CDU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Scott Bowman and the Faculty of Health have worked together to re-open the CDU Fitness Hub (previously known as Gym@CDU).
The facility aims to enhance staff and students' overall health and well-being by providing a cost-effective, professional and safe training environment on the Casuarina campus. This aligns with CDU’s new strategic plan to promote a healthy lifestyle and a better work/study-life balance for both staff and students.
CDU Fitness Hub membership is now open to staff and students of CDU only.
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When is the gym open?
| Operational hours | Early morning | Midday | Evening |
| Monday to Friday | 5.00 am - 9.00 am | 11.30 am - 1.30 pm | 4.30 pm - 11.00 pm |
| Saturday, Sunday & Public holidays* | 5.00 am - 11.00 pm |
CDU Fitness Hub will be closed during the university end-of-year closedown period, from 11 pm on Tuesday, 17 December 2024 and re-open at 5 am on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. Please note members are not charged a fee during the CDU closedown.
*Public Holiday hours are subject to change. Please check the website for the latest information.
How much are the membership fees?
| Membership fees (AUD) | 1-month membership | 3-month membership | 12-month membership |
| Staff pricing | $40.00 | $110.00 | $400.00 |
| Student pricing | $20.00 | $55.00 | $200.00 |
| Community pricing | Not currently available. Limited to CDU staff and students only. | ||
*Please note: From the 1st February 2025, the membership fee prices below will be effective to all members.
| Membership fees (AUD) | 1-month membership | 3-month membership | 12-month membership |
| Staff pricing | $50.00 | $140.00 | $500.00 |
| Student pricing | $25.00 | $70.00 | $250.00 |
| Community pricing | Not currently available. Limited to CDU staff and students only. | ||
Frequently asked questions
How do I join the gym?
How can I renew my membership?
Are you open during the CDU end-of-year closedown?
No, we will be closed from Tuesday, 17 December 2024 at 11 pm and re-open at 5 am on Wednesday, 8 January 2025. Please note members are not charged a fee during the CDU closedown.
I’m not staff or a student of CDU – can I still join?
Unfortunately, not at the moment - we are a not-for-profit service and funded by the Faculty of Health. Currently, it is only available to Staff, Students, and CDU Adjuncts. However, we may look at expanding in the future.
I’m both staff and student – can I pay the student fee instead?
It depends – please email Health.Hub@cdu.edu.au for more information.
Can I speak to someone about joining?
Please email us at Health.Hub@cdu.edu.au.
Is the Fitness Hub staffed?
No, not at the moment. It is your responsibility to use the facility safely - please read the instructions and safety material. For your safety, health and peace of mind, the building is under 24-hour video surveillance by our CDU security team.
Can my friends or family come join me at the gym?
No, unfortunately, to enter the facilities, you will need to be a current member. The gym is under 24-hour surveillance and by allowing non-members to enter under your membership you will be breaching our policy, and could result in immediate suspension of your membership.
Are there group fitness sessions (e.g. Zumba) available?
At this time, your membership only includes the use of the Fitness Hub’s facility (gym) and equipment. More services are planned for the future.
Can I use the showers and bathroom facilities?
Yes, all staff and students who would like to access the gym facilities will need to become a member to use the facility.
We would like to hire the gym and hall for our activities. Who do we speak to?
At this stage, venue hire is not available. However, you can email us at Health.Hub@cdu.edu.au to express your interest.
Where is the gym located?
The gym is in the Green 4 building, located along Lakeside Drive at the Casuarina campus.
What equipment is available at the gym?
The gym is fully equipped with cardio machines such as treadmills, exercise bikes, elliptical trainers. There are also a variety of machine weights and free weights to use.
Can I hire a locker to use?
Free lockers are available for all but just remember to take all your belongings after your workout and return the locker key so the next person can use it. All lockers will be opened and emptied at 9.00 am, Monday to Friday.
Want to pause or cancel your gym membership?
Please see our guidelines for pausing or cancelling your gym membership:
Pausing membership is only available for memberships 3 months or longer Max of 2 per year (depending on circumstance) |
Holidays | Minimum notice required: 1 week |
| Minimum pausing period: 2 weeks | ||
| Maximum pausing period: 3 months total for all requests made within a 12 month period. | ||
Medical or injury (supporting documentation required) | Minimum notice required: As soon as receiving medical advice. | |
| Minimum pausing period: 2 weeks | ||
| Maximum pausing period: According to documentation provided. | ||
Work/placement (supporting documentation required) | Minimum notice required: 1 week | |
| Minimum pausing period: 2 weeks | ||
| Maximum pausing period: For duration of placement. | ||
| Other requests by negotiation | ||
To pause your gym membership, please:
- With a week notice, send an email to Health.Hub@cdu.edu.au.
- Confirm your dates and provide relevant documentation (if documentation is needed) to the Fitness Hub team.
Cancel membership | No refund for cancellation due to change of mind or non-attendance |
| Fee-free cancellation may be considered for change of employment or course withdrawal | |
| Fee-free cancellation anytime for medical reasons (supporting documentation required) | |
| All cancellation and membership pause requests should be sent to: Health.Hub@cdu.edu.au | |
To cancel your gym membership, please:
- Send an email to Health.Hub@cdu.edu.au.
- Provide supporting documentation (for Fee-free cancelation).