Community Stories

15 Nov 2018
Workout Wednesday a Hit for Swinburne Students
HALC recently joined forces with Swinburne University Student Services, offering a weekly exercise class for new or socially isolated students.
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15 Nov 2018
Motivation the Key in Boroondara
We employed HappyOrNot Feedback System to understand the impact we're having on these people’s motivation to exercise.
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16 Oct 2018
Swim Program Vital for Blind Sports Victoria Participants
A Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre (HALC) learn-to-swim program for blind and vision impaired participants has been heralded a success, and will be reviewed with the aim for it to be included as pa...
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16 Oct 2018
Natalie Kicks PT Goals For Life
In a little under three years, Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) member Natalie Mackay has transformed her life with the assistance of her mother Janine and her YMCA trainer Renee Kershaw.
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12 Oct 2018
Coaching the goal for Jordan and Brenton
Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) Development Coaches Jordan McCormick and Brenton Ponza are outstanding examples of the success that can be achieved with a combination of personal determination and YMC...
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11 Oct 2018
Dance for Neurobalance a HIT at HALC
A unique dance class specifically developed for adults with neurological disorders is among the key community support initiatives recently introduced by the YMCA at Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre...
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10 Oct 2018
Boroondara Community Garden on Vacation
Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC) community members are benefiting from an environmentally friendly Community Garden initiative, set up and cared for by the centre’s vacation care children and educators
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5 Oct 2018
BSC Home of Inaugural Wheelchair AFL Season
The inaugural season of Wheelchair AFL is in full flight at Boroondara Sports Complex (BSC), with powerhouse clubs including Collingwood, Richmond and Essendon fielding teams.
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