News & Updates

AUSactive has marked Chinese New Year celebrations by announcing the launch of a dedicated Tai Chi professional membership registration to provide tailored membership benefits and support for instructors of the ancient martial art. Tai Chi has been practiced for thousands of years and today many take part in Tai Chi as a sport and form of exercise for its health benefits – both physical and for the mind.

Service excellence, and consistently delivering exceptional programs, has continued to pay off for Aquamoves in Shepparton, who have maintained their Quality Business Accreditation with AUSactive. AUSactive’s Quality Business Accreditation is a formal recognition process in which a business meets predefined criteria and quality standards, assessed by an independent accreditation body.

With key changes in legislation, particularly the amendments to the Fair Work Act in August 2024, ensuring compliance in group fitness is becoming more critical than ever.

Australia’s health is under the microscope with AUSactive is calling for a ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’-style preventive health campaign and, in accord with their own policy, to increase preventative health funding from 2% to 5% of the $124B health budget to address Australia’s $14.1 billion annual physical inactivity crisis. 

With a focus on inclusive exercise and physical activity for everyone, AUSactive has taken a step forward by being recognised by the Australian Sporting Alliance for People with a Disability (ASAPD) through their Sector Partner Endorsement Program.

CoverMe Fitness, the seamless, on-demand management and cover solution app for fitness professionals, goes live in Australia this month to connect educated and qualified fitness professionals with local clubs and studios.

AUSactive is pleased to announce Australian Bureau of Statistics’ recent revision of the Occupational Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) includes Pilates and Yoga Instructor’s occupations for the first time.

Mental health is an increasingly urgent issue, with mental illness affecting one in eight people globally, according to the World Health Organization. This includes conditions such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders etc. all of which can have a profound impact on an individual's life.

A wave of new industry initiatives and the announcement of funding from the Western Australian government to encourage exercise and physical activity has seen AUSactive appoint a Western Australian General Manager to lead the peak industry association in the west.