Award Winner: National Award Winner

Hsar is an inspirational Community Ranger dedicated to connecting Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities to nature. Born in a refugee camp on the Thai Burma border he is Parks Victoria’s […]

Nick has been a long-term, active supporter of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), and more broadly to other organisations that promote and support the parks, leisure and community sport sectors. […]

The Sunshine Coast Recreation Parks Plan 2021-2031, endorsed by Council in December 2021, has been developed to compliment and carry out the strategic directions expressed in Council’s Environment and Liveability […]

The Sport Participation Research Project developed by the Physical Activity and Sport Insights (PASI) Research group at Federation and Victoria Universities, is a world-leading program of research that is transforming […]

The Thomas Street Playground is an exceptional play space that is welcoming to community members of all ability. A range of accessible play elements and sculptures, a Changing Places facility, […]

Reclaimed from invasive Victorian tea tree, this coastal site was sculpted, transformed, and revegetated with native planting. Subtle interventions using large pieces of timber and limestone have created a space […]

Revitalisation of Wilson Botanic Park during covid-19 placed the environment and people first, supporting the community’s heightened reliance on open space, through rare species planting, bird attracting area, pop-up café, […]

Combining magical lighting, audio special effects and digital art, The Enchanted Garden entranced thousands of visitors at Roma Street Parkland, Brisbane between 1-23 December 2021. The family-friendly lighting trail combined […]

Yawa Aquatic Centre is an exemplary facility providing safe year-round swimming and offering a mix of wet and dry activities regardless of age, gender, culture or ability. Coastal resort themed, […]

South Australian reservoir reserves have taken an exciting step forward with the opening of vast areas of land and water for recreation. For the first time, people can walk, cycle, […]