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6 July 2022

Leap into Trimester 2 with DeakinACTIVE’s special offers

Welcome to the new study period! 

Whether you’re just starting at Deakin or a returning student, check out our amazing DeakinACTIVE fitness centres on campus if you haven’t already done so. Just a few minutes of aerobic exercise can boost your memory, attention and learning for up to two hours, so staying physically active between your classes is one of the best things you can do to establish a strong and sustainable study routine.

DeakinACTIVE has a range of membership offers which make our gyms as accessible and affordable as possible for everyone at Deakin – take a look!

Sign up for $0*

If you sign up to DeakinACTIVE during OWeek or throughout T2, we’ll waive the joining fee! You can join up in person at your campus gym or join online (as a bonus, if you join online we’ll give you two weeks’ free membership). *See the DeakinACTIVE website for full terms and conditions. 

NEW! Try our Friendship membership

Join up together with a gym buddy at either Burwood or Waurn Ponds for a 12-week membership and reap the benefits of enhanced motivation and accountability! You must join up together to take up this offer (but you don’t always have to work out together). Choose to pay 12 weeks upfront or opt for our direct debit option of fortnightly payments. No joining fees or lock-in contracts!*

Option 1 – Direct Debit*
12 weeks Strive = $9 each per week (save $3 each per week) OR
12 weeks Thrive = $12 each per week (save $3 each per week).

Option 2 – Upfront Term Payment*
12 weeks Strive = $108 each (Save $36 each) OR
12 weeks Thrive = $144 each (save $36 each).

Please note one person must be a new member and you must sign up with your friend at the same time. *See the DeakinACTIVE website for full terms and conditions.

Try our DeakinPLAY social sports competitions

New season starts from 18 July! Get your mates together to make up a team, or join DeakinPLAY as an individual and we’ll add you into a team. Mixed netball, mixed basketball and mixed badminton competitions are being offered at both Burwood and Waurn Ponds campuses. All ages and abilities welcome! Visit the DeakinACTIVE website for more information or to register.

What’s on at your campus

NEW! Augmented Reality Experience at Waurn Ponds!
Come and try out our fun Augmented Reality Experience at DeakinACTIVE Waurn Ponds, held at the indoor stadium during OWeek and Week 1. We’ll challenge your wits, know-how and show you how you can compete against your friends.

Just bring your phone to join in the fun. Every student will receive two weeks’ free membership just for completing the AR experience, and you can also go in the draw to win more prizes. Hope to see you there!

Group fitness classes coming to Waterfront
That’s right – DeakinACTIVE is coming to Waterfront! Bootcamp and Pilates classes will be offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays starting from Week 2 (week commencing Monday 18 July).

We’ll be offering one-class passes ($15), five-pack passes ($70) and 10-pack passes ($130). For more info see the Waterfront webpage or buy your passes online (create an account and access Waterfront passes under the Waurn Ponds passes section).

Yoga classes coming to Warrnambool
Take some time out to de-stress with some mindful yoga classes. For more info keep an eye on the Warrnambool webpage.

Get strong, stay safe
Every Wednesday morning from 7–10am, DeakinACTIVE provides a Safe Space inside our facilities that is welcoming and accessible to all. We invite all students and staff who may be neurodivergent, part of our LGBTIQ+ community and/or who may have a mental or physical disability, to come and train with us at no cost and with no obligations. See the DeakinACTIVE website for details.

What’s on online

Choose your July fitness challenge
Join one (or both) of our monthly challenges on the DeakinMOVES app to hit your 30 minutes of daily movement and compete against your friends. We’ve got some great prizes up for grabs! See the app for full details.

Winter wellbeing from home
If you’re studying online or looking to decompress from home, take advantage of our free online wellbeing classes! Register below to join your live session(s) via Zoom. 



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