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Great Australia Day Swim
Locality: Brighton, Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 411 284 319
Address: PO Box 206 3186 Brighton, VIC, Australia
Website: http://greataustraliadayswim.com.au/
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25.01.2022 These two Bayside locals took advantage of Brightons sunny afternoon today to check out the Great Australia Day Swim course (Thanks Jellis Craig Bayside), while others got some practice in at The Baths. Dont forget to register www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au
25.01.2022 Did anyone catch the coverage of the Great Australia Day Swim on the Channel 9 News last night! Well done to the Rotary Club Of Brighton and Stuart Mcintyre, and the Great Australia Day Swim Committee! This is our 11th year and weve raised almost $0.5million AUD thanks to your support! #greataustraliadayswim2020 #gads2020 #togetherweinspire #makingadifference #bushfirerelief... Check out the Channel Nine News Australia Day coverage (you might see a few familiar faces)! https://fbwat.ch/1TGRxg2WufBohgUa
24.01.2022 Got plans for Australia Day sorted? Start your day by joining the team from Rotary Club Of Brighton and Brighton Life Saving Club who will be providing the Water Safety at The Great Australia Day Swim at Middle Brighton Beach/ Pier on Sunday January 26. About 1,000 swimmers are expected to participate with lots of food and entertainment for everyone! 200 Juniors are expected to swim in the 200m and 300m Junior Dash alongside the Pier from the landings to the Finish Gate on t...he beach. Great viewing from the Pier. The $20 entry fee includes a T Shirt, Swim Cap and sunscreen. Medals will be presented to place getters and all participants also receive an event medallion, plus ice cream and fruit at the finish. Swimmers can download and print a certificate with their placings and swim times. Great value! For more details and to register online, check www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au @ Brighton Beach @brightonlsc
23.01.2022 Hi All! Do you know an 18-25 year old Baysider who would benefit from a course developing their leadership skills? Rotary Club Of Brighton are looking to provide sponsorship to selected participants to gain a better understanding of their own strengths, passions and values. For more info: https://www.facebook.com/128371503861765/posts/2965322690166618/?d=n
23.01.2022 What a wonderful day today for the 2020 Great Australia Day Swim! Thanks to everyone who attended, swam, volunteered, sponsored, donated, bought a raffle ticket or a cheese toastie, donated or received a massage or just came down to get into the spirit of the day!
23.01.2022 Hi all - the Rotary Club of Brighton are looking for the next generation of impact makers and game changers... if you are 18-25 years of age or know an amazing young person in this age group, get them to be part of the Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program. This 6 week online program will run from 8th February and has been designed to create future leaders, build confidence and gain a better understanding of their strengths, passions and values. Applications close 18 January - don’t miss out on the opportunity. For more info contact Jo on 0415188985 - go to www.ryla9800.org.au for more info. Hurry don’t miss out!
20.01.2022 Cant wait until the Great Australia Day Swim? Its only a week to go www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au In the mean time, check out the Sorrento Bay Swim on tomorrow! Have a great Sunday! https://facebook.com/events/s/sorrento-bay-swim-sunday-19-ja/698243680701188/?ti=icl
19.01.2022 Did you know that the raffle money raised from the Rotary Club of Brightons 2020 Great Australia Day Swim is helping to shelter victims of the bushfire with refurbished caravans in a joint Rotary collaboration project? Read all about it on Page 48 of the July edition of Rotary Down Under magazine www.epubs.media/rotarydownunder/ezine/2020/629/ #wearerotary #togetherwemakeadifference #togetherwemakeanimpact
17.01.2022 What an absolutely awesome day today for the 2020 Great Australia Day Swim! The sun was out, the swimmers were in fine form and a lot of fun was had by all! Thanks to everyone who turned out to make it a fabulous day! A massive thank you to all of our amazing volunteers from Rotary Club Of Brighton, @BrightonLifeSavingClub and Victorian Physiotherapy Students Bushfire Appeal. To everyone who provided support through donating, sponsoring, giving time, money and at...tendance thank you Head to https://greataustraliadayswim.com.au/ for individual results, info on winners, more pics over the next few days Enjoy your weekend! See you next year!
16.01.2022 The @BrightonBathsHealthClub, located at the iconic Brighton Baths next to Middle Brighton Pier is holding an Open Day on Australia Day, so make sure you check it out if youre coming down to see the Great Australua Day Swim this Sunday! Facilities include indoor and outdoor gyms, a steam room and watercraft hire. Junior Dash swimmers can use the change rooms (younger kids with parents) and new users are invited to have a complementary visit - a voucher is in the GADS Gear Bags or speak to the Health Club staff. www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au
16.01.2022 Happy International Day of the Girl Folks! If you’re looking for a triple layer cotton face mask that looks good and makes a difference on a few fronts. Please look at buying some of these pure cotton ones - you’ll be helping the Rotary Club of Brighton change lives not just locally with money raised, but also in Uganda... TIA https://www.facebook.com/128371503861765/posts/2911255825573305/?extid=0&d=n
16.01.2022 Looking for ways to support bushfire relief? Join us for Rotary Club Of Brightons next @GreatAustraliaDaySwim on Sunday 26 January. All proceeds from the Great... Australia Day Swim Raffle will be contributed to bushfire relief. You also have the opportunity to make a contribution if you register as a swim competitor. Please show your support by going to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au or buying a raffle ticket or two on the day! Well also be joined by a number of fabulously dedicated physiotherapy students from Monash, Melbourne, LaTrobe and Swinburne who will be offering massages for a small donation where 100% of the proceeds will be going to the fire effort. They would like to raise money for the CFA and to local Victorian townships affected by the fire. https://facebook.com/events/s/volunteering-at-great-aus-day-/927295224334953/?ti=icl Help us to make a difference!
15.01.2022 Conditions at Middle Brighton Beach look spectacular folks. Beautiful blue sunny skies above for a quick practice swim ahead of the big day tomorrow! www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au Looking forward to the big day tomorrow! See you then folks @ Middle Brighton Pier and Breakwater
15.01.2022 What have you got planned for Sunday 26 January? Hopefully youve entered the iconic Great Australia Day Swim or planned to bring the family down to Brighton Pier, to cheer on the swimmers, get facepainted, enjoy the Bayside fun, have a massage and help us raise money for bushfire relief by buying a raffle ticket or two! For more info or to register go to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au #australiaday #greataustraliadayswim #australiaswims #bushfirerelief
14.01.2022 The Rotary Club of Brighton and its members are deeply saddened by the devastating bushfires in Victoria and across Australia. Our thoughts are with the impacted people and communities as well as the valiant firefighters and volunteers who are on the front line of these terrible bushfires nationally. We extend our admiration and support for the work theyre doing in fire affected communities in this time of crisis. Brighton Rotarys next major fundraiser is the Great Austral...ia Day Swim on Sunday 26 January. All proceeds from the Great Australia Day Swim Raffle will be contributed to bushfire relief. You also have the opportunity to make a contribution if you register as a swim competitor. Please support by going to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au GREAT first prize in the GADS raffle - 5 nights at Le Meridien Resort Noumea and flights on Air Caledonie for two people. Donated by @BrightonTravelworld. Entry in the GADS Open Water and Intermediate swim events includes a ticket. Head to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au for more details or to register... Over the next few weeks our Club will look to assess other opportunities to contribute to assist people, communities and the wildlife impacted by these devastating fires. For more info www.rotarybrighton.com.au
11.01.2022 Start Australia Day off right with fun for the whole family! Whether you and/or the kids want to compete in the Great Australia Day Swim or cheer the racers on, enjoy the entertainment with live music, free ice cream, Facepainting - you wont want to miss all the action at Middle Brighton Pier on Sunday 26 January! For more info or to register go to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au #swimmingaustralia #greataustraliadayswim #fundraiser #communityevent #familyfun
11.01.2022 Almost perfect weather tomorrow for the Swimland Great Australia Day Swim Partly cloudy - top temperature 24 degrees with a light breeze. Surface water temperature 21 degrees And the beach looks great! . Looking forward to seeing everyone at Middle Brighton Pier on Sunday for the big day! Note: Entries for the Junior Dash close at 12noon today. For all other races youll still be able to enter on the day at the registration tent www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au @ Middle Brighton Beach
10.01.2022 Have you registered yet for the Great Australia Day Swim? Not long now - make sure you head to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au to register or for more info. You can help us support bushfire relief by making a donation online when registering or even if youre not a swimmer, pop down on the day and buy a raffle ticket or two or get a massage - proceeds will go to supporting bushfire relief! Hope to see you Sunday 26 January!... #wearerotary #australiaswims
09.01.2022 Happy Fatherss Day from the Rotary Club of Brighton!
09.01.2022 Happy Fathers’s Day from the Rotary Club of Brighton!
08.01.2022 Please note.: New and updated COVID-19 exposure sites. Extended Hours for Covid testing at Brighton Golf Course Carpark until 8pm. https://www.facebook.com//a.14946068639/3506345719419746/
08.01.2022 The weather outlook for Australia Day is excellent! The BOM is forecasting a warm, dry day with light winds in the morning - great swimming conditions - perfect for the Great Australia Day Swim! Online bookings for GADS 2020 are closing at Midday this Saturday, January 25th, and we will move to on-the-day prices Midnight Friday. We are accepting on-the-day bookings at the event. To save time, download, print an entry form and bring along to Registration on Sunday. GADS Ent...ry Form Event details and a link to our online booking system is on the GADS Website www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au #australiaswims #greataustraliadayswim #gads2020 #fundraiser #bushfiresaustralia Help us celebrate Australia Day at GADS at Middle Brighton!
08.01.2022 Only a few more sleeps until the Great Australia Day Swim and its looking like an awesome day - make sure you register for this iconic Bayside swim online at www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au Bring the family down for a fun morning and help us raise money for bushfire relief! Buy a raffle ticket to go in the draw for great raffle prizes (First prize 5 nights in Noumea!), and get a massage from the Victorian Physiotherapy Student Bushfire Appeal to help raise funds and cheer on the swimmers #australiaswims #bushfirerelief #familyfun #greataustraliadayswim #gads2020
07.01.2022 The Rotary Club Of Brighton and its members are deeply saddened by the devastating bushfires in Victoria and across Australia. Our thoughts are with the impacted people and communities as well as the valiant firefighters and volunteers who are on the front line of these terrible bushfires nationally. We extend our admiration and support for the work theyre doing in fire affected communities in this time of crisis. Brighton Rotarys next major fundraiser is the @GreatAustral...iaDaySwim on Sunday 26 January. All proceeds from the Great Australia Day Swim Raffle will be contributed to bushfire relief. You also have the opportunity to make a contribution if you register as a swim competitor. Please show your support by going to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au or buying a raffle ticket or two in the day! GREAT first prize in the GADS raffle - 5 nights at Le Meridien Resort Noumea and flights on Air Caledonie for two people. Donated by Brighton Travelworld. Entry in the GADS Open Water and Intermediate swim events includes a ticket. Head to www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au for more details or to register... Over the next few weeks our Club will look to assess other opportunities to contribute to assist people, communities and the wildlife impacted by these devastating fires. For more info www.rotarybrighton.com.au
07.01.2022 Only a few more sleeps until the Great Australia Day Swim - make sure you register for this iconic Bayside swim online at www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au Bring the family down for a fun morning and help us raise money for bushfire relief! Great raffle prizes, get a massage to help the CFA and cheer on the swimmers #australiaswims #bushfirerelief #familyfun #greataustraliadayswim #gads2020
07.01.2022 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated money to the 2020 Great Australia Day Swim raffle! We thought wed share with you how weve been able to use the money raised to help the victims of the devastating bushfires. For more information, please contact us at Rotary Club Of Brighton https://www.facebook.com/128371503861765/posts/2642567515775472/
06.01.2022 Just popped down to Middle Brighton Pier and fingers crossed that tomorrow is as spectacular as today! Blue skies and conditions look great cant wait until tomorrow www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au #australiaswims #gads2020 #quickpracticeswim #greataustraliadayswim
05.01.2022 Ever wondered where the FUNdsraised from the @greataustraliadayswim goes? Tonight at the Rotary Club of Brightons meeting we hear from two organisations of how the money raised has been put to work in our local community and how weve helped make an IMPACT with BayCISS and Brighton Life Saving Club. Join us for tonights Zoom meeting 6:30pm to hear all about it . https://zoom.us/j/800111141
04.01.2022 Did you know that the raffle money raised from the Rotary Club of Brighton’s 2020 Great Australia Day Swim is helping to shelter victims of the bushfire with refurbished caravans in a joint Rotary collaboration project? Read all about it on Page 48 of the July edition of Rotary Down Under magazine www.epubs.media/rotarydownunder/ezine/2020/629/ #wearerotary #togetherwemakeadifference #togetherwemakeanimpact
04.01.2022 88.3 Southern FM The Sounds Of Bayside will be broadcasting live from this years Great Australia Day Swim during the event. Make sure you tune into 88.3FM. Dont forget to register for the swim at www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au
03.01.2022 Congratulations to all of our Great Australia Day Swim Raffle prize winners. Thank you to all who supported bushfire fundraising efforts by buying a ticket and to our generous donors Enjoy the rest of your weekend! https://www.facebook.com/202830419804297/posts/2694619380625376/?d=n
03.01.2022 What a great day at the Portsea Swim Classic yesterday! And what a great performance by Open Water legend @SamSheppard won both the Classic 1500 and the Classic Gold 2500 events. Hope to see you at the Great Australia Day Swim, Sam! For any swimmers who havent yet registered, theres still time to enter at www.greataustraliadayswim.com.au #australiaswims #greataustraliadayswim #australiaday #openwaterevents #portseaswimclassic #brightonrotary
01.01.2022 Congratulations to this amazing Australian swimmer - Chloe McCardel - Marathon Swimmer for breaking this swim record
01.01.2022 Hi all! We hope you are all staying safe during these extraordinary times. We are still hoping to hold GADS 2021 on Australia Day next year although it may need to be in a modified format. watch this space ... In the mean time, we are wanting to ensure that we are able to stay safe, and ensure our friends and loved ones stay well. Critical to that is the wearing of face masks The Rotary Club Of Brighton are supporting the sale of fashionable, environmentally fri...endly, hand made face masks by Yimba Uganda. The money raised will support local Brighton Rotary charities, as well as enabling Ugandan girls to learn a trade to keep their families out of poverty. Please support us to help make a difference https://store.yimbauganda.org/ #WeAreRotary #TogetherWeCan #strongertogether #lookgoodfeelgooddogood
