INSIGHT
News, views and lessons learnt
FILEX SPIRIT AS
STRONG AS EVER
FILEX 2018 and The Fitness Show Sydney proved
once again that there’s only one place to be
for fitness professionals in April! As Australian
Fitness Network officially passed the baton to the
event’s new operators, it was clear that the spirit
of FILEX, fostered over many years, was as strong
as ever. Network congratulates and thanks Fitness
Australia, the convention programming committee
and the new owners for delivering such a thought-
provoking, motivating and professionally run event.
We are only too aware that events of this scale and
nature are fraught with logistical challenges, so
making it seem easy is no small achievement!
FILEX returns to Sydney between 12 and 14
April 2019, and the programming process is well
under way. If you’ve got an important educational
message to share and think you have what it takes
to present to your industry peers, now’s the time
to apply to present at FILEX 2019. Applications
are open until Monday 9 July – CLICK HERE for
everything you need to know.
FITNESS INDUSTRY COUNCIL
ANNOUNCED
Fitness Australia, the recently brand-refreshed registration provider, has taken a step to action
its new mission statement to ‘professionalise exercise’ by confirming the appointment of a new
Industry Council.
Comprising professionals with a range of backgrounds and skills, from an outdoor fitness
business owner and a course provider, to a facility director and a corporate lawyer, the council
will serve as an advisory group to provide Fitness Australia with strategic advice and a forum for
consultation on issues relating to the diverse range of businesses operating in the fitness industry.
‘It’s essential that we’re relentless in understanding the needs of the Australian fitness
industry in order to best serve our members’ explained Bill Moore, CEO of Fitness Australia;
‘I’m confident that the diversity of experience, knowledge and the level of credibility of the
newly appointed council members will assist in our ongoing planning, enabling us to continue
to grow the reach and influence of the industry.’
TRAINING
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