Sport and fitness

Get active with gyms and fitness facilities on campus, make friends through social sport and clubs, or represent RMIT at a national level.

Upcoming sport and fitness events

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Sun, Sand & Safety: Beach Water Safety 2026 sponsored by Medibank

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 11 Mar 2026

International students, join us at Port Melbourne Beach for a fun, practical beach safety session with Life Saving Victoria. Learn how to spot rip currents and stay safe in Australian waters. Includes one-way bus from RMIT, lunch, refreshments and a Medibank goodie bag. Cost $10.

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Women's Strength Training Program 2026 Semester 1 (City Campus)

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 25 Mar 2026 - 29 Apr 2026
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Our Women's Strength Training Program is a supportive, small‑group strength training program for women and female‑identifying students.

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Women's Strength Training Program 2026 Semester 1 (Bundoora West)

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 26 Mar 2026 - 30 Apr 2026
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Our Women's Strength Training Program is a supportive, small‑group strength training program for women and female‑identifying students.

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Women's 7-Week Self-Defence Program Semester 1 2026 (City Campus)

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 14 Apr 2026 - 26 May 2026
Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Melbourne City

This 7‑week Self Defence Program empowers female and female‑identifying RMIT students both mentally and physically, providing practical skills, confidence, and resilience for everyday life.

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RMIT Redbacks

The Redbacks represent RMIT University in sport both nationally and internationally. Whether you are a student, alumni, staff member, participant, or a passionate fan, you are considered a Redback as part of the wider RMIT community!

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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