News: Wellness
Industry leaders set to gather at Beyond Activ’s Sydney Festival
Leaders from across the fitness, health, sport and wellness industries from around the Asia-Pacific are set to come together in Sydney next week at Beyond Activ’s Asia-Pacific...
Nov 15, 2023
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Qudos Bank Arena partners with sustainability organisation Foodbank NSW & ACT
Qudos Bank Arena has joined forces with Foodbank NSW & ACT, a leading food relief organisation dedicated to providing essential food supplies to those in need and reducing food...
Nov 15, 2023
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Exclusive partnership announced between Wexer and Australian distributor Novofit
Leading provider of wellness content solutions, Wexer, has partnered with NovoFit, one of Australia’s most trusted fitness solutions providers. This exclusive partnership means...
Nov 15, 2023
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Cycling's triple bottom line revealed in largest ever national study
The largest-ever study on Australia’s cycling and e-scooter economy has shown the growing strength of the micromobility industry, with cycling contributed $954 million in health...
Nov 15, 2023
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Wellness
Creative Australia survey reveals wellbeing benefits of arts and culture
Creative Australia has published two important new research reports on creativity and wellbeing. The first shows that Australians overwhelmingly recognise the role of the arts...
Nov 14, 2023
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TotalFusion opens Australia’s largest health and wellness precinct
TotalFusion’s expansion in the Brisbane fitness market has seen it open an expansive first-of-its-kind facility in the suburb of Newstead combining fitness, wellness, recovery,...
Nov 13, 2023
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Research suggests adventure experiences boost mental health and wellbeing
With a new adrenaline-fuelled self-care trend rising in popularity across Australia, leading psychologist Dr Eric Brymer, from the Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University...
Nov 13, 2023
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Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa appoints new General Manager
Rotorua’s Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa has announced the appointment of Debbie Guptill-Robertson as its new General Manager, effective 1st December 2023. Guptill-Robertson...
Nov 13, 2023
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Wellness
The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport offers free access to concussion studies
A special online edition of The Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport which features research into head injuries and concussion in sport has been made free to access. Since...
Nov 13, 2023
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Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre officially opens
City of Darebin’s long-awaited, new innovative Northcote Aquatic and Recreation Centre (NARC) officially opened today, Monday, 13th November 2023. With doors opening at 6am, and...
Nov 12, 2023
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UBX partners with Gumboot Friday to support Youth Mental Health in New Zealand
Global boxing and strength fitness franchise UBX recently partnered with New Zealand charity, Gumboot Friday to support the mental health of young Kiwis. The Gumboot Friday...
Nov 12, 2023
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Fitness First Middle East names Mark Buchanan as new Chief Executive
The United Arab Emirates-based Landmark Group has named Mark Buchanan as Chief Executive of Fitness First Middle East. Buchanan, who joins Fitness First Middle East from being...
Nov 10, 2023
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New report shows global wellness economy reaches US$5.6 trillion and expected to hit US$8.5 trillion by 2027
New research unveiled by the Global Wellness Institute this week at the 17th annual Global Wellness Summit (GWS), hosted in Miami, Florida shows the global wellness economy to...
Nov 9, 2023
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Adelaide Zoo welcomes Assistance Dogs for the first time
Assistance Dogs are being welcomed through the gates of Adelaide Zoo for the first time – providing ‘wild experiences’ to visitors who are supported by accredited Assistance...
Nov 9, 2023
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Indonesian female wellness platform closes an oversubscribed seven-figure seed round
The female wellness platform transforming women's health in Indonesia - Yoona - recently closed an oversubscribed seven-figure seed round, led by CyberAgent Capital, known for...
Nov 9, 2023
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Queensland Ballet investment to deliver programs supporting wellbeing of vulnerable communities
The Queensland Government is investing $750,000 in Queensland Ballet to offer clinically designed dance rehabilitation, mobility, and strength classes for key groups throughout...
Nov 9, 2023
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David Aitchison and Mel Tempest elected as AUSactive Directors
AUSactive has announced that Mel Tempest of Ballarat Health and Fitness and David Aitchison of Body Fit Training have been elected as Directors of the peak body. In a statement,...
Nov 8, 2023
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TeamUp releases guidance on running fitness and wellness retreats and events
Fitness management software platform TeamUp has released a guide explaining now gym operators and fitness professionals can boost revenue with retreats and events. The free to...
Nov 8, 2023
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Shopping for active wear can be harmful to women
Studies from Edith Cowan University (ECU) have revealed that online shopping for active wear can be harmful to women’s body image. Noting that the apparel is “just as likely to...
Nov 7, 2023
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Canstar Blue survey looks at Australian gym goers' spending and motivations
A newly released survey from market researchers Canstar Blue has revealed a significant fall in what Australians spend on gym memberships - with gym goers spending an average of...
Nov 6, 2023
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Clubworx shares advice on finding the best fitness and gym management software
With fitness management software an essential tool for business owners who want to streamline their operations, manage their members, and improve their overall business, leading...
Nov 6, 2023
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Leisure and tourism offerings expanded at Fremantle beaches
The City of Fremantle has welcomed three new businesses to their beaches with the operators anticipated to bring fresh energy and innovation to some of the city's favourite...
Nov 6, 2023
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AUSactive to consult members on industry accreditation
The AUSactive Board has unanimously given the go ahead to explore an accreditation concept for the fitness industry. Agreed at its most recent board meeting, the move follows...
Nov 2, 2023
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California Fitness Festival's transformative One Life Live Well event set to run annually
The inaugural California Fitness Festival was such a success that plans are already taking shape to scale it as an annual lifestyle event and destination. Here California...
Nov 2, 2023
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