- 15.07.21
From 11:59 pm on Wednesday, 14 July 2021, if you live in Victoria; Face masks are mandatory indoors (not at home) for anyone […]
NEW FPM Portal launching on July 19th.
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- 12.07.21
The Countdown is on!! Leisure Networks will launch the NEW Financial Plan Management Portal on July 19th!
Leisure Networks COVID Update 9th July
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- 08.07.21
From 11.59pm tonight, Thursday, 8th July restrictions will further ease in Melbourne, bringing the city in line with regional […]
Financial Plan Management Update
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- 29.06.21
Our team have been busy working behind the scenes to deliver an exciting new digital platform, as we look to continuously […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 09th June
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- 10.06.21
Restrictions to ease in Melbourne and be further eased in Regional Victoria What a few weeks it has been, but I am pleased […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 04th June 2021
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- 04.06.21
From 11.59pm last night, Thursday, June 3rd the new circuit breaker restrictions for Victoria came into effect where Melbourne’s […]
The ugly truth of sideline fever
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- 01.06.21
We all know the importance for parents and adults to model positive behaviour towards coaches and umpires at our children’s […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 27th May 2021
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- 27.05.21
With the latest announcements from the state government around COVID-19, and Victoria going into a seven day lockdown from midnight tonight Thursday […]
Leisure Networks COVID Update 25th May 2021
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- 25.05.21
It is not the news we were hoping for but imposing Melbourne residents with new restrictions will be important as Victoria […]
Leisure Networks Update 17 May
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- 17.05.21
It is 3 months since our full return post COVID so I am writing to you to let you know what has been happening at Leisure […]
Latest Updates from NDIA
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- 26.02.21
he NDIA has reviewed all temporary COVID-19 measures to determine what is needed to safely deliver NDIS supports and services […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update – 17th February 2021
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- 17.02.21
With the latest announcements from the state government ending it’s snap five-day lock down with only a few restrictions […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 – 12 February 2021
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- 12.02.21
With the latest announcements from the state government around COVID-19, and Victoria going into a 5 day lockdown from Friday […]
Whittlesea Facility Activation Project
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- 22.12.20
Whittlesea Facility Activation Project is offering 8 facilities available for community bookings (FREE of charge) as of now […]
Leisure Networks Annual General Meeting 25th November 2020
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- 16.11.20
Leisure Networks will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 25th November 2020 at 4pm online via Microsoft […]
Financial Plan Management Services Update
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- 11.11.20
Leisure Networks prides itself on providing an excellent customer experience and efficient and effective processing of your […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 17 September 2020
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- 17.09.20
As I am sure you are aware, from 6pm on Sunday evening Victoria entered into a State of Disaster in an effort to step-up […]
We Care About You campaign launched
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- 19.08.20
Now more than ever when need to look after ourselves – As we enter into Lockdown 2.0 our priority at Leisure Networks is […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 04 August 2020
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- 04.08.20
As I am sure you are aware, from 6pm on Sunday evening Victoria entered into a State of Disaster in an effort to step-up […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 31 July 2020
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- 31.07.20
Your health and safety is in the front of our mind as we see a significant jump in cases of COVID-19 in regional communities […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 20 July 2020
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- 20.07.20
LEISURE NETWORKS COVID-19 Update – 20 July 2020 Your health and safety is in the front of our mind With the latest […]
Changes to the NDIS Price Guide from the Leisure Networks Team
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- 16.07.20
Following the completion of the Annual Price Review to determine NDIS pricing arrangements for the 2020‒21 financial year, […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update – 10 July 2020
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- 10.07.20
We hope that you and your loved ones are doing well during these challenging times. Over the past four months we have […]
LN Connect Podcast Trending
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- 10.07.20
This podcast series will take our listeners through Leisure Networks journey impacting people in our community through programs […]
June School Holidays and New Online Programs
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- 05.06.20
With the school holidays just around the corner and possibly looking for options to keep entertained Leisure Networks will […]
COVID-19 Update 22 May
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- 22.05.20
To help protect the health and safety of our people during the COVID-19 pandemic, Leisure Networks have developed the following […]
COVIDSafe App
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- 12.05.20
Have you downloaded the COVIDSafe app yet? Downloading the app is something you can do to protect you, your family, friends […]
COVID-19 and Community Sport
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- 22.04.20
The first of four online forums for sporting clubs across Metropolitan Melbourne was held last night to a 60 plus booked […]
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 9 April
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- 09.04.20
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update 9 April 2020
Premiers Active April – Join Leisure Networks team and get active
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- 08.04.20
It’s time to move more! It’s free to join! Premiers Active April is encouraging Victorians to be active every day. We […]
Leisure Networks appoints a wellness check coordinator
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- 01.04.20
Leisure Networks appoints a Wellness Check Coordinator in response to COVID_19
Leisure Networks COVID-19 Update
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- 30.03.20
With the latest announcements from the state and federal governments around COVID-19, I am updating you
NDIS latest information on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
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- 30.03.20
NDIS latest information on the response to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Community-group programs and services are changing
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- 23.03.20
With the latest announcements from the state and federal governments around COVID-19, I am updating you with the necessary […]
Leisure Networks adds new supports available immediately
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- 19.03.20
Leisure Networks adds new supports available immediately in response to Coronavirus.
COVID-19 Update – Community Programs and Workshops
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- 18.03.20
We are experiencing some very unusual times due to the scale of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and as such we will all see a new […]
COVID-19 Programs and Services Update NDIS
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- 17.03.20
We are experiencing some very unusual times due to the scale of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and as such we will all see a new […]
COVID-19 Update
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- 13.03.20
Keeping our customers and staff safe is the most important issue when making decisions at Leisure Networks and as a result […]
COVID-19
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- 10.03.20
I am sure you are all aware of the ongoing situation related to coronavirus. This is the first of regular updates I will […]
Meet an exceptional woman setting a new bar for success in business.
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- 02.03.20
A massive congratulations to our awesome CEO Libby Mears being announced as a 2020 state finalist in the Telstra Business […]
Industry Insights into careers in the disability support sector
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- 18.02.20
Industry insights into careers in the disability support sector kicked off yesterday with a full house hearing from our People […]
Libby named a Finalist for the Sports Administrator of the Year
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- 17.12.19
Leisure Networks CEO Libby Mears was nominated, judged by a panel of leaders in the Victorian sporting community (including […]
Fiona receives change our game scholorship
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- 10.12.19
Congratulations to Fiona Bennett who continues to advance her leadership learning and skills through the #changeourgame scholarship. […]
Customer Listening Room kicks off
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- 21.10.19
Our first customer listening room kicked off where we had great conversations with our wonderful customers and families
Leisure Networks announces 2019 AGM date
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- 21.10.19
Leisure Networks annual general meeting 2019
Leisure Networks says thank you to our carers
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- 21.10.19
Thank you to all our wonderful carers
On your bike: new projects open up sport to more Victorians
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- 26.06.19
Children with autism will have the opportunity to learn how to safely ride bikes as part of a new VicHealth program aiming […]
MiniMovers gets the green light
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- 26.06.19
Leisure Networks are so excited to be launching a new program focusing on physical literacy. The program “MiniMovers” kicks […]
Leisure Networks receives funding from Give Where You Live Foundation
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- 19.06.19
Congratulations to Give Where You Live Foundation for distributing $1.3 million to 61 organisations at last nights Grants […]