News: Wellness
Ash Barty and Stephanie Gilmore take on new roles as AIA Vitality ambassadors
Life, health and wellbeing insurer AIA Australia, has announced that Ash Barty and Stephanie Gilmore will take on new roles as AIA Vitality ambassadors, and through the ‘All or...
Feb 24, 2022
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Singapore's World Health, Fitness and Wellness Festival to return
Fit Summit has advised that its World Health, Fitness and Wellness Festival will be returning as an in-person event from 13th to 15th June. Claiming to be “the Most Influential...
Feb 24, 2022
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Christchurch’s Linwood Pool offers women-only sessions
Weekly women-only sessions at Te Pou Toetoe Linwood Pool in Christchurch’s eastern suburbs are proving to be a success with up to 195 people attending each week. According to...
Feb 23, 2022
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Industry saddened by death of IHRSA Asia Pacific Director John Holsinger
The fitness industry is paying tributes to John Holsinger, the long-time Asia Pacific Director of the International Health, Fitness, Racquet and Sports Club Association (IHRSA),...
Feb 23, 2022
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FitSkills Partnership Project among winners of 2021 Victorian Health Promotion Awards
The winners of the 2021 Victorian Health Promotion Awards were announced today and include incredible people and organisations ranging from La Trobe University FitSkills...
Feb 22, 2022
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Anantara Anji Resort offers eco-tourism destination in China
Anantara is expanding its luxury eco-destination offerings by opening Anji Resort in northwestern Zhejiang Province with the property featuring a fitness centre and Anantara Spa...
Feb 21, 2022
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Australian widow entitled to compensation for husband's death in Chinese hotel gym
A South Australian employment tribunal has ruled the family of a mining executive who suffered a fatal heart attack while exercising in the gym of a Chinese hotel during a...
Feb 21, 2022
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ClassPass champions a selection of Australian innovative and inspiring fitness and wellness studios
Leading global fitness sharing platform ClassPass has released GameChangers - their campaign championing some of the most innovative and inspiring fitness and wellness studios...
Feb 21, 2022
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Construction begins on Geelong’s Northern Aquatic and Community Hub
Construction commences today on the Northern Aquatic and Community Hub with the landmark facility being built on the current Waterworld and Centenary Hall site, next to Barwon...
Feb 20, 2022
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Surf Life Saving Clubs celebrate the spirit of Mardi Gras
Lifesavers with Pride (LWP) have teamed up with Surf Life Saving Clubs along the east coast of Australia to bring the spirit of Mardi Gras to their beaches on Sunday 27th...
Feb 20, 2022
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare releases proposed national sports injury data strategy
According to a new consultation paper from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), better data on sports injuries could lead to improvements in injury prevention...
Feb 17, 2022
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FILEX confirms program of industry events from March to July
Aiming to define 'A New Era of Fitness' in the post-COVID era, the organisers of FILEX have announced a series of in person events running from March to July. The events are the...
Feb 17, 2022
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VicHealth launches JumpStart initiative to fund grassroots projects for young people across Victoria
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has today launched JumpStart! – an initiative to fund hundreds of grassroots projects across Victoria empowering community organisations to...
Feb 14, 2022
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Installation of outdoor fitness equipment among Healthy Heart of Victoria initiatives for Loddon Campaspe Region
The installation of outdoor fitness equipment and improving sustainable food environments in sports clubs are among the Healthy Heart of Victoria initiatives being rolled out...
Feb 13, 2022
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ESSA spotlights benefits of exercising with your partner this Valentine’s day
Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) are encouraging partners across Australia to exercise together this Valentine’s day to help themselves live a longer, healthier...
Feb 13, 2022
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Ancient wellness techniques revived at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort
Anantara Chiang Mai Resort has revived and introduced two of Northern Thailand’s rare massage and aromatherapy techniques - ‘Yam Khang’ and ‘Yajoo’, both with longstanding...
Feb 11, 2022
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Technogym looks to help set 24-hour Treadmill World Record as part of OUTRUN CANCER fundraising
Global wellness leader Technogym has announced a collaboration with the OUTRUN CANCER initiative to raise funds for The Cancer Council. The fundraising will feature Mark Avery...
Feb 11, 2022
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Gold’s Gym Australia launch new health and wellness podcast
Gold’s Gym Australia have recently launched a new podcast - Good as Gold’s - aimed at sharing the global fitness group’s passion for key areas on health and wellness. The Good...
Feb 10, 2022
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Sporting organisations called on by NSW Government to be champions of mental wellbeing
The NSW Government is calling on sporting organisations to deliver mental health and wellbeing activities as part of a $2.8 million Mental Health Sports program. NSW Minister...
Feb 8, 2022
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iLA launch digital platform to help older Australians age independently
Independent Living Assessment (iLA) has launched LiveUp - a new free, nationwide, digital-first healthy ageing service - which includes a screening tool with expert advice...
Feb 8, 2022
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Genesis Health and Fitness introduces compact franchise option ‘Genesis Express’
Genesis Health and Fitness is expanding its business model and franchise offering with the introduction of ‘Genesis Express’ clubs - operating within a smaller footprint and...
Feb 8, 2022
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South Australian Government expands greening of streets program to regional towns
South Australia’s Greener Neighbourhoods Grants program has already seen nearly 10,000 trees and shrubs planted across metropolitan Adelaide and a new round of State Government...
Feb 7, 2022
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Floatation franchise City Cave looks to add 50 new sites in 2022
Having opened 22 new locations in the final months of last year, City Cave Float & Wellness Centres are planning to add a further 50 sites across Australia’s eastern seaboard...
Feb 7, 2022
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Christchurch City Council supports community fundraising efforts to secure new hydrotherapy pool
Community fundraising is set to play a key role in securing the addition of a hydrotherapy pool to the new facilities being built at Kyle Park in Hornby for residents in the...
Feb 5, 2022
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