REACTIVATED Issue 6
It’s our Active Health Issue – featuring a wrap of the action-packed 2023 Active Health Summits and explores the benefits of active health on learning, mental health and more. Plus…hello
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AUSactive 2022 Board Elections now open!
The preventative health and exercise industry’s peak organisation, AUSactive, has today announced nominations are now open for its 2022 Board Elections ahead of the Annual General Meeting on 24 November….hello
States events set to showcase award winners and global trends
AUSactive National Awards Program Judging for the AUSactive National Awards Program is almost complete with State Winners set to be announced and honoured next month at local events that will…hello
Government Advocacy strategic priorities
Our overall priority is to have exercise, physical activity and fitness considered integral components of Australia’s preventative health thinking and policies Local Government priorities To advocate that new developments and…hello
Public Statement by the World Active Forum (WAF)
The pandemic not only negatively impacted people’s health around the globe, but significantly disrupted our ways of living. World leaders had to strengthen collaboration, in order to overcome the crisis…hello
Stay Strong Webinar Series this month
Register now for the interactive webinars on 11 & 16 August 2022 We’ve all been asked about our physical fitness at some stage in our lives, but a growing concern…hello
FairPlay Vouchers Work
Queensland Government survey shows success of ‘get active’ incentive Words by AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish Recent surveys carried out by the Queensland Department of Tourism, Innovation and Sport have proven…hello
YMCA in Moreland raises the bar with Accreditation
Service excellence and consistently delivering exceptional programs has paid off for YMCA Victoria managed recreational facilities at Oakpark, Brunswick, Fawkner and Coburg, which have all received professional industry accreditation from…hello
Nation’s Health and Wellbeing
Australia’s leading health and wellbeing foundations convene in Canberra Leaders from some of Australia’s major health associations are converging on Canberra next week in an AUSactive-led initiative to raise the…hello
Government Mask Recommendations
Reducing illness during heightened Flu and COVID-19 season As you know COVID-19 and cold and flu cases are increasing in the community. With the expected peak still a few weeks…hello
Judges announced for AUSactive Awards 2022
Hurry, last days to enter! AUSactive has announced the judging line-up for this year’s revamped National Awards Program, showcasing some of the industry’s top fitness professionals, business owners and industry…hello
Q/A session with AUSLEISURE
AUSactive ready to engage with new federal government to deliver national wellbeing budget With new Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese having pledged to take the country in a new direction,…hello
Regional Roadshow focused on mental fitness
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish tours Regional Victoria We’ve all been asked about our physical fitness at some stage in our lives, but a growing concern for our mental health during…hello
The Addict Brain
The brain is the most powerful tool we have. It can drive us to succeed, limit us to certain behaviours, hold our fears, file our memories and it tells our…hello
What will be hot in 2023?
Have your say on the latest fitness trends for the year ahead Functional training, wearable technology, Pilates, or a new wave of training – what will top the list of…hello
STEPZ Fitness joins AUSactive as it continues to grow
24/7 and Functional Group Fitness franchise STEPZ Fitness has joined AUSactive as it continues its growth strategy in Queensland and New South Wales. With 17 locations already across both states…hello
Health and fitness sector contributes over $4 billion to Australian GDP
While inactivity costs the healthcare system $2 billion per year A global Deloitte Report, commissioned by The Global Health & Fitness Alliance, in collaboration with AUSactive, has analysed health and…hello
AUSactive launches new era of National Awards
AUSactive has today launched a new era of awards for Australia’s health and exercise industry, with the National Awards Program 2022 now expanded to 28 individual, business and community awards…hello
Get ready for EOFY and lock in your price freeze now
End of financial year savings can be a great way to put more cash in your pocket and with a bit of planning and time, realising these savings through your…hello
REACTIVATED Issue 2
Welcome to the second edition of AUSactive’s new REACTIVATED Magazine – a dedicated e-magazine keeping you informed. This edition is bursting with content – a Spotlight On Chris Atkins from…hello
Eased isolation restrictions a boost for industry skill shortage
Getting back to ‘normal’ and hitting the gym or resuming other fitness activities to look after our health should be music to the ears of thousands of health and fitness…hello
The fitness industry needs certainty and support
Victorian Opposition champions call for industry stimulus Supporting community health, wellbeing and getting business back on track remains the key priority for Government as we move beyond the Covid pandemic….hello
Open Letter to Treasurer Josh Frydenberg
Dear Treasurer, We have a problem and it’s rapidly getting worse Australia has a physical and mental health crisis. Let’s put this into some context; the World Health Organisation ranks…hello
Two cheers for the Victorian Government
AUSactive applauds the Victorian Government for removing the requirement for mask wearing in gyms from midnight this Friday; obstacles preventing Victorians from being able to return to gyms has been…hello
ISEAL Fitness Industry Research
AUSactive formerly Fitness Australia and the Institute of Sport, Exercise and Active Living (ISEAL) at Victoria University have established a collaborative and innovative project that will provide evidence and promote…hello
ExerciseSafe
The ExerciseSafe initiative supports AUSactive’s commitment for the fitness industry to deliver high quality, safe and effective services to the public. As part of this commitment, AUSactive formerly Fitness Australia…hello
A more active Australia for a healthier nation research report
Research and economic modelling into physical inactivity and COVID-19: a tale of three pandemics. View Report…hello
Raising the bar for Personal Training health benefits
AUSactive personal trainers now recognised by Medibank In an exciting New Year announcement, AUSactive personal trainers are now recognised by Medibank to provide personal training sessions to Medibank members on…hello
Literature Review of the Effects of Exercise on Mental Illness
Exercise can be a cost-effective and accessible way to improve the mental health of healthy individuals and also those with mental health conditions. Working together with AUSactive, we were interested…hello
REACTIVATED Issue 1
We are thrilled to launch the inaugural edition of AUSactive’s new REACTIVATED Magazine – a dedicated regular e-magazine that keeps you informed. This first edition is packed full of content,…hello
AUSactive is Listening Webinar
The purpose of this session is for Jen & Chantal & Eddy, the board members that were elected by YOU, to bring you together and listen to what you want…hello
2021 Roll of Honour inductees announced
The 2021 Australian Fitness Awards Roll of Honour inductees were announced yesterday at AUSactive’s (formerly Fitness Australia) Annual General Meeting in Sydney. The Roll of Honour recognise individuals who have…hello
2020 – 2021 Annual Report
Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting to download the report please click the link below. View Annual General Meeting Report….hello
All Queenslanders can continue to go to the gym at 80% target
Health and fitness centres deemed an essential service Both fully vaccinated and unvaccinated people will be able to continue accessing health and fitness facilities after 17 December when Queensland reaches…hello
South Australia: COVID-19 Update
Dear South Australian Members, In light of recent changes to border restrictions in our state, it is critical that we as an industry remain attuned to all existing protocols that…hello
It’s Murder on the Dance Floor
Words by the CEO of AUSactive, Barrie Elvish It was great to see further relaxations in COVID restrictions being announced over the weekend; most NSW citizens are keen to get…hello
2019 – 2020 Annual Report
As we continue to evolve, expand our focus, and update products, services and experiences, we want our brand to best reflect why we exist, what we believe in, and where…hello
2018 – 2019 Annual Report
The financial year 2018-19 has been a time of review and transition for Fitness Australia Jayne Blake, Chairperson of Fitness Australia – “I am confident that in 2018/19 Fitness Australia…hello
2017 – 2018 Annual Report
As we continue to evolve, expand our focus, and update products, services and experiences, we want our brand to best reflect why we exist, what we believe in, and where…hello
2016 – 2017 Annual Report
The 2016/17 financial year saw Fitness Australia continue to progress in its transition to a more customer focused, business-centric organisation in response to the expectations of our members and AusREPs….hello
