News: Wellness
Belgravia Leisure spotlights benefits of connecting through aquatic and recreation centre experiences
With the 2024 Loneliness Awareness Week campaign running from 5th to 11th August, the Belgravia Foundation has partnered with Ending Loneliness Together as an official gold...
Aug 5, 2024
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Aquatics
New ideas sought for Victorian dog parks to support wellbeing of both dogs and owners
More locations are being sought by the Victorian Government to build and upgrade dog parks across the state – providing Victorians and their dogs with more dedicated spaces to...
Aug 5, 2024
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Parks
ESSA commissioned research finds subsidised classes would encourage more older Australians to exercise
Research by Monash University which had been commissioned and run by national exercise industry group, Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) studied exercise classes...
Aug 5, 2024
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Balanced Body distributor HF Industries destroys counterfeit Pilates equipment
Amid ever rising interest in Pilates in Australia and New Zealand and a growing demand for related equipment, a market for fake and counterfeit products has emerged in recent...
Aug 1, 2024
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Fitness
Shire of Broome expands its Sporting Chance program
The Shire of Broome is expanding its youth engagement initiatives with the introduction of ‘A Remote Chance’ - an extension of the successful ‘A Sporting Chance’ program. A...
Aug 1, 2024
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Wellness
Global Wellness Institute spotlights its approach to spa industry research
The Global Wellness Institute has spotlighted its multifaceted methodology in researching trends within the spa industry. Global Wellness Institute’s work began over 15 years...
Jul 31, 2024
Wellness
WorkSafe Tradies Surf Challenge returns to URBNSURF Melbourne in 2024
Surfing Victoria and WorkSafe Victoria are continuing their partnership for the 7th consecutive year to deliver the WorkSafe Tradies Challenge and the WorkSafe Club Wellness...
Jul 29, 2024
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Waterparks
Clean Health announces acquisition of Nutrition Coaching Institute
Clean Health, the trusted source of fitness education for personal trainers worldwide, has announced its acquisition of the Nutritional Coaching Institute (NCI) of the USA. The...
Jul 29, 2024
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Green corridor stretch enhanced for Sydney’s Great West Walk
A tree planting project undertaken by Blacktown City Council and the NSW Government has enhanced a green corridor stretch of the 65 kilometre Great West Walk - one of Sydney’s...
Jul 28, 2024
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Parks
Events funded to support wellbeing of international students in Northern Territory
The wellbeing of international students in the Northern Territory is being supported via $110,000 in funding of 19 events and activities from the NT Government. The 2024...
Jul 28, 2024
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Arts
Swedish private equity group to purchase Fitness Passport platform for $750 million
Private equity group The Growth Fund (TGF) has been reported as being set to sell its Fitness Passport business to Swedish investment firm EQT Partners. As reported by the...
Jul 25, 2024
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Fitness
Running event to support 40,000 Australians living with neuromuscular disease
Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s annual event ‘Run for Strength’ is being held at Melbourne’s Princes Park in Carlton on 11th August to support the 40,000 Australians living with...
Jul 24, 2024
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Wellness
Global Wellness Summit spotlights emerging trend of ‘Wellness-Art-Tainment’
New technologies such as generative AI, projection mapping and spatial sound has seen the rise of more immersive, awe-inspiring wellness experiences that engage all the senses....
Jul 24, 2024
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Arts
Active Monash achieve Quality Accreditation from AUSactive
Active Monash and its three aquatic, fitness and recreation centres - Oakleigh Recreation Centre, Clayton Aquatic and Health Club and Monash Aquatic and Recreation - have been...
Jul 23, 2024
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Fitness
Enviroswim highlights two decades of achievement in pool sanitation
Pool sanitation leaders Enviroswim has shared its experience of being at the forefront of pool sanitation technology over 20 years, noting how it has continuously innovated -...
Jul 21, 2024
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Aquatics
8th World Wellness Weekend to present free activities around the globe
Set to be held from 20th to 22nd September, the eight edition of World Wellness Weekend will ‘celebrate life’ with free wellness activities. Acknowledging health and...
Jul 20, 2024
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Fitness
Myzone launches its first Olympics-themed challenge
One week ahead of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, fitness technology leader Myzone has launched its first global challenge embracing the Olympic spirit and aimed at inspiring...
Jul 18, 2024
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Fitness
Perth Zoo to enhance accessibility with new Changing Places facility
Perth Zoo will enhance its accessibility for visitors with disability with the addition of a new Changing Places facility – with the announcement coming as Western Australians...
Jul 18, 2024
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Zoos
2024 World Medical Football Championships to be held on Sunshine Coast
The 2024 World Medical Football Championships is being held on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast in conjunction with the 28th International Symposium of Medicine and Health in Sport...
Jul 18, 2024
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Wellness
AUSactive spotlights its upcoming Sydney event offerings for health and fitness sector
AUSactive is spotlighting its impressive array of upcoming Sydney events catering to all in health and fitness. As part of this year’s AusFitness Industry Trade Show & Summit,...
Jul 17, 2024
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Fitness
Dsport secures Wellington Airport Regional Community Supreme Award
Dsport has secured the Wellington Regional Community Supreme Award for the World Wheelchair Rugby Paralympic Qualification Tournament organised earlier this year. This was the...
Jul 16, 2024
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Big Red Group data shows 200% increase in demand for wellness tourism
New data from Australia’s largest experience network, Big Red Group, has revealed that the demand for wellness tourism has surged year-on-year, with some experiences up by over...
Jul 15, 2024
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Wellness
Looking to expand Vaura Pilates studios continues with Hapana
Following its 2021 acquisition by F45 training, Vaura, the new brand for Vive Active studios, is looking to expand in key international markets. The opening its first location...
Jul 14, 2024
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University of Wollongong researcher contributes to guidelines examining challenges faced by elite female athletes
Associate Professor Deirdre McGhee, from the University of Wollongong’s (UOW) Breast Research Australia is helping to change the game for elite female athletes Recognising that...
Jul 14, 2024
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Wellness