News: Wellness
Western Leisure Services launches Social Engagement Program during COVID-19
WynActive, the management arm of Western Leisure Services, has initiated a Social Engagement Program to support its employees along with the wider Wyndham City community during...
Apr 8, 2020
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Myzone Global challenge helps with fitness motivation
The Myzone Global MEPs Challenge launched last week, is proving to be an incentive that is helping people to stay motivated while their usual exercise routine has altered due to...
Apr 8, 2020
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Sunshine Coast Council urges holiday travellers to stay at home
Sunshine Coast Council is advising Easter holidaymakers to postpone any planned visit to the region, in line with the nationwide effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus...
Apr 7, 2020
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CQUniversity research looks at whether wearables could help early detection of Coronavirus
A team of researchers at Central Queensland University (CQUniversity) is setting out to study whether subtle hints offered by wearable fitness devices could help identify...
Apr 7, 2020
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Caravan Industry promotes socially responsible initiative this Easter
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia is promoting ‘Camp at Home Heroes’, a fun, educational, family based and socially responsible initiative to be enjoyed at home this...
Apr 7, 2020
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Centara Hotels and Resorts support medical staff during COVID-19
Thailand’s Centara Hotels and Resorts has launched an initiative to support medical staff during COVID-19 by providing complimentary hotel rooms and meals to carers in need of...
Apr 7, 2020
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Thai resort renovates and re-energises ahead of tourism industry recovery
Despite the recent closure of Koh Lanta island in the southern Thailand province of Krabi until 30th April due to COVID-19, luxury Thai resort, Pimalai Resort and Spa is forging...
Apr 7, 2020
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Adelaide Venue Management repurpose venues to help community catering organisations
Adelaide Venue Management (AVM), which manages the Adelaide Convention Centre, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Coopers Stadium, is assisting community catering organisations...
Apr 7, 2020
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RNA announces cancellation of Brisbane's Ekka
The Royal National Agricultural and Industrial Association of Queensland (RNA) has advised that, for only the third time in the history of the annual event, Brisbane's Royal...
Apr 7, 2020
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AFL players join with VicHealth to promote wellness during Coronavirus shutdown
AFL and AFLW players have joined VicHealth in urging Victorians to help curb the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and take care of their mental and physical health through a new...
Apr 7, 2020
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Coronavirus shutdown set to see cancellation of 2020 Indian Premier League
With India currently on a 21-day lockdown to reduce the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak, the future of the 13th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the nation’s...
Apr 7, 2020
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Fremantle Council reminds beach goers to maintain social distancing
With warm weather forecast for the Easter break, Fremantle beach goers are being reminded to maintain physical distancing to stop the spread of COVID-19. While Western Australia...
Apr 7, 2020
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Two-thirds of the world's fitness clubs are currently closed
The Coronavirus outbreak has seen nearly two thirds (64%) of the world’s fitness clubs, gyms and studios close, either voluntarily or as a result of Governmental restrictions....
Apr 7, 2020
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Auckland's Spark Arena becomes huge foodbank during Coronavirus lockdown
Spark Arena, New Zealand's largest indoor venue, has been transformed into a foodbank to help feed thousands of households going hungry during the country’s Coronavirus...
Apr 6, 2020
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FIBO announce 2020 innovation and trend award winners
The organisers of Germany's FIBO, international fitness and wellness trade show, have announced the six winners of their 2020 innovation and trend awards. The winners impressed...
Apr 6, 2020
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Aligned Leisure secures three-year agreement to manage Nillumbik Council’s sport and recreation facilities
Aligned Leisure has secured a three-year agreement to operate the Nillumbik Shire Council’s five sport and recreation facilities with options that could extend management of the...
Apr 6, 2020
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Popular Gold Coast beaches to be closed after Coronavirus rules ignored
The Gold Coast City Council has announced that it will take the extraordinary step of closing popular local beaches at The Spit, Surfers Paradise and Coolangatta after thousands...
Apr 6, 2020
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Fitness Show Sydney rescheduled to September but B2B component shelved to 2021
Reed Exhibitions has today announced that it is rescheduling The Fitness Show Sydney to September but that its B2B component will not now run until 2021. With the joint event,...
Apr 6, 2020
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Bangkok Hospital partners with Movenpick resort to offer 14 day wellness package
Bangkok Hospital in partnership with Mövenpick BDMS Wellness Resort has launched “14 Days Health Watch”, a long-stay Urban Wellness Retreat package. The package offers Thais and...
Apr 6, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria coordinates online Professional Development Series
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has coordinated an online Professional Development Series for the aquatic and fitness industry with the intention of not just offering professional...
Apr 5, 2020
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Heart Week cancelled as primary care sector battles Coronavirus crisis
The Heart Foundation has called off this year’s Heart Week activities due to Coronavirus, advising that Australia’s “hard-working health professionals (have) their hands full...
Apr 4, 2020
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Attractions shut again in Shanghai
With a number of visitor attractions and worksites having reopened across China over recent weeks, authorities have decided to close indoor tourist attractions once again in...
Apr 4, 2020
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Life Saving Victoria delivers revised online CPR and First Aid Training for Essential Workers
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is now able to offer revised online accredited CPR (HLTAID001) and accredited First Aid (HLTAID003) courses to essential workers who are required to...
Apr 4, 2020
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Muong Thanh Group provides hotel rooms for entire staff of Bach Mai Hospital
The Muong Thanh Group is providing 4-star hotel standard rooms for Vietnam’s Bach Mai Hospital staff while also supporting the distribution of 100 tons of rice during COVID-19....
Apr 4, 2020
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