Better Together / formerly known as Attendant Support Initiative

The Better Together Program (formerly known as the Attendant Support Initiative Program) provides attendant care support for people with a disability, people with low levels of English and older people to access Brimbank Leisure Centres by having a support person with them while they are in the facility. This includes access to swimming pools and gyms.

The Attendant Support staff will build relationships with program participants and clients to support their physical activity pursuits and create social connection opportunities.

With improved access to our facilities, Better Together can help you to improve your health and fitness, participation, connection with the community and overall health and wellbeing.

Personalised support and assistance is provided for entering the centre, accessing aquatics area (all pools), gymnasium, facility equipment, personal changing process and support for the duration of the desired recreation activity.

Getting Started

In order to cater to your individual needs, we first work with you to create a personalised program. This program assists us to provide the best possible individual care and helps us match you to the right Support Worker.

For up to date information email kellyh@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Attendant Support Initiative Information Booklet

Attendant Support Initiative User Profile

Aquatic Area

Personalised support for people who require 1:1 assistance to access the aquatic pools, spa /sauna, aqua group exercise classes, fun days and all water activities.

Gymnasium

Personalised support for people who require 1:1 assistance to access gymnasium, gym program, group exercise classes and all health & fitness programs.

Support Workers

Experienced attendant Support Workers can assist with mobility, transfers, and will support you in your chosen activity for the duration of your booking. Our Support Workers have experience working with people with disabilities, low levels of English; and elderly, know the centres facilities and have a commitment to community inclusion.

How to Enrol

Better Together can help anyone access the aquatic and gymnasium facilities by matching you with a Support Worker. You choose the leisure activity and a Support Worker will assist you to participate.

Bookings are vital and can be either a single (45 minutes) or double session (1.5 hours). Casual bookings can be made and require one week notice. Regular bookings may be invoiced on a monthly basis. Cancellations require 24 hours notice or fees will apply.

To enrol in the Attendant Support Initiative program, email us at bawc@brimbank.vic.gov.au for Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre or slc@brimbank.vic.gov.au for Sunshine Leisure Centre.