News: Education
Career Kickstart Training Program among initiatives revealed at ATIA inaugural Beyond Borders Summit
During the inaugural Beyond Borders Summit, held Friday 25th October at ICC Sydney, the Australian Travel Industry Association (ATIA) unveiled a series of landmark initiatives...
Oct 25, 2024
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APOLA President Bruce Hopkins partners with GOswim to promote 'float to survive' message
Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins, President of the Australian Professional and Ocean Lifeguards Association (APOLA) and Bondi Rescue identity is partnering with swim school, GOswim, to...
Oct 24, 2024
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Partnership sees launch of Tasmanian Academy of Leadership and Sport
In an Australian first, the Tasmania Devils (AFL), Tasmania JackJumpers (NBL), Hobart Hurricanes (BBL) and Netball Tasmania have come together alongside TasTAFE in a partnership...
Oct 23, 2024
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New fitness park and free outdoor fitness training for western Sydney
Fairfield City Council, located in western Sydney is delivering a $4.2 million ‘fitness park’ for its community recognising the need to provide opportunities to lead healthier,...
Oct 23, 2024
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Royal Life Saving encourages aquatic facility managers to adopt key health and safety guidelines and regulations
October is National Safe Work Month - a time employers and workers across Australia commit to creating safe and healthy workplaces. Royal Life Saving Society – Australia is...
Oct 22, 2024
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Keepme deploys AI Sales Agent to address lead generation solutions for fitness operators
Keepme, a leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) - driven solutions for the fitness industry, is deploying an AI Sales Agent via LinkedIn on 1st November 2024 to answer...
Oct 22, 2024
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Change Our Game continues to support opportunities for women as sport and active recreation leaders
Victoria's 2024/25 Change Our Game Professional Development Scholarships Program, which supports more opportunities for women as leaders in the sport and active recreation...
Oct 22, 2024
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Kawana Dolphins Rugby League awarded Felton Industries grant
Kawana Dolphins Rugby League in Buddina, Queensland has been announced as one of three organisations to be awarded this year’s Felton Industries Grant. Each organisation will...
Oct 21, 2024
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NSW Office of Sport to host child safety workshops
The NSW Office of Sport has partnered with the Office of the Children’s Guardian to deliver a series of interactive child safety workshops in the Central West and Western Plains...
Oct 20, 2024
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YMCA Victoria recognised with two AUSactive 2024 National Awards
YMCA Victoria have been recognised with two major AUSactive 2024 National Awards: Y managed Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre was named Multi-Service Business of the Year,...
Oct 18, 2024
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Coroner’s report includes summer swimming warning
A Coroner's report into the death of an Indian student at a notorious Victorian beach is highlighting the dangers of swimming as the summer period fast approaches, particularly...
Oct 18, 2024
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Corowa Aquatic Centre transitions to tiered supervision and looks to fill instructor positions
A new service delivery model known as Tiered Supervision is to commence at the Corowa Aquatic Centre - located in Corowa, the largest town in the Federation Council, situated on...
Oct 17, 2024
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Jetts New Zealand collaborates on educational and inspirational roadshow
Leading 24/7 gym chain, Jetts New Zealand, has collaborated with innovators in health and wellbeing, My Inspiration Never Dies, to provide an assessment and educational roadshow...
Oct 16, 2024
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Monitoring South Australia’s outdoor fitness equipment usage secures funding
South Australian projects focusing on improving health and fitness are among the initiatives to have received funding through the latest round of the Local Government Research...
Oct 16, 2024
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Fitness
REMIX Summit Perth 2024 early bird offer ends today
Back for its fifth edition, REMIX Summit Perth 2024 is being hosted at the WA Museum Boola Bardip on 21st November and aims to explore the future of culture and the creative...
Oct 16, 2024
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Tour Guides added to Australia's Occupation Shortage List
Tour Guides have been added to the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) latest Occupation Shortage List (OSL) - a move recognising the severe shortage in these positions across the...
Oct 16, 2024
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First swimmers graduate from Cardinia Life multicultural swimming initiative
The first participants in a new multicultural swimming program run by Cardinia Life have graduated after participating in 10 weeks of swimming lessons and water safety...
Oct 15, 2024
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GolfSpace and UTS collaborate to increase golf’s accessibility and uncover an AI-led coaching tool
Australia’s premier indoor golf experience GolfSpace, is collaborating with the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) to transform the way Australians play golf, exploring...
Oct 15, 2024
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Royal Life Saving launches new fatal drowning dashboard
Delivering data-driven insights to empower drowning prevention, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia has launched a free to use, public-facing dashboard with data from its...
Oct 15, 2024
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ESSA unveils new branding
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has unveiled new branding for its activities which, it says sets "a strong direction for its future, while paying homage to three...
Oct 14, 2024
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First cohort graduate from AIS National Generation 2032 Coach Program
The first participants have graduated from the Australian Institute of Sport’s (AIS), National Generation 2032 Coach Program (Gen32 program) – an initiative aimed at providing a...
Oct 14, 2024
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Organisers advise of South Australian Aquatics Conference success
Surf Life Saving SA, AUSTSWIM SA and Royal Life Saving SA have advised of the success of the 2024 South Australian Aquatics Conference. Held on 3rd October, the conference, with...
Oct 14, 2024
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AUSactive Awards 2024 Winners announced at sold-out industry gala event
The 2024 AUSactive Award Winners have been honoured and celebrated in front of one of the largest AUSactive Awards crowds in memory. Following a record number of submissions and...
Oct 13, 2024
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Inaugural Sport Positive Awards recognise initiatives that promote climate and biodiversity
A diverse group of organisations and individuals including the World Surf League, Starboard, Kicking for Nature, Liverpool FC and Australian academic Dr Sheila Nyungen having...
Oct 10, 2024
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