News: Wellness
Healthy Hobart program extended with Quadball among its offerings
The City of Hobart has extended their popular Healthy Hobart program to now run all year round –with an event that even Harry Potter would love. In a first the city has added an...
Apr 16, 2023
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World Active Summit accepts Charter and Elects Council
This week’s inaugural in person meeting of World Active, the first ever global federation for the exercise, fitness and physical activity industry, has seen almost 50 national...
Apr 14, 2023
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ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie at the formation of new global organisation World Active
ExerciseNZ’s Richard Beddie at the formation of new global organisation World Active ExerciseNZ President Richard Beddie is in the German city of Cologne this week to play a key...
Apr 12, 2023
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Genesis Health + Fitness Manager shares key themes from IHRSA 2023
National Fitness Manager for Genesis Health + Fitness, Sam Merza, attended this year’s fitness and health industry IRHSA Trade Show in San Diego in March to see first-hand the...
Apr 12, 2023
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FIBO announce winners of Innovation and Trend Awards 2023
The presentation of the Innovation and Trend Awards is one of the highlights of the program of the European Health and Fitness Forum (EHFF), a forum by EuropeActive, which is...
Apr 12, 2023
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Woolworths continues to support grassroots netball in Australia
The Woolworths partnership with netball in Australia continues to support grassroots netball with the Woolworths Pick Fresh Play Fresh Netball Grants returning in 2023 - local...
Apr 10, 2023
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Grants available to host fitness classes for Northern Territory Seniors
The Northern Territory Government is recognising older Territorians and active ageing through the Seniors Month Grant program with aerobics, tai chi, yoga, and fitness classes...
Apr 10, 2023
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AusFitness Industry and Expo to reveal latest fitness developments to facility managers
AusFitness Industry and the AusFitness Expo to be held at ICC Sydney from 28th - 30th April will showcase the latest trends, developments and thinking in the industry....
Apr 9, 2023
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New guide released to help Queensland businesses become more bike friendly
Being bike friendly presents a number of significant opportunities for businesses, including more customers, while also promoting a healthy lifestyle. Just as businesses are...
Apr 5, 2023
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FIT Summit opens nominations for its 2023 Awards of Excellence
With the World Health, Fitness and Wellness Festival (FIT Summit) returning to Singapore’s Raffles City Convention Centre city in June, organisers have advised that nominations...
Apr 5, 2023
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WestCycle grant to help get more children riding to school in Western Australia
The Western Australian Government has announced a $300,000 WestCycle grant to help get more Western Australian children riding to school. The grant also aims to encourage low...
Apr 4, 2023
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Court orders Mindbody founder Rick Stollmeyer to pay US$48 million over breach of duties to shareholders
A Court in the US state of Delaware has ordered former Mindbody Chief Executive Rick Stollmeyer and Vista Capital to pay approximately US$48 million because of Stollmeyer’s...
Apr 3, 2023
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ASICS aims to empower women to prioritise their health and fitness
Performance brand, ASICS, is launching its mission to 'move every mind' in order to address exercise inequality and to empower women to prioritise their health and fitness, even...
Apr 3, 2023
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STRONG Pilates continues expansion with Singapore launch
Australian founded fitness franchise, STRONG Pilates has announced it will exclusively partner with Yoga Movement, one of the largest boutique fitness operators in South East...
Apr 3, 2023
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Albury Swim Centre to extend its swim season
The Albury Swim Centre, located on the banks of the Murray River and comprising a range of outdoor pools and water slide, typically operates for seven months of the year, from...
Apr 2, 2023
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World Active unveils charter and manifesto ahead of inaugural FIBO meeting
World Active - the new representative group representing the fitness and physical activity sector around the globe - has announced the finalisation of its charter, which it...
Mar 30, 2023
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Australia's largest event for fitness professionals returns to ICC Sydney
ICC Sydney is set to host Australia's largest event for fitness professionals - AusFitness Industry 2023 - on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th April. AusFitness Industry will once...
Mar 29, 2023
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JW Marriott opens resort and spa on South Korean island of Jeju
JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 hotel brands, has announced the opening of JW Marriott Jeju Resort and Spa in Korea. Located at Seogwipo on the South...
Mar 29, 2023
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Stirling Mortlock invests in EyeGuide concussion technology
Former Wallaby Rugby Union Captain Stirling Mortlock aims to see concussion technology devices as readily available as heart defibrillators now are in public settings. XV...
Mar 26, 2023
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Anytime Fitness releases new small club format and franchise opportunities
Anytime Fitness - Australia’s largest health club franchise - has released additional territories with their reimagined small club format. Until now, the popularity of the...
Mar 26, 2023
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Northern Territory Government offers wellbeing grants for international students
The Northern Territory Government is offering International Student Wellbeing Grants of up to $10,000 for employment skills initiatives, leadership programs, sporting, community...
Mar 26, 2023
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Communities across Western Australia to benefit from bike path funding
Communities across 37 local government areas in Western Australia will benefit from $9.6 million in funding as part of the WA Bicycle Network (WABN) Grants Program. This...
Mar 25, 2023
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Silent disco among offerings at Melbourne’s Ability Fest music festival
A silent disco at today’s Ability Fest music festival at Melbourne's Birrarung Marr is among the offerings of Australia’s first all-accessible music festival and one of the...
Mar 24, 2023
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Western Australian surfing events focus on mental health
Surfing WA and World Surf League will work with the Western Australian Government through Healthway to support Western Australian's mental health and wellbeing at surfing events...
Mar 23, 2023
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