Women's Fitness

Board Elections Aren’t Boring — They Shape Our Industry

Mish Wright | Head of Education

Published on: 20/10/2025

You know those people who don’t just talk about change — they roll up their sleeves and make it happen? That’s Jen Dugard. If you’ve been in women’s health or fitness for longer than five minutes, you’ll know her name. Founder of MumSafe™, creator of Safe Return to Exercise, and a relentless advocate for ensuring all mums are looked after safely and effectively in fitness. But this conversation wasn’t about her business — it was about leadership, the future of our industry, and why she’s putting her hand up (again) for another term on the AUSactive Board.

Women's Fitness

It’s Never Too Late: How Samantha Hagger Changed Careers at 40

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 13/10/2025

At 40, Samantha Hagger could have stayed comfortable in her successful sales career. Instead, she chose to say yes to her lifelong passion for health and fitness—and in doing so, transformed not only her own life but the lives of countless others.

Women's Fitness

5 female only gyms in Melbourne we love!

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 06/10/2025

Goddesslife Female Transformations is a boutique, female-only studio in Coburg North, dedicated to helping everyday women unleash their strength, confidence, and inner goddess. With a focus on personalised support through 1:1, 2:1, and 3:1 training, plus their empowering Fitter Goddess Membership for small group sessions, Goddesslife offers a results-driven, uplifting space, far from the typical gym. Every session is by appointment, ensuring a tailored, motivating experience where women feel seen, supported, and unstoppable.

Women's Fitness

From Burnout to Balance: How Toni Built Beautiful and Balanced Bodies

Dani | Student Success Manager

Published on: 06/10/2025

When you meet Toni, you immediately feel her passion for women’s health and empowerment. A personal trainer and degree-qualified nutritionist with 13 years of experience, Toni has dedicated her career to helping women feel strong, confident, and capable in their bodies. Today, she runs her own thriving business, Beautiful and Balanced Bodies, and is even a finalist for this year’s AusActive Personal Trainer of the Year Award.

Women's Fitness