News: Education
Vale: Stan Durkin
Australian Leisure Management is saddened to report the death of veteran carnival ride operator Stan Durkin, former President of the Australian Amusement, Leisure and Recreation...
May 8, 2024
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AUSactive seeks input in developing Pilates Industry Guidelines
AUSactive has advised of its action in elevating the credibility and professionalism of Pilates, joining forces with experts to craft a comprehensive set of Pilates Industry...
May 8, 2024
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PGA Institute’s educational scholarships support next generation of golf industry leaders
Australia's only golf registered training organisation - The PGA Institute - has launched a number of new scholarships to give more students the opportunity to study and develop...
May 8, 2024
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University of Queensland receives $3.6 million boost to monitor Great Barrier Reef water quality
Federal and Queensland Governments have given University of Queensland researchers a $3.6 million funding boost to improve water quality monitoring in Great Barrier Reef...
May 7, 2024
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BlueFit and Fitness and Lifestyle Group announce learn to swim partnership
Leading community leisure management and learn to swim program provider BlueFit has announced a partnership with Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG), the operator of leading...
May 6, 2024
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Western Sydney University students introduced to Float to Survive techniques
Western Sydney University is tackling the challenge of ocean water safety among its students - particularly among new international students - through an ongoing program to...
May 6, 2024
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Creative Australia releases new report showing difficulties for professional artists to make a living
Commissioned by Creative Australia, an extensive economic study released today - ‘Artists as Workers: An Economic Study of Professional Artists in Australia’ - reveals that it...
May 6, 2024
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Mish Wright secures 2024 Fuel Women’s Fitness of the Year award
With this year's theme ‘Make Way.’ the Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit awarded the 2024 Fuel Woman of the Year to Mish Wright. The Fuel Women’s Fitness Business Summit was...
May 5, 2024
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New Zealand's premier business event places strong focus on education
MEETINGS 2024 - the largest gathering of business events professionals and service providers in New Zealand – is placing a strong focus on education for hosted buyers, day...
May 5, 2024
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Community input invited on proposed design for Powerhouse Museum Ultimo
The community is being encouraged to offer their feedback on the proposed design to revitalise the popular Powerhouse Museum in Sydney’s Ultimo. On exhibition until Thursday...
May 5, 2024
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New resources for the aquatic industry to be launched at upcoming webinar
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia with the support of its members and the National Aquatic Industry Committee will be launching two new resources for the aquatic industry at...
May 5, 2024
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Belgravia Leisure reports 26% rise in GOswim enrolments in two years
In partnership with Swimming Australia, leading learn to swim provider Belgravia Leisure has announced that in the past two years, there has been a 26% uplift in their GOswim...
May 2, 2024
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New longitudinal study highlights benefits of an active lifestyle to boosting women’s ageing quality
A new study published 2nd May in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine by Binh Nguyen of University of Sydney and colleagues, shows consistent adherence to physical activity...
May 2, 2024
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Auckland’s MOTAT Museum to open science and technology centre and appoints new Museum Director
Auckland’s Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT) is opening its new $7.4 million science and technology centre - Te Puawānanga - on 25th May and has also announced the...
May 2, 2024
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Swim Coaches and Teachers unveils revolution in swim teacher qualifications
Swim Coaches and Teachers Australia, the peak body for education for swimming coaches, teachers, and swim schools has launched its newly developed ‘Gap’ training program for...
May 1, 2024
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Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide present ‘Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights’
Adelaide Zoo and Illuminate Adelaide, with presenting partner SA Power Networks, are delivering ‘Universal Kingdom: Prehistoric Nights’ - an event showcasing “the evolution of...
May 1, 2024
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Lake Macquarie City Council looks to expand West Wallsend Swim Centre
Lake Macquarie City Council has highlighted that burgeoning growth in the region’s west has prompted plans for a new learn to swim pool at West Wallsend Swim Centre. Funded by...
Apr 29, 2024
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COM Summit ready to present two days of marketing expertise for fitness professionals
Designed for fitness professionals to be able to get out of the everyday running of their business and come together in a community to learn the latest marketing tactics and...
Apr 27, 2024
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Remote Wadeye Pool reopens under YMCA management
Forced to close earlier this year due to a shortage of lifeguards - just three months after its opening - the Wadeye Swimming Pool in the remote north west of the Northern...
Apr 25, 2024
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Taronga Zoo announces two more Asian Elephants for Monarto Safari Park
Taronga Zoo Sydney has advised that two more Asian Elephants are set to join three others at Monarto Safari Park in mid-2025. Pak Boon and Tang Mo from Taronga Zoo Sydney are...
Apr 24, 2024
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Screen Queensland Studios opens new hub in Cairns
Following $12.6 million fit-out, Screen Queensland Studios has officially opened its new hub in Cairns marking a significant milestone in the emergence of Australia’s North and...
Apr 23, 2024
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Combined aquatic centre and library opens to cater for growing population in south west Christchurch
Following an opening ceremony on Friday, the Matatiki Hornby Centre - which offers a combined aquatic facility, library and service centre - has been opened. Catering for the...
Apr 23, 2024
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FILEX Business Summit returns in August
The organisers of the FILEX Business Summit have advised that the event is to return on 22nd and 23rd August at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney. With a 30 year history as the leading...
Apr 23, 2024
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Western Australian Government to invest in specialist swim school to strengthen vital student programs
The Western Australian Government will invest $3.3 million to establish a specialist School of Swimming and Water Safety to deliver vital swimming programs for school students....
Apr 21, 2024
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