WELCOME TO PARKS & LEISURE AUSTRALIA'S
PLA ADVISORY COMMITTEE
PLA Advisory prepare position papers on critical issues, initiate research and explore professional training and development opportunities for our members. PLA Advisory meet monthly via video and once a year at the PLA National Conference. To get involved contact:
John Tower
Advisory Chair | plaadvisory@parksleisure.com.au
CORE FOCUS
- Prepare position papers and technical guidelines which support PLA’s role as an advocate for the industry.
- Initiate key research with partners utilising external funding opportunities.
- Explore professional development opportunities with accredited providers.
KEY PRIORITIES
- Deliver position papers on key topics such as Climate Change, Health and Wellbeing, Community Health, Tree Management, Gender Equity and a multitude of other relevant topics.
- Conduct research to assist National Board decision making.
- Support the National Board in their selected strategy.
- Support each region in developing or reviewing open space planning guidelines (where they don’t exist).
- Explore professional development opportunities – from endorsement of formal training courses to the establishment of mentoring opportunities.