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SUMMARY:PLA Webinar: Designing Programs for Diverse Communities in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Designing Programs for Diverse Communities in Australia \nHosted by: Parks and Leisure Australia\nFormat: Live Webinar (60 minutes + Q&A)\nTarget Audience: Parks and Leisure Australia members\, with a focus on local government staff including recreation planners\, community development officers\, open space planners\, and facility managers. \n\n\n\nOverview\nLocal governments across Australia are at the forefront of delivering parks and leisure services that reflect the needs of increasingly diverse communities. From culturally and linguistically diverse populations to First Nations communities\, people with disability\, older adults\, and young people—there is a growing expectation for programs to be inclusive\, accessible\, and locally relevant. \nThis webinar will support Parks and Leisure Australia members to strengthen their approach to inclusive program design\, with a practical focus on local government contexts\, constraints\, and opportunities. \n\n\n\nObjectives\nBy the end of this webinar\, participants will: \n\nUnderstand the role of local government in fostering inclusive and equitable leisure opportunities\nRecognise common barriers to participation within their own communities\nLearn practical\, scalable strategies for designing inclusive programs\nExplore local government case studies and peer-led insights\nGain tools to evaluate and improve program accessibility and engagement\n\n\n\n\nKey Topics\n\nDiversity in Local Government Contexts\n\nUnderstanding community demographics and local profiles\nReflecting First Nations perspectives and place-based approaches\nResponding to regional\, rural\, and metropolitan differences\n\n\nIdentifying Barriers in Council-Delivered Programs\n\nCost\, transport\, and infrastructure limitations\nCultural and social barriers to participation\nPolicy and organisational constraints\n\n\nDesigning Inclusive Programs at Scale\n\nApplying universal design in council programs and facilities\nAdapting existing programs to be more inclusive\nBalancing budget\, resources\, and community expectations\n\n\nCommunity Engagement and Co-Design in Practice\n\nWorking with local advisory groups and community leaders\nPartnering with grassroots organisations\nPractical consultation techniques for councils\n\n\nLocal Government Case Studies\n\nExamples from councils across Australia\nWhat worked\, what didn’t\, and why\nTransferable lessons for different council contexts\n\n\nEvaluation and Reporting\n\nMeasuring participation and inclusion outcomes\nAligning with council strategies and reporting requirements\nUsing data to advocate for resources and improvements\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers\n \nClare Black\, Senior Coordinator Recreation and Leisure\, City of Darwin – Local government practitioner (parks/recreation/community services) – \n  \n \nJames Catterall\, Social Policy and Sport Planner\, City of Salisbury – Sector expert in inclusive design or community development \n  \n \nSebastian Geers\, Manager\, Welcoming Cities \nSebastian has spent over 10 years starting and working in new initiatives that support more welcoming and inclusive communities. \nSebastian has worked within the immigration detention centres\, helped start family mentoring programs\, provided support to local\, state and federal governments build their innovation capacity and led Australia’s largest corporate diversity initiative – A Taste of Harmony. \nAs the Manager of Welcoming Cities\, Sebastian is working with councils and leaders across the country to continue to grow Welcoming Cities and ensure that we are delivering the best benefits to our members. \n\n\n\nInteractive Elements\n\nPolling on common challenges faced by councils\nQ&A with presenters focused on real-world scenarios\nOpportunities for peer knowledge sharing\n\n\n\n\nKey Takeaways\nParticipants will gain practical tools\, peer insights\, and confidence to design and deliver inclusive parks and leisure programs within a local government setting. \n\n\n\n\n“Supporting councils to create inclusive\, accessible and welcoming parks and leisure programs for every community.” \n\n\n\nContact / Follow-Up\nParticipants will receive: \n\nWebinar recording\nPractical tools and templates tailored for local government\nLinks to Parks and Leisure Australia member resources and networks\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar supports Parks and Leisure Australia members in delivering equitable\, community-focused outcomes through inclusive program design.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/pla-webinar-designing-programs-for-diverse-communities-in-australia/
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