AUSactive, Australia’s peak body for exercise and active health, today announced a simplified pathway to register as a Group Exercise Leader (GEL), recognising Les Mills Initial Training and similar pre-choreographed certifications alongside mandatory safety requirements. The initiative enables trainees to start teaching sooner while strengthening safety and quality standards across the sector.
Under the new pathway, Les Mills trainees can activate a free 6-week AUSactive Student Membership, which provides student insurance for supervised practical sessions and free access to AUSactive’s WHS Fundamentals micro-credential, awarding 2 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points. With current First Aid and CPR plus appropriate insurance, trainees can apply to become AUSactive Registered GELs, qualified to lead pre-designed group exercise sessions in predictable settings.
Special Offer: For a limited time, AUSactive is offering an upgrade to full professional membership from the Les Mills Student membership at just $99 for the first year, or $180 for two years.
Billie Cox, General Manager of Business Development at AUSactive said: “This new GEL pathway is about removing unnecessary barriers, while keeping safety and quality front and centre. By recognising the world-class training provided by Les Mills and pairing it with our WHS Fundamentals, First Aid, and CPR requirements, we’re helping new instructors enter the industry faster, with confidence and the right safeguards in place. This is a win for trainees, employers, and the broader community.”
Hylton Drake, Chief Operating Officer, Les Mills Asia Pacific said: “We’re delighted to partner with AUSactive on this streamlined pathway, which acknowledges the high standards of our Initial Training. This initiative ensures that aspiring instructors can step into the studio sooner, with the knowledge, insurance, and safety frameworks they need to succeed. Together, we’re building a stronger, safer, and more vibrant group exercise community across Australia.”
