News: Wellness
Warringah Rats Rugby Union among sporting clubs to acquire latest concussion technology
Following a sponsorship arrangement with Arcare Aged Care, Warringah Rats Rugby Union are among sporting clubs and schools in NSW, Victoria and Queensland to have acquired the...
Aug 1, 2022
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Piscine Global invites entries for 2022 Pool Design Awards
Looking to recognise excellence in aquatic facility design around the world, entries have opened for Piscine Global’s international Pool Design Awards with architects, designers...
Jul 31, 2022
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Aquatics
Royal Life Saving Society NSW among recipients of Bega Valley ClubGRANTS funding
Royal Life Saving Society NSW is among the 30 organisations across the Bega Valley Shire to share in ClubGRANTS funding this year, for projects that improve community wellbeing...
Jul 31, 2022
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World Gym introduces new strength-only club model
With over 230 franchise locations on six continents, global fitness franchise World Gym International has announced the introduction of an innovative, strength-only gym concept....
Jul 29, 2022
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World Active Forum highlights need to collaborate to reverse pandemic's impact on global health
The newly formed World Active Forum, whose inaugural Chair is AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish, has released a statement highlighting the post-COVID-19 challenges facing the exercise,...
Jul 28, 2022
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New $394 million Accelerate plan to enhance Queensland’s sporting lifestyle
New $394 million Accelerate plan to enhance Queensland’s sporting lifestyle The Queensland Government has released a new three-year $394 million Activate! Queensland Action...
Jul 28, 2022
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Wellness
Mindbody and ClassPass Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report explains a changing business landscape
The newly-released Mindbody and ClassPass 2022 Mid-Year Wellness Trends Report has shared a range of predictions for the exercise, fitness and wellness industry revealing “a...
Jul 27, 2022
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AUSactive’s Barrie Elvish named Chair of World Active Forum
The newly formed World Active Forum has named Barrie Elvish, Chief Executive of AUSactive, as its first Chair. The group, which was officially formed on 20th June during a...
Jul 26, 2022
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Aiming to get more Australians more active leading health and wellness bodies to head to Canberra
Leaders from some of Australia’s major health associations including the Heart Foundation, Liver Foundation, Healthy Life, Musculoskeletal Australia and Arthritis Australia will...
Jul 25, 2022
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International survey shows male dominance in fitness management
An international survey of fitness industry managers and business owners has revealed significant male dominance with 70% of men surveyed being self-employed gym owners by...
Jul 24, 2022
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Fitness
Victorian Government trials ways to encourage adolescents to do more physical activity
The Victorian Government has announced more than $641,000 for new ‘innovative behaviour’ trials in some Victorian Government schools, which will test the most effective ways to...
Jul 24, 2022
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Arts
High Performance Sport New Zealand reveals next action in response to Independent Inquiry Report
High Performance Sport New Zealand (HPSNZ) has released a 10-point action plan in response to the Independent Inquiry Report, which was commissioned following the death of...
Jul 21, 2022
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Wellness
VicHealth Jumpstart! program delivers funding to 123 organisations
VicHealth has announced they are supporting 123 organisations to JumpStart! their community-led initiatives around active play, food, and art for Victoria’s children and young...
Jul 21, 2022
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Fitness testing and complimentary swims among South East Leisure Active Health Day offerings
South East Leisure is partnering with Aquatics and Recreation Victoria to deliver the South East Leisure Active Health Day at Dandenong Oasis on 27th July with some of the free...
Jul 21, 2022
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New research confirms wearable fitness trackers provide motivation to exercise
New research from the University of South Australia has endorsed the belief that fitness trackers, pedometers and smart watches motivate us to exercise more and lose weight...
Jul 20, 2022
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Bioairtec spotlights ability of its products to improve air quality in gyms
Sydney-based Bioairtec, a distributor of air purification and sterilisation technologies across Australia and New Zealand, advises that air quality in gyms regularly fails...
Jul 20, 2022
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New study shows male players miss mental benefits of sport during COVID
A new study led by researcher Professor Rochelle Eime examined the impact of COVID-19 on community sport participants in Australia and found men reported much lower mental...
Jul 20, 2022
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Wellness
New Australian Sports Commission Restorative Program launched today
A new Australian Sports Commission Restorative Program was launched today to offer former Australian Institute of Sport scholarship athletes who experienced harm from...
Jul 19, 2022
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Wellness
Fusion launches new wellness offerings In Vietnam
Offerings are being enhanced at Alba Wellness Valley by Fusion with an array of new retreat options, from Reiki to Acroyoga. In partnership with Vietnam Detox, Alba is offering...
Jul 19, 2022
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Crowded exercise facilities without proper ventilation could be hotspots for COVID
RNZ's 'Whose Breath Are You Breathing?' project revealed carbon dioxide levels in gyms and yoga studios regularly exceeded limits considered safe for limiting the spread of...
Jul 18, 2022
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Brisbane Lions partner with fitness brand TotalFusion at Springfield facility
The Brisbane Lions have announced a partnership with gym brand TotalFusion that will see the innovative health and wellness facility operator manage the new health and fitness...
Jul 17, 2022
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Gold Coast community connected through Active and Healthy program
The City of Gold Coast is focussing on uniting its community through education and exercise via their 2022-23 Active and Healthy program. The popular program offers hundreds of...
Jul 17, 2022
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COM Marketing set to deliver two-day marketing excellence training
Industry training leader COM Marketing will next week be presenting the latest in a series of two-day immersive training events designed for professionals in the ‘active...
Jul 14, 2022
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Judges announced for 2022 AUSactive Awards
AUSactive has announced the judging line-up for this year’s revamped National Awards Program, showcasing some of the industry’s top fitness professionals, business owners and...
Jul 12, 2022
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