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Access To Health & Fitness Options Vital For Mental & Physical Health

Access To Health & Fitness Options Vital For Mental & Physical Health

Industry calls for urgent reclassification in Victoria ahead of Stage 3 restrictions. As COVID-19 cases across Victoria continue to decrease, there are urgent calls for health and fitness facilities including personal training to be reclassified as an essential service ahead of Stage 3 restrictions to help Victorians look after their mental and physical health and […]

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Exercise Vital For Mental Health & Wellbeing

Fitness Australia pushes for more opportunities to safely exercise. As new cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in the second wave outbreak, Fitness Australia is calling on government to give all Australians including individuals, families and children more opportunities to safely exercise to keep their mental health and wellbeing in balance during isolation. Fitness Australia

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Fitness Australia - Lets Get Moving - By Barrie Elvish

Fitness Australia: Let’s Get Moving

A snapshot from Fitness Australia CEO, Barrie Elvish. More Australians, more active, more often. Six simple words that carry a powerful message, and if Fitness Australia’s new strategic direction is successful, an outcome that will support a healthier, happier community with reduced physical and mental health issues and a much improved sense of wellbeing. In

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Fitness Australia Directors Set To Strengthen Peak Body In 2020

Fitness Australia Directors Set To Strengthen Peak Body In 2020

Fitness Australia, the peak industry association, has announced its appointed Directors who have been selected to complement the current Board composition. The two newly appointed members of the Board, Kate Corkery and Paige Buse, both have strong professional backgrounds and experience that will help strengthen Fitness Australia’s foundations. Chairperson, Jayne Blake, explains that Kate Corkery

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Newly Announced Board - Fitness Australia

Newly Elected Board Of Directors Announced By Fitness Australia

Fitness Australia, the peak industry association, have today revealed the results from the recent Board of Directors election, with three fresh faces set to serve as Board members. AusREPs Jen Dugard and Chantal Brodrick along with Business Member Ty Menzies CEO of Lift Brands Asia Pacific are the newly elected members of the Fitness Australia

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Fitness Australia - Baby Boomers seen as most active generation

Baby Boomers Come Out On Top As Most Active Generation

18th November 2019 Baby Boomers are the nation’s most active generation, racking up 364 hours of physical activity each year(1), reveals new research commissioned by Fitness Australia. Baby Boomers rack up 83 additional hours of exercise each year compared to those under 40 Health & confidence are the biggest drivers of exercise among this generation

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Fitness Australia Receive Record Nominations for Board of Directors

Recored Numbers Contesting Fitness Australia Board of Directors

Voting is open to Fitness Australia’s AusREP Members and Business Members between 1st and 18th November 2019. Fitness Australia, the peak industry association, is looking to appoint three new Directors at the Annual General Meeting on 26th November. AusREPs and Business Members have the chance to cast their vote as of 1st November to determine

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Sport Australia’s Position Statement On Physical Literacy Endorsed By Fitness Australia

Sport Australia’s Position Statement On Physical Literacy Endorsed By Fitness Australia

Sport Australia has released a national Position Statement on Physical Literacy to continue efforts to prioritise the health and wellbeing of Australians. Broadly and enthusiastically endorsed by sporting organisations, physical activity providers and education bodies including Fitness Australia, the Position Statement is a commitment to help all Australians, especially our children, bring out their best

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Fitness Australia - Gyms Do Not Need To Close

An Opportunity Join The Board Of Fitness Australia

Fitness Australia is currently receiving applications for members to join their Board of Directors, with three elected positions available. “Historically, we haven’t had our Australian Registered Exercise Professionals (AusREPs) represented on our Board, so to be giving two AusREP members the opportunity to do so, is significant,” says CEO of industry body Fitness Australia Barrie

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Fitness Australia - Small Studios Have Something Bigger Going On

Small Studios Have Something Bigger Going On

Creating a close-knit culture where their clients know each other and enjoy socialising outside of training, in particular for boutique fitness businesses, has become a key factor in attracting and retaining clients. “What boutique studios do so well is building a brand within a brand,” says Barrie Elvish, CEO of Fitness Australia, the peak industry

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Fitness Australia - The Next Phase written by Barrie Elvish for What's New in Fitness

Fitness Australia: The Next Phase

Fitness Australia: We’re pushing for a more physically active nation. Fitness Australia’s next phase includes a heavy focus in its core business towards promoting physical activity to the public through partnerships with Government agencies like Sport Australia and the corporate and allied health sectors. Our new strategic direction will see us as a key player

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Fitness Australia broadens the Australian Register of Exercise Professionals

Degree Qualified? Australian Register Of Exercise Professionals Is Now Open!

Peak industry association, Fitness Australia, today announces that it has broadened the Australian Register of Exercise Professionals to allow for more of those who have relevant University Degrees working in fitness. “We’re listening to employers, and have recognised their needs for a more robust workforce, with the added credibility of being an AusREP,” explains Barrie

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