The active health and exercise industry’s peak association, AUSactive, has today announced nominations are now open for its 2026 Board Elections ahead of the Annual General Meeting on 30 November 2026.
This year, AUSactive is seeking AUSactive is seeking two (2) x Business Member Directors (with one (1) of these Business Member Director positions being allocated specifically to an independently owned business member to ensure we have representations across the industry). The Elected Directors will have a three-year term.
Following an evaluation of the current skill set, the Board has identified the following areas of experience as a priority for the appointment of new Board Members in 2026:
- Experience working with allied health providers and/or in the health sector
- Legal qualifications and professional experience in the interpretation and application of law and regulatory obligations
- Strategic marketing expertise, including brand development, communications, customer engagement, market growth, and the ability to drive awareness
- Experience in leveraging technology, digital transformation, data, AI and innovation to improve organisational performance, customer experience, and future readiness
A nomination form and Information pack board of directors outlining expectations is available.
If you’re considering standing for election and missed our Board Readiness Webinar, you can watch the recording HERE.
AUSactive 2026 Board Election Key Dates:
Date Key Milestone
14 September 2026 Nominations open for election to the Board of Directors
30 September 2026 Nominations close for election to the Board of Directors
19 October 2026 Voting opens for the election
2 November 2026 Voting closes for the election
5 November 2026 Candidates notified of election results
30 November 2026 Successful candidates take office at the Annual General Meeting
