News: Wellness
Construction complete on new Belgravia Leisure managed hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre
The construction of the new hydrotherapy pool at Lakeside Leisure Centre in Tuggeranong is now complete, delivering an important health and wellbeing service for south Canberra....
Aug 11, 2025
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Aquatics
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa reopens after $1.7 million refurbishment
Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa - located in the Victorian spa town of, Daylesford - has officially reopened following a stunning $1.7 million refurbishment. The upgrades were...
Aug 10, 2025
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Aquatics
Planet Fitness Australia partners with bullying prevention charity Bully Zero
To mark this National Bullying Prevention Week (11th –17th August), Planet Fitness Australia and leading bullying prevention charity Bully Zero are launching a week-long...
Aug 10, 2025
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Focus on management innovation and facility renewal at LIWA Aquatics 2025 conference
The 2025 LIWA Aquatics Conference has concluded in Perth with more than 480 attendees coming together to share ideas, learn from more than 50 expert presenters and see the...
Aug 8, 2025
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Fitness
Creative Australia initiative aims to strengthen role of the arts in improving wellbeing
To coincide with National Loneliness Awareness Week (4th-10th August), Creative Australia has announced a new two-year initiative that aims to strengthen the role of the arts in...
Aug 8, 2025
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Arts
STRONG Pilates reaches its 100th studio milestone
Australian fitness franchise, STRONG Pilates founded by Michael Ramsey and Mark Armstrong in 2019, has reached a major global milestone with the launch this month of its 100th...
Aug 7, 2025
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Fitness
ESSA appoints former Chief Executive of Collingwood Football Club and Swimming Australia to its Board of Directors
Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) has appointed Mark Anderson, former Chief Executive of Collingwood Football Club, Swimming Australia and Hockey Australia, to its...
Aug 7, 2025
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Aquatics
Virgin Active Bondi opening heralds a ‘new era of wellness’
Virgin Active has opened its Social Wellness Club at Westfield Bondi Junction with Virgin Active Global Chief Executive Dean Kowarski enthusing “we’re thrilled to officially...
Aug 7, 2025
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Fitness
Revo Fitness Woodbridge to offer 24/7 self-run reformer Pilates
Revo Fitness Woodbridge is launching on 12th August 2025 and is offering locals unparalleled access to flexible, affordable fitness within a 900sqm facility featuring the area’s...
Aug 7, 2025
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Fitness
Basketball Australia launches comprehensive suite of child safety resources
Aimed at strengthening the protection and wellbeing of children and young people across the basketball community, Basketball Australia has today launched a comprehensive suite...
Aug 4, 2025
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Wellness
Free access to feminine hygiene products at additional Victorian venues
The Victorian Government has expanded its program for delivering free access to feminine hygiene products across an array of venues. From sporting stadiums to museums, hospitals...
Aug 3, 2025
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Venues
NSW Government greening program expands beyond Sydney for first time
The NSW Government has today opened the latest round of Greening Our City program - expanding beyond Greater Sydney for the first time. Councils in the Illawarra, Hunter and...
Aug 3, 2025
Wellness /
Environment
Global Wellness Institute report spotlights importance of play for teenagers
The Global Wellness Institute (GWI) has released its 2025 Initiative Micro Trends Report which covers 30 global topics. From youth wellness and AI driving innovation in...
Jul 31, 2025
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Play
Heart Foundation announces recipients of 2025 Active Australia Innovation Challenge
The Heart Foundation, with support from the Australian Government, has announced eight recipients of this year's Active Australia Innovation Challenge (AAIC), with the winning...
Jul 31, 2025
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Fitness
Cox Architecture-designed Sensory Bus to make major South Australian events more accessible
A Cox Architecture designed Sensory Bus is set to deliver an inclusive environment for autistic people and their families at some of South Australia’s biggest events, including...
Jul 31, 2025
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Wellness
Health and Fitness Association partners with Dubai's MEFIT Summit 2025
The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has announced a strategic partnership with MEFITPRO for the 23rd edition of the MEFIT Summit, the MENA region’s most influential fitness...
Jul 31, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive announces new agreement with Health Partners
AUSactive has announced a new agreement with Health Partners that recognises eligible AUSactive Personal Trainers and fitness businesses as approved providers. Health Partners,...
Jul 30, 2025
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Fitness
Fitness and Lifestyle Group marks 50th Reform Pilates studio milestone
Fitness and Lifestyle Group (FLG) has achieved a significant milestone with the opening of its 50th Reform Pilates studio across Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First...
Jul 30, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive names Ken Griffin as incoming Chief Executive
AUSactive has announced the appointment of Ken Griffin as its new Chief Executive, following the departure of outgoing postholder Barrie Elvish who has led the peak association...
Jul 28, 2025
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Fitness
AUSactive Leadership Forum hears Shadow Cabinet Secretary's call to make Australians fitter for national defence
Held in the prestigious setting of Parliament House in Canberra, key industry stakeholders at AUSactive's 2025 Leadership Forum have been challenged by Shadow Cabinet Secretary...
Jul 28, 2025
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Fitness
University of Sydney research shows 7,000 steps a day reduces array of serious health issues
With many people finding 10,000 steps a day too challenging, a new study from University of Sydney researchers has associated walking 7,000 steps a day with a reduced risk of...
Jul 28, 2025
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Fitness
Workshops and business panels among offerings at The Pilates Journal Expo 2026
The Pilates Journal Expo will be held in Sydney from 21st to 22nd February 2026, bringing together some of the world’s most respected names in Pilates for two unmissable days of...
Jul 28, 2025
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Arketa raises US$15 million to back expansion of AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios
Arketa, an AI-powered platform for boutique fitness studios founded in 2020 by yoga instructor turned entrepreneur Rachel Lea Fishman, has raised US$15 million in Series A...
Jul 27, 2025
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Fitness
Crunch Fitness' Victorian locations now operating and trading under Revo Fitness brand
Andrew Holder, founder and Managing Director of fast growing Revo Fitness, has taken to social media to advise that the group's recently acquired Crunch Fitness outlets in...
Jul 25, 2025
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Fitness