GymbaROO Accelerates National Growth Since Belgravia Acquisition

Belgravia Moving Closer To 1 Million Kids

GymbaROO, Australia’s leading early childhood development program, is experiencing a period of rapid expansion and commercial success following its acquisition by Belgravia Group in late 2023. Since commencing the 2025-26 financial year, 16 new company-owned centres and 3 franchise sites have opened across the country, taking the total number of venues to 75, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s growth trajectory.

This growth is backed by direct investment from Belgravia Group, which has funded the development of these centres using its own capital. The decision to invest internally demonstrates a strong belief in the long-term profitability and impact of the GymbaROO business.

Geoff Lord, CEO of Belgravia Group, said the expansion is both a strategic business move and a response to increasing demand for high-quality early childhood programs.

“GymbaROO is a proven business with a powerful purpose. We are backing it with our own capital because we believe in the product, the outcomes it delivers, and the market demand. This is a growth story with substance,” Lord said.

“We are building centres ourselves, creating ready-to-operate businesses that deliver immediate value to communities and future owners.

“By end of FY 2025–2026, we plan to open another 25 company-owned centres, bringing us to 100 in total, further strengthening our national footprint and helping more children access high-quality developmental programs.”

This expansion is part of Belgravia Group’s broader 1 Million Kids Initiative, which aims to get one million Australian children active through its network of health, fitness and recreation businesses. With growing household awareness and appreciation for child-focused neurological research, GymbaROO proudly builds, with Belgravia, on its strong foundation in early development programs.

These programs support optimal neurological growth by introducing children to sensory-motor movement activities from an early age and reinforce the organisation’s longstanding understanding that such programs lay the foundation for a child’s best start in life.

Corina Vucic, CEO of GymbaROO, said the brand’s success is built on decades of research-backed programming and a deep understanding of child development.

“We know what works. Our programs are grounded in neuroscience and movement science, and they consistently deliver outcomes that parents value. That’s why we’re expanding. Families trust us, and the business is thriving,” Vucic said.

As part of this growth strategy, the newly opened centres are now available for franchise purchase. This model offers a rare opportunity for franchisees to step into fully operational businesses with immediate revenue potential and the backing of a nationally recognised brand.

GymbaROO invites educators, entrepreneurs and health professionals to explore franchising opportunities and become part of a growing network that is both commercially successful and socially impactful.

For franchise enquiries or to learn more about GymbaROO programs, visit www.gymbaroo.com.au/franchising.