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…hello
2026 Pre-Budget Submission
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Free Family Obstacle Course Coming to Rockingham
ActiveX Event Brings Free Fitness Fun to Rockingham Families Rockingham families will have a new way to stay active this summer. AUSactive has secured funding from the Western Australian Government…hello
Kimberley Anderson Joins AUSactive Board 2025
AUSactive Welcomes Kimberley Anderson to 2025 Board AUSactive welcomes Kimberley Anderson to its 2025 Board. She joins as a Professional Member Director after the recent election. She will also be…hello
Merrithew Pilates Courses Gain AUSactive Approval
Merrithew Pilates Education Gains AUSactive Course Approval AUSactive has announced a new partnership with Merrithew, a global leader in Pilates education and equipment. As part of this partnership, two STOTT…hello
Cyber Security for Gyms: Protect Your Fitness Business
Understanding Cyber Security in the Fitness Industry The exercise and active health industry in Australia has rapidly embraced technology. Today, many businesses rely on online bookings, member management systems and…hello
AUSactive Partners with ExPRO Fitness Festival
AUSactive Partners with ExPRO Fitness Festival AUSactive has announced a new ExPRO fitness festival partnership. This partnership supports one of Western Australia’s leading fitness and lifestyle events. The ExPRO Fitness…hello
2025 AUSactive National Awards Winners
Australia’s Best in Health and Fitness Celebrated at the 2025 AUSactive National Awards Sydney came alive on Friday night as the health, fitness and wellbeing community gathered for the 2025…hello
Make the most of tax-time savings before 30 June
Claim Your AUSactive Membership Renewal This Financial Year Tax time is here, and there are many ways to save. However, did you know you may be able to claim your…hello
AUSactive Announces Formation of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Group (ADEIAG)
AUSactive Launches Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group AUSactive has announced the launch of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group (ADEIAG). This new advisory group supports AUSactive’s commitment to…hello
AUSactive partners with Sports Medicine Australia to boost access to First Aid and CPR access for Members
AUSactive First Aid and CPR Training Partnership with Sports Medicine Australia AUSactive has announced a new First Aid and CPR training partnership with Sports Medicine Australia (SMA). This AUSactive First…hello
Help Shape the Future of Fitness: AUSactive’s 2026 Trends Survey Now Open
AUSactive Health and Fitness Industry Trends Survey Now Open AUSactive is inviting professionals across the active health, fitness and wellness sectors to take part in the 6th annual Health and…hello
Barrie Elvish Leads AUSactive in the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout
Barrie Elvish Joins the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish is taking part in the 2025 Vinnies CEO Sleepout, raising vital funds and awareness for the 122,000 Australians…hello
AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish Announce Retirement After Transformative Leadership
A Legacy of Leadership and Transformation Barrie Elvish, CEO of AUSactive since January 2019, has announced his retirement. During his tenure, Barrie led AUSactive through major challenges. These included declining…hello
Natural Therapies Review Supports Pilates Yoga Tai Chi Rebates
AUSactive Welcomes Natural Therapies Review Recommendations AUSactive has welcomed the latest recommendations from the Federal Government’s Natural Therapies Review. The review supports the re-inclusion of Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi…hello
AUSactive CEO Calls for National Physical Activity Campaign to Reduce Healthcare Pressure
The Case for a National Physical Activity Campaign AUSactive CEO Barrie Elvish has highlighted the urgent need for a national public awareness campaign to encourage Australians to be more active…hello
Latest Issue of REACTIVATED: AUSactive Industry Updates
What’s Inside the Latest Issue of REACTIVATED The latest issue of REACTIVATED is packed with insightful articles, member highlights, and updates on initiatives shaping the fitness industry in 2025. Whether…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
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
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
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
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
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
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
AUSactive launched inaugural Digital Futures Research Report
AUSactive has today launched its first Digital Futures Research Report, providing insights and data from more than 450 businesses that can be used as benchmarking tools for how health and…hello
Annual Report 2022-2023
Thank you to everyone who attended the Annual General Meeting. To download the Annual Report, please click here…hello
Successful Candidates Announced in the 2023 Director Election
✨ David Aitchison (Body Fit Training) ✨ Mel Tempest (Ballarat Health and Fitness) We extend our congratulations to David and Mel and are looking forward to them joining the Board…hello
AUSactive announces business member partnership with Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate and Kobudo
AUSactive is thrilled to announce a new business member partnership with the Australasian Federation of Traditional Karate and Kobudo (“AFTK”) as it continues to expand the membership modalities available under…hello
10 THOUSAND FEET National Winners
Health and fitness organisations focused on prioritising their members and staff have been recognised in the annual 10 THOUSAND FEET Awards at the AUSactive National Awards Gala last week with…hello
AUSactive Awards 2023 Tasmanian Winners Announced
Tasmanian winners in this year’s AUSactive National Awards were honoured at a spectacular sold-out Gala Event at Federation Square in Melbourne last night, with five individuals and businesses from across…hello
AUSactive launch its ‘Fit for Office’ campaign at Parliament House in Canberra today, putting Federal MPs and their staff through their paces
AUSactive launch its ‘Fit for Office’ campaign at Parliament House in Canberra today, putting Federal MPs and their staff through their paces. More than 14 Federal parliamentary members and 70…hello
Vote for what you think will be the hottest trend in 2024
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. AUSactive CEO Barrie…hello
Are you ready for tax time?
EOFY, EOFYS, Tax time – we’ve all heard the jingles that flood the airways this time of year! Yet, while we are still six weeks away from the 30 June…hello
AUSactive’s 2023-24 Federal Budget Submission
AUSactive has put forward, initiatives to the government that we would like to see addressed in the next Federal Budget. These will reduce the impact of physical inactivity on the…hello
Certificate III & IV in Fitness now recognised as Fee-Free TAFE and VET courses in NSW and NT
AUSactive’s continuous advocacy work across Australia has paved the way for Certificate III and IV in Fitness now being recognised as Fee-Free TAFE courses in New South Wales and the…hello
AusFitness Industry set to shape the future of the professional fitness sector
AusFitness Industry – the most important event in the professional fitness sector in Australia – returns to the ICC Sydney Exhibition Centre on 28-29 April 2023. AusFitness Industry (previously FITNESS…hello
Being active – It’s not all about exercise
The modern world is busy with hectic time schedules, demands, challenges and expectations to manage. It’s easy to lose sight of our own needs on a physical, emotional, and mental…hello
AUSactive welcomes newly appointed Board Members
AUSactive has this week announced the successful candidates in the 2022 Directors Election, welcoming Registered Exercise Professional (REP) Ryan Hogan and Business Member Elaine Jobson from Jetts Fitness to the…hello
