Social, health and community services supporting Cardinia Shire

Physical Health


There are numerous opportunities to be physically active across the shire in a range of settings. From sporting clubs and Community centres, to groups offering specific forms of physical activity, based on where you live.  For example, search for Senior Citizens groups, Cardinia Life or your local Community Centre.


Cardinia Life (Leisure centre)
Cardinia Shire Council’s premier fitness and leisure centre; 3 pools (classes and swim lessons), staffed gym, personal training, and group fitness plus an 8 court multi-purpose stadium and café.

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Kooweerup Regional Health Service
Provides a range of care, health, medical, community and home care services. Services include residential aged care including dementia care, Hospital ; medical inpatient care, respite care, Transitional Care , Early Parenting unit – including Specialist Breast feeding (Lactation) consultation. Outpatients – Allied Health including Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Dietetics, Social Work, Diabetes Education, Youth, District Nursing , Home care packages and in-home support. Health Promotion including art group, Mens shed, community exercise and Forget me not café ( support for carers and people living with dementia).

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Lakeside Sailing Club - Pakenham
Open to all wanting to learn to sail Cormorant Pde, Pakenham (North end boat ramp)

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Monash Health - Pakenham Health Centre
Allied health services including cardiac rehabilitation, chronic condition support. Prevention, early intervention programs and home care.

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Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre
Pakenham Regional Tennis Centre offers 14 plexi-cushion & 4 synthetic grass tennis courts, all of which are lit, a multi-purpose function room, kiosk, bar and change rooms. Accessible change rooms and Wheelchair access

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