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Nicola Olyslagers Interview

July 16 ^th 2024

By: Sarah Burgess

We recently sat down with the incredible Nicola Olyslagers (née McDermott), our local high jump champion! Nicola trains at Mingara Regional Athletics Centre regularly with her coach Matt Horsnell. Nicola won the silver medal in Tokyo and is heading to...

What to expect on Work Experience

November 7 ^th 2019

By: Sarah Burgess

Guest writer- Yazmin This week I’ve been on work experience at Mingara Recreation Club. Three other students from Berkeley Vale Campus have been working here at Mingara this week as well. Jacob with the construction team, Miles with the kitchen...

Meet our team – Hayley

April 15 ^th 2019

By: Sarah Burgess

Say hello to Hayley everyone! When she isn’t busy working at Mingara One, you will often find Hayley down at the beach, hiking with her sisters (she has four sisters and one brother) or playing music. Meet Hayley 1)What gets...

Famous Australian Swimmers: A History of Swimming in Australia

November 16 ^th 2018

By: Kim Bailey

Down Under, we are lucky to have a long list of Famous Australian Swimmers. Our national obsession with the water means Australia punches well above its weight in the swimming stakes. For such a small nation, we far outperform other...

Meeting Sarah

September 20 ^th 2018

By: Sarah Burgess

Mingara first had the pleasure of meeting the Watoto Choir when they made an impromptu visit to us last year. 30 kids excited to see the water and swim for the first time, we gave them access to our pool,...

Great events at Mingara – meet Michelle

September 10 ^th 2018

By: Sarah Burgess

It's time to meet Michelle What Michelle doesn't know about great events at Mingara just isn't worth knowing! Michelle not only organises and books events but she runs the floor at our events too. When Michelle is booking an event...

Brad Woodward on the pool deck!

May 15 ^th 2018

By: Sarah Burgess

Brad Woodward on deck A huge congratulations to Brad Woodward who returned from the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games with a gold in the 4 x 100m medley relay (backstroke leg), and two silvers in the Men's 100m & 200m backstroke. Brad...

Mingara Rewards Gold Christmas Celebration 2017

March 27 ^th 2018

By: Sarah Burgess

Mingara rewarded their Gold Members with a fun afternoon of Christmas cheer and entertainment. A great way to reward our wonderful Gold Members.

A parents guide to explaining the super blue blood moon.

January 31 ^st 2018

By: Sarah Burgess

Whether you are an avid stargazer or not, the thought of being able to witness something that only happens "once in a blue moon", will have you casting your eyes to the stars tonight. But what is a super blue...

Great Events at Mingara – CWA NSW

August 15 ^th 2017

By: Sarah Burgess

May 2017, one week, 700 women, an Expo, conference, Gala dinner and prize winning baking. The Country Women's Association NSW - Mingara Recreation Club take-over, took place over five days in May 2017.

It’s our Mingara team – meet Sandra

May 29 ^th 2017

By: Sarah Burgess

We’re proud of our staff - they are what makes Mingara Recreation Club great. Our staff love getting to know our members and guests. They take the time to know your favourite things, like how you like your coffee, and...

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Nicola Olyslagers Interview

What to expect on Work Experience

Meet our team – Hayley

Famous Australian Swimmers: A History of Swimming in Australia

Meeting Sarah

Great events at Mingara – meet Michelle

Brad Woodward on the pool deck!

Mingara Rewards Gold Christmas Celebration 2017

A parents guide to explaining the super blue blood moon.

Great Events at Mingara – CWA NSW

It’s our Mingara team – meet Sandra

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