Current Committee Projects
| Project | Last Updated | Current Status | Responsible Person | |||||||||
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| Reinstatement of health fund rebates for Pilates | 10/02/2026 | Discussions with Health Funds and their Associations are bringing clarity to their anticipated Provider requirements (more information). Work is under way to incorporate these into our Membership System prior to the launch date of 1 April 2026. | Robyn Rix, Sharan Simmons, Kerry Haywood | |||||||||
| Monthly Masterclasses | 10/02/2026 | A program to bring our members together every month. This PAA community-based initiative values inclusivity, encouragement, movement and fun. Registration is available on the event pages in the Events section of the Membership website – sign in before buying your ticket. See the updated calendar for masterclasses and workshops in 2026. Email info@pilates.org.au to suggest a presenter or would like to present a class yourself.
| Sharan Simmons |
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| Podcast and Media | 28/11/2025 | New podcast: Meet Kimberley Garlick, PAA Committee Member Click to listen and see the full list of podcasts We also have also recently moved the Pilates Science podcast, and the Why Pilates? podcast onto their own pages on the PAA website. | Bruce Hildebrand | |||||||||
| Member Benefits | 25/07/2025 | We’re pleased to introduce OfferingTree as a new PAA member benefit — an all-in-one platform built for Pilates professionals. From scheduling and payments to websites and marketing, OfferingTree simplifies your business so you can focus on teaching. PAA members receive 50% off the first 3 months or 15% off the first year, plus a free trial to get started. Check out the Member Benefits page HERE to see all the special partner offers available to members. | Karen Goh, Kerry Haywood | |||||||||
| Membership Admin System | 10/10/2024 | The new Membership System was launched on 18 September 2024 and feedback from members has been overwhelmingly positive. A big thank you to everyone who has logged in and started exploring! Only a few small issues have been identified and these were addressed as soon as they were reported - happily they’ve all been small ones! Please follow these instructions if it is your first time signing in to the new system. Now they have an active system to work with, an external company is busy developing the new instructor directory with a view to launching in the next week or two. | Kerry Haywood, Sharan Simmons, Robyn Rix | |||||||||
| Education | 10/10/2024 | The Education Committee continues to liaise with Training Providers assessing their courses for PAA approval. The PAA Education committee are pleased to announce that Balanced Body Comprehensive Course has been approved as recognised instructor training. There are Balanced Body course providers in NSW, SA and WA. Course graduates are eligible for PAA Studio Instructor membership. The PAA CCC are key to promoting and encouraging rigorous comprehensive training that involves adequate work experience. We continue to encourage TP’s to bring training standards to the highest possible level, whilst providing potential student teachers or Pilates clients more information on the Pilates training options and pathways available. | Lisa Jackson, Sharan Simmons | |||||||||
| PAA Annual General Meeting | 10/10/2024 | The PAA AGM was held on 20 September 2024:
| Robyn Rix | |||||||||
| New Phone System | 24/04/2024 | A new phone system was introduced to PAA staff, functioning on Zoom software (VOIP). Our new numbers are: Membership: 0485 901 833 Support: 0485 901 834 | Kerry Haywood | |||||||||
| Mentoring Program | 06/02/2024 | The structure for a formal Mentoring program for members was recently agreed to by the committee. A proposal is currently being finalised to consider remuneration and PDPs to be associated with the program. | Donna Oliver |
