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We could all do with less alcohol in our lives… #SundaySessions is here to help you push back against boozy weekends and start your week right.
Participating Recreation Centres will be opening their doors every Sunday morning during August 2024 offering FREE health and wellbeing activities across the Eastern Melbourne Region. Everyone is welcome! Some activities are more suited to particular groups.
Get involved in:
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Access to the gym & pool
- Body pump
- Cycle
- Boxing
- Zumba
- Pickleball
- HIIT and more!
Have fun, feel good, and sign up today. Together let’s take Sundays back!
Recreation Centres
Participating Recreation Centres will be opening their doors every Sunday morning during August 2024 offering FREE health and wellbeing activities across the Eastern Melbourne Region. Everyone is welcome! Some activities are more suited to particular groups.
Look at the map below to see where your nearest participating recreation centre is located.
What's on offer and how to join?
Registration will vary from centre to centre. See below what each centre is offering and how to register for sessions.
Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
Class Timetable:
- 9am - 12pm Gym and Pool access
- 9am Body Step
- 10:15am Metcon
- 10:30am Sh’Bam
Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Class Timetable:
- 9am - 12pm Gym and Pool access
- 9:30am Body Pump
- 9:30am Cycle
- 10:45am Boxing
Boroondara Sports Complex
Class Timetable:
- 9am - 12pm Gym and Pool access
- 9:30am Cycle
Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Class Timetable (Between 8:00am – 10:00am):
- Gym
- Pool
- Group fit classes (subject to availability)
Aquahub Croydon
Class Timetable:
- Free access to facility
- No pre registration required, sign in upon arrival
Aquanation Ringwood
Class Timetable:
- Free access to facility
- No pre registration required, sign in upon arrival
Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
Class Timetable:
- 8:15am Body Attack
- 10:45am RPM
- 11:30am Zumba
Oakleigh Recreation Centre
Class Timetable:
- 8am - 12pm Gym and Pool access
- 8:30am Cycle
- 9:30am Body Pump
- 10:30am Yoga
Clayton Aquatics and Health Club
Class Timetable:
- 11:30am Zumba
The Yarra Centre
Class Timetable:
- No pre-registration required, sign-in upon arrival
- 9-10am Gym and Pool access
- 10-12pm Pickleball
Monbulk Aquatic Centre
Class Timetable:
- No pre-registration required, sign-in upon arrival
- 9-12 Gym and Pool access
- 10-11am Vin Yoga
Endevour Hilld Leisure Centre
Class Timetable:
- 8:30am HIIT
- 9:30am Masala Bhangra
- 10:30am Pilates
Casey Race
Class Timetable:
- 8:20am Sprint
- 9:00am Body Pump
- 10:00am Core
- 10:30am Body Balance
Casey ARC
Class Timetable:
- 8:45am Water Workout
- 9:00am Body Pump
- 10:10am RPM
- 10:15am Body Balance
Neighbourhood Houses: Booking your spot
Registration will vary from house to house. See below how to register for sessions at each neighbourhood house.
Alamein Neighbourhood & Learning
- Call the above phone number to register for:
- SUN 4 Feb: Pilates
- SUN 11 Feb: Yoga
- SUN 18 Feb: Self Defense
- SUN 25 Feb: Body Fit
- Closed from 15 Dec 2023
- Reopens 15 Jan 2024
Warrandyte Neighbourhood House
Blackburn North Neighbourhood House
- This class will be held at Blackburn Primary School Multipurpose Room. Corner of Whitehorse and Surrey Rds, Blackburn North, Blackburn North VIC 3130
Bennettswood Neighbourhood House
FAQs
What is Sunday Sessions?
During August we’re encouraging people to move more and drink less! Sunday Sessions are here to help you push back against boozy weekends (whether it’s a big night out or just a few quiet ones) and make the most of Sunday.
So, we’re offering free exercise and wellbeing activities on Sunday mornings during August 2024 at the following participating recreation centres;
- Ashburton Pool and Recreation Centre
- Aquahub Croydon
- Aquanation Ringwood
- Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Boroondara Sports Complex
- Casey RACE
- Casey ARC
- Clayton Aquatic and Health Club
- Endevour Hills Leisure Centre
- Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre
- Knox Leisureworks
- Monash Aquatic and Recreation Centre
- Monbulk Aquatic Centre
- Oakleigh Recreation Centre
- The Yarra Centre
Make the most of your Sunday.
Everyone is welcome and there is no cost to participate.
What type of activities are on offer?
Access selected group activities held at participating neighbourhood houses. Activities include:
- Access to the gym and pool
- Yoga
- Pilates
- Body pump
- Cycle
- Boxing
- Zumba
- Pickleball
- HIIT and more!
Check out the interactive map on sundaysessions.org.au to find out what time activities are running near you.
How do I join an activity?
Booking your spot to an activity will vary from centre to centre. So once you’ve chosen your activity, please see the booking details on their website.
Once you’ve registered your spot, it’s as easy as showing up. Just arrive 5-10 mins before the start of the activity, mention the Sunday Sessions program and the activity you’ll be joining to the friendly staff at reception.
Example: “Hello, I’m here for the Sunday Sessions program. I’ve signed up to the 9am Yoga class”.
Once the staff confirm your details, you’re free to join the activity.
If your recreation centre does not require you to pre-register, just arrive at the reception desk on the day and ask to sign-in as a Sunday Sessions participant.
It’s as simple as that!
How does participating in physical activity change my relationship with alcohol?
There is a strong relationship between physical activity and level of alcohol use, as regular physical activity can significantly help you to decrease alcohol consumption.
Studies have shown the more physically active you are, the less you tend to drink. The natural release of dopamine you get from exercise prevents turning to the unnatural dopamine release alcohol provides you with.
When you start to drink less alcohol, your body receives a big boost in energy and motivation. This makes it easier to complete task and participate in physical activity.
For more information on the relationship between drinking and exercise follow this link: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/healthyliving/alcohol
Why is this program only offered on a Sunday?
Participating in physical activity early on a Sunday morning provides a great opportunity to drink less on the Friday and Saturday nights before. Being active on a Sunday morning is also a great way to make the most of your weekend and start your week feeling fresh and active.
What are the benefits of drinking less alcohol?
There are many physical, mental and social benefits to drinking less alcohol. Drinking less improves mental health, better long-term physical health, and can help you to spend less money. For more information on the benefits of drinking less follow this link: https://adf.org.au/reducing-risk/alcohol/
What if the activity I want to join is full?
On the unlikely event your chosen activity is at maximum capacity, please try booking for another Sunday instead. Even try another neighbourhood house. It’s a good idea to get in early to make sure you get a spot in the activity you’re interested in.
If you miss out, neighbourhood houses have other paid activities that you may like to explore.
More Information
Download the Hello Sunday Morning Daybreak app:
Hello Sunday Morning
Hello Sunday Morning helps people change their relationship with alcohol. Whether you want to take a break from drinking, stop completely or just understand how to have a healthy relationship with alcohol, Hello Sunday Morning will support you and your choice. Click the icon to check out more information.
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