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Victorian Seniors Week: Active Events to Try

06 Oct 2026 · 3 min read

Victorian Seniors Festival runs across October, with free and low-cost events led by the state government, councils and community groups. This guide points to active event ideas on KeepActive, including walking, golf, dance and gentle fitness sessions. It also links to council calendars in Melbourne, Whittlesea, Whitehorse, Monash, Merri-bek and...

6 Free Meditation Apps to Try for Daily Mindfulness

05 Oct 2026 · 5 min read

A meditation app does not need a monthly subscription. These six apps offer free guided sessions, timers, beginner courses and mindfulness tools. Compare their free access and teaching styles, then read what research says about stress, sleep, compassion and chronic pain. The guide also explains how to begin with a...

Is It Too Late to Start Sport at 12 or 15 in Australia?

03 Oct 2026 · 7 min read

Teenagers can start a new sport, even when classmates have played for years. Australian research shows that organised sport participation falls through adolescence, but the numbers do not mean every teenager stops being active. This article looks at why joining can feel harder at 12 or 15, shares real Australian...