Current Committee Projects

Over the past two years, PAA Committee Members Robyn Rix and Susie Bond, together with Special Interest Group members Natalie Murray and Dr. Penny Latey, have worked with the Australian Bureau of Statistics to improve recognition of the different areas of Pilates practice within Australia’s occupational classification system.

The PAA 2026 Census Project offers guidelines to Pilates instructors on how to make their response count for Pilates this Census. Read more here.

After a successful Pilot program, the second round of the PAA Mentoring Circle launches on 21 August 2026. A series of five meetings with mentors Kimberley Garlick, Lisa Jackson and Sharon Michau, held monthly, meetings include directed learning, group discussion and follow up.

Watch your emails for more information. A follow-on program for the inaugural cohort is planned for early 2027.

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.

Two new podcast Series have been launched: Pilates at the Intersection, with Kimberley Garlick, and In the Lane of Contrology with Sharon Michau.

Click to listen and see the full list of podcasts

The Pilates Science podcast, and the Why Pilates? podcast now also have their own pages on the PAA website.

ARHG and CBHS are now accepting PAA monthly reports of members who are eligible to be providers. Various health funds are providing rebates for Pilates as part of a Health Management program.
Medibank is expected to launch rebates for therapeutic Pilates later in 2026

Stay up to date with the Health Fund Information pages in the Member's website.

A new section for Health Fund provider eligibility has been added to our Member Profiles. In this section, members can check whether they're eligible, see any provider numbers they've been allocated, and monitor which elements of membership require action to remain eligible.

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.

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.