News: Wellness
City of Newcastle launches campaign to mark Mental Health week
City of Newcastle has launched an eight week campaign - 'Healthy Hearts and Minds' - to mark Mental Health Week, encouraging the community to improve their physical and mental...
Oct 12, 2021
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rebel and its partners support Mental Health Week with donation of $500,000 to Lifeline
In support of Mental Health Week (10th-17th October 2021), rebel and its partners are donating $500,000 to Lifeline following reports of a 25% increase in the volume of calls...
Oct 12, 2021
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Therabody welcomes snowboarder Scotty James as latest ambassador
Global tech wellness brand, Therabody has welcomed Melbourne snowboarding champion and Olympic athlete Scotty James as their newest ambassador. Therabody’s family of elite...
Oct 11, 2021
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Therabody launches new compression technology for athletes
Global leader in tech wellness, Therabody, has launched RecoveryAir - scientifically validated medical grade pneumatic compression technology to assist Australian athletes’...
Oct 10, 2021
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Banyan Tree launches ‘wellbeing sanctuary’ at properties in Thailand’s Koh Samui and Krabi
Redefining its hospitality experience following the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Banyan Tree Group has rolled out a new healthy living concept at its properties...
Oct 10, 2021
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Australian Reptile Park continues to support children’s charities with ‘Pay Discover Forward’ program
Australian Reptile Park continues to support children’s charities with ‘Pay Discover Forward’ program In early July 2021, the Australian Reptile Park introduced its ‘Pay...
Oct 8, 2021
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Australian Institute of Sport leads major project examining concussion
Being led by the Australian Institute of Sport, research comparing the brain health of retired athletes from collision and non-collision sports will be part of a comprehensive...
Oct 7, 2021
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New South Island thermal spa approaches opening
The new $17 million Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa on New Zealand’s South Island is counting down to its opening, anticipating its launch before the end of the month. Located in...
Oct 7, 2021
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Les Mills launches new omnichannel fitness platform
Les Mills has announced its new LES MILLS+ platform, the first global omnichannel fitness offering that bridges the gap between digital and live workouts to provide the ultimate...
Oct 7, 2021
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Exerp explains inclusion of government mandates in fitness clubs’ reopening processes
Exerp has shared its experience of how gym operators in other countries where it works have introduced government and health mandates for managing Coronavirus in their members'...
Oct 6, 2021
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National Sports Convention 2021 launches inaugural NSC Oration featuring John Coates
The National Sports and Physical Activity Convention is launching the inaugural NSC Oration as the crescendo for NSC21 on Thursday 9th December in Melbourne with the Oration...
Oct 6, 2021
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Chris Wilson Fitness Studio promoted as Perth’s most exclusive gym
Promoted as one of Australia’s most exclusive gyms, the Chris Wilson Fitness Studio - opened in June this year in the Perth suburb of Nedlands - has capped its membership at...
Oct 6, 2021
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Retired AFL star Eddie Betts to deliver Coles Healthy Kicks program to Indigenous communities
Coles has officially welcomed retired AFL star, Eddie Betts as an ambassador to help deliver and tailor the Coles Healthy Kicks program to Indigenous communities across...
Oct 5, 2021
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Women in Fitness Association announces inaugural graduates of Academies
The Women in Fitness Association has announced the inaugural graduates of the WIFA Academies - The Speakers Academy and Writers Academy. With WIFA being committed to providing...
Oct 5, 2021
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TeamUp launches free online mini marketing course
TeamUp, a supplier of gym management software for boutique gyms, studios and CrossFit boxes has launched a free online mini-marketing course that includes seven guides for...
Oct 4, 2021
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New Zealand fitness leaders appointed to IHRSA's global health and fitness council
Two New Zealand industry leaders have been appointed to the first major global council on health and fitness, the Global Health and Fitness Alliance (GHFA), set up by the...
Oct 1, 2021
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Shortlister shares insights into Wellness Trends
Shortlister has released the findings from its yearly Wellness Trends Report which aims to help companies provide wellness programs, benefits, and HR tech for their employees by...
Sep 30, 2021
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More than 300,000 jabs administered at Qudos Bank Arena vaccination centre
Qudos Bank Arena’s support of NSW Health’s COVID-19 vaccination rollout in Western Sydney has seen the venue’s team of dedicated staff play a critical role, with the quarter of...
Sep 30, 2021
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Anderson Events and Sydney Sports Management Group partner to maximise venue participation through multisport programming
Facilities management company Sydney Sports Management Group (SSMG) and Anderson Events, which has managed corporate and community events and health and wellness programs since...
Sep 30, 2021
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FITREC gives fitness professionals option to show that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19
FITREC, the registration service for fitness professionals and businesses, has advised that it is giving registered fitness professionals the option to show that they are fully...
Sep 30, 2021
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General Manager shares reasons behind launching a new hotel in Thailand during COVID
Edward E. Snoeks, General Manager of five-star hotel Meliá Chiang Mai located in northern Thailand, has shared the reasoning behind launching a new hotel during the COVID...
Sep 29, 2021
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VicHealth reveals new initiative focused on creating a healthier future for Victoria’s young people
Health promotion foundation VicHealth has today revealed a first-of-its-kind initiative - ‘Future Healthy’ - which will see $45 million invested in new programs over three years...
Sep 29, 2021
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NZReps highlights the benefits of exercise for children these school holidays
With the NZ Ministry of Health reporting that 31% of children aged two-14 years are overweight, the New Zealand Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs) has highlighted that...
Sep 27, 2021
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Fitness Australia introduces Workplace Wellbeing Professional
Small businesses and sole traders across Victoria who are registered with Fitness Australia can now access free dedicated workplace wellbeing support thanks to a new Partners in...
Sep 25, 2021
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