News: Education
The Forum's Success with over 40s and their Partners
The largest fitness centre in the Newcastle and Hunter region has seen an increase of 40% in just 12 months in the number of people joining the gym with their 'significant...
Jun 10, 2009
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Report Calls for 'more facilities for physical activity'
More facilities for physical activity and a greater focus on teaching children the importance of healthy eating and exercise are key recommendations of the House of...
Jun 5, 2009
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Broome Success for LIWA Aquatics
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) Aquatics has just completed its 13th Annual North West Pool Managers seminar. Held at the Broome Recreation and Aquatic Centre...
Jun 4, 2009
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Deidre Anderson recognised for services to sport
Deidre Anderson, Chief Executive of U@MQ, Macquarie Universityâs student services organisation, has been recognised for her contribution to sport at the recent 2008 Australian...
Jun 3, 2009
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Think Group Opens Brisbane Campus
The Think: Education Group has opened a new Brisbane Campus for its APM College of Business and Communication. Catering to the marketing and communications sector the vocational...
Jun 2, 2009
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Push for Reforms for University Sport
Federal Minister for Youth Kate Ellis has released the final guidelines that will underpin the Federal Government's student services reforms. The Minister unveiled the proposed...
May 28, 2009
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Not Enough Pools To Stay Afloat
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has voiced its concern about the lack of available access to swimming pools for school children to attend water safety and swimming...
May 27, 2009
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Bartley Sets ALFA on Course
The Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA) has appointed Loren Bartley as its Executive Officer, with her primary task being to work closely with ALFAâs Board to bring...
May 26, 2009
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Dreamworld Puts Healthy Habits on the School Menu
Dreamworld and WhiteWater World on Australia's Gold Coast have launched an educational programme designed to raise awareness of healthy habits among school children. The...
May 19, 2009
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SMAANZ Conference heads to Gold Coast
The Sport Management Association of Australia and New Zealand (SMAANZ) has announced that the Gold Coast's Bond University and the Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine is to...
May 19, 2009
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Gym membership is a casual affair
Fitness Australia has released research showing that consumers have nothing to fear from the fitness industry and long-term membership contracts. According to the industry peak...
May 18, 2009
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Environment to blame for obesity
An Australian academic who has measured the rising calorie load of the American diet says the developed world faces a "monumental" task to turn around poor eating patterns....
May 18, 2009
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The Comfyland Experience reaches indoor Play
Comfyland Experience toddler areas have launched in indoor play centres in Canberra and Sydney â with a third set to open in the Melbourne Docklands. Designed to provide a...
May 12, 2009
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Australians and New Zealanders high on Global Sleeping Charts
The French spend more time sleeping than anyone else in Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries. They also devote more time to eating than anyone...
May 7, 2009
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Sanctuary Cove to Host 2009 PVMS
The Venue Management Association (Asia & Pacific) [VMA] has announced that the Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast will again be the location for its 2009 Public Venue...
May 4, 2009
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Lifeguards catch more than just waves in Coffs Harbour
More than 100 of Australia’s finest career Council Professional Ocean Lifeguards from south eastern NSW to Noosa in the Queensland have gather in Coffs Harbour this week for the...
Apr 30, 2009
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MSAC Institute of Training Launched
The Melbourne School of Sport & Recreation Management (MSSRM) has been relaunched as the MSAC Institute of Training. Specialising in the provision of aquatic, recreation and...
Apr 29, 2009
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Fitness NZ's Recession Buster
Skills Active and Fitness NZ have initiated a road show that will visit 10 venues in nine cities in mid June 2009 to support the fitness industry during the economic recession....
Apr 28, 2009
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Sports Leadership Grants for Women
The Australian Government is encouraging womenâs sporting groups across the country to submit their application for this year's $500,000 Sports Leadership Grants for Women. The...
Apr 22, 2009
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New Skills Australia Paper
Skills Australia has released Foundations for the Future, a position paper for consultation containing proposals for a new governance framework for the National Training System....
Apr 20, 2009
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Activity won't make up for sitting
Sitting down is about to join smoking and junk food on the list of vices that increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease. New Australian research shows that half-an-hour in...
Apr 7, 2009
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Darwin conference 'critical' for inbound tourism
The future of Australiaâs inbound tourism sector will go under the spotlight at an upcoming conference which will attract the best minds in the industry, event organisers have...
Apr 7, 2009
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World Leisure announces Future Strategy
The World Leisure Organisation (WLO) has unveiled its strategic planning initiative for the next five years. The paper, called Leisure: Enhancing the human Condition Priorities...
Apr 3, 2009
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Scholars enrol with AIS in quest for Olympic success
The Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) has called on university academics to unite with the nationâs athletes to achieve Olympic success. For the first time, an invitation has...
Apr 1, 2009
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