9Round Pakenham

28/10/2026

You said you were waiting for a sign to get fitter mentally and physically.

Well here it is.

Give us a call or text on 0488 976 863 to get started

27/10/2026

💚 **MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS – AND SO DOES MAKING A DIFFERENCE!** 🥊

Mental health is something that still carries far too much stigma. Too often, people struggle in silence, and that's something we need to change.

Every now and then, someone comes along who genuinely blows you away with what they're prepared to do for others.

**Ruby is one of those people.** 💚

Ruby trained with us at 9Round Pakenham for a little while, and it's absolutely fantastic to see her now taking on a mammoth physical challenge for such an important cause.

It's not often that I'm left speechless by the actions of young people, but Ruby's determination, compassion and willingness to make a difference have genuinely impressed me.

And at **9Round Pakenham, we want to get behind her!**

🥊 **HERE'S OUR OFFER!** 🥊

Anyone who donates **more than $50 to Ruby's cause** will receive **3 WEEKS OF UNLIMITED TRAINING at 9Round Pakenham – absolutely FREE!**

No catches. Just our way of supporting someone who is doing something extraordinary for others.

All you need to do is make your donation and show us confirmation.

We talk a lot about getting Pakenham stronger, but strength isn't just about muscles. It's about mental resilience, supporting each other and having the courage to make a difference.

**Ruby is showing us exactly what that looks like.** ❤️

Please take a few minutes to read her story, support her if you can, and share it with others. Lets make her FAMOUS!!

👇 **READ RUBY'S STORY HERE:**

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HBGPvyQHY/?mibextid=wwXlfr

DONATE HERE

https://makingadifference.gofundraise.com.au/page/Ruby-28478686

Run for the Blokes is a 351km run completed throughout November 2026 by 15 y.o Ruby and her mates.

26/10/2026

🎃👻 DON'T LET THE HALLOWEEN LOLLIES HAUNT YOU! 🥊💀

Halloween is nearly here, and the only thing scarier than the ghosts and ghouls is how quickly those lollies disappear! 🍬🍫

But don't worry — at 9Round Pakenham, we've got you covered!

💀 Eaten a few too many chocolates?
🎃 Raided the kids' trick-or-treat bags?
👻 Bought extra lollies "just in case" and eaten them yourself?

No tricks, just treats and a seriously good workout!

Our 30-minute kickboxing workouts are a fantastic way to get moving, burn some energy and feel great.

And unlike our skeletal friend (Skelly) here, we want you to have some muscle on those bones! 💪😂

So enjoy your Halloween treats without the guilt, then come and punch, kick and sweat your way through a workout.

🥊 9Round Pakenham — Making you stronger, physically and mentally, 30 minutes at a time.

🎃 Come for the workout. Stay because it's frighteningly good!

PS. There might even be a lolly jar later in the week.

21/10/2026

Looking for any dieticians or nutrionists who may want to develop some strong network connections.

9Round Pakenham is a proud member of BNI Drivers Pakenham. BNI Drivers is a business networking solution which gets you access to nearly 30 businesses in our rapidly growing chapter, as well as over 300 businesses in the South East.

If you are or know of a dietician or nutrionist who is interested in growing their business feel free to comment below and I will get in contact.

19/10/2026

From next Monday this section near the new hospital will be closed to traffic for about 4 weeks. Drake Place should be reopening. Keep this in mind if you are travelling in to town.

17/10/2026

🥊 Great people, great energy, great community! 💪

It was fantastic to welcome the Akoonah Venturers to 9Round Pakenham last night!

What an amazing group of young people! Their enthusiasm, attitude and willingness to give everything a go made for a brilliant session.

If you're looking for something positive, engaging and rewarding for your teenager, we'd strongly encourage you to reach out to the Akoonah Venturers. What a great group to be part of!

👊 Got a group of your own?

Whether you're a sporting club, community organisation, workplace or just a bunch of friends, we'd love to welcome you for a fun, energetic kickboxing session. Getting stronger is even better when you do it together!

❤️ Prefer to train on your own?

We've got you covered too!

As one of the few facilities in the Shire of Cardinia participating in the Monash Health Alternate Leisure Initiative, we're passionate about making fitness accessible, inclusive and welcoming to people of all abilities and backgrounds.

At 9Round Pakenham, we believe getting stronger is about more than just physical fitness. It's about confidence, connection, mental wellbeing and belonging.

Our goal is simple: We want to make Pakenham stronger — physically, mentally and as a community.

🥊 Individuals. Groups. All abilities. Everyone has a place at 9Round Pakenham.

📩 Reach out, come and say hello, or organise a session with us. We'd love to meet you! 0488 976 863

15/10/2026

Inclusion event happening next Wednesday

09/10/2026

💚 WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY – 10 OCTOBER 💚

Getting stronger isn't just about building muscles. Sometimes it's about finding the strength to get through the day.

At 9Round Pakenham, we know that life isn't always easy.

Stress, anxiety, family pressures, work, loneliness or simply feeling overwhelmed can take their toll. And sometimes, the hardest part of a workout isn't the exercise itself. It's finding the motivation to walk through the door.

That's why we want 9Round Pakenham to be more than just a place to exercise.

We want it to be a place where people feel welcome, supported and accepted. Somewhere you can switch off from the outside world for 30 minutes, release some stress, have a laugh and walk out feeling a little better than when you arrived.

You don't need to be fit. You don't need to be confident. You don't even need to be having a good day.

You just need to turn up. We'll meet you where you're at.

We understand that everyone's challenges are different, and we believe fitness should be accessible to everyone, including those who may find traditional gyms intimidating or overwhelming.

Exercise isn't a cure for mental health challenges, but movement, connection and a sense of achievement can make a real difference.

💚 This World Mental Health Day, remember that being strong doesn't mean you never struggle. Sometimes strength is simply showing up.

🥊 9Round Pakenham – Making you stronger, physically and mentally, 30 minutes at a time.

07/10/2026

Why did we set up 9Round Pakenham?

For us, it was never simply about opening another gym.

As a family with children with additional needs, we have experienced firsthand how difficult it can sometimes be to find activities and environments where everyone genuinely feels included.

We have seen that not everybody fits comfortably into traditional sport. Team sports, big groups, fixed class times, noisy environments or simply the pressure to keep up with everyone else can create barriers.

That experience has shaped what we want 9Round Pakenham to be.

One idea that is particularly important to us is alternative leisure — recognising that people need different ways to be active, social, challenged and involved in their community.

Kickboxing can provide that alternative.

There are no class times at 9Round. The workout takes just 30 minutes, people can work at their own level, and we can adapt the training to the individual rather than expecting the individual to adapt to us.

And we've learned through our own family that sometimes the wins other people might consider small can actually be enormous.

Getting through the door. Trying something new. Building confidence. Feeling comfortable around other people. Finding an activity you actually enjoy. Feeling like you belong.

Yes, we want people to get fitter.

But the reason we set up 9Round Pakenham goes much further than fitness.

We want to create a place in our community where more people have an opportunity to become stronger physically and mentally, 30 minutes at a time.

Send us a text on 0488 976 863 to get started.