PUSH! Fitness expands in Docklands with new ANZ Wellness Centre

Longstanding Docklands fitness operators Andrew and Jean Ward have marked a new chapter in their commitment to the precinct, taking over the ANZ Wellness Centre at 833 Collins St.

It’s the third major milestone for the husband-and-wife duo since launching PUSH! Fitness in 2016. After opening a dedicated Pilates studio in 2021, their latest venture called Wellness 833 brings together allied health and fitness services under one umbrella – cementing their status as Docklands’ go-to for health and wellbeing.

The new facility features physiotherapy, clinical Pilates, myotherapy, remedial massage, infrared saunas, yoga, meditation, health screening and body scanning, with more services to come, including beauty and spa treatments. But Andrew said the offering was about more than just services – it was about relationships.

“This opportunity to take over the Wellness Centre is an initiative from both sides to bring all facets of health together in one place,” he said. “Instead of a fragmented experience where a physio hands over to a gym or vice versa, we now have one integrated model. That’s great for ANZ staff, but also for the broader Docklands community.”

Andrew first arrived in Docklands in 2011 and has spent 15 years shaping its health and fitness landscape. He credits much of PUSH! Fitness’s sustained growth to their deep roots in the area.

“When we opened the gym, we focused on creating great relationships with our members and team. That goodwill has carried us through each expansion,” he said.

“From gym, to Pilates, to Wellness, we’re seeing clients come back to us again and again because they trust what we do. We’ve always put people first – and that trust has made this latest step both possible and viable.”

The ANZ Wellness Centre has only been operating under The Push Group for a few weeks, but early signs are promising.

“There was a lot of planning to make sure everything was ready from day one, and the feedback has been fantastic,” Andrew said. “It’s a beautiful facility and we thank ANZ for the trust they have in us as professional operators. We’ve retained excellent staff, and our focus – as always – is on high-quality care.”

The Wards invested $450,000 into refurbishing their gym in 2024 and have now doubled down on their long-term commitment to Docklands through the new wellness space.

Andrew said their strong partnership with ANZ and local knowledge had helped tailor services to what people in the area really need.

“Our priority here is to care for ANZ employees and also support the community more broadly,” he said. “Whether it’s someone walking in with neck pain or starting a long-term rehab plan, we want people to get the help they need right away – and to feel like they’re being looked after.”

As PUSH! Fitness approaches its 10-year anniversary, the couple shows no signs of slowing down.

“We’re open for new clients,” Andrew said. “It’s not just about price – it’s about quality. What we offer is a five-star experience, from the facility to the practitioners. For people walking in, it feels like a resort. And that’s exactly the feeling we want to create.” •