Date/Time
Date(s) - March 29, 2026
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Location
Kawana Aquatic Centre
Categories
Sunshine Coast Community to Dive in for Cancer Care at Inaugural Bloomin’ Good Swim
Sunshine Coast, QLD – On Sunday, 29 March 2026, the Sunshine Coast community will come together at Kawana Aquatic Centre for the inaugural Bloomin’ Good Swim, a full-day swimming festival raising funds for Bloomhill Cancer Care.
From 7:30am to 4:30pm, swimmers of all ages and abilities will take part in Aqua Aerobics, relay laps, fun races, challenges, entertainment, Live Music, raffles, and the event’s Duck Ceremony — where hundreds of toy ducks float across the pool, symbolising hope for those affected by cancer. Teams of 4–10 swimmers can compete in a friendly relay while fundraising for a great cause.
The event aims to raise $20,000 to support people living with cancer on the Sunshine Coast. Prizes on the day include Raffles:
12 Months Gym Membership to Jetts Fitness Mooloolaba
Overnight Stay at Rydges South Bank Brisbane
Taylor McKeown Private Swim Academy Voucher
Prizes also for Highest Individual Fundraiser, Highest Team Fundraiser, and Best Themed Team
“This event is all about community, connection, and doing something great together,” said David Ross and 17-year-old Mason Blacker ( Sunshine Coast Volunteer of the year winner 2025 ), co-founders of the Bloomin’ Good Swim. “Every lap, every metre, and every dollar raised helps Bloomhill continue their life-changing support for locals going through cancer treatment and recovery. It’s community helping community.”
Olympian Taylor McKeown, serving as event ambassador, will be on pool deck throughout the day, encouraging swimmers and teams Taylor also inviting her olympic swimming friends including Jake Packard
“I love seeing the way swimming brings people together,” Taylor said. “This is such a positive and uplifting way to support a local charity that genuinely makes an impact for families right here on the Sunshine Coast.”
The Bloomin’ Good Swim proudly welcomes Mix FM, Maroochydore RSL and Comfort Dental as major sponsors, with additional support from Jetts Fitness Mooloolaba, FKG Group, Ken Mills Toyota, Bendigo Bank, Good Vibes Physio, Helping Hands Network, Sunnyside Ducks, SRJ Walker Wayland, and Motiv8sports Sunshine Coast.
Local businesses, clubs, schools, gyms, and corporate teams are encouraged to register to participate, with a virtual duck option available for those unable to attend.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, 29 March 2026
Time: 7:30am – 4:30pm
Location: Kawana Aquatic Centre
Team Registration & Info: www.bloomingoodswim.com.au | Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BloominGoodSwim
