2025 National Conference
I am thrilled to announce that Parks & Leisure Australia will be hosting the 2025 National Parks & Leisure Conference in Hobart, Tasmania — and we invite you to be part of it!
Our theme this year, “Inspired by the Past – Visions for the Future,” invites us to honour the legacy of our landscapes, parks, facilities and communities, while boldly imagining what comes next. Tasmania, with its rich heritage and breathtaking natural beauty, offers the perfect setting to challenge our thinking, spark innovation, and forge lasting connections across our industry. It is also the perfect backdrop to reflect, reimagine and reconnect. This year’s conference carries special significance as it marks the beginning of celebrations leading into Parks & Leisure Australia’s 100th anniversary in 2026. A century of shaping the places, programs, and experiences that define the liveability of our places, spaces and communities. This is more than a conference; it’s the start of a historic journey that recognises our shared achievements and sets the course for the next century. Together, we can inspire action, drive change, and create legacies that last.
Join us in Hobart from 09–12 November 2025, and be part of history in the making.
I look forward to welcoming you to Tasmania, a place where history and future meet to inspire greatness.
Kindest regards,
Kristin Davies
National President
Parks & Leisure Australia
SPEAKER ABSTRACTS NOW OPEN!
Submit your abstract for PLA 2025 National Conference: Inspired by the Past, Visions for the Future – and help shape the next century of parks and leisure.
REGISTRATION OPTIONS
| Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (until 31 July) | Standard Rate (from 1 August to 31 October) |
|---|---|---|
|
PLA Member (Full |
$1595 |
$1793 |
|
Non-Member (Full
Conference*) |
$1793 |
$2200 |
|
Full Time Student (social
functions not included) |
$990 |
$1100 |
|
Day Registration (social
functions not included) |
$990 |
$1100 |
|
Accompanying Partner
(Welcome Reception, Happy
Hour and Awards of
Excellence Gala Dinner) |
$550 |
$550 |
|
Welcome Reception (only) |
$154 |
$154 |
|
Awards of Excellence Gala
Dinner (only) |
$253 |
$253 |
|
Technical Tour (only) |
$88 |
$88 |
*Full Conference equals 9 – 11 November this does not include Technical Tours on the 12
November.
Conference fees are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
(ABN: 23 083 489 463).
INCLUSIONS
FULL REGISTRATION
- Access to conference sessions
- Access to exhibition
- Attendance at the Welcome Reception (Sunday 9 November)
- Attendance at the Happy Hour (Monday 10 November)
- Attendance at the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner (Tuesday 11 November)
- Lunch, morning and afternoon teas daily
- Name badge
- Access to conference app
DAY REGISTRATION
- Access to conference sessions for the day of registration only
- Access to exhibition for the day of registration only
- Lunch, morning and afternoon tea for the day of registration only
- Name badge
- Access to conference app
STUDENT REGISTRATION
- Access to conference sessions
- Access to exhibition
- Lunch, morning and afternoon teas daily
- Name badge
- Access to conference app
ACCOMPANYING PARTNER
- Attendance at the Welcome Reception (Sunday 9 November)
- Attendance at the Happy Hour (Monday 10 November)
- Attendance at the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner (Tuesday 11 November)
Continued Professional Development (CPD)
Attending the National Conference will grant you a 6-point allocation toward your
CPD (Continued Professional Development) Program.
The Certified Parks and Leisure Professional (CPLP) qualification is the Australian
national benchmark for industry professionals. The qualification is based on your
experience in the field and assessed by an international board of industry leaders
who look at your knowledge, skills, and abilities in Asset Management, Landscape
and Amenity Horticulture, Operations and Maintenance, Project Management,
Resource Management, Business Acumen, Supervision, Interpretation and
Education, Public Health, Leadership, and Recreation. CPLP is valid for three years
from issue and in the three-year span, you must maintain Parks and Leisure
Australia membership and complete 30 hours of Continued Professional
Development.
Click here to find out more and to apply for CPD.
TERMS + CONDITIONS
Please ensure you have read and understood the 2025 National Conference Terms and Conditions before registering.
Thanks to our partners and sponsors for their support
