News: Education
University of Newcastle to develop program aimed at keeping teenage girls in sport
University of Newcastle researchers have secured $868,000 in state government funding to develop a program aimed at keeping teenage girls in sport, while tackling key challenges...
Feb 11, 2025
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Camden Get Active Youth Academy looks to aid disadvantaged young adults
Aiming to uplift disadvantaged youth in south western Sydney, a collaboration between the BlueFit Foundation, AFL NSW/ACT and Camden Council has led to the successful launch of...
Feb 10, 2025
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Surf Life Saving’s leaders of tomorrow attend 2025 National Leadership College
24 surf lifesavers across six Australian states and New Zealand joined together in Sydney from 26th January to 1st February for the annual Surf Life Saving Australia National...
Feb 9, 2025
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Geelong Sports Museum launches golf exhibition to coincide with 2025 Vic Open
Geelong Sports Museum at Kardinia Park has launched ‘The Spotlight on Golf’ exhibition, which will be on display for the next six months and coincides with the 2025 Vic Open at...
Feb 9, 2025
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South Australian Museum to consult stakeholders on strategic vision
Extensive consultation and listening to hundreds of stakeholders and communities will be conducted over the coming months on the future of the South Australian Museum. The...
Feb 8, 2025
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Study shows impact of COVID-19 on Australian community sport
A newly released study has revealed the profound effect of the COVID-19 pandemic had on community sport in Australia, disrupting training, participation, competitions and social...
Feb 7, 2025
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Royal Life Saving NSW to deliver Seniors Splash water safety program
Royal Life Saving NSW (RLSNSW), in collaboration with Canterbury-Bankstown Council Aquatic Centres will deliver a comprehensive 10 week swimming and water safety program -...
Feb 6, 2025
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Lindsay McGrath to depart SPASA Chief Executive role
The Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia and New Zealand (SPASA) has today announced that its Chief Executive, Lindsay McGrath has resigned after 10 years at the helm....
Feb 5, 2025
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GoXPro transforms Nutrition Coaching with Artificial Intelligence
Progressive fitness industry platform, GoXPro is elevating coaching by integrating CalorieCam, an advanced AI-driven nutrition app, seamlessly into its platform. GoXPro,...
Feb 5, 2025
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First keynotes announced and website launched for SWIMCON25
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) has announced that the official SWIMCON25 Adelaide website is now live, providing a central hub for all event details, speaker...
Feb 3, 2025
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Tenders invited to operate new Cairns Community and Multicultural Centre
Cairns Regional Council is inviting tenders for the lease and operation of a new Community and Multicultural Centre in White Rock following construction having been fast tracked...
Feb 2, 2025
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Launceston Sporting Oval benefits both students and community
A new community sporting oval has opened in Legana - a rural and residential locality in the local government area of West Tamar in the Launceston LGA region of Tasmania. The...
Feb 1, 2025
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UniSA research assesses benefits of cold-water immersion
In the most comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of its kind, University of South Australia (UniSA) researchers have taken a deep dive into the effects of...
Jan 30, 2025
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World Leisure invites colleges and universities to join centres of excellence network
The World Leisure Organisation has released a Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit overtures from interested colleges or universities around the globe to establish and...
Jan 29, 2025
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Ignite Fitness Business returns in March
Following sell-out events in 2024, independent gym owner Mel Tempest, founder of the Ignite Fitness Business events series, has announced that the program’s first event of the...
Jan 27, 2025
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Ballarat Art Gallery temporarily closes for extensive interior upgrades
Looking to display more works from its permanent collection and secure international exhibitions, the Art Gallery of Ballarat will close in March to prepare for extensive...
Jan 25, 2025
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World Leisure Day to be held around the world on 16th April
Aiming to reinforce the role of leisure at the centre of the society, the World Leisure Organization has announced that World Leisure Day 2025 will be celebrated internationally...
Jan 25, 2025
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Wagga Wagga’s latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate
Wagga Wagga City Council and Royal Life Saving NSW partnered for a week-long waterways safety program which has seen the latest group of Outback Lifesavers graduate. The program...
Jan 25, 2025
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Study reveals female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers than men
With the Australian Open underway, a new study from Flinders University's Caring Futures Institute reveals female tennis coaches experience significantly more barriers in their...
Jan 24, 2025
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UNSW Beach Safety Group research shows drowning risk spikes on Australia Day and public holidays
The University of NSW Beach Safety Research Group has shared new research which shows that Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and that for...
Jan 24, 2025
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Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre holds Open Water Safety Initiative
The Ballarat Aquatic and Lifestyle Centre (BALC) held its new Inland Water Safety Program this week in the open waters of Lake Wendouree, equipping 25 children with essential...
Jan 23, 2025
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Tourism operators unite with Scientists to protect Great Barrier Reef
With the Great Barrier Reef being one of the most vulnerable ecosystems it faces an uncertain future as rising temperatures and extreme weather events threaten its delicate...
Jan 23, 2025
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AUSTSWIM introduces new aquatic fitness instructor training course
To meet the high demand for aquatic fitness instructors around the nation, AUSTSWIM has announced the introduction of its new Aqua Exercise Instructor course. The leading...
Jan 22, 2025
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Data analysis shows strong muscles and fitness reduce cancer death risk
A pooled data analysis of available evidence has revealed that muscular strength and good physical fitness are linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause in...
Jan 21, 2025
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