Get Active in Darebin

Get Active in Darebin Program - Autumn 2024

Get Active in Darebin is a free community-based exercise program aimed at increasing the physical activity and wellbeing levels of Darebin residents. Program also targets engaging under-represented groups into physical activity.

Most activities are catered for people of all ages, abilities and fitness levels, and facilitated by qualified instructors and coaches. Many programs include family friendly classes specifically designed for parents and children to enjoy exercise together.

Registration is required for many sessions, whilst other you can just join in on the day. Bring your own water, towels, and a mat (if required) and join in on the fun.

This season the Autumn Get Active in Darebin program is providing free healthy exercise for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. If you identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and want to get involved check out the downloadable poster here. 

You can also keep up to date with any of our free and low cost leisure programs by following Darebin Leisure on Facebook or joining our mailing list.

Autumn season program

Check out our Autumn season program below. Downloadable poster here. 

Program details

Volleyball for All

Starts: 15th April – 13^th May (5 weeks only)

Mondays: 3pm - 4pm

Address: Darebin Community Sports Stadium, 857 Plenty Road, Reservoir

Volleyball skills, drills and games for all ages and abilities, run by our volleyball loving staff. Equipment provided. (Activities will be modified to best suit participants.)

Register

Social Badminton

Starts: 9^th April – 14^th May (6 weeks only)

Tuesdays:  6am - 8am

Address: Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

A great way to start your day! Before you head to work, school or any other daily commitments, come, and meet some new friends and have fun playing badminton. Join us for an early morning hit. All equipment is provided (no instructor).

Register

Bootcamp

Starts: 9^th April – 14^th May (6 weeks only)

Tuesdays: 9am – 10am

Address: Northcote Aquatic Recreation Centre 180 Victoria Road Northcote 3070

A mix of body weight and weighted exercises designed to improve your strength and cardiovascular fitness. Using a variety of equipment from Battle ropes, Suspension trainers and deadballs a 45min session of high intensity work. Meet @ Group Fitness Area

(Activities will be modified to best suit participants.)

Register

Get into Rugby

Starts: 9^th April – 14^th May (6 weeks only)

Tuesdays: 6pm - 7:30 pm

Address: CH Sullivan Reserve 2 Blake Street, Reservoir

Get into Rugby this Autumn by joining the 6-week Touch Football and Rugby Skills Clinics delivered by Northern Panthers Rugby Union Football Club. These family friendly sessions will be open for all ages and genders and would consist of fundamentals skill training to play and enjoy Touch Football and Ruby Union. Register via email northern.panthers@gmail.com or just show up!

Casual Pickleball

Starts: 10^th April – 15^th May (6 weeks only)

Wednesdays: 6am – 8am

Address: Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

Play Pickleball – the world’s fastest growing sport! Start your day with us, and join in a fun, social round of Pickleball on a Wednesday morning before work, school or play. Suitable for all ages and skill levels with all equipment provided. (No instructor).

Register

Cardio Tennis

Starts: 10^th April – 15^th May (6 weeks only)

Wednesdays: 4pm – 5pm

Address: Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

Cardio Tennis is the energized way to learn and play tennis for people of all ages and abilities. Sessions are run by our qualified coach who will personalize the activities to suit the motivation and ability of everyone, so you feel comfortable to progress at our own pace. (All equipment is provided, and the session is run outdoors.)

Register

Pilates

Starts: 11^th April – 16^th May (6 weeks only)

Thursdays: 9.30am – 10.30am

Address: All Nations Park Separation St, Northcote VIC 3070 (Behind Northcote Plaza) Look for the Get Active in Darebin banner!

Pilates is a form of strength training, but it doesn't look like some of the other strength training exercises you might be familiar with. Pilates focuses more on improving muscle tone than building muscles, resulting in greater stability and endurance. Registration is not required, just drop in and enjoy!

Zumba

Starts: 11^th April – 16^th May (6 weeks only)

Thursdays: 7pm – 8pm

Address: Reservoir Leisure Centre 2A Cuthbert Road, Reservoir 3073

Zumba is an interval workout. The classes move between high- and low-intensity dance moves designed to get your heart rate up and boost cardio endurance. Registration is not required just join in the fun @ Reservoir Leisure.

Walking Group

Starts: 12^th April – 17^th May (6 weeks only)

Fridays: 10am – 11am

Address: Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

If you’re looking for an opportunity to meet like-minded people and/or exercise in a safe, low intensity environment join our Walking Group. Held inside Narrandjeri Stadium you are out of the weather and off the road making the group open to all ages and fitness levels. You’ll be accompanied by music and our positive walk leader.

Register

Parkrun

Starts: Ongoing

Saturdays: 8am

Address: C T Barling Reserve, Plenty Road, Reservoir, 3073

A community event initiated and organised entirely by volunteers where you can walk, jog or run five (5) kilometres. Commences at 8.00am every Saturday morning at CT Barling Reserve in Reservoir.

Social Table Tennis

Starts: 14^th April – 19^th May (6 weeks only)

Sundays: 7pm – 8pm

Address: Narrandjeri Stadium, 281 Darebin Road, Thornbury

Close out your weekend in style by joining our growing community of Table Tennis players for a fun and social hit on a Sunday evening. All equipment provided (No instructor).

Register 

Free exercise with at-home workouts

If you’re on a tight budget or prefer exercising in your own time, here are some more free exercise options:

• Reservoir Leisure Centre's Facebook page offers free online fitness classes you can follow from home.
• Get Active Victoria offers a range of free online workouts, challenges and games to help you be active from home.
• YMCA YThrive home workouts include a range of online exercises for both adults and children.
• This Girl Can is a campaign that celebrates and supports Victorian women to embrace physical activity
• Active Seniors offers a range of free online class videos specifically tailored for seniors 50+

Outdoor equipment

Looking to get active outdoors in our parks and build more strength, cardio and stamina? Why not try our outdoor gym equipment at a time that suits you.

Now available to a range of local Darebin parks including:

• A H Capp Reserve (Halwyn Crescent, Preston)
• All Nations Park (Separation St, Northcote)
• Bundoora Park (Playground Drive, Bundoora)
• C H Sullivan Memorial Park (Blake St, Preston)
• Edwardes Lake Park (Griffiths St, Reservoir)
• I W Dole Reserve (Dole Ave, Reservoir)
• J C Donath Reserve (Harmer St, Reservoir)
• Mayer Park (Normanby Ave, Thornbury)
• T W Andrews Reserve (Fordham Rd, Reservoir)
• W R Ruthven V C Reserve (Malpas Street, Preston)

Walking and running

It's important to try to exercise for at least 30 minutes per day, so why not try walking around local Darebin Parks and streets. Get your free Heart Foundation Personal Walking Plan and get moving today.

Find a walking group near you, visit the Heart Foundation website for more information to search via suburb for your closest groups to join.

For those up for more of a jog or run, why not try parkrun. A free and social community event coordinated by volunteers where you can walk, jog or run 5 kilometers. parkrun is held each Saturday at CT Barling Reserve (Plenty Rd) in Reservoir from 8—9am. Find out more about parkrun and register.

Reduced gym membership

If you’re having financial difficulties, you might be able to get a subsidised gym membership. This will give you access to Reservoir Leisure Centre from 6am—4pm.

To find out if you're eligible, please call 03 9462 4611 and enquire today.