Our Team
Management Team:Our Board:
Board Chairman / Governance and Finance: Bob Dieckmann
Bob is a co-founder of Fifty Plus Fitness Pty Ltd. His interest in this project was
stimulated through his many years of involvement as a sports coach and in his role
as a community development person. In his role as manager of a sport and
recreation facility in 2004, an opportunity to become involved with the Queensland
Population Health Unit presented itself. At that time Bob, and his son John, realised
that there was a great need in the ageing community for both physical and mental
activities to be specifically tailored for this demographic. The concept for Fifty Plus
Fitness was born.
Currently Bob is actively involved at board level as the Chairman and Finance
Officer. He is also involved in the day to day management and development of the company.
Board member / Executive Director / Marketing and Human Resources: James
Newbury
James Newbury Chief Executive Officer: James has been involved in several
industries through family companies, such as Wine, FMCG's, Cosmetics and Sun
Care. He has been involved with the development of 50 Plus Fitness since late 2006,
primarily focused upon the overall strategy and positioning of the company.
Board member / Programs and Training Development Director: John
Dieckmann
John Dieckmann - Program Director: As a co-founder of Fifty Plus Fitness Pty Ltd,
John is passionate about the development and delivery of group activities to the
ageing demographic. Teaming up with his father and co-founder Bob, and working
with a specialised creative team John has overseen the production of safe, fun and
beneficial activities for the ageing population. John has played a major role in the
development and trials of unique activities that form the basis of the Fifty Plus
Fitness "Action and Mobility" programs used today. As well as his role in developing
the programs, John in collaboration with the South Bank Institute of Technology, coauthored
the training material that is registered with Fitness Australia. The ongoing
role of John and his creative team is to keep up with demand and continue
producing the diverse and enjoyable activities used in the Fifty Plus Fitness group
fitness programs. The board portfolio of program development and training keeps
John active as a board member.
Board member / Communications Director: Cameron Greatbatch
Cameron Greatbatch - Marketing Director: In 2000 Cameron started a career in
Advertising & IT when he formed the company Shock Media Studios in Fortitude
Valley Brisbane QLD. For the next 5 years SMS built up a very strong clientele base
including such companies as Macair airlines, Regional Link Airlines,
realestate.com.au, Queensland Tourism, & a large number of national property
development companies. In late 2005 Cameron was approached to (and did) sell
Shock Media Studios. Cameron's passion for real estate, as well as persuasion by
former clients, lead Cameron back to the family's company Great realty, in 2006.
Cameron will take charge of the responsibilities associated with developing and
maintaining the Media / IT function of the company
Program Development Advisory Board:
Richard McInnes
Richard McInnes plays a pivotal role in the development of all 50 + Fitness programs. As an experienced Exercise Physiologist with a background in Human Movements Richard has spent the early part of this decade applying his trade as a Regional Cricket Manager for Queensland Cricket, and later, as the High Performance Manager for the Bangladesh Cricket Board.
More recently Richard has been the Assistant Coach and Team Performance Analyst for the highly successful Australian Cricket Team and is currently the Head Coach of the formidable Australian Women’s Cricket Team.
Richard has the unique ability to apply his trade in group environments which makes him a very important cog in the wheel that is Fifty + Fitness.
Stephen Partridge
Academic
Graduated Uni of Qld – Bachelor of Physiotherapy 1987. Completed masters Degree in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy 1992. Associate Lecturer Physiotherapy undergraduate program U of Q 1995-1999. Level III Sports Physiotherapy Australian Institute of Sport 1999. APA Recognised Sports Physiotherapist 1999.
Professional
Owner/Director Abbott St Physiotherapy Clinic 1993-Current.
Qld Reds Rugby Principal Physio 1998-2000
Qld Cricket Principal Physio 1999-2008
Australia A Cricket 2001-2004
Australia Cricket 2003-2004
West Indies Cricket Principal Physiotherapist 2004-2007
Stanford Twenty20 Physiotherapist (Antigua) 2006-2008
Head Instructor Trainer:
Louise Valois
Qualifications and experience:
Les Mills Body Balance instructor training and certification 2007
ACT Fitness Manager of the year 2005
Certificate 4 Older adults Trainer 2005
Certificate 4 Fitness Trainer 2005
CIT teacher in Certificate 3 in fitness 2003-2005
Pilates Institute of the UK registered Pilates mat work instructor 2002
Les mills Body Step instructor training and certification 2001
Seniors community fitness program Woden 1995-2007
Act fitness Nomination for “Contribution to the fitness industry” 2003
Dept.of Health and Ageing community fitness programs 1990-1993 & 95-2007
Active Leisure Centre Group fitness/Program manager 2001-2007
Active Leisure Centre Aqua/Group Fitness and personal trainer 1995-2008
Program Assessor with Les Mills Australia 1999-2002
Les mills Body Combat instructor training and certification 1999
Les mills Body PUMP instructor training and certification 1998
Oasis Leisure Centre Fitness Coordinator 1997-1999
Oasis Leisure Centre Group Fitness/aqua & gym instructor 1995-1999
Gap Gym Group Fitness Instructor Uppsala Sweden 1993-1995
Erindale Leisure Centre Aqua and Group Fitness instructor 1990-1993
Aus Aid Corporate fitness PT programs 1994-1996
Deakin Health Spa, Deakin Aqua fitness/circuit instructor/ Personal training 1989-1993
Cardio Fitness Health Club Aqua/gym instructor 1989-1993
Registered Fitness Leader (freestyle group fitness and aqua fitness) 1991-current
The Glenbrook School of Dance Owner/operator of Glenbrook 1984-1989
RAD Intermediate Teachers qualifications in RAD classical ballet 1982
Training courses and workshops
Les Mills Body Balance instructor training and certification 2007
Fitness trainer Certificate 4 Fitcorp 2005
Certificate 4 in workplace assessment 2003
Attendee at Filex international fitness convention 1998-2007
Pilates Institute of the UK Pilates matwork instructor training & certification 2002
Les Mills fitness management module 2001 and 2006
Les Mills Assessor training module 1999
Continuing education modules (quarterly) from Les Mills in all registered programs1998-current
Les mills BODY Step training & certification 2001
Les mills BODY Combat training & certification 1999
Les Mills BODY PUMP training & certification 1998
Fitness Leader training NSW Sport and Recreation (cert.3) 1991