News: Wellness
Pilates, strength training and yoga the most popular classes as Australians return to fitness facilities
Australians have remain active during COVID-19 with 76% working out at least three times a week, but as they return to strict sanitation guidelines, physical layout to...
Sep 23, 2020
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The Arts Wellbeing Collective and Maker Productions announce inaugural series of SOUND MIND
Produced by The Arts Wellbeing Collective and Maker Productions, SOUND MIND - a series of six new 12-15 minute online music-centred episodes exploring mental health and the...
Sep 23, 2020
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Banyan Thailand launches initiative inviting city residents to embrace active outdoor lifestyle
Banyan Thailand has unveiled the “Basecamp Hua Hin” initiative, which invites city residents to embrace their extensive array of outdoor lifestyle activities including its...
Sep 22, 2020
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University of Southern Queensland conducts inaugural study on impact of e-cigarettes on health and exercise
While the harmful effects of tobacco cigarettes are well-known, in a world-first study, University of Southern Queensland researchers are investigating whether the regular use...
Sep 22, 2020
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Independent Review of gymnastics in Australia now open for public participation
At the request of Gymnastics Australia, with the support of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and the National Institute Network, the Australian Human Rights Commission...
Sep 22, 2020
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Fitness Australia’s Barrie Elvish to meet with Victoria's Deputy Chief Health Officer to urge gym reopening
With the Victorian Government having insisted that gyms stay closed under the state’s Coronavirus lockdown measures, and Fitness Australia and the new VIC Active group...
Sep 21, 2020
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Geelong Council pushes for funding to complete design stages of Waterworld site redevelopment
City of Greater Geelong Council is set to launch a new pitch to obtain the required funding for a major redevelopment of the Waterworld site in the Geelong suburb of Norlane...
Sep 21, 2020
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Pools and gym to feature in integrated Singapore development
A new integrated retail and commercial development in the Singapore district of Yishun will feature multiple swimming pools, a gym and fitness studios, an upgraded hawker centre...
Sep 20, 2020
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New Oberon Fitness Centre officially opens with small community celebration
The new $925,000 fitness centre in Oberon, situated in the central tablelands region of New South Wales, was officially opened today with operator YMCA NSW (the Y) joining...
Sep 18, 2020
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2020 encourages New Zealanders to reimagine wellbeing
The Mental Health Foundation (MHF) of New Zealand highlights that Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) 21st to 27th September 2020, with its theme of Reimagine Wellbeing Together...
Sep 17, 2020
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YMCA Victoria renews management contract for the Benalla Aquatic Centre
Benalla Rural City Council has awarded YMCA Victoria (the Y) a renewed 10-year contract for the management and operation of the Benalla Aquatic Centre. The Y has managed the...
Sep 17, 2020
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Collective Leisure becomes Australia’s first social enterprise leisure management company and forms partnership with ACPE
Collective Leisure has become Australia’s first social enterprise leisure management company, having been officially certified by Social Traders. With a social purpose to enable...
Sep 17, 2020
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Construction begins on new indoor Ellenbrook recreation and aquatic facility
The City of Swan has celebrated construction commencing on the new indoor recreation and aquatic centre in Ellenbrook which will integrate aquatic, sport, health, wellbeing and...
Sep 16, 2020
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How Gym Users Can Support Their Exercise by Making Cooking More Convenient
BRAND POST: Going to the gym is a positive step that anyone can take to improve their personal health and fitness. When it comes to physical health, however, diet and nutrition...
Sep 16, 2020
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Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort announces its official certification as carbon-neutral
Thailand’s Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort - a chic and sustainable retreat -has announced that it has been officially certified as a carbon-neutral hotel, further...
Sep 15, 2020
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Fitness industry disappointed gyms in regional Victoria cannot reopen under this week's Coronavirus easing
Fitness Australia has expressed its disappointment that today’s announcement by Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew on the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions in regional Victoria...
Sep 15, 2020
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New Leading Edge consultancy to help businesses with the management of people, change and performance
Mindful that almost every business in every industry needs help with the management of people, change and performance, executive leader, Damien Bain has established the Leading...
Sep 14, 2020
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Cause of cardiac device issue at New Brighton Hot Pools identified as external
Christchurch City Council has advised that extensive investigations at He Puna Taimoana (the modern name given to the hot pools in New Brighton) suggest an electrical...
Sep 14, 2020
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Fitness Australia calls for one-on-one training to be allowed under Victoria’s new outdoor exercise restrictions
With Victoria’s new outdoor exercise relaxations coming into effect from today, Fitness Australia is calling for the State Government to allow Melbourne personal trainers to...
Sep 14, 2020
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VIC Active considers Government’s mental health support package to be tokenistic
According to fitness industry body VIC Active, today's announcement by the Federal Government of new mental health clinics opening this week along with an earlier announcement...
Sep 13, 2020
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Socially distanced 2020 World Wellness Weekend looks to create togetherness
The upcoming 2020 edition of the World Wellness Weekend (WWW) is to be presented as a combination of online streaming and socially-distanced group wellness activities around the...
Sep 13, 2020
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15 new COVID-19 mental health clinics open in Victoria
From today, Victorians can access additional mental health support with 15 new dedicated mental health clinics opening to the public. The clinics, announced on 17th August as...
Sep 13, 2020
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Tasmanian Government allows conditional reopening of 24/7 gyms
The Tasmanian Government has announced that with COVID-Safe plans now agreed, 24/7 gyms will be permitted to open without supervision from next Thursday 17th September. The...
Sep 12, 2020
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VIC Active claims government’s proposal for outdoor training is impractical
New advocacy body for the Victorian fitness industry, VIC Active, claims Victorian Premier Daniel Andrew’s suggestion that fitness centres could reopen if they found ways to use...
Sep 11, 2020
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