Aquapulse in Hoppers Crossing reaffirmed its status as Victoria’s safest pool for kids at the recent Aquatic and Recreation Victoria (ARV) 2024 Industry Gala Awards.
For the seventh time in the last eight years, Aquapulse took out the Watch Around Water award for pools that participate in the child water safety campaign.
“It is once again an honour to be named Victoria’s leading Watch Around Water Program Venue for 2024, and for the seventh time,” said Matt Haanappel from Wyn Active in accepting the award.
This demonstrates Western Leisure Services’ commitment to ensuring children’s safety around water and educating parents, carers, and guardians in the Wyndham community to practice appropriate supervision.”
The Watch Around Water prize was one of four awards won by Aquapulse and Wyn Active at the gala event, the most of any organisaion.
Alana Hinkley from Aquapulse was named Duty Manager of the Year, while Wayne Abraham took out Group Fitness Instructor of the Year and Alana Taylor from Wyn Active’s finance team won the award for Most Valuable Employee.
In addition to its success at the ARV awards, Wyn Active also recently served as a collection point for the Paralympics Australia Village Art campaign.
The campaign encouraged members of the community to donate artworks to be used as decorations at Australia’s team headquarters in Paris and according to a Wyn Active spokesperson, it garnered tremendous support from Wyndham locals.
The collected art will be displayed in the Australian Paralympic Complex within the Paris Paralympic Athlete Village, adding a touch of local pride to the international event.
Cade Lucas
