News & Updates

The August advocacy update covers various topics, including ensuring the suitability of Federal Parliament members, consulting on fees for outdoor training on Crown land in Victoria, meetings with the Federal Government regarding the National Preventive Health Strategy and National Sports Plan, and participation in the National Sports Convention and Disability Expo in Sydney.

AUSactive is thrilled to announce the 2023 Digital Futures consultation launch, a pioneering initiative aimed at empowering AUSactive members and the broader Australian health and fitness sector.

The Queensland Finalists in this year’s AUSactive National Awards 2023 have been named, showcasing the best fitness professionals, business owners and industry experts from right across the state.

In this July advocacy update, we highlight key initiatives such as the Innovation Grant City of Sydney, our Submission to the Review on My Aged Care, the impactful efforts by Sutherland Shire Council, and the growing recognition of the significance of physical activity in Romania and the VAT-free leisure industry in the UK.

What’s your forecast for next year’s top Health & Fitness trend? Cast your vote in AUSactive’s 5th Annual Health and Fitness Industry Trends survey before 31 July.

Achieving fitness goals is hard enough without cost of living pressures coming into play. So with gym deals aplenty, how do you pick one to suit you?

This June advocacy update highlights AUSactive Professionals' vital role in preventive health outcomes. Our registered members empower communities with subsidised physical activity programs under Medicare, effectively combating chronic diseases. Recent studies affirm the preventative benefits of physical activity. The 2023 Federal Budget aligns with the National Preventive Health Strategy, encouraging health prevention and sports proposals. AUSactive advocates for program recognition and funding and supports public health campaigns promoting physical activity.

This May advocacy update includes some exciting news and initiatives from AUSactive. Our CEO was elected as Chair of World Active, we launched the Healthy Life Report 2023, presented recommendations to government to save Medicare, and continued our efforts to advocate for AUSactive professionals who conduct programs in outdoor open spaces. We also held a virtual Local Government Forum to discuss health and wellbeing initiatives and services to encourage and support councils to deliver physical activity programs in their community.

More than 40 national federation from 5 continents elected the Council! Barrie Elvish as the Chair will lead the platform to the final phase – the launch of the World Active Federation!