EVENT RECAP – Playspace Bus Tour

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 […]

It is with great excitement that we welcome our newest National Partner KOMPAN. Parks and Leisure Australia’s CEO Mark Band said, “We recognise KOMPAN as an industry leader in delivering […]