What is Lift for Life?Lift for Life is a structured evidence-based strength training program for people with diabetes or those at risk of developing type 2 diabetes. |
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Start-up Grant applications are OPENThe Lift for Life Start-up Grant applications are OPEN 1 - 30 November 2011. Check if you're eligible and apply today! |
FAQs for Local GovernmentsFind out how much Lift for Life can benefit your community and how the Fitness Australia team works closely with local organisations, professionals and program participants to achieve Healthy Communities Initiative objectives. |
Where is Lift for Life available?There are currently 74 providers across Australia with more providers being added all the time. |
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How do I get started in Lift for Life?3 easy steps is all it takes to get involved in Lift For Life. |
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Register for TrainingAre you an Exercise Professional looking to become an Accredited Lift for Life trainer? Check our training schedule... |
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18 January 2012
Fitness Australia today launches a second round of Lift for Life Start-up Grants of $5,000 each for the delivery of the Lift for Life program as part of the Australian Government's Healthy Communities Initiative and includes the recently announced Phase 3 Local Government Areas.
9 January 2012
Twelve (12) fitness providers have been successful in receiving a $5,000 Start-up Grant to deliver Lift for Life, a progressive resistance strength training program designed to assist with the self-management of type 2 diabetes and other chronic conditions.
1 November 2011
Are you delivering fitness to people experiencing disadvantage?
Fitness Australia now has Start-Up Grants of up to $5,000 each available for fitness providers in Australian Government Healthy Communities Initiative (HCI) funded areas to deliver the Lift for Life® program, a strength training program designed specifically to tackle type 2 Diabetes and other chronic disease.
The first round of Fitness Australia’s Lift for Life® Start-up Grant applications are open from 1st to 30th November 2011 and are available to fitness businesses located in COAG HCI funded areas. Check if your business is eligible and download the application today!
14 October 2011
Fitness Australia, the Health and Fitness Industry Association, announced Lift for Life® Start-Up Grants of up to $5,000 each to providers of health and fitness in designated COAG Healthy Communities Initiative funded Local Government Areas to make exercise more accessible through the Lift for Life® program, at the Fitness Industry Forum, Brisbane on Friday 14th October.
5 August 2011
Phase 3 of the Australian Government's Healthy Communities Initiative is currently open for Local Government Areas (LGAs) to apply for grants to support healthy lifestyle programs.
8 July 2011
The Australian Government is calling on local governments around Australia to promote healthy lifestyles and apply for more than $26 million worth of Healthy Communities Grants.