Training permits

Fitness training permits

Outdoor fitness and exercise is very popular in our region.

All parks, reserves and gardens are an available resource to the local community.  It is therefore important that all activities undertaken during a personal training session do not adversely impose on other park users.

If you are a personal trainer or wish to run a fitness group/boot camp you will need a permit to train in our parks, reserves and foreshores.

Each application approval will be valid for the current financial year, beginning July 1. Once a permit has been issued it will authorise each trainer to use public open space for fitness training activities strictly in accordance with the terms & conditions of the fitness permit.  Any breach of these terms & conditions will possibly result in the session being ceased and possible cancellation of the permit.

The following supporting documentation must be provided in order to submit your application:

  • Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance (minimum $20m coverage)
  • Current Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Current CPR Certificate
  • Professional Trainer Registration with Fitness Australia or equivalent body

To apply online for a fitness permit with council, please click here to complete a fitness permit application form

Frequent use permits

If you wish to use council’s parks and reserves on a regular basis for activities that don’t fall under the fitness training category, you may require a frequent use permit with council.

The following supporting documentation must be provided in order to submit your application:

  • Certificate of Currency for Public Liability Insurance (minimum $20m coverage)
  • Current Senior First Aid Certificate
  • Current CPR Certificate
  • Any qualifications relevant to the permit activity

To apply online for a frequent use permit with council, please click here to complete a frequent use permit application form

  • Submission of application does not constitute permit approval.
  • Permits are issued on a per trainer/instructor basis not per business/company.  Separate applications are to be made for each trainer/instructor that will be conducting sessions in council parks and reserves and the permit fee applies to each application
  • No permits are finalised or issued until all required documentation is submitted and payment of any applicable fees made in full.
  • If your application is approved, confirmation of permit approval will be provided in writing and forwarded to the nominated postal address provided.