Well Deserved Reconition For ActiveStrongerBetter

Winners of the AUSactive Mental Health Awareness Award

A big congratulations to Deb, Michelle and the whole team at ActiveStrongerBetter (ASB) as they recently won another National award!

The AUSactive Awards celebrate the best of the fitness industry and ActiveStrongerBetter were finalists in the Most Inclusive and/or Diverse Program Award and took out the Mental Health Awareness Award for supporting mental health through movement, connection and community.

ActiveStrongerBetter classes have been held at The Place since the program’s inception and classes currently run on Mondays and Fridays. ASB is an exercise program promoting independence, confidence, health and well-being. Programs are run by Fitness Leaders, specifically trained to conduct safe, effective, and enjoyable classes for people of most levels of fitness and ability. It’s a great program to start exercising again or for the first time. Exercises are enjoyable, don’t strain your body and help to develop strength, balance, fitness, co-ordination, flexibility and a sense of play.

This year ActiveStrongerBetter also won the Ageing Australia Making a Difference Award celebrating outstanding contributions and positive community impact to the lives of older and ageing Australians. These accolades are very well deserved and we’re thrilled that the ASB team has received recognition for their amazing program!

Find more about ASB classes held at The Place HERE

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Celebrating 15 Years of Belonging With Our Community

by Cristelle Govender • 1 April 2026

You’re invited to celebrate a very special milestone for The Place as we mark 15 years of community, connection and belonging in Lake Macquarie. To honour this journey, we’re hosting a community celebration on Friday the 1st of May from 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm and everyone is welcome! The afternoon will feature our ' 15 Years of Belonging' public photo exhibition, showcasing the people, programs and moments that have shaped The Place over the years. We’ll also host a special community recognition event celebrating our long-standing groups and the incredible individuals who have helped shape The Place and what it is today. Enjoy food, music, entertainment and connection as we come together to celebrate our diverse and vibrant community. Whether you’ve been part of The Place for years or are visiting for the first time, we’d love you to join us. This is a free event open to the whole community, however RSVPs are essential. Please RSVP HERE , call (02) 4032 5500 or email programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au We look forward to celebrating 15 years of impact with you!