<div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="5d793cba-dcf4-492e-98b8-15c22f599f7f"><p>If there is one thing that builds a strong community, it is ensuring that local sporting clubs, schools, and charities have the resources they need to thrive. One of the major initiatives held each year by BlueFit is ‘Get Fit Give Back’, a program designed to provide sustainable, impactful support to local council areas by bridging the gap between personal fitness and community welfare.<br /></p><p>The success of grassroots sports relies heavily on the foundational support provided by local councils. Councils supply vital civic infrastructure, including the leisure centres, pools, and recreational spaces where communities gather.</p><p><br />By partnering with external operators to manage these community hubs, councils gain a self-sustaining platform where everyday facility usage directly translates into community reinvestment.<br /><br />BlueFit Foundation Coordinator, Karyn, highlights the importance of this shared approach:<br /></p><blockquote><p><em>"At BlueFit, we are about more than providing places for people to swim and exercise. We are part of the communities we serve, and Get Fit Give Back is a great example of how we can make a positive difference beyond facility walls. It brings local government partners, facility teams, members, and community groups together to support causes that truly matter."</em></p></blockquote><p><br></p><p>This partnership creates a cyclical benefit. The council provides the venue and the commitment to community health, while facility management offers the operational framework to launch community-driven campaigns like Get Fit Give Back. Together, this synergy ensures that local facilities do more than just house activities; they become economic engines for local charities and sports clubs, deeply enhancing the council's ability to support its residents.</p></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="681f566a-ef54-49c4-b534-3574695bbe03"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="cf7e9fda-375c-427a-a6da-863127e785d0"><h4>Over $1.1 Million Raised for Grassroots Communities</h4></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="4cb25b19-53d5-48ea-92fe-3f2fa33f5a16"><p>The 'Get Fit Give Back' campaign is an award-winning fundraising initiative run by the BlueFit Group and The BlueFit Foundation. It generates essential funding to support grassroots organisations, schools, sporting clubs, and charities local to BlueFit-managed facilities.<br /></p><p>This year’s Get Fit Give Back campaign raised an amazing <strong>$346,700</strong> for schools, sporting clubs, community groups, and charities local to our partner council facilities. Even more exciting, since its inception four years ago, the campaign has officially crossed the <strong>$1.1+ million</strong> milestone in total donations, delivering direct support to <strong>488 local organisations</strong>.<br /></p><blockquote><p><em>"Reaching more than $1.1 million is an incredible milestone, but what matters most is the impact behind that number. Whether it is 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. Seeing groups return year after year, like Camp Quality, which has raised more than $28,000 since joining in 2024, reinforces the value of this ongoing support."</em></p></blockquote></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="9dd64231-34c4-4fd2-8849-7e94700ef7d1"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="a1bc666a-c30f-4adf-9146-372e0c2896a8"><figure><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6993ed1c84f01f1608f12373/6ad1b915c3d9d2daa3328471_October%20eNews%20(Correct%20Size)%20(2).png" alt="" /><figcaption>Karyn (Coordinator, BlueFit Foundation) and Maryanne (All 4 Paws Dog Rescue)</figcaption></figure></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="feadcf66-543c-400d-a24d-22b996ae612d"><h4>Where the Impact is Being Made</h4></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="96844134-dae0-448d-a820-e48815a4d07c"><p>Here is a snapshot of some of the incredible groups supported through <strong>Get Fit Give Back</strong>:</p></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="fa2597e4-3670-4ff2-ac6e-5b0125cb1f9a"><h5>Charities</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="64274edf-aabb-46a0-a1d7-730f7472ed95"><ul><li><p>Camp Quality: $28,000</p></li><li><p>Prostate &amp; Breast Cancer Foundation: $27,600</p></li><li><p>All 4 Paws Dog Rescue: $23,700</p></li><li><p>FoodBank NSW: $17,500</p></li><li><p>Women and Children First: $12,000</p></li><li><p>Backpacks 4 SA Kids: $4,200</p></li></ul></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="9e73eb2e-e212-4f5c-be5f-ea9ccac19fd2"><h5>Local Schools</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="042c72bd-dafd-46f8-b6ce-d51c83c4cdbe"><ul><li><p>Lane Cove Public School: $8,100</p></li><li><p>Emmanuel College (Altona): $5,200</p></li><li><p>Beverly Hills Public School: $4,100</p></li></ul></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="104c5c85-0210-4473-93bc-27f85c4b287d"><h5>Community Sports Clubs</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="4543cdc3-a967-4aac-9000-d346ad6df1c9"><ul><li><p>St George Basketball Association: $4,900</p></li><li><p>Moonee Valley Football Club: $4,400</p></li><li><p>Athletics Essendon Inc: $3,600</p></li></ul></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="9ce52511-bc28-4462-92e5-3a83a7d73579"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="14c1f6ea-f057-4fd3-9876-624f220d2236"><h5>Stronger Together: Building Vibrant Local Communities</h5></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="363274a1-8631-4bd2-bff2-f543938ee89d"><p>Ultimately, the profound impact of the Get Fit Give Back initiative is a true testament to the power of collaboration. It is a privilege for BlueFit to work hand-in-hand with our local council partners, and this joint venture is exactly what makes the initiative so successful. In transforming everyday facility usage into a powerful, sustainable engine for local good, we are doing so much more than just providing and operating leisure facilities; we are actively nurturing the grassroots charities, schools, and sporting clubs, helping with the cohesion of successfully navigated neighbourhoods.</p></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="2c5a4820-996a-4230-b060-81eb48ef58ea"><blockquote><p><em>"I am incredibly excited about the future,"</em> adds Karyn. <em>"Reaching $1.1 million cumulatively gives us a strong platform to build on. We want to continue growing our local government partnerships, supporting more organisations, and helping individuals and families overcome barriers to participation. There is so much more we can achieve together."</em></p></blockquote></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="0ca56157-f9de-4cd5-95dd-9839103edc50"><br /></div> <div class="block-wrapper" data-block-id="0877fc57-8576-4c96-98fe-a938c42e86e8"><p>We are proud to stand alongside our partner councils, proving that when civic leadership and community-focused programs unite, we can build stronger, healthier, and more vibrant communities for everyone.<br /></p><p>To celebrate this shared success, giant novelty cheques are currently being presented to each supporting organisation in local council areas nationwide. We already look forward to next year's campaign and remain deeply committed to growing it substantially alongside our local government partners.</p></div>