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Free Inclusive Tennis - Epping Tennis Club - During School Terms
Organiser: Epping Tennis Club
Our free inclusive program operates during each school term for the whole year. 5pm Thursday Evenings✔️ Sensory Space✔️ Individual Participation✔️ Coaches Modified Activities and Games✔️ Parents, Carers, Siblings, Support Workers WelcomeA FREE weekly tennis program for people with disabilities and/or special needs, or if you're just struggling to access mainstream sport programsFor further information or to register, please visit the...
Walk for Waverley
Organiser: Waverley Social Enterprises
What is Walk for Waverley?Walk for Waverley is a fun, inclusive way to kick start your 2025 fitness goals with friends, family or work colleagues and help raise funds to support meaningful and innovative employment for those living with disability.Why Walk for Waverley?Waverley Social Enterprises has been breaking down barriers for over 40 years, providing meaningful employment opportunities to people...
Run the Rock
Organiser: Sole Motive
Run the Rock is held at the stunning Hanging Rock in Victoria’s beautiful Macedon Ranges.A short drive from Woodend and Mount Macedon, and only one hour from Melbourne’s CBD, there’s a distance for everyone with a Half Marathon (22K), 13.5K, 5K or 2K Kids.With spectacular views and native wildlife, you get to experience running on trails, paths and roads including...
Enoggera Creek Cranking - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9am – 12pm Travel the Enoggera Creek Bikeway west to Ashgrove. Ride alongside the famous Breakfast Creek, past the RBWH and through some of Brisbane's oldest suburbs. A 20km ride travelling mostly on bikeways.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Windsor Park, Windsor Venue address: Windsor Park, 47A Blackmore Street, Windsor Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event...
Bike riding skills for adults - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 8 – 9:30am Ready to ride where you want to go by bike? This essential workshop will focus on how to ride on the road and will include learning how to ensure you are seen and can be seen. Our experienced trainers will observe you putting your new skills into practice. They will also provide useful tips on...
Kids Adventure Bike Skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, April 6, 2025, 10 – 11am Learn new skills that you can use to transition to mountain bike trails, your local park or pump track. This workshop is for kids' confident riding a bike and will cover cornering, braking, gear changing and some short climbs, dips and descents. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Mercer Park, Kedron Venue address: Mercer Park,...
Intermediate junior mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 8:45 – 9:45am For confident riders that want to experience riding off-road.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free, School holidays Age range: Kids, Teens Cost: Free Age: 7-15 years and...
Beginner junior mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 8:45 – 9:45am For riders that can ride but want to improve skills for off-road. Session is held on grass only.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free,...
Advanced junior drop off jump mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, 10 – 11am For high intermediate to advanced riders that ride mountain bike single trail regularly and want to improve their jumping skills.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area Venue address: Gap Creek Reserve Picnic Area, Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-Tha Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays Event type: Fitness &...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 10 – 11am Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor Venue address: D.M. Henderson Park, 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, April 9, 2025, 11:15am – 12:15pm Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: D.M. Henderson Park, Macgregor Venue address: D.M. Henderson Park, 434 McCullough Street, Macgregor Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary event type: School holidays...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 8 – 9am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Teralba Park, Everton...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 9 – 10am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Young riders who are already off their training wheels are welcome too. Presented as part of Council's...
Junior bike riding skills
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 10 – 11:30am This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels. Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills needed to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Teralba Park, Everton Park Venue address: Teralba Park, 120 Pullen Road, Everton Park (located...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - basic (women only) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 – 9:30am This popular course will teach you how to change a tyre and keep your bike rolling with basic maintenance tips that will save you money. Please bring your bike if you have one.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Primrose Park, Wynnum West Venue address: Primrose Park, 2280 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - intermediate (women only) - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, April 12, 2025, 9:30 – 11:30am This workshop is for people who already know the basics, and want to go the next step in looking after their own bike. The workshop will cover tasks such as replacing brake blocks, tightening cables and adjusting gears. Note: If you don't already know the basics of bike maintenance, please book into one of our basic...
The Canberra Times Marathon Festival
Organiser: Sole Motive
Experience the oldest city marathon in Australia at The Canberra Times Marathon Festival on 13 April 2025. This prestigious event offers five different distances that each showcase the scenery of Australia's Capital City.Choose from the AIMS certified Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K courses, or the 5.4K and Kids' 2K fun run. All races start near Old Parliament House and allow...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 8:30 – 9:30am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Nixon Park, Oxley...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 9:30 – 10:30am Riding's more fun on two wheels - in just one session our friendly trainer will help your young one make the transition from training wheels or balance bike to pedalling on two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Nixon Park, Oxley...
Junior bike riding skills
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, April 15, 2025, 10:30am – 12pm This course is suitable for young riders who can ride confidently on two wheels. Through riding-based games and fun activities your child will learn the skills needed to have fun off-road and on the bikeways.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Nixon Park, Oxley Venue address: Nixon Park, 929 Oxley Road, Oxley Venue type: Park Parent...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 10 – 11am Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Bracken Ridge BMX facility, Fitzgibbon Venue address: Bracken Ridge BMX facility, Corner of Telegraph Road and Lemke Road, Fitzgibbon Venue type: General Council...
BMX skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 11:15am – 12:15pm Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun on your BMX.Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Bracken Ridge BMX facility, Fitzgibbon Venue address: Bracken Ridge BMX facility, Corner of Telegraph Road and Lemke Road, Fitzgibbon Venue type: General Council...
Run the Tan 2025
Organiser: RUN THE TAN
The Run The Tan annual showcase charity event is back on 27 April 2025 at the iconic Tan Track in Melbourne.There will be 5 key race events - a public fun run event open to everyone and 4 feature events with top elite athletes, celebrities challenge, emergency service workers and battle of the schools all trying to beat the record...
Bike riding skills for women - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 8 – 9:30am Ready to ride where you want to go by bike? This essential workshop will focus on how to ride on the road and will include learning how to ensure you are seen and can be seen. Our experienced trainers will observe you putting your new skills into practice. They will also provide useful tips on...
Kids adventure bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, April 27, 2025, 10 – 11am Learn new skills that you can use to transition to mountain bike trails, your local park or pump track. This workshop is for kids' confident riding a bike and will cover cornering, braking, gear changing and some short climbs, dips and descents. Presented as part of Council's Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Mercer Park, Kedron Venue address: Mercer Park,...
2025 Sunshine Coast Kokoda Challenge
Organiser: Kokoda Youth Foundation
The Kokoda Challenge Sunshine Coast returns to Kenilworth with 18, 30 and 48 kilometre endurance events that take you on a scenic adventure through the mountainous Imbil State Forest. This isn't just an event; it's a test of your grit and determination. The challenging and rugged course includes steep inclines, treacherous mud, and challenging creek crossings, to pay tribute to...
2025 Brisbane Kokoda Challenge
Organiser: Kokoda Youth Foundation
The Kokoda Challenge is back in Brisbane for another year of life-changing adventure through the beautiful D'Aguilar National Park!Starting from Brookfield, just a 30-minute drive from the CBD, teams will tackle 18, 30 or 48km distances, testing their limits and push their own physical and mental endurance. But that’s not all; teams will also raise funds for the Kokoda Youth...
Run Melbourne
Organiser: Sole Motive
Join Melbourne’s largest winter running event in 2025, where over 25,000 runners will embrace the thrill of running through the city’s closed streets and iconic landmarks. Run Melbourne is your chance to chase your next personal best while being celebrated at the epic finish line at Melbourne Park Oval.
2025 Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge
Organiser: Kokoda Youth Foundation
Tackle the Kokoda Challenge on Saturday July 19, and test your physical and mental resilience by walking through the Gold Coast Hinterland over a distance of 30km, 48km, or 96km. The Kokoda Challenge is Australia’s toughest team endurance event and is not for the faint-hearted.With over 4,000 meters of elevation and 39 hours of trekking through the day and night,...
Cycling Brisbane - FREE workshops and events
Cycling Brisbane believes that it’s not enough to simply tell people to ride; we provide hundreds of workshops every year throughout the city to support you to learn by doing. Our workshops are run by qualified instructors who teach everything from safer techniques for riding on the road through to mountain biking and riding with kids. It’s a great way...
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CrossFit Flourish Jimboomba - Where Fitness Meets Community
At CrossFit Flourish, we specialise in group CrossFit training designed for adults, kids, and seniors, each with their own tailored programming to enhance strength, mobility, and overall quality of life.
Our community is unlike any other gym—we come together to celebrate what our bodies are capable of, supported by passionate, fully qualified trainers who guide you every step of the way.
CrossFit combines high-intensity conditioning, gymnastics, and weightlifting, ensuring no two workouts are ever the same—just like no two athletes are the same. We meet you at your level and help you achieve...
Hoblers Bridge Reserve parkrun - Newstead - Launceston City
A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!
When is it?
Every Saturday Morning. See website for exact time.
What does it cost to join in?
Nothing - it's free!
How to join in?
Visit the parkrun website to sign up and learn more about how to participate.
About Hoblers Bridge Reserve parkrun
Hoblers Bridge Reserve parkrun is a FREE weekly 5km event for participants of all standards, which takes place every Saturday. It is not a race against other runners, but...
Cardio Tennis @ Evolve Tennis Academy - Collaroy Tennis Club
Looking to inject some energy into your fitness routine? Want to improve your tennis skills while breaking a sweat? Come and give Cardio Tennis a try!
What is Cardio Tennis?
Cardio Tennis is the dynamic fusion of tennis drills, cardiovascular exercise, and upbeat music, designed to get your heart pumping and your skills improving. It's the perfect blend of fitness and fun, suitable for adults of all ages and abilities.
Tailored to Your Needs
Everyone has different fitness levels and tennis skills. That's why Tennis Australia coaches offer different streams within the...
Beach Walk & Beginner Beach Yoga
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: No
Pram Friendly: Yes
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if you...
West Gosford Walkers
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
Pram Friendly: No
When you have found a Heart Foundation Walking group that suits you best, click through to the website to learn more and complete the registration form. You can contact the Walk Organiser of your chosen group with any questions regarding the group.
Please Note:
The image provided is a generic image and not an actual representation of the group. Some information such as age group and gender of group may not be accurate. We recommend contacting the organiser if...
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Family & Kids in Australia
There are a variety of family events that are run by government, councils, non-profits, and other associations to encourage physical activity. These events can include things like organized runs or walks, bike rides, hiking events, or other outdoor activities that promote exercise and physical activity. Some examples of specific events that might be held include:
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Fun runs or walk-a-thons: These events typically involve a short race or walk that is open to people of all ages and abilities. They are often organized as fundraisers for charitable causes and can include a variety of different distances and routes to suit different participants.
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Bike rides: These events can range from casual group rides to more organized events, such as charity bike rides or endurance challenges.
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Hiking events: Some organizations may organize guided hikes or backpacking trips for families, with the goal of getting people outdoors and active in nature.
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Parks and recreation events: Government and local councils might organize events in public parks, such as fitness classes, family sports games, and other activities.
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Community festivals and fairs: Many communities host events that include physical activities such as sports tournaments, fitness demonstrations, and other activities that encourage people to be active.
These events are usually open to all ages and abilities, and provide a great opportunity for families to spend time together while getting active and healthy.