<div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="c269bc97-5f56-491d-83cb-85dc1633e37a"><p>At BlueFit, we are about more than providing places for people to swim and exercise; we are an active part of the communities we serve. Through Get Fit Give Back 2026, BlueFit donated $100 to a nominated registered Community Partner for each eligible promotional membership purchased.<br /></p><p>We are thrilled to announce that this year's campaign contributed $346,700 to schools, sporting clubs, charities and community organisations.<br /></p><p>Even more exciting, this year marks a massive milestone for our community. Now in its fourth year, Get Fit Give Back has officially crossed the $1.1 million mark in total donations, providing direct financial support to 488 local organisations.<br /></p><p>BlueFit Foundation Coordinator, Karyn, highlighted what this milestone means for the local community:</p><blockquote><p>Reaching more than $1.1 million is an incredible milestone, but what matters most is the impact behind that number. Whether it's helping schools provide new opportunities for students, supporting charities to deliver vital programs, or helping sports clubs improve facilities and increase participation, every organisation has its own story.</p></blockquote></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="9c54afa3-d4b2-45e3-bded-00f54a72e1f3"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="2c7610a4-4021-4a39-bfe5-16046bbfb6d0"><h5>Where Your Impact is Being Made</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="b43e7094-3613-4c1a-a788-0d8a2c542c36"><p>The Melton Waves Leisure Centre community helped contribute $18,500 through Get Fit Give Back 2026. Here’s where your support made a difference:</p><ul><li><p>Local education and sport: $800 to Arnolds Creek Primary School, $600 each to Kurunjang Secondary College and Melton West Primary School, plus contributions to local football, basketball, swimming and other sporting clubs.</p></li><li><p>Community and essential services: $1,600 to Melton Fire Brigade, $1,100 to Youth Projects and $700 to Combined Churches Caring Melton, alongside other local community groups.</p></li><li><p>Animal welfare and the environment: $1,100 to Hoppys Place Rescue and $300 to Koala Clancy Foundation.</p></li><li><p>Health and wider causes: $700 to Camp Quality, $600 to Cystic Fibrosis Australia, $100 each to Médecins Sans Frontières Australia and Rainbow Club Australia, and $5,000 to BlueFit Foundation.</p></li></ul></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="ebce3b51-ea96-410e-8312-ae38e2a25249"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="207730fb-66dc-4275-b146-f3eefdd15fac"><h5>Thank You to Our BlueFit Community</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="9a723e5f-345c-4189-a348-9260959b019b"><p>Reaching this $1.1 million milestone is a true team effort, and it wouldn't be possible without you (our members, patrons, and facility teams).<br /></p><p>BlueFit Foundation Coordinator, Karyn, shares her gratitude for the community's support:<br /></p><blockquote><p>A huge thank you to our members and patrons for being part of something so meaningful. By supporting Get Fit Give Back, you've helped local clubs, schools, and charities continue their important work. It's wonderful to see how something as simple as being part of a BlueFit facility can have such a positive impact on others.</p></blockquote></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="825f586a-304f-4dfe-b3e0-104834306ef0"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="07aab760-8eb1-42e0-af14-2c52ee5d8cbc"><h5>Looking to the Future</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="7f119709-1849-4c5f-8591-020ed117898c"><p>As we look ahead, the Foundation is ready to keep the momentum going into 2027 and beyond.<br /></p><blockquote><p>I'm incredibly excited about the future. Reaching more than $1.1 million cumulatively gives us a strong platform to build on. We want to continue growing our partnerships, supporting more organisations, and helping individuals and families overcome barriers to participation. There's so much more we can achieve together!</p></blockquote><p><br></p><p>Thank you for helping us make a real difference in the places we call home. Here's to continuing to get fit, stay active, and give back together!</p></div>