AUSactive Strategy Day
Last week AUSactive held a corporate strategy day with its Board to discuss its strategic direction which involved our focus on effective advocacy as a central goal to ensure the…hello
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Advocacy Update – February 2025
Advocacy Update Last week, CEO Barrie Elvish, incoming Chair Emmett Williams, and I traveled to Canberra to engage with Federal Parliamentarians. Among those we met with were the Shadow Minister…hello
Snap Fitness leading the way in compliance with CoverMe Fitness partnership
Lift Brands, owner of Snap Fitness, has partnered with CoverMe Fitness, the leading on-demand fitness team management and cover solution app, to set a new standard in compliance within the…hello
WE ARE AUSactive: Showcasing Member Patricia Rojo-Diaz
As part of our #WEAREAUSactive campaign, we are showcasing the inspiring journeys and achievements of our AUSactive members across Australia every week. This week, we’re highlighting Patricia Rojo-Diaz, a passionate…hello
AUSactive launches dedicated Tai Chi Membership category
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…hello
Aquamoves Shepparton kicks off 2025 with continued Quality Accreditation from AUSactive
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…hello
Ensuring Compliance in Group Fitness: Key Considerations for 2025
As we approach 2025, the fitness industry faces a more complex regulatory landscape. With key changes in legislation, particularly the amendments to the Fair Work Act in August 2024, ensuring…hello
Simon Kennedy Crowned Fittest Federal MP As AUSactive calls for National Health Push
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…hello
AUSactive broadens its commitment to diversity and inclusion with endorsement from ASAPD
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…hello
Game-changing CoverMe Fitness staff management app goes live in Australia
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…hello
Australia Bureau of Statistics broadens Occupation Standard Classification for Australia to include Pilates and Yoga Instructors
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. The…hello
Movement for Mental Health: Helping Your Clients Live Happier Lives Through Movement
Movement for Mental Health – Helping Your Clients Live Happier Lives Through Movement Mental health is an increasingly urgent issue, with mental illness affecting one in eight people globally, according…hello
AUSactive appoints WA Regional Manager to spearhead growth
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…hello
Advocacy update in December
Fit for Office: A campaign to boost health and well-being for politicians and their staff AUSactive was thrilled to launch Fit for Office at Parliament House on 19 November 2024…hello
Annual Report 2023-2024
Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting. To download the 2023-2024 annual report, please click here…hello
AUSactive selected as affiliate partner for Australian Sport Commission’s Play Well Program
AUSactive has been selected as an affiliate partner in the inaugural Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Play Well Affiliate Program to help deliver the Play Well Strategy in 2025. Play Well…hello
WE ARE AUSactive: Showcasing Member Kwinana Recquatic Centre
As part of our new #WEAREAUSactive campaign, we will be showcasing the inspiring journeys and achievements of our AUSactive members across Australia. This week, we proudly shine a spotlight on…hello
AUSactive keeps finger on the pulse with new Chair appointment
AUSactive has future-proofed its Board with the early appointment of current Director and Managing Director of Myzone Asia-Pacific Emmett Williams to Chair, ahead of Jayne Blake’s term end in July…hello
Gym AED saves teenager during cardiac arrest
A Rosebud teenager is back in the gym less than three months after going into cardiac arrest during a workout, with the incredible recovery attributed to the fast-acting staff. Austin…hello
The Essential Role of Active Health and Exercise Professionals in Promoting Heart Health
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) refers to a wide range of conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels. This includes ischaemic heart diseases (like angina and heart attacks), cerebrovascular diseases (like…hello
November Advocacy Update
Written by AUSactive’s Policy and Advocacy Officer, Mariana Ivantsoff Million Moves is coming to Western Australia AUSactive is set to roll out its successful Million Moves initiative in Western Australia…hello
AUSactive’s Million Moves steps into WA
AUSactive is set to roll out its successful Million Moves initiative in Western Australia in May 2025, with the expressions of interest registration for businesses, professionals and local companies now…hello
Emerging fitness trends for 2025
AUSactive is excited to unveil the emerging trends for 2025 after a comprehensive analysis of industry-led data that sheds light on the evolving landscape of the fitness and wellness industry….hello
Xplor Technologies Launches Xplor Gym in Australia and New Zealand; Cutting-Edge Software Set to Revolutionise Gym Management
Auckland, New Zealand/Melbourne, Australia – September 23, 2024 – Xplor Technologies, a global leader in software, payments, and growth solutions for the fitness industry, is thrilled to announce the official…hello
Strength in Transition: Training for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause
Strength in Transition: Training for Women in Perimenopause and Menopause The menopausal transition is a critical life stage for women. Many women experience reduced quality of life and increased risk…hello
AUSactive Modalities Advisory Group set to improve industry representation
AUSactive is set to improve the strategic direction and representation of the many modalities that make up the Australian active health and exercise industry by bringing together leading professionals to…hello
October Advocacy Update
Written by AUSactive’s Policy and Advocacy Officer, Mariana Ivantsoff This October, advocacy updates include news on 2024 Fit for Office and outdoor fitness permits Fit for Office Fit for…hello
How to Maintain Fitness Motivation in Menopause
Susie Chan took up running at age 35. Within a few years she had run the Marathon des Sables more times than any other British woman, broke a 12-hour treadmill…hello
2024 AUSactive Awards Winners
The 2024 AUSactive Award Winners have been honoured and celebrated at a sold-out Gala Event at Doltone House in Sydney on Friday night. In front of one of the largest…hello
WE ARE AUSactive: Showcasing Member Steve Delinac
As part of our new #WEAREAUSactive campaign, we will be showcasing the inspiring journeys and achievements of our AUSactive members across Australia. This week, we are shining a spotlight on…hello
StretchLab joins AUSactive
One of the newest wellness concepts to open in Australia, StretchLab, has joined AUSactive as a group business member to help elevate their presence and aid their expansion across the…hello
WE ARE AUSactive: Showcasing Member Kara Sleigh
As part of our new #WEAREAUSactive campaign, we will be showcasing the inspiring journeys and achievements of our AUSactive members across Australia. This week, we proudly shine a spotlight on…hello
Boxing for Better Health
Boxing for Better Health: The Importance of Utilising Qualified Instructors and Professional Development to Minimise Risk In the fitness industry, boxing, kickboxing, and mixed martial arts (MMA) have gained popularity,…hello
WE ARE AUSactive: Showcasing Member Josh Annesley
As part of our new #WEAREAUSactive campaign, we will be showcasing the inspiring journeys and achievements of our AUSactive members across Australia. This week we’re highlighting Josh Annesley, NSW-based Level…hello
Back in 2022, AUSactive realised the urgent need to elevate sustainability within the active health and exercise sector when no applications were received for the newly created environmental award, in…hello
Aqua Fitness: Shaping the Future Together
Aqua Alliance, in collaboration with AUSactive, is offering an exclusive discount to address a critical issue raised by its members. The Industry Forum, a one-day summit for venues offering aqua…hello
The Benefits of Student Placements for Gyms, Pilates, Yoga Studios, and Leisure Centres
Student placements offer a fantastic opportunity for your business to grow while giving students the practical experience they need to succeed in their future careers. By taking on student placements,…hello
September Advocacy Update
Meetings in Canberra It was a significant month for advocacy as Barrie and Board Member Emmett traveled to Canberra to meet with politicians about collaborating on a public health campaign…hello
Dementia Prevention for Women
Dementia Prevention for Women: Essential Tips for Active Health and Exercise Professionals Dementia is a group of progressive neurodegenerative disorders that impact cognitive functions such as memory, thinking, and reasoning….hello
WE ARE AUSactive: Showcasing Member Korin Koutsomihalis
As part of our new #WEAREAUSactive campaign, we will be showcasing the inspiring journeys and achievements of our AUSactive members across Australia every week. This week we are highlighting Korin…hello
