Apply for a Personal Training Permit

If you want to operate personal training sessions in Council parks and reserves, you’ll need a permit.

In line with the sporting seasons, permits are available for six months:

This permit is only for personal training outdoors in Council parks or reserves.

If you are opening a business that offers personal training in a home or commercial property, you may need a Planning Permit.

If you are not sure what permits you need, use our Permit Finder.

How to apply

To apply, you'll need to provide copies of:

Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance covering a minimum of $10 million
a site-specific risk management plan
evidence of registration with Fitness Australia or another recognised peak body or educational institution.

As part of applying for a Personal Training Permit, you understand and agree to the terms and conditions.

Or mail to:
City of Stonnington
PO Box 58
Malvern 3144

Applications are assessed according to the park's existing use, physical condition, and impact on our community's enjoyment of the park.

There are three possible outcomes of your application:

We approve your application and issue a permit.
We issue a limited permit with restrictions on the group size or number, type, location and time of activities.
We choose not to approve a permit.

If successful, we will send your permit in the mail, or you can request to pick it up from one of our Customer Service Centres.

There is no fee for a Personal Training Permit.

Allow up to seven business days for a response to your application.

Use our Permit Finder if you're not sure what permits you need.

Our Business Concierge can also help you understand what permits you need.

03 8290 1388