News: Wellness
ExerciseNZ calls on New Zealanders to set exercise goals that stick in 2025
With 2025 ExerciseNZ is encouraging everyone to make movement a joyful part of their Christmas and New Year celebrations - embracing the opportunity to reflect on the strides...
Dec 29, 2024
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Reports identify top fitness trends of 2024
At a time when the fitness industry is looking at what consumers will demand in 2025, a look at key trends of the past 12 months - identified by the American College of Sports...
Dec 28, 2024
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More defibrillators for South Australian Government facilities
The South Australian Government has passed legislation that sees Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) become mandatory in relevant State Government owned buildings,...
Dec 27, 2024
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SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium Sensory Room elevates Visitor Experience
SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium has opened a new sensory room - marking a significant milestone in accessibility and inclusive guest experiences. The carefully designed space offers a...
Dec 26, 2024
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AUSactive seeks non-Executive Director
The AUSactive board is looking to recruit one non-executive director, to ensure that the board has the requisite diversity and collective skills as set out in its board...
Dec 23, 2024
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Revo Fitness opens latest gym in Wanneroo
Revo Fitness has opened its 52nd gym in the northern Perth suburb of Wanneroo. Opened on 17th December, the 2000 square metre club offers a state-of-the-art facility delivering...
Dec 21, 2024
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AusCycling’s AusBike program wins UCI Cycling for All Award
AusCycling’s ground-breaking bike education program AusBike has taken out the inaugural UCI Cycling for All Award at the 2024 UCI Mobility & Bike City Forum. Presented in Abu...
Dec 20, 2024
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Health and Fitness Association Global Report shows a buoyant and resilient fitness industry
The Health and Fitness Association’s 2024 HFA Global Report shows that despite ongoing macro-economic challenges, the fitness industry has rebounded from the pandemic and is...
Dec 20, 2024
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Pill testing trial to commence at NSW music festivals
The NSW Government has announced it will permit a 12-month trial of pill-testing at music festivals beginning in early 2025 - a practice some other states have already adopted...
Dec 18, 2024
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ABS Occupational Standard Classification for Australia revised to include Pilates and Yoga Instructors
AUSactive has welcomed the recent revision by the Australian Bureau of Statistics of the Occupational Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) to now include Pilates and...
Dec 18, 2024
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Suncorp Stadium’s Annual Golf Day generates biggest ever charity donation
Suncorp Stadium has donated its biggest ever cheque to good causes following its Annual Charity Golf Day - which raised $100,000 for the activities of Hear and Say and new...
Dec 18, 2024
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Sydney Showground and RAS open new accessibility and sensory facilities
Sydney Showground and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS of NSW) have announced the launch of an exciting venue upgrade with the opening of a new sensory room, adult...
Dec 18, 2024
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Research shows circus participation contributes to youth wellbeing
Spaghetti Circus, a leading Australian youth circus and the organisation behind the National Circus Festival, has released a report revealing the significant positive impact...
Dec 18, 2024
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Arts
More than 100 delegates attend ARV's Fitness and Wellness Summit
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) has advised of the success of its annual Fitness and Wellness Summit, hosted at Ikon Park in the Melbourne suburb of Carlton. Over 100...
Dec 17, 2024
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Australia’s $14 billion inactivity crisis prompts renewed AUSactive call for Federal Government-led preventative health campaign
AUSactive is calling on the Federal Government to ‘Walk the Talk’ by introducing a preventive health campaign and, in accord with its own policy, to increase preventative health...
Dec 16, 2024
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Simon Kennedy secures title of Australia’s fittest Federal MP
Simon Kennedy, Member for Cook, has emerged as the fittest Federal MP in AUSactive’s bipartisan Fit for Office challenge, surpassing last year’s winner, Dr Andrew Leigh....
Dec 12, 2024
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Ticket to Wellbeing vouchers helpTasmanian seniors stay active and healthy
The Ticket to Wellbeing program, a key part of the 2030 Strong Plan for Tasmania’s Future, is now offering vouchers to Tasmanians aged 65 and over who have a valid Services...
Dec 12, 2024
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Studio Pilates expands with new locations in North America
Studio Pilates, founded in Brisbane in 2002 by Jade and Tanya Winter, has revealed that it has entered the North American market - opening studios in both Canada and the USA on...
Dec 10, 2024
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Myzone appoints Tom Davies as Global Marketing Director
Leading wearable fitness technology brand Myzone has announced the appointment of Tom Davies as its new Global Marketing Director. Davies brings diverse experience from the...
Dec 10, 2024
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IOA partners with SWIM to launch aquaphobia program across Southern Hemisphere
The Institute of Aquaphobia (IOA) has announced a significant partnership with SWIM Coaches and Teachers Australia (SWIM/SCTA) to expand access to resources and training aimed...
Dec 9, 2024
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Looking to spearhead growth AUSactive names Mike Beeney as Western Australian Regional Manager
A wave of new industry initiatives and the announcement of funding from the Western Australian Government to encourage exercise and physical activity has seen AUSactive appoint...
Dec 9, 2024
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Technogym Checkup included in revamped Eagle Stadium and AquaPulse Health Club
Wyndham City Council has advised that the Health Clubs at Eagle Stadium and AquaPulse have undergone a major upgrade. Improvements include all-new cardio equipment, new gym...
Dec 9, 2024
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Life Floor receives Certified Autism Resource accreditation from IBCCES
Life Floor has announced that its products are now accredited by International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards as a Certified Autism Resource. The...
Dec 9, 2024
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Monash University’s new AllPlay Dance program supports wellbeing of disabled children
Monash University’s new AllPlay Dance initiative is driving the development of inclusive dance programs and supporting the wellbeing of children in Australia and China living...
Dec 8, 2024
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