Community tai chi classes

Older adults, people looking for gentle exercise or stress relief, and beginners of all ages.

Casual drop-in fees, or term and course fees paid up front. A regular class that fills up gives steady weekly income against the hall hire cost.

• Solid tai chi training and practice
• Clear, patient teaching
• Comfortable leading a group

• Public liability and professional indemnity insurance, check what venues require
• Working with Children Check if you teach under-18s, check your state's rules
• Health risks for older or injured students, consider a simple health questionnaire
• Register an ABN and check when GST applies to your turnover

Startup costs are typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on your insurance, equipment and how you promote your classes. Treat this as an estimate and confirm hall hire rates and insurance requirements locally.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $300 to $1,500, depending on class size, how many classes you run each week and your fees. This is only an estimate, not a guaranteed income.

Check what public liability and professional indemnity insurance venues require, and whether you need a Working with Children Check if teaching under-18s in your state. Consider a simple health questionnaire for older or injured students, and register an ABN and check when GST applies.