Personal training permits

Council offers a number of parks and venues for the use of personal training and fitness activities. 

Before conducting your personal training session, an application must be submitted to Council. Monetary penalties apply for unauthorised use.

Read the Personal Training Guidelines before submitting an application.

• Personal Training in Public Open Space Guidelines (DOC 160Kb)
• Personal Training in Public Open Space Guidelines (PDF 234Kb)

Application process

Council Recreation Services manages all applications for personal training and fitness activities on Moreland parks and reserves. 

Once an application has been processed and approved, you will receive a confirmation letter with your permit/s.

For any booking that cannot be accommodated, Recreation Services will contact the applicant and other options will be explored.

Council reserves the right to amend any bookings for reasons stated in the Personal Training in Open Spaces Guidelines (PDF 234Kb).

Completion of an application form does not guarantee availability of booking request. 

When to apply

Permit applications must be received at least 3 weeks before the first requested booking date.

Documents requirements

• Proof of public liability insurance policy (for business)
• Copy of fitness accreditation/registration (for each trainer)
• Copy of first aid certificate (for each trainer)

Permit validity

Permits are valid for 3 months. At the end of the 3 month period, a new permit must be applied for.

This permit must be carried with you when using Moreland’s parks and reserves and shown to any Council Officer upon request. Appropriate photo identification must also be carried by the trainer.

Permit fees

Permit A

Fitness providers conducting a maximum of 2 sessions per week, $263.45 (inc GST)

Permit B

Fitness providers conducting 3 or more sessions per week, $461.15 (inc GST)

Additional trainer

$25 + GST for each additional trainer

Apply for a personal training permit

Enquiries

If you have an enquiry email Council Recreation Liaison Officer or phone 9240 2397.