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Tai Chi Fridays
Organiser: Merri-bek Libraries
The Glenroy Library hosts free weekly Tai Chi sessions for adults of all ages, led by an experienced Active Merri-bek trainer.Tai Chi involves a unique combination of gentle and easy to follow movements, stretches, mindfulness, breath and relaxation. It improves the functioning of virtually all the systems of the body.Registrations essential.
Helping Hoops basketball program
Organiser: Merri-bek Youth
Free basketball sessions for girls and women* 10+ . To join please contact Renee Cla on 0407 201 868 or renee@helpinghoops.com.au.Helping Hoops Power is a basketball program for girls and young women! 🏀 🏀 🏀What:It's a fun way to learn skills and play basketball - no experience needed!Power is where girls feel a sense of belonging and are challenged and...
Come and Try Dragon Boating with the Sea Dragons!
Organiser: CYSM Sea Dragons Dragon Boat Club
Hey there! Want to give dragon boating a go? Come join us for a fun-filled day on the water!You will be taken under the wings of CYSM Sea Dragons Dragon Boat Club to challenge yourself in the team water sport of dragon boat racing.For 2 hours, Victoria Harbour will be your playground and your crew will be your motivation. We...
Go Soccer Mums - Free program
Organiser: Manningham Council
New indoor come and try Go Soccer Mums program for This Girl CanIndoor Go Soccer Mum's ProgramDesigned specifically for women, GO Soccer Mums is all about having fun, meeting new people, and learning basic football skills in a social, judgement-free environment.It's not just for mums - but for all women, from all walks of life! It doesn't matter if you...
Kids bike skills at BICP opening event - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Friday, November 22, 2024, 4 – 4:45pm Join us at the Brisbane International Cycle Park opening at Murarrie Recreation Reserve on Friday 22 November for FREE bike skills workshops. Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun.The afternoon will be packed full of free family fun...
Kids bike skills at BICP opening event - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Friday, November 22, 2024, 5 – 5:45pm Join us at the Brisbane International Cycle Park opening at Murarrie Recreation Reserve on Friday 22 November for FREE bike skills workshops. Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun.The afternoon will be packed full of free family fun...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 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 to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: The Lake Parklands, Forest Lake Venue address: The Lake Parklands,...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 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 to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: The Lake Parklands, Forest Lake Venue address: The Lake Parklands,...
Junior bike riding skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, November 23, 2024, 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: The Lake Parklands, Forest Lake Venue address: The Lake Parklands, 5 Alexandrina Circuit, Forest...
Wetlands Fun Run
Organiser: Rotary Peninsula 2.0
Community Fun Run to support mental health and youth initiatives. 2Km, 5Km (Walk or Run) and 10KmAbout Seaford Wetlands Fun RunThis fun run is a joint effort between Rotary Peninsula 2.0 and Seaford Little Athletics Club with support from many corners of the community including Seaford North Primary School, Frankston SES and others.The Seaford Wetlands Fun Run was initially created...
Mt Coot-Tha Bicentennial Bikeway - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 8 – 11am An interesting ride taking in some of our city's key attractions. Starting from Toowong Memorial Park, our first stop is the beautiful Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens - you will learn how to cross safely above the Western Freeway. We then return to the Bicentennial Bikeway and ride to the Goodwill Bridge, then across into Southbank...
Kinder Bike Sessions
Organiser: Moonee Valley City Council
Keep your little one safe and feeling confident when riding their bike!Have fun and learn road safety at our Kinder Bike Sessions.To assist in the Climate Emissions Reduction campaign and to ensure Moonee Valley is a connected city of accessible, active sustainable transport choices, Council will be running a series of kinder bike sessions to encourage more cycling to and...
Bike riding skills for women - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Sunday, December 1, 2024, 8 – 10am 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...
Manningham Abilities Unleashed Adults
Organiser: Disability Sports Australia
A free adults disability sports day in Donvale At this event, adults with disabilities will: - Enjoy a day of active fun and social interaction. - Connect with local inclusive program providers, disability service organisations, and sports organisations. - Explore local resources and services that support their active lifestyle goals. Manningham Abilities Unleashed Adults Date: Thursday, December 05Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PMVenue: Mullum Mullum Stadium,...
BMX skills sessions - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 10 – 11am Open BMX skills session.Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun at your BMX park.Must bring a safe and suitable bike (BMX or mountain bike), helmet and closed in footwear.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Bracken Ridge...
BMX skills sessions - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Tuesday, December 10, 2024, 11:15am – 12:15pm Open BMX skills session.Suitable for all ability levels, this session will build your confidence and provide tips and tricks on how to ride safely and have fun at your BMX park.Must bring a safe and suitable bike (BMX or mountain bike), helmet and closed in footwear.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Bracken Ridge...
Hume Abilities Unleashed Adults
Organiser: Disability Sports Australia
A free adults disability sports day in Broadmeadows At this event, adults with disabilities will:- Enjoy a day of active fun and social interaction. - Connect with local inclusive program providers, disability service organisations, and sports organisations. - Explore local resources and services that support their active lifestyle goals. Hume Abilities Unleashed Adults Date: Wednesday, December 11 Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMVenue: Broadmeadows Netball Stadium,...
Hamilton via Breakfast Creek - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Wednesday, December 11, 2024, 8 – 11am Take in the city's industrial past as you ride past the CSR refinery and multiple woolstores on your way through Teneriffe. Your chance to ride across the new Breakfast Creek Green Bridge, pausing to admire beautiful Newstead House. Enjoy the extended Lores Bonney Riverwalk through to Hamilton, then a small stretch of on-road riding to...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 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 bikes to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 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 or balance bikes to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The...
Junior bike riding skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 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: Alfred & Lucina Best Park, The Gap Venue address: Alfred & Lucina Best Park,...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 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 to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale Venue address: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27...
Wheely Fun - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 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 to two wheels, and provide some tips for how you can keep encouraging them.Presented as part of Council’s Cycling Brisbane program. Venue: Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale Venue address: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27...
Junior bike riding skills - Free Event
Organiser: Cycling Brisbane
Saturday, December 14, 2024, 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: Carindale Recreation Reserve, Carindale Venue address: Carindale Recreation Reserve, 27 Cadogan Street, Carindale Parent...
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....
Recently added Social Groups & Activities
Sunshine Coast Table Tennis Club
Table tennis can improve hand-eye coordination. According to scientists, playing table tennis stimulates the tactical strategy, mental alertness and concentration. This helps in sharpening reflexes and refining tactics. Some drills that can help improve hand-eye coordination and juggling, ball drops and looking at the opponent’s racket.
Maroochydore State High School, 160 Maroochydore Rd Maroochydore
Session Times
• Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm competition
• Thursday 7:0pm - 9:30pm social
• Saturday 9:00am - 11:00am social
• Maleny SHS Hall, 50 Bunya St...
Cardio Tennis @ Adamstown Rosebud 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...
Cardio Tennis @ Hamilton Park Tennis Club Inc.
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...
Footpath Fitness
Walking Speed: Medium pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
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...
Wednesday Walkers, Prahran
Walking Speed: Slow pace
Frequency: Weekly
Dog Friendly: Yes
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...
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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.