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Physical activity to beat diabetes, Inquiry says

Australians have been urged to become more physically active to reduce chronic disease and mental health disorders or risk a continuing decline in average life expectancy.

5/07/2024

Aussies urged to get active as life expectancy drops

Australians have been urged to become more physically active to reduce chronic disease and mental health disorders or risk a continuing decline in average life expectancy.

4/07/2024

Exercise physiology failed NDIS pricing review, risking workforce exit from the Scheme

Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is extremely disappointed in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) 2024-2025 Pricing Guide released on Friday, which has kept exercise physiology prices on hold for the fifth consecutive year.

1/07/2024

Statement from the Board: AEP jailed on fraud charges

A New South Wales formerly Accredited Exercise Physiologist and Occupational Therapist has been sentenced to 6 years imprisonment for committing fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

27/06/2024

2023 Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the Year: David Mizrahi

Accredited Exercise Physiologist of the Year recognises outstanding Accredited Exercise Physiologists for exceptional service delivery to their clients, their practice, or the community.

14/06/2024

2023 Member Impact Contributor Award: Dr Shelly Keating

The Member Impact Contributor Award recognises outstanding member contributors who dedicate time and skills to improving our profession, particularly through activities focused on member impact.

14/06/2024

2023 Practicum Supervisor of the Year: Kirsten Russell

Practicum Supervisor of the Year recognises outstanding student practicum supervisors across the exercise science, clinical exercise physiology and sports science settings.

14/06/2024

2023 Client of the Year: Mick O’Dowd and AEP Patrick McInnes

Client of the Year recognises the outstanding work of our profession by awarding the member with the most inspirational or uplifting story about a client.

14/06/2024

2023 Accredited Exercise Scientist of the Year: Dr Amanda Hagstrom

Accredited Exercise Scientist of the Year recognises outstanding Accredited Exercise Scientists for exceptional service delivery to their clients, their practice, or the community.

14/06/2024

2023 Standards, Ethics and Accreditation Contributor Award: Annette Raynor

The Standards, Ethics and Accreditation Contributor Award recognises outstanding member contributors who dedicate time and skills to improving our profession, particularly through activities focused on standards, ethics and accreditation.

14/06/2024

2023 Policy, Advocacy and Research Contributor Award: Robert Stanton

The Policy, Advocacy and Research Contributor Award recognises outstanding member contributors who dedicate time and skills to improving our profession, particularly through activities focused on policy, advocacy and research.

14/06/2024

2023 Practice of the Year: Exercise for Rehabilitation and Health

Practice of the Year recognises outstanding practices that provide exceptional services and programs to their clients, or have developed innovative services or service delivery models, across the spectrum of the health, exercise and sporting sectors.

14/06/2024

ESSA appoints Danielle Smith as new CEO

ESSA is pleased to announce the appointment of Danielle Smith as its new CEO.

20/05/2024

Australians living longer, but we aren’t ageing well

Despite Australians living longer, our prolonged lifespan is overshadowed by poor health and dissatisfaction as 75% of the population fail to meet physical activity and recommendations.

11/04/2024

Policy reform puts lower back pain sufferers on the fast track to recovery

Australians are set to gain faster relief and recovery from lower back pain after a landmark decision to allow more allied health professionals to treat the debilitating condition.

7/02/2024

How ESSA uses and protects member data

ESSA continues to monitor their cyber security posture with the security and storage of member data our number one priority. We continue to follow any nationwide recommendations as suggested by the Australian Cyber Security Centre.

31/01/2024

Congratulations to the 2023 ESSA Award Winners!

The Exercise & Sports Science Awards recognise outstanding accredited professionals who demonstrate a depth of knowledge and commitment to exercise and sports science through their practice and advocacy.

10/01/2024

Active Ability: ESSA’s 2022 Practice of the Year

Freshly graduated as Accredited Exercise Physiologists (AEPs), Kara and Amanda stood at a crossroads in their careers. Their recent completion of a research project involving adults with intellectual disabilities served as an eye-opening experience.

19/12/2023

ESSA welcomes NDIS Review and backs holistic treatment approach and price reforms

Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) welcomes the review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) handed down by Minister Bill Shorten today in what is a monumental step towards improving the lives of 4.4 million people in Australia

7/12/2023

Australian-first study unveils secret to healthy ageing

The secret to more healthy ageing could be as simple as joining in group exercise, according to an Australian-first study aimed at addressing the sedentary lifestyle of older adults.

5/12/2023