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Stay up to date with the latest from Physical Activity Australia
and discover opportunities to gain PDPs.

Hello!

Welcome to the sixth newsletter of 2018 and happy winter to all! If you are based in Victoria you can share in the joy of beautiful crisp mornings and stunning sunrises.

Now that Winter is well and truly here it may be time to cook up grandma's stew or dig into some delicious winter soup. At the end of this newsletter we have included some hearty winter recipes to warm you up.

Hitting the colder weather also means we're halfway through the year so tax time is almost upon us. For those seeking some info on making the EOFY easier, check out our below EOFY tips for fitness professionals.

Thank you for those who have recently sent us some great content, tagged us on Facebook and Instagram. We love hearing from you and sharing stories among the fitness community is a great way to connect like minded professionals.

Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram, or via email register@physicalactivityaustralia.org.au or you can also call us on 1800 784 467 as we love to hear from you!

Discounts for our registrants

As a thank you for supporting Physical Activity Australia we sent you an email at the end of May containing a link to our discount book. Offers range from discounts on courses such as Boxing, Pilates and Nutrition, to special deals for full fitness qualifications, fitness books and coaching programs. Didn't get yours? View it here!

Make this end of financial year easier for you
The EOFY is fast approaching and signals the inevitable scramble to get your paper work in order. As a personal trainer, there are a range of tax deductions available to you. We have collated some top tips to help ensure your end of financial year prep is smooth sailing. Deductions for fitness and sporting industry employees can include:

Travel
Car
Clothing
Self-education
Tools and equipment
Other expenses

Read the full article

Petrovich Represents Australia at Blind Football World Grand Prix
One of our registrants, Sebastian Petrovich recently debuted as a match official at the Blind Football World Grand Prix in Japan. With only six international referees invited, Petrovich is the first Australian to referee at an International Blind Football tournament. Continue reading.

You spend hours training your body, but have you considered the benefits of training your mind?
Mindfulness is a technique that is used to find flow and clarity in life and in sport. The practice of mindfulness involves finding frameworks and mechanisms that combat distracting and negative thoughts and feelings. Continue reading.

All inclusive personal training
Gyms are intimidating places. For newcomers, visiting one can be an extremely daunting experience. People turn to personal trainers because they are seeking the personal. It is viewed as a safer and less intimidating alternative than facing the gym alone. Do you know your role as a personal trainer?

Meet the world's oldest know yoga teacher
Tao Porchon-Lynch is a legend. At 98 years old she is the world's oldest known yoga teacher. Throughout her life she has been an actress, model and activist. She famously wowed judges auditioning for 'America's Got Talent' with her 26-year-old dance partner.

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Pan-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables
This one-dish meal tastes like it needs hours of hands-on time to put together, but it takes just minutes to prep the simple ingredients. The rosemary gives it a very rich flavor, and the meat juices cook the veggies to perfection. View recipe.

Slow-Cooker Vegetarian Lasagna
Sure, the slow cooker's great for stews and soups, but it also happens to make a mean lasagna! In this ingenious slow-cooker recipe, all you have to do is chop your veggies, then layer the ingredients (raw) into the crockpot. View recipe.

Physical Activity Australia is a division on Bluearth
Physical Activity Australia and the Bluearth Foundation are working together to:

Advocate for recognition of physical activity as an essential part of every Australian’s daily life
Establish quality standards and guidelines for the delivery of skilled, professional fitness services and business practices
Develop programs that enhance the reputation of fitness professionals and raise awareness of the health benefits they can provide to individuals and communities.
Support further development of fitness professionals’ expertise and qualifications are recognised in the health sector so they can contribute to the prevention of obesity and chronic disease

The TAFISA partnership
This month we are celebrating a stronger collaboration between Bluearth and TAFISA, with our CEO appointed as a TAFISA Special Advisor for Oceania. Continue reading.

Beating the winter blues

As the days shorten and the weather drops, many people find their mood takes a hit too. Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is widespread this time of the year. Less sunshine and frosty mornings can lead to feelings of sadness and apathy, as well as a decrease in motivation. Though it is an annual occurrence, it often comes as a shock to the system. Continue reading .

Here are some notices from our friends in the fitness industry. If you would like to share your classifieds, email register@physicalactivityaustralia.org.au

Not sure how you can earn PDPs and enhance your professional development? Check out how you can earn PDPS here.

Do you have a course that you'd like to get accredited with Physical Activity Australia? Learn more about Applying for Program Accreditation.