We are delighted to announce the appointment of our new Advisory Chair, John Tower. John brings with him over 40 years of experience in the leisure, recreation and sport industry, […]
An increasing focus of many of our community’s favourite parks, on Thursday 27 April we explored how nature and play has been intertwined in recent playspace projects across metropolitan Melbourne. Starting […]
Our latest Rec+ Research webinar was held on Wednesday 26 April where we were fortunate to hear from Associate Professor Nicole Kalms from Monash University’s XYX Lab. Dr Kalms provided insight into […]
Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) and the Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) Victoria are pleased to announce a special arrangement for PLA Members who wish to access professional development through […]
Each year, Parks and Leisure Australia acknowledges excellence in our industry through its prestigious Awards of Excellence. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding initiatives and innovative efforts of […]
We are proud to introduce you to the new Parks and Leisure Australia Vic/Tas Region Sponsors – SPORTENG, Lark Industries and Skyline Landscape Services. It is a pleasure to partner […]
Parks Leisure Australia and Recreation Aotearoa are pleased to officially announce Parks Week 2023 is open for event submissions! Taking place 4 – 12 March 2023, Parks Week is all […]
1960-2023 We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Peter Fitchett on 5 February 2023, a true leader and champion of the parks and leisure profession. With over thirty […]
DO YOU KNOW WHAT WE’RE TRANSITIONING TO? Just like the rest of the world, we’re making a transition towards a paperless way of working. It’s not just about saving trees […]
Parks and Leisure Australia is calling for nominations to fill vacancies on all our Region Councils. Each Council has the following number of positions declared vacant: NSW/ACT – 4 positions […]