News: Wellness
Health and Fitness Association names New Board Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer
The USA-based Health & Fitness Association - formerly known as the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) - has advised of the appointment of Chris...
Jun 11, 2024
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Fitness
Eleven Community, Youth and Arts projects receive City of Fremantle funding boost
The City of Fremantle has allocated $75,000 to be shared among 11 projects in its latest round of grants. The projects being delivered by community, youth and arts organisations...
Jun 11, 2024
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Arts
Singapore-based ThriveX acquired by Echelon Fitness
US-based Echelon Fitness has announced the acquisition of Singapore-based recovery solutions brand ThriveX. Announcing the acquisition, Peloton rival Echelon, whose main product...
Jun 11, 2024
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Fitness
AusFitness Industry looks to gather together Australia’s fitness and exercise professionals
The 2024 edition of AusFitness Industry is looking to set a new standard as the largest and most influential fitness trade event in Australia, showcasing a record number of both...
Jun 10, 2024
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Fitness
Georges River Council supports Pride in Sport
Georges River Council has advised that during Pride Month June 2024, an array of events and initiatives demonstrating support for LGBTQIA+ communities will be held in Georges...
Jun 9, 2024
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Wellness
COM Marketing expands into the disability sector
Leading fitness industry marketing agency and consultancy COM Marketing has revealed their expansion into the disability fitness sector. After two successful years of working...
Jun 6, 2024
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Fitness
Poolwerx warns aquatic centres and swim schools over faecal dangers
Australia's largest pool and spa maintenance brand, Poolwerx, is urging commercial pool operators to prioritise the health of their pools following a string of Cryptosporidiosis...
Jun 5, 2024
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Aquatics
BASE Bangkok launches BASE Pro offering accredited and recognised fitness certification
BASE Bangkok - 'Asia's Gym of the Year' and multiple winner of 'Best Gym in Bangkok' by ClassPass - has launched 'BASE Pro' - offering internationally-accredited and recognised...
Jun 4, 2024
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Fitness
Yoga instructors and artistic directors included on Australia’s latest list of priority skilled migrants
Yoga instructors, martial arts teachers, artistic directors, senior executives and dog handlers have been placed on a Federal Government list of priority skills for migrants to...
Jun 4, 2024
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Arts
Global Wellness Summit to explore surge in water-wellness experiences
The Global Wellness Summit, being held in St. Andrews, Scotland from 4th to 7th November, has announced the theme for the 2024 conference as 'A Watershed Moment for Wellness'....
Jun 4, 2024
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Environment
Experienced female climbers report sexual harassment
At a time when the outdoor recreation industry is addressing sexual abuse and harassment, reports of sexual abuse and harassment in elite climbing industry have emerged in the...
Jun 3, 2024
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2024 MindBodySpirit Festival to be held over four days in Melbourne
Organisers Exhibitions and Events Australia are counting down to the staging of the 2024 MindBodySpirit Festival being held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre...
Jun 2, 2024
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Wellness
Northern Territory healthy lifestyle programs continue to receive funding
The Northern Territory Government’s investment of about $300,000 via Healthy Lifestyle Grants will allow 11 local organisations to deliver active lifestyle or healthy eating...
Jun 1, 2024
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Fitness
ABC Fitness latest report reveals significant increase in gym utilisation post Covid
ABC Fitness - a FitTech partner with solutions for fitness business of any size - has released a new wellness report compiled from findings from 40 million members across 100...
May 30, 2024
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Fitness
Geelong’s Northern Aquatic and Community Hub named Norlane ARC
City of Greater Geelong has advised that the $65.6 million community facility in Norlane which opened to the public in February this year as the Northern Aquatic and Community...
May 28, 2024
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Austrade flags benefits of Woodhouse Adventure Park's diverse workforce
Austrade - the Federal Government's international trade promotion, investment and visitor attraction agency - has noted that while Australian tourism operators face ongoing...
May 28, 2024
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Macquarie University secures top prize at 2024 Australian Pride in Sport Awards
Passion and team work have seen Macquarie University Sport secure the top prize at 2024 Australian Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne, having been named Sporting Organisation of...
May 28, 2024
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Wellness
Western Australian Government payments acknowledge impact of harmful WAIS gymnastics coaching practices
The Western Australian Government will offer individual acknowledgement payments of $15,000 to former Western Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS) gymnasts who suffered physical...
May 28, 2024
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ICC Sydney partners with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) has partnered with Hidden Disabilities Sunflower – an organisation dedicated to supporting people living with non-visible...
May 27, 2024
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Venues
Research highlights potential of climate change to boost cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand swimming locations
Research published in the international journal Epidemiology & Infection - the first study to compare clusters of outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis to severe weather events in...
May 27, 2024
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Aquatics
Final registrations welcomed for 2024 Healthy Ageing Summit
The organisers of the Healthy Ageing Summit have advised that registrations are still being accepted for the event's 2024 edition - being held in Brisbane as of this Friday....
May 27, 2024
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Fitness
AUSactive opens voting for Health & Fitness Annual Trends Survey
AUSactive has flagged that it’s time to vote for the anticipated future Health & Fitness annual trends and has opened their Fitness Trends Survey until 17th June 2024. Exercise...
May 26, 2024
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Fitness
Victorian projects funded to address family violence through sport
Local sporting clubs across Victoria are being supported by the state government to run programs promoting a culture that prevents violence against women and families. Examples...
May 26, 2024
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Wellness
Outback Queensland Wellness Way highlights hot springs and artesian baths
The Wellness Way, a new addition to the 2024 Outback Queensland Traveller’s Guide, offers a roadmap to relaxation and rejuvenation through hot springs and artesian baths across...
May 25, 2024
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Aquatics