News: Wellness
Restored wellbeing measures endorse councils’ community focus
Local Government New Zealand has noted its “delight” at the Local Government (Community Well-being) Amendment Bill having passed its third and final reading in Parliament last...
May 7, 2019
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Kardinia Park launches new water station initiative
A joint initiative between the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust, VicHealth and Barwon Water has seen the installation of 10 new state of the art drinking stations at Geelong’s GMHBA...
May 7, 2019
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Viva Leisure opens three boutique fitness spaces in Tuggeranong precinct
Viva Leisure has opened three boutique gyms at its new Tuggeranong precinct in the ACT with state-of-the-art technology that brings unprecedented features to members. Located on...
May 6, 2019
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Kardinia Park Stadium Trust and Geelong FC partner to offer sensory inclusive experience
Geelong Cats match days and major events produced by the Kardinia Park Stadium Trust at GMHBA Stadium are to be accredited as sensory inclusive. While attending a sporting event...
May 2, 2019
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Cockburn ARC gets further recognition for marketing excellence
The Cockburn ARC has won the 2018/19 Australian Institute of Management (WA) PRINTSYNC Pinnacle Award for Marketing Excellence. The Award to the aquatic, recreation and sport...
May 2, 2019
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YMCA Victoria successfully delivers outdoor adventure camps for active seniors
YMCA Victoria has completed an adventure camp for older adults, working with the Macleod Recreation Centre and Mt Evelyn camp, to expand a program which they have been running...
May 2, 2019
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Wellness
Credibility of celebrity weight management blogs under question
With weight management discussions on social media being seen as highly influential, a new study by a team from the University of Glasgow in Scotland - assessing the underlying...
May 1, 2019
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Fitness
NRL and AFL launch sensory rooms at some venues to connect with all fans
Sensory rooms are now being either offered or trialled to fans of teams such as NRL’s West Tigers, and AFL’s Hawthorn, St Kilda and Geelong Football Clubs. The inclusive space...
Apr 30, 2019
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The Gaibo Agency launches new Australian wellness division to cater for Chinese tourists
As demand for wellness travel increases, The Gaibo Agency has launched a new division, specialising in Australian wellness experiences for visitors from China.Alongside Life...
Apr 30, 2019
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Wellness
Latest Ausplay survey shows gradual increase in physical activity
Sport Australia Chief Executive Kate Palmer has today stated that it is encouraging to see a gradual increase in physical activity levels of Australians, but warns it will...
Apr 29, 2019
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Research shows alcohol advertising in sport fuels a drinking culture
Research from Monash University and the Parisien Laboratory of Social Psychology, the University Grenoble of Alpes (France) has found that repeated exposure to alcohol...
Apr 29, 2019
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Wellness
Pill testing saves lives at ACT’s Groovin the Moo festival
The lives of seven young people were potentially saved at the weekend when a second pill testing trial at the Groovin the Moo festival in Canberra identified lethal substances....
Apr 29, 2019
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Entertainment
New Jacobs Ladder style stairs opened in Perth's Hammond Park
A new Jacobs Ladder-style staircase has been opened as part of the Vivente Hammond Park development in southern metropolitan Perth. The 62-step Vivente stairs were unveiled in a...
Apr 29, 2019
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Shire of Broome and St John Ambulance partner to provide sporting club volunteers with first aid training
A partnership between the Shire of Broome and St John Ambulance has provided 41 sporting club volunteers with the skills to provide first aid at sporting venues and in the wider...
Apr 28, 2019
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Wellness
Study shows wearable fitness technology gets cancer survivors active
Cancer Council Victoria's ACTIVity And TEchnology (ACTIVATE) Trial has shown that wearable fitness technology could be used to improve the amount of physical activity done by...
Apr 25, 2019
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Fitness
IHRSA analysis emphasises why fitness clubs need small group training
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has published advice on why small group training is essential for fitness clubs in building revenue and member...
Apr 25, 2019
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Fitness
Technogym showcase new CLUB 4.0 concept
Technogym, the world’s leading company in fitness, wellness and sports solutions, announced new products and showcased engaging training experiences at the 2019 Sydney Fitness...
Apr 24, 2019
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10,000 Steps program continues to deliver positive wellness outcomes
With almost 400,000 participants, $4 million of Queensland Government investment over 18 years, and over 200 billion steps registered, making it the equivalent of 4000 trips...
Apr 23, 2019
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Fitness
Anytime Fitness club manager develops fitness programs to raise awareness for autism
Kimberly Leonard, Club Manager of Anytime Fitness Capalaba, has developed a fitness program to help people understand the challenges people with autism go through. Leonard...
Apr 23, 2019
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Fitness
Queensland Government to end junk food advertising in bid to address rising obesity
The Queensland Government will ban junk food promotions at Government-owned sites in a bid to crack down on poor diets and childhood obesity. Queensland Health Minister Steven...
Apr 21, 2019
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Venues
New Queensland ecotrail contributes to walking tourism
A new 2.2 kilometre Mount Vane walking track, designed and constructed by Minjerribah’s (North Stradbroke Island) Traditional Owners, the Quandamooka People, is the latest...
Apr 18, 2019
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Environment
Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre named top council facility at 2019 Australian Fitness Awards
Perth’s Belmont Oasis Leisure Centre has been acknowledged as the Council/Licensed Fitness Centre of the Year at the 2019 Australian Fitness Awards, presented by Fitness...
Apr 17, 2019
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National Sports Convention program explores encouraging children and young people to be more active
Organisers of the 2019 National Sports Convention have advised that a significant element of the program will focus on future generations, exploring how to engage and encourage...
Apr 16, 2019
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Sunshine Leisure Centre introduces year-round outdoor swimming
Brimbank Council’s Sunshine Leisure Centre has added year-round outdoor swimming to their service offerings, trialling new outdoor pool winter hours from 1st May. Explaining the...
Apr 16, 2019
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