Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) and Sport and Recreation Victoria revised the Outdoor Fitness Equipment Guidelines in 2024. What?  The Guidelines review will: incorporate the standards for installing outdoor fitness […]

We were thrilled to celebrate Parks Week last Thursday with a forum exploring the ‘Design and Development of La Trobe Sports Park’ with a facilitated discussion on Parks and Open […]

In our latest Rec+ Research session we were joined by Professor Ruth Jeanes and Associate Professor Justen O’Connor from the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education within the Faculty […]

In our latest Industry Talk webinar we were joined by Ella Angarane OAM, Recreation and Open Space Planner at Bass Coast Shire Council, to explore the Guide Park Regional Playspace and […]

PLA Vic/Tas had the pleasure of heading over to the Apple Isle for a few days as we explored what lies ahead for the parks and leisure industry in Tasmania. […]

Thanks to all who joined us for the relaunch of the Open Space Planners Network (OSPN). The OSPN has been operating as an informal group of interested industry professionals and practitioners […]

To mark the occasion of World Habitat Day, we were joined by Kathryn Pugh, Manager Parks & Sustainability at the City of Launceston, to explore their Bushfire Management Strategy and […]

Thanks to all who joined us on our virtual tour of Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star, 100% renewable energy powered, zero greenhouse gas emissions […]

In the latest Rec+ Research webinar we were joined by the team from SPORTENG as they shared information about the current trial they are undertaking in conjunction with City of Boroondara Council, […]

In our latest Industry Talk session we heard from Jackie Grieve, Coordinator Leisure & Open Space Planning at the City of Monash, to explore the Westerfield Drive Sensory Playspace– winner of […]