Supporting health through exercise for 30 years 


To celebrate 30 years of Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA), we are reflecting on 30 stories which commemorate the profound impact the exercise and sports science industry and its professionals have had on our communities, and how they have benefited the health landscape in Australia.

Hear stories from inspiring clients, pivotal moments in our industry, professionals raising the profile and more as we share them over the year of 2021.

 

30 Years, 30 Stories

A Centre of Recovery

Making Strides on the Gold Coast has played a key role in the amazing recovery journeys of Andy Hensel, paralysed motocross rider, and Alex McKinnon, NRL player, and many more.

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The Medicare Breakthrough

In late-2005, Accredited Exercise Physiologists were approved to deliver clinical exercise services for people with chronic conditions under Medicare.

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No Looking Back

Meet Isa, an 11-year-old boy, living with a rare form of mitochondrial disease. Isa's AEP, Jessica shares their journey on how exercise can empower children, no matter their health.

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The Power of Exercise

We could easily guarantee that all of our accredited professionals would have an inspiring client (and most likely more than one!) who has made significant progress in their life thanks to the power of exercise. For James, an Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP) in Sydney, this is Garth.

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