Low Sensory Quiet Sessions launch at Active Monash!

Next date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025 | 12:30 PM to 02:00 PM

Active Monash is excited to share that following a successful nine-week trial period, our Low Sensory Quiet Sessions at Clayton Aquatics & Health Club are now permanent! In partnership with Latrobe Community Heath Service/Link Health and Community, partner of the NDIS and based on consultation with the Monash community, the Low Sensory Quiet Sessions will take place every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday*. 

An important part of our ongoing commitment of Participate Your Way, is to ensure we continuously develop and create opportunities for all Monash communities to access and enjoy the Active Monash facilities.

While we strive to create and promote our centres as places for connection, activity and energy, we want to make sure the same opportunity is provided to those who prefer, or require, a quieter, calmer atmosphere.

Our Low Sensory Quiet Sessions are designed to reduce anxiety and stress for patrons who require, or prefer, a quieter and less stimulating environment. The Low Sensory Quiet Sessions are a designated period of time where the Clayton Aquatics area will be modified to address barriers that may prevent people with sensory needs from participating in aquatic activities.

What to expect:

• No music
• Announcements avoided
• Water features turned off
• Blinds lowered to reduce glare in the pool area (pending visibility)
• Radio and phone volume lowered
• No scheduled aquatic or fitness classes
• No scheduled learn to swim lessons

When:

• Tuesdays 12:30pm – 2pm
• Fridays 7:30pm – 8:45pm
• Saturdays 1:30pm – 3pm 

 

*Low Sensory Quiet Sessions may be impacted by school bookings. This webpage will be updated if any sessions are postponed due to school bookings.

*Please note that Clayton Aquatics & Health Club is located inside the Clayton Community Centre. To access the facility, you must first enter through the Clayton Community Centre entrance, there may be noise in this area from the café, including the coffee machine, conversations and other activities taking place in the community centre foyer. Once you enter the Clayton Aquatics & Health Club facility, our staff make every effort to ensure the centre is as accommodating as possible.

 

Casual entry prices apply: Clayton Aquatics & Health Club Active Monash

More Information:

For more information, please contact the centre on 9265 4888 or complete the form below. We would appreciate your feedback during this time to help us develop and expand the sessions!

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