Our Mission And Vision

Strength isn’t just physical — it’s collective.
AUFP unites fitness professionals to protect, support, and empower each other.

Why The AUFP?

The AUFP protects your mental wellbeing by offering not only protection, but also education to help mitigate issues before they arise. We recognise that a lack of management training is a huge issue in the fitness industry, often leading to poor decision-making and high staff turnover.

By providing resources and training for both members and managers, AUFP aims to create healthier, more sustainable workplaces — helping you thrive, not just survive.

The AUFP will offer contractors a reduced-rate membership, using those funds to challenge unlawful practices and recover unpaid superannuation.

As secure employment increases, so will our capacity for genuine union strength. We have also witnessed areas for improvement in achieving favorable outcomes for fitness professionals, based off previous cases studied, giving us valuable information on where the AUFP can step in to achieve greater results for its members.

The Australian Union For Fitness Professionals (AUFP) is based on the RAFFWU model. Like the Retail and Fast Food Workers Union, AUFP will operate nationally as an incorporated association, enabling us to function as a union for fitness industry workers without formal registration with the Fair Work Commission (FWC).

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Our Commitment To Fitness Professionals

Transparency And Democracy


Throughout the history of modern society, unionisation is the only method proven effective on issues such as wage theft, wage stagnation, and protecting your livelihood. Many of the rights Australian workers take for granted today including the 8-hour workday, weekends, and most forms of leave exist solely because of unionised workforces.

Union membership directly benefits your income. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, union members in Australia earn around 25% more than non-union members. This wage premium is a testament to the collective bargaining power and protections that unions provide to their members.

AUFP will issue transparent quarterly reports detailing how funds are used to improve the industry and represent members. We will operate as a highly democratic body, with AUFP members holding voting rights on priorities and spending decisions — distinct from GFH membership.

Frequently Asked Questions

AUFP is dedicated to advocating for fair pay, job security, and recognition for fitness professionals in Australia.

The AUFP welcomes support from fitness professionals and potential state representatives with relevant skills—no experience needed, just an interest in employment law. Training will be provided. If you’re a professional keen to get involved or a business interested in bundling services with AUFP membership, please contact us here

We provide training, legal support, and professional development resources tailored to fitness trainers and instructors.

Freedom of Association:
Australian law protects workers’ rights to join and form unions, even if not registered. AUFP members can organise, advocate, and campaign for better pay and conditions.
Representation:
Members can appoint AUFP or its officials as their representatives in workplace matters, such as disciplinary meetings, bargaining (with employer agreement), and disputes.
Advocacy and Campaigning:
AUFP will campaign publicly, lobby for change, and advocate for all fitness professionals, with a focus uniquely on our sector.

No automatic right of entry:
To workplaces for industrial purposes (requires employer permission)
No automatic standing:
In certain Fair Work Commission proceedings (may need to act through individual members)
Cannot initiate protected industrial action:
(e.g., legal strikes) under the Fair Work Act
Members must specifically appoint AUFP:
As their bargaining representative

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Legal and Regulatory Status Notice

Australian Union for Fitness Professionals Incorporated (INC2500924). AUFP operates as an independent, non‑profit, unregistered industrial association under the Associations Incorporation Act 2009 (NSW). AUFP is not a registered organisation under the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act 2009. AUFP represents and assists members in workplace matters through explicit individual appointment as an authorised representative or support person in accordance with the Fair Work Act 2009. All commitments relate to advocacy and support services and do not constitute guaranteed legal outcomes, in accordance with Australian Consumer Law.