News & Updates

AUSactive is proud to partner with the AusFitness Industry Trade Show & Summit 2026. Visit the AUSactive team at the ICC Sydney on 11–12 September and celebrate the annual AUSactive Awards Gala while connecting with leaders across Australia's exercise and active health sector.

Help ensure Australia's exercise and active health workforce is accurately represented in the 2026 Census. Use this Occupational Classification Guide to identify the correct occupation classification before completing your Census.

AUSactive recently met with Assistant Minister for Health Rebecca White MP to discuss how accredited exercise professionals can play a greater role in preventative healthcare, healthy ageing, women's health, and improving health outcomes across Australia.

A new international report highlights practical ways fitness businesses can create welcoming, accessible and inclusive environments for people with disabilities. Discover the findings, download the report and explore how AUSactive supports disability inclusion across the industry.

The strongest effects on the exercise and active health sector are indirect. Personal tax cuts and the new worker tax offset may help households retain discretionary spending, which matters for membership retention and personal training demand. Business tax changes, red-tape reduction and faster approvals may support expansion, fit-outs and investment, while fuel, logistics and housing-related measures may affect supplier costs and location growth opportunities.

AUSactive has released updated national guidelines to support the exercise industry in responding to eating disorders and excessive exercise through safe, evidence-based practice.

Australia’s fitness industry, led by AUSactive, responds to proposed subscription trap reforms, supporting stronger consumer protections while calling for clear guidance and practical implementation.

AUSactive's Budget submission sets out a clear pathway for Government action that directly supports the work of AUSactive members, the development of a National Physical Activity Plan, the integration of movement into healthcare, and the removal of financial barriers that prevent people from participating in exercise.

AUSactive has launched a new professional insurance solution offering stronger protection and lower premiums for fitness and active health professionals.