News: Wellness
Boryeong mud festival contributes to the development of wellness and tourism industries
The 22nd Boryeong Mud Festival, will be held for 10 days from 19th to 28th July 2019 on Daecheon Beach in Boryeong, South Korea, with the slogan 'Go! Boryeong, Play! mud'....
Dec 19, 2018
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ESSA encourages GPs to refer more patients to exercise physiologists
Victoria University researchers highlighted in a recent study that GPs are yet to be convinced of the benefits of referrals to Accredited Exercise Physiologists, despite the...
Dec 18, 2018
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Wearable technology among the fitness trends identified for 2019
In its latest global trends report, American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) identified 20 trends it believes will shape the global fitness industry in 2019. Wearable...
Dec 18, 2018
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Healthier food and drink options introduced at East Gippsland Council sport and recreation facilities
East Gippsland Shire Council has teamed up with VicHealth and seven other Victorian councils to support the ‘Water in Sport’ project, which aims to promote water as the drink of...
Dec 16, 2018
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Local financial support for new Hawke's Bay EIT Sport and Health facility
Local companies and organisations have given millions of dollars in funding partnerships for a new sport and health centre being built at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Sports Park in...
Dec 14, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure partners to introduce activity and wellness initiative in aquatic and recreation centres
Belgravia Leisure, operator of the recently opened Gurri Wanyarra Wellbeing Centre in Bendigo is set to launch an innovative partnership this month with medical group and allied...
Dec 13, 2018
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Personal Best Fitness the first Tasmanian fitness business to become Quality Accredited
North Hobart-based Personal Best Fitness has become the first facility in Tasmania to achieve Fitness Australia Quality Accreditation. The Quality Accreditation Program by...
Dec 11, 2018
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Deakin University launch first report that ranks Australian obesity policies on value for money
Deakin University health economists have launched the most comprehensive analysis of Australia’s policy arsenal in the fight against obesity. The analysis from Deakin Health...
Dec 11, 2018
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IOC, IPC and IAKS launch 2019 international architectural awards
The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) and the International Association for Sports and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) are inviting...
Dec 9, 2018
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Latest VicHealth funding helps local sports clubs achieve their goals
More Victorians will have the opportunity to play sport and be active, with 165 Victorian sports clubs sharing in over $485,000 thanks to VicHealth’s latest Active Club Grants....
Dec 9, 2018
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Grant applications now open for NSW Life-saving defibrillators
Life-saving defibrillators will be more readily available at sports grounds across the State, thanks to funding from the NSW Government. Minister for Sport Stuart Ayres today...
Dec 6, 2018
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FIBO revamps fitness, health and wellness programs for 2019
FIBO CAMPUS, FIBO, the leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health, will revamp its entire educational programme in 2019. Simpler and more flexible than...
Dec 6, 2018
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Belgravia Leisure join supporters of 2019 Swimming Australia’s swim challenge
Following the success of Swimming Australia’s inaugural Australia Swims challenge last year where swimmers clocked up 39,113kms, exceeding the goal by over 4,000kms, the...
Dec 5, 2018
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Health promotion efforts lauded at VicHealth Awards
The achievements of Victoria’s health promotion sector were celebrated last night at the 2018 VicHealth Awards, with winners ranging from community groups through to statewide...
Dec 5, 2018
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VicHealth campaign promoting physical activity to women is recognised with Fame Award
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has been awarded the Parents’ Choice Fame Award for its ‘This Girl Can’ campaign. ‘This Girl Can’ inspires women and girls to embrace a...
Dec 4, 2018
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Partnership established between Melbourne and Olympic Parks and Starlight Children's Foundation
Melbourne and Olympic Parks (M&OP) has announced a pivotal two-year partnership with the Starlight Children’s Foundation (Starlight) to support its invaluable work helping...
Dec 3, 2018
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Successful grant applicants announced for 2018 International Day of People with Disability
More than 50 events and activities across Western Australia have been supported by the State Government with grants of up to $1,000. The United Nations-sanctioned International...
Dec 2, 2018
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Improved opportunities for good health and wellbeing needed for Victorians with disability
Discrimination and exclusion is taking its toll on the health of Victorians with disability, with new VicHealth research released today highlighting significantly lower levels...
Dec 2, 2018
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Tasmanian Government funds youth fitness, health and wellness programs
The Tasmanian Government is providing $2 million over four years to the Student Health Initiative, which includes physical activity, food and nutrition, emotional health and...
Dec 2, 2018
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ExerciseNZ welcomes significant growth in Maori exercise leaders
Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) Chief Executive Richard Beddie has explained how the country is experiencing a significant growth in Maori fitness and personal...
Nov 29, 2018
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IHRSA report shows China as the fastest growing fitness market in the Asia-Pacific region
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has just released The IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report , produced in collaboration with Deloitte China....
Nov 29, 2018
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ESSA highlights the key role of physical activity in breaking down disability barriers
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) wants to remind the Australian public of the role exercise and sports science professionals can play in the removal of barriers for...
Nov 28, 2018
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Les Mills New Lynn named New Zealand’s supreme club of the year
The Les Mills New Lynn fitness club in Auckland has been named Supreme Club of the Year at the Exercise Association of New Zealand (ExerciseNZ) 2018 awards presented at the...
Nov 26, 2018
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Sponsors and first speakers announced for 2019 Ignite Fitness event
Mel Tempest, organiser of Australia’s first Ignite Fitness event, has announced the first speakers and the sponsors for the February 2019 conference. Guest speakers James Short...
Nov 25, 2018
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