News & Updates

With the federal government announcing a root and branch review of Medicare to ensure its ongoing viability, reduce demand on the Health system and maintain budget priorities, now more than ever is the time to reframe how the sector functions.

AUSactive’s continuous advocacy work across Australia has paved the way for Certificate III and IV in Fitness now being recognised as Fee-Free TAFE courses in New South Wales and the Northern Territory for the 2023 intake year.

Inside and out, our strengths are there to be discovered

First time trend debuts in top spot!

The latest fitness trends for 2023 have been ranked by AUSactive following a national survey of industry professionals and businesses, with Fitness Programs for Older Adults taking the top spot for the first time.

AusFitness Industry - the most important event in the professional fitness sector in Australia - returns to the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre on 28-29 April 2023.

In this edition of REACTIVATED, we announce the launch of our All ABILITIES program, put the spotlight on our 2021 Mental Health Awareness Program award winner Leila Sithole and analyse data from our recent research piece - transforming inactivity.

AUSactive is pleased to announce the appointment of Anita Delbridge Goswell to the Australian Health and Fitness Industry Standards Council. The Standards Council is an entity that helps to advance and elevate Australia’s health and fitness industry. The council’s objectives are to develop, manage, promote and review a suite of standards, codes and guidance materials to assist the industry in managing safety and improving service quality.

As the peak association for the Australian health and fitness industry, representing members through advocacy with government, councils and other stakeholders is an important responsibility.