Numurkah Aquatic & Fitness Centre is making waves! The centre has won the 2025 Aquatics & Recreation Victoria (ARV) Small Facility Management Award, showing heart, hustle and hands-on leadership can outshine size or budget.
Managed by YMCA Victoria on behalf of Moira Shire Council, the team was recognised for its community impact, from inclusive health programs and school swim access to NDIS partnerships and grassroots fundraising.
In 2024, they topped the state in YMCA Open Doors fundraising, helping local families facing financial hardship, and also supported causes like the Royal Flying Doctor Service and Cerebral Palsy Alliance.
Centre Manager Carien Hessellberg said the win was a proud moment for the whole town, and with nearly 12 per cent of locals involved as members of swim students, it’s a reminder of just how vital these smaller facilities are to community wellbeing.
