In celebration of World Leisure Day, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) Advisory invites you to a special webinar moderated by Dr. John Tower from Parks and Leisure Advisory, exploring the critical role of volunteers in parks, leisure, and recreation professional associations.
About the Webinar:
The webinar aims to raise awareness about the role of volunteers in the park and leisure profession and provide insights about how to become involved in park and leisure associations. The webinar guests will discuss how volunteering for professional associations draws on industry-based expertise to improve and develop the delivery of leisure experiences. The webinar will feature guests from park and leisure associations who volunteer to contribute to their profession. The webinar will explore the guests’ motives for being involved, their personal benefits and how their contributions have enhanced communities’ physical, mental, and social wellbeing. Attendees will gain insights about how they can become involved by working with their professional association.
Featured Speakers:
Dr. John Tower from Parks and Leisure Advisory will moderate the webinar. Guests include Associate Professor Ruth Sibson from Edith Cowan University and Australian and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies (ANZALS) Board Member, John Senior from Parks and Leisure Australia and Associate Professor Arianne Reis a past Australian member on the World Leisure Organisation. Board.
Who Should Attend:
· Parks and recreation professionals
· Local government and urban planning staff
· Health and community wellbeing practitioners
· Leisure service managers and consultants
· Anyone passionate about supporting the development of their professional association.
Key Outcomes for Participants:
Attendees will leave the session with:
· Practical insights about how professional associations manage and deliver programs and activities for their members,
· Insights about they can become involved in their professional association,
· Opportunities to network and exchange ideas with peers in the sector
Webinar Format:
The session is based on a conversation among the guests to share their experience as volunteers for professional associations and their contributions to community wellbeing (30 minutes), followed by 15 minutes of live chat questions / comments to ensure an engaging and participatory experience for all attendees.
Celebrate World Leisure Day with PLA and discover how park and leisure professionals can shape stronger, healthier, and more connected communities across Australia.