News: Education

Research suggests drug treatments could mirror exercise

Researchers from the University of Sydney have revealed a “major breakthrough” which could lead to drug treatments which are able to mirror the health benefits of exercise. In…

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Oct 2, 2015 Education / Fitness / Wellness /

 
 

Outdoor recreation stakeholders to create first national set of outdoor safety standards

Australia’s peak outdoor bodies have welcomed a commitment by State and Territory Sport and Recreation Ministers to fund the creation of the first set of national adventure activity…

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Oct 2, 2015 Education / Finance / Government / Recreation / Security /

 
 

Students to assess benefits of outdoor gyms

A study into the health benefits of an outdoor gym for the elderly planned for Tauranga’s Kulim Park is to be carried out by Bay of Plenty Polytechnic sport and recreation students.…

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Oct 1, 2015 Education / Fitness / Parks / Recreation /

 
 

New Auckland centre for Yoga studies

A group of highly experienced yoga teachers have joined together to create the Centre for Contemporary Yoga Studies in the Auckland suburb of Remuera. With over 80 years of yoga practice…

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Sep 27, 2015 Education / Recreation / Wellness /

 
 

Collaborative plan to address New Zealand’s high drowning toll

Water safety organisations have joined together to develop a collaborative plan to address New Zealand’s high drowning toll – setting ambitious new targets in the process. The…

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Sep 25, 2015 Aquatics / Education / Recreation / Safety /

 
 

AFLQ Diversity Academy to launch in Brisbane in 2016

AFL Queensland has announced the establishment of Australia’s first AFL Diversity Academy at CJ Greenfields Sporting Complex in Brisbane. The AFL Queensland Diversity Academy at…

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Sep 24, 2015 Culture / Education / Sport /

 
 

Former dance teacher pleads guilty to child pornography and sex abuse charges

Former Sydney dance teacher Grant Davies has pleaded guilty to 28 child pornography and sex abuse charges relating to students as young as nine at his former RG Dance studio. Davies, 40,…

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Sep 22, 2015 Education / Legal / Recreation /

 
 

Dates set for 2015/16 VICSWIM program

The dates for the 2015/16 season of the VICSWIM program have been confirmed, with enrolments opening Monday 19th October 2015. The dates are: Program 1: Monday 4th to Friday 8th…

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Sep 20, 2015 Aquatics / Education / Safety /

 
 

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