The Organiser Hub
A brand new space for Active Locals organisers to find the support that they need to start, grow and sustain their groups.
New here? Start with the basics
Everything you need to know about the platform, how it works, and what we offer organisers.
What is Active Locals?
We're a free app backed by HCF (Australia's biggest not-for-profit health fund) that helps people to find, join, start and grow active groups in their neighbourhood. This includes everything from walking groups and run clubs to swim squads, social sport, yoga, meditation and more. We believe that staying active is easier together, and the best motivation is connection.
Some of our app features for organisers include:
- Create and manage clubs: set up, edit, share, verify, and close your clubs
- Run events: create one-off or recurring events, edit or cancel them, and message attendees
- Manage your team: add co-organisers, track attendance, and block members
- Collect payments: charge for events via Stripe, with built-in payout tracking
- Stay on top of everything: a dedicated dashboard to view and manage all your clubs and upcoming events
Get your group and events live on the app via the link!
What makes us different?
A few things set us apart from other platforms out there:
- We support physical, mental and social health: every group on Active Locals contributes to wellbeing in some way, whether that's a run club, a walking group, or simply a reason to get out of the house and meet people
- Our booking fee for events are some of the lowest on the market: it’s completely free to list your group on our app and while other platforms charge as much as 18% on each event, we keep our pricing as low as possible (4% of the ticket sales) - so that more of what you earn goes back into your group
- We're built for both discovery and participation: members can explore new activities and try something they've never done before, or find a local group they can show up to every week and build into their routine
- We want to see connected, supportive neighbourhoods: hyper-local discovery means people find groups they can walk to, which dramatically increases the chance they'll show up
- We actively back organisers: beyond the platform, we back organisers directly. We're invested in helping groups succeed, not just listing them - from amplifying groups on socials and in newsletters, to sponsoring events and offering educational support
- We're supported by Australia's largest not-for-profit: HCF is Australia’s largest not-for-profit health fund and is proudly backing us to support local groups, movement and connection
A practical guide to building something people love showing up to
We keep adding to it, so check back regularly.
Start your group
Pick your activity, set up your page, and run a first event people actually come to. From idea to first meet-up.
Grow your group
Get discovered by locals, welcome newcomers well, and build momentum with photos, socials and word of mouth.
Sustain your group
Keep the energy up over the long run: co-organisers, rituals and rhythms that make showing up a habit.
Extra support for your group
As an Active Locals organiser you get access to all of this. Tap a card to learn more and express your interest.
