Mandurah Recreation Centres

29/10/2026

🏸 Free Beginner Badminton 🙌

Looking for a fun way to get active and meet new people? Give badminton a go! It’s an easy sport for anyone to learn.

Join us from 8.45am to 9.45am on Tuesdays for beginner badminton. You’ll learn the basics, including how to hold your racquet, serve and rally, before putting your new skills into practice with a friendly game against your fellow beginners.

No experience needed and racquets are supplied, so just bring yourself and your smile! The Mandurah Mixed Badminton Club are a diverse, friendly crowd who enjoy a coffee and banter after their sessions.

📅 When: Every Tuesday, 8.45am to 9.45am
💰 Cost: First beginner session free. Then $12 thereafter

🎟️ Book your spot here:
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29/10/2026

👻 A ghoulishly good morning at the MARC! 🎃

Things got a little spooky in the creche this morning for our Halloween party!

Our little trick-or-treaters enjoyed some spooky sensory play, Halloween fun and plenty of laughs, with our crèche team getting into the spirit and dressing up for the occasion. 🕷️🧙‍♀️

Thanks to everyone who joined in the fun! 🧡

28/10/2026

At the MARC, every person has a story, and together, these stories create a vibrant, connected community. Every month we’ll share a new story, highlighting the incredible people who make the MARC a great place to be. This month, Irene shares her story.

“I’ve been playing badminton for more than 30 years, and what I love about it is that it can be a different game for every person.

Badminton can be incredibly fast, but it doesn’t have to be. You can slow the game down, play gently and place the shuttle where you want it to go. You can adapt the game to the person standing on the other side of the net.

That’s really important to me. If I’m playing with someone who is still learning, I’m not going to hit a shot that gives them no chance of returning it. I’ll try to put the shuttle somewhere they can reach it. We also balance players of different levels, so the more experienced players can support those who are still developing their skills.

For me, badminton is for everyone. We’ve had people come along with their support workers, and I make sure I introduce them to everyone and help them get to know the group. Then you see them become more comfortable and, for some, they’ve reached the point where they feel comfortable coming without their support worker.

That’s what I like to see. They know the people here, the people know them, and they’re included. It makes a difference.

The interesting thing about badminton is that your personality comes out on the court. When you’re competitive, your real character comes out, especially when you win or lose. You can learn a lot about the person on the other side of the net, but you also learn a lot about yourself.

For me, badminton has taught me to stop, think and control myself as well as the shot. I use that away from badminton too.

That’s one of the things I really love about the sport. There’s the competitiveness and the challenge, but there are also the people.

You can play fast or slow. You can be experienced or just starting out. There’s a place for everyone.

I just want people to come and play, feel comfortable and enjoy being part of it. We make sure everyone is included.”

Indoor courts and facilities for training, competitions, and social sport.

23/10/2026

🏊 Come and say hello to the MARC Swim School!

We’ll be at the Mandurah Community Safety Expo 2026 tomorrow, Saturday, 24 October, from 10.30am to 1pm at the Billy Dower Youth Centre.

Bring a friend, meet our friendly Swim School team and learn more about our swimming programs at our interactive stand. We’ll also have some giveaways to take home!

There’ll be plenty happening across the Expo too, with emergency vehicles, kids’ activities, entertainment, food and more. Entry is free.

📅 Saturday, 24 October
⏰ 10.30am–1pm
📍 Billy Dower Youth Centre, 41 Dower Street, Mandurah
🎟️ Free

Find out more: https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/mandurah%20community%20safety%20expo%202026

21/10/2026

👉HAPPENING TOMORROW👈

Thinking about a career change? A training opportunity? A fresh start? This is your sign.

The Mandurah Jobs and Careers Expo returns to the MARC tomorrow, with Alcoa, WA Police, Peel Health Campus, universities, training providers and dozens more organisations ready to chat about jobs, training and career pathways.

You'll also have access to free workshops, resume advice and support services to help you take the next step.

📅 Thursday 22 October
🕘 9am to 1pm
📍 City of Mandurah MARC
💸 Free entry

Come along, explore what's out there and make connections that could shape your next move.

For more information, visit https://bit.ly/4ia14jG

21/10/2026

Got 45 minutes? Get outside and get moving! ☀️💪

Free Outdoor Fitness is on every Thursday morning at Keith Holmes Reserve, with a fun, inclusive workout to get your body moving and start the day feeling good.

📍 Keith Holmes Reserve
📅 Thursdays until 26 November
⏰ 9am to 9.45am
💚 Free
✅ No bookings required

Bring a water bottle, wear something comfortable and come along. Let’s get moving and build a healthier, more connected Mandurah 💙

Find out more:
https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/freeoutdoorfitness

20/10/2026

Just a reminder families that Homeschool Gymnastics and Tots Gymnastics are not on today due to a school basketball carnival.

Recreational Gymnastics is still on today at 3.30pm.

Normal classes resume next week.

We thank you for your understanding.

19/10/2026

🏐 Netball umpires wanted!

Love netball and enjoy being part of the action on court? We’re looking for netball umpires to join the MARC's casual umpiring team.

Games are currently held on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and Thursday mornings at the Mandurah Aquatic Recreation Centre and Halls Head Recreation Centre.

You don’t need to be available for every session. Simply include your availability when you apply.

Sound like you? Grab your whistle and get involved! 🙌

👉View the job and apply: https://bit.ly/3VQq9Hf

16/10/2026

A free program for parents of kids aged 0-5 held at the MARC 🥗

Healthy eating doesn't need to be complicated.

Presented by Foodbank WA, nom! Children helps parents and carers build confidence around feeding young children, planning meals and creating positive family mealtimes.

Over five weeks you'll learn how to: 🍽️ Choose healthy foods for the whole family 👶 Support healthy eating for infants and children 😊 Reduce mealtime stress 🏷️ Read food labels 🥪 Pack healthy lunchboxes 💲 Feed the family on a budget

You'll also receive free recipe books, a shopping bag, a Let's Feed the Family parent guide and a children's healthy eating plate.

📅 Starts Thursday, 22 October 2026
💰 Free
👉City of Mandurah MARC

Join us for five weeks of learning, cooking and sharing great food together.

Booking essential: https://www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/nom!children

15/10/2026

🎉 75 years of service to the MARC!

This fantastic group of staff are celebrating some pretty special work milestones, with an incredible 75 years of combined service to the MARC:

👏 Jodie - 20 years, Fitness Instructor
👏 Sharon - 15 years, Fitness Instructor
👏 James - 10 years, Lifeguard/Technical Officer
👏 Kate - 5 years, Café Team Leader
👏 Rose - 25 years, Swim Instructor

Our people are a huge part of what makes the MARC such a special place. They’re passionate about what they do, care about our community and, as these milestones show, tend to stick around!

Congratulations Jodie, Sharon, James, Kate and Rose. Please join us in celebrating this milestone and comment below 🧡