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Free Trial Class: Robotics & Coding for Kids
Organiser: Aerobotics Global
Give your child the opportunity to explore robotics and coding through a fun, interactive trial class that encourages learning and creativity. In this free session, kids will: Explore basic robotics concepts Get an introduction to coding and problem-solving Discover how circuits, sensors, and motors work together How to Join Register for your free trial online. Receive a confirmation email with...
Beginner junior mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Friday, January 24, 2025, 7 – 8am 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,...
Intermediate junior mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Friday, January 24, 2025, 8:15 – 9:15am 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...
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...
Lawn Bowling 4 weeks free coaching
Organiser: Glen Waverley Bowls Club
All ages and abilities are welcome! Join us for a fun 4-weekly program on Mondays 6:00pm -8:00pm starting 3 Feb!! Learn how to bowl with the experts, meet the locals, start some new friendships or even form teams and get competitive! Our friendly members and coaches will show you how!Register yourself, family and friends for the program via our QR...
ASICS Netball Festival Celebrating Confidence
Organiser: ASICS Oceania Pty Ltd.
●The world-first ASICS Netball Festival Celebrating Confidence, supported by NETFIT Netball is a free community event that will be held on February 8th 2025 in Sydney, with junior netball players between 10 and 15 invited to enter for their chance to WIN a golden ticket to attend and receive a free pair of the new NETBURNER BALLISTIC™ FF 3.●by activating...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - basic - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, February 8, 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: Mulbeam Park, Boondall Venue address: Mulbeam Park, 131 Beams Road, Boondall Venue type: Park Parent event: Cycling Brisbane Primary...
Adults beginner mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 7:30 – 9am For riders that want to work on basic skill, have been off-road once or twice or want to get into mountain biking.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: Active and healthy...
Adults intermediate mountain bike skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 9:15 – 10:45am For riders that can ride single trail but needs help with their basic skills, cornering and obstacles.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: Active and healthy Event type: Fitness & well-being, Free...
Learn to maintain your bike for free - intermediate - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, February 8, 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...
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...
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...
Free Learn to Kayak Lesson
Start your paddling experience safely and comfortably with a Free Three Hour Paddling Session from Sydney Harbour Kayaks' Professional Paddling Staff. The Intro to Kayaking lesson is our simplest introductory course, where we will focus on establishing the basic concepts that will allow you to be self-sufficient and efficient in your paddling....
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Wellstrong - South Guildford Gym and Personal Training
Our goal is to bring joy, happiness, and longevity to your movement journey.
We can help with:
Personal and group training
Health & fitness consultations
Sport and athletic development
Behaviour change and education
Exercise rehab
Online coaching and exercise programs
Senior and over 50s group exercise classes
Our South Guildford gym offers a community-focused fitness environment where you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art equipment in a unique, private setting.
Fitness looks different for everyone. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, preventing future ones, or focused on becoming...
Wellstrong - Guildford Personal and Group Training
Our goal is to bring joy, happiness, and longevity to your movement journey.
We can help with:
Personal and group training
Health & fitness consultations
Sport and athletic development
Behaviour change and education
Exercise rehab
Online coaching and exercise programs
Senior and over 50s group exercise classes
Our Guildford location offers a community-focused fitness environment. Whether you prefer a heritage-listed building or a modern facility, you’ll enjoy state-of-the-art equipment in a unique, private setting.
Fitness looks different for everyone. Whether you’re recovering from an...
Youth Circus Program
ABOUT YOUTH CIRCUS:
Discover your circus superpowers in our Youth Circus Program. Circus skills and fun starts here with cartwheels, backflips, trapeze, acrobatics, mini-tramp, juggling, hula-hoops and silks. Circa Academy welcomes beginner to advanced participants from 4 to 18 years old to join us at the Judith Wright Arts Centre in an supportive, non-competitive environment.
Term 1 runs Monday 27 January – Friday 4 April.
Programs available for enrolment:
🤸♂️ BEGINNER Youth Circus
🤸♂️ INTERMEDIATE Youth Circus
🤸♂️ ADVANCED Youth Circus
🤸♂️ AERIALS Youth Circus
You can also register...
Waikerie Wetlands parkrun
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 Waikerie Wetlands parkrun
Waikerie Wetlands 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 a 5k timed...
Sir James Mitchell parkrun - Victoria Park - South Perth
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 Sir James Mitchell parkrun
Sir James Mitchell 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...
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Free in Australia
There are a variety of free events that are organized by government agencies, councils, non-profit organizations, and other associations to encourage physical activity. These events can include things like community walks, runs, bike rides, fitness classes, and sports leagues.
There are many benefits to participating in free events that encourage physical activity. Some of the most significant benefits include:
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Improving overall health: Regular physical activity can help lower the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and diabetes, as well as improve mental health and overall well-being.
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Increasing cardiovascular fitness: Engaging in regular physical activity can improve cardiovascular health, including increasing endurance and strengthening the heart and lungs.
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Losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight: Physical activity burns calories, which can help with weight loss and weight management.
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Improving muscle strength and flexibility: Regular exercise can help build and maintain muscle mass, as well as improve flexibility and balance.
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Boosting mood and reducing stress: Exercise can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression by releasing endorphins, the body's natural mood-boosters.
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Improving sleep: Exercise can improve the quality of sleep and help people fall asleep faster.
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Building social connections: Participating in free events like the examples I gave you earlier, can be a great way to meet new people and make new friends who share your interest in physical activity.
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Encouraging children to be active: Many free events are also targeted at children, to help them develop healthy habits early on and encourage them to be active throughout their lives.
Overall, participating in free events that encourage physical activity can be a fun and enjoyable way to improve overall health and well-being.