News: Wellness
SportAccord Gold Coast event generates exhibitor interest
The organisers of the Gold Coast edition of SportAccord have advised of significant exhibitor uptake for the upcoming event, just a few months after SportAccord began inviting...
Feb 21, 2019
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YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre marks official opening
The new YMCA Broken Hill Integrated Wellness Centre has celebrated its official opening, following a major redevelopment that provides new healthcare, fitness and social...
Feb 20, 2019
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Jerril Rechter named as new Chief Executive of Basketball Australia
Basketball Australia has today announced the appointment of Jerril Rechter as its new Chief Executive. A well-known innovator, leader and an influencer, Rechter will be joining...
Feb 19, 2019
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Wellness
Hanmer Springs granted consent for new aquatic ride and thermal pools
Resource consent has been granted for a $4.5 million development for Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa. The development includes five new thermal pools and a new aquatic...
Feb 19, 2019
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Waterparks
Australia team wins 2018 sales performance award at Technogym global business meeting
Technogym Australia’s club sales team has been awarded the ‘best sales performance 2018’ at the international wellness company’s global business meeting held at its headquarters...
Feb 19, 2019
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Media storm as Mum is asked to stop breastfeeding in NSW public pool
A NSW mother says she is “embarrassed and ashamed” after she was asked to leave a NSW aquatic centre having been breastfeeding in the swimming pool. The mother, who first...
Feb 18, 2019
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Aquatics
Western Australian country football clubs funding boost for mental health support
Western Australia Health and Mental Health Minister Roger Cook has announced a new three-year $855,000 partnership between Healthway and the West Australian Country Football...
Feb 18, 2019
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Wellness
Innovative summit set to 'Ignite' Australia’s fitness industry
Set to be held in Melbourne this Friday (22nd February), Australia’s first Ignite Fitness event is to offer a new format for the presentation of industry information from guest...
Feb 17, 2019
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Sport Minister McKenzie accepts ridicule in battle to combat obesity
Federal Sports Minister Bridget McKenzie has issued a statement accepting the ridicule directed at her for mocking overweight people at the National Obesity Summit in Canberra...
Feb 16, 2019
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Fitness
Cairns Council seeks funding for new initiative to encourage increased physical activity
Cairns Regional Council is seeking funding of $300,000 for a new ‘Cairns Active’ initiative to encourage more residents to improve their health through physical activity. A...
Feb 16, 2019
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Fitness Australia to join World Health Organization dialogue on global action plan for Physical Activity
With the World Health Organization (WHO) to stage a dialogue with the sport and exercise industries on its Global Action Plan for Physical Activity (GAPPA), Fitness Australia is...
Feb 14, 2019
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The Fitness Show returns to showcase the latest in exercise and wellness
With the 2019 edition of The Fitness Show to return to ICC Sydney from 12th to 14th April, organisers have explained how the event will be bringing together the latest in...
Feb 13, 2019
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New Zealand gym goers spend around $55 a month on memberships
Research undertaken by consumer ratings agency Canstar Blue has found that gym goers in New Zealand spend around $55 a month on membership. In addition to spending, the recent...
Feb 13, 2019
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Belgravia Kids opens first facility in Melbourne’s Hoppers Crossing
The Belgravia Group’s new Belgravia Kids initiative has opened its first facility in the Western Melbourne suburb of Hoppers Crossing. Branded as BK Gymnastics, the new facility...
Feb 13, 2019
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Inaugural Singapore Fit Summit heralds evolution of Asian fitness business network
Following a period of significant growth in the fitness industry across Asia, a new Singapore-based event, the Fit Summit is aiming to not only bring together delegates and...
Feb 12, 2019
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ESSA releases free eBook outlining the benefits of exercise for women’s health and wellness
Exercise and Sports Science Australia has today launched their latest eBook, ‘Exercise & Women’s Health’, discussing the benefits of exercise for women’s health and seeking...
Feb 11, 2019
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Sunshine Coast partnerships provide free and subsidised community yoga classes
A new partnership between Yoga NRG and Mindfulness Training Australia, Sunshine Coast surfer charity The Board Meeting and Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast...
Feb 7, 2019
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Fitness
FILEX 2019 Business Summit to inspire delegates' success and profit
Key learnings on what makes a successful fitness business are to be shared at the 2019 FILEX Fitness Business Summit. Being held at the International Convention Centre Sydney on...
Feb 7, 2019
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Surf Life Saving Australia receives funding for its Seniors fitness program
The Federal Government has provided Surf Life Saving Australia with a grant of $530,000 to support its Silver Salties fitness program, designed for all Australians over the age...
Feb 6, 2019
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VicHealth grants to encourage community sport programs
Health promotion foundation VicHealth will provide around half a million dollars in new funding to Victorian sports clubs in an effort to get more people across the state active...
Feb 6, 2019
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Wellness
Ballarat Body and Soul to become part of Genesis Health and Fitness chain
Mel Tempest, owner of the Ballarat Body and Soul 24/7 Gym & Group Fitness Super Club, has announced that the facility is become part of the Genesis Health and Fitness Clubs...
Feb 6, 2019
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Special-needs gym opens in suburban Melbourne
A purpose-built gym designed for children with special needs, with customised equipment including slides, swings and ziplines has opened in the Melbourne suburb of Preston....
Feb 5, 2019
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New Zealand sunbed operators not up to standard
A Consumer NZ mystery shop of sunbed operators has again highlighted poor practices in the industry. Two operators let an underage shopper have a sunbed session, while six let a...
Feb 5, 2019
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Wellness
ESSA's Exercise Right secures Active Ageing program funding
Older Australians’ access to exercise classes run by tertiary-qualified professionals trained in exercise have received a significant boost with an announcement from the Federal...
Feb 5, 2019
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