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SUMMARY:Central Playspace Technical Tour - WA Region
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next Playspace Technical Tour on Thursday\, 23 April\, with the bus leaving from Bob Gordon Reserve in Bull Creek at 9am. This guided tour will showcase a series of outstanding play spaces across the local government areas of City of Canning and the City of Gosnells. The locations for the guided tour are listed below: \n\nShelley Beach – City of Canning (picture below)\n\n \n2. Maniana Park – City of Canning \n3. Mary Carroll – City of Gosnells (picture below) \n \n4. Sutherlands Park – City of Gosnells \nAt every location\, attendees will hear directly from the designer\, manufacturer\, or installer involved in delivering the project. These presentations will provide behind-the-scenes insight into the design intent\, material selection\, compliance considerations\, construction methodology\, and unique challenges encountered throughout the process. \n  \nThis event provides a unique platform for professional learning\, networking\, and industry discussion in an informal\, on-site setting. Whether you are involved in planning\, designing\, delivering\, or maintaining public play spaces\, this tour will offer inspiration\, technical insight\, and valuable peer engagement. \n  \nMC’s: \n \nAndrew Reedy – Director at Play Check \n(1) Andrew Reedy | LinkedIn \nAndrew Reedy is director of Play Check. The company specialises in providing advice and auditing services to all sectors of the playground industry in terms of playground design\, safety and risk management\, surface impact attenuation testing\, and training on the application of Standards in playground design and operation. \n \nNele Johnson – Principal Landscape Architect at the City of Canning \n(1) Nele Johnson | LinkedIn \nPassionate about providing great public open spaces for everyone\, regardless of gender\, age\, ability\, or cultural and socioeconomic background.Committed to creating sustainable\, long-term outcomes for both the people who use open spaces and those who manage them. \nExtensive local government and greenfield experience\, focussing on creating people-centred environments\, the importance of walkable neighbourhoods\, and the essential role of shade in creating liveable places\, that are not only functional today but also adaptable and resilient in the face of a changing climate and society. \nCurrently leading a team dedicated to delivering capital projects and strategic planning in the most multicultural Local Government Area in WA.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/central-playspace-technical-tour-wa-region/
LOCATION:Bob Gordon Reserve\, 10 Benningfield Road\, Bull Creek\, WA\, 6149\, Australia
CATEGORIES:WA
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Green Infrastructure Management Manual
DESCRIPTION:Green infrastructure has not traditionally been included in asset and financial management plans\, an omission that has often led to its neglect and degradation\, and subsequent waste of the initial investment. The development of the manual is a significant step in having the value of nature in our cities understood\, and will enable asset owners to plan\, protect\, and invest in our natural assets. \nThe Green Infrastructure Management Manual offers practical guidance on 24 types of green infrastructure\, including lifecycle management\, relative risks\, costs\, and value. Packed with case studies\, tools\, and a simple framework for integrating green assets into financial and asset planning\, it helps councils and asset stewards make informed decisions that enhance urban liveability\, biodiversity\, and climate resilience. \nThe GIMM empowers councils\, engineers\, asset managers\, and planners to integrate nature-based infrastructure – including street trees\, parks\, green roofs\, wetlands\, and coastal habitats – into asset and financial management plans. \nTo Register for the webinar please follow the link below: \nMicrosoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams \nPresenters:  \n \nMartyn Glover – Director Infrastructure\, City of Gosnells \nBio: Martyn Glover is the Director of Infrastructure at the City of Gosnells and brings over 40 years of experience in public works engineering. His career spans civil engineering\, asset management and waste services\, following his start as a trainee surveyor in 1976 and a long tenure in Local Government. Martyn is widely recognised for his leadership in sustainable asset and environmental initiatives\, including innovations in road construction\, traffic management\, water conservation\, street lighting and resource recovery. Key achievements include receiving the Premier’s Water Conservation Award for the Mosman Park Water Cycle Project\, contributing to the development of WA’s Guidelines for Subdivisional Development\, and advancing smart technologies to enhance community outcomes. \n \nDr. Jacqueline Balston – Director of Sustainability\, IPWEA Australasia \nBio: Dr. Jacqueline Balston has been an applied climate and environmental scientist for the past 25 years during which time she has researched the impacts of climate variability\, climate change and environmental degradation on agriculture\, natural resources\, ecosystems\, emergency management and the built environment across Australia. She currently works as Director of Sustainability for the Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia (IPWEA)\, as a member of the South Australian Government Climate Science Advisory Committee and as a private Consultant to local\, state and federal governments and other organisations nationally.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/webinar-green-infrastructure-management-manual/
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CATEGORIES:WA
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SUMMARY:Managing Construction Costs in the Recreation Sector Webinar Series (1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar Overview\nTitle: Managing Construction Costs in the Recreation SectorCoordinators: Cathy Kiss and Wendy Holland \nOverview:Effective cost management is a cornerstone of successful construction projects in the recreation sector. This webinar will guide participants through the critical early stages of project planning\, offering practical insights and real-world examples to ensure projects are delivered on time\, on budget\, and aligned with community needs. \nUsing case studies\, the session will explore the development of feasibility studies and business plans\, highlighting the differences between these two essential processes. Participants will learn how to define the project scope—clarifying what the project will and will not deliver—and how to create a project brief that outlines the steps required to successfully implement a project. These foundational planning stages are essential for bringing stakeholders on board and ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle. \nKey Topics Covered: \n\n\nPlanning and project governance \n\n\nStakeholder engagement strategies \n\n\nDevelopment of a robust business case \n\n\nMonitoring\, evaluation\, and learning practices \n\n\nThe session will reference Chapters 1–4\, emphasizing structured approaches to project planning and cost management. \nPanel and Facilitator: \n\n\nPanel: Wendy Holland\, Communityvibe \n\n\nPanel: Rachel Thorpe\, City of Hume \n\n\nFacilitator: Cathy Kiss AM\, City of Cockburn \n\n\nWho Should Attend:This webinar is ideal for project managers\, community recreation planners\, local government professionals\, and anyone involved in planning or managing construction projects in the recreation sector. \nWhy Attend:Participants will gain practical tools and frameworks to manage construction costs effectively\, communicate project goals clearly\, and engage stakeholders with confidence—setting projects up for long-term success. \n 
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/managing-construction-costs-in-the-recreation-sector-webinar-series-1-of-2/
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/43083789697347?p=Cr6EbPpD6IWOIKiXJ6
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SUMMARY:PLA NSW/ACT Region Conference - Orange
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to connect\, collaborate and be inspired at the 2026 PLA NSW/ACT Region Conference in Orange. \nThis year’s theme\, SUSTAINABILITY SHAPING TOMORROW\, highlights the vital role our industry plays in creating resilient\, inclusive and future-ready communities. From climate-responsive design and circular economy thinking to community wellbeing and long-term asset stewardship. The conference is an opportunity to see how those that design\, manage\, maintain open spaces\, as well as those that organise the leisure programs and services\, are achieving meaningful outcomes for their communities across NSW and the ACT. \nWhether you’re influencing strategy\, delivering projects on the ground\, managing open spaces or planning for growth\, this is your opportunity to learn from peers\, challenge conventional thinking and be part of the movement shaping a more sustainable tomorrow.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/pla-nsw-act-region-conference-orange/
LOCATION:Orange Ex-Services Club\, 231-243 Anson Street\, Orange\, NSW\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,NSW/ACT
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SUMMARY:NSW/ACT | Explore Western Sydney’s Evolving Open Spaces | Guided site tour
DESCRIPTION:This is a must-attend experience for parks and recreation professionals looking to stay ahead of best practice in planning\, design\, and delivery. Gain real-world insights you can apply to your own projects\, from nature play and active recreation to future-focused park planning and community engagement. \nGreater Sydney Parklands bring together some of Sydney’s most iconic urban parks including Callan Park\, Centennial Parklands\, Fernhill Estate\, Parramatta Park and Western Sydney Parklands. \nCovering 5\,280 hectares and stretching over 27 km\, Western Sydney Parklands is Australia’s largest urban park and ‘Sydney’s biggest backyard.  We will be exploring a small part. \nEveryone will jump on a coach to visit the sites\, starting and finishing at Lizard Log Playground. \nAnd importantly coffee and refreshments will be provided! \n																														 \nKick off the tour at Lizard Log playground\, where you’ll enjoy a light refreshments surrounded by one of Western Sydney’s most unique nature-based play environments. \nThis iconic 15-year-old playground is undergoing a series of refurbishments following a staged masterplan process. Hear how to maintain the vision of nature play whilst dealing with the practical ongoing requirements of maintenance. \nThis vibrant destination blends a nature-themed playground with scenic walking and cycling trails of varying lengths. Hear directly from project contributors including Fiona Robbé of Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects\, alongside Kerrie Davies\, Senior Operations Manager West GSP\, Peter Kapocius\, Manager Renewals and operations\, GSP & Kevin Dodd\, Operations Coordinator\, GSP as they share insights into the vision\, design decisions\, and outcomes behind the upgrade. \n																														 \nFrom there\, we’ll hop on the bus and head to Plough and Harrow; a site currently in the planning phase of its next transformation. This is a valuable opportunity to gain early insight into the research\, strategy\, and community considerations shaping the proposed redevelopment. \nLearn how to skilfully plan and design a playground refurbishment in keeping with current playground expectations\, pressures and wear and tear. What impact have 15 years of use had and how is a refurbishment tackled? \nKerrie Davies and Kevin Dodd from GSP will discuss the plans they have the site and seek some practical feedback from participants on the day! \n																														 \nOur final stop takes us to the M7–M12 Shared User Path This brand-new shared user path was open in March 2026. \nStretching 2.3 kilometres\, the M7–M12 Shared User Path connects Cecil Park to Cecil Hill\, creating a vital link for walkers\, runners and cyclists between the M7 and M12 motorways. This new route improves access to some of the Parklands’ most popular destinations. \nAlong the way\, visitors can enjoy convenient connections to the Wylde Mountain Bike and BMX tracks\, Gabrugal Yana\, public amenities\, and future recreational spaces planned around the Liverpool Offtake Reservoir. \nDelivered in partnership by Transport for NSW and Greater Sydney Parklands\, the project supports the long-term vision set out in the Western Sydney Parklands Southern Parklands Framework.  \nKristine Marshall\, Senior Manager Design & Delivery at Greater Sydney Parklands\, will share insights into the project and what’s next for this exciting precinct.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/nsw-act-explore-western-sydneys-evolving-open-spaces-guided-site-tour/
LOCATION:Lizard Log\, Cnr The Horsley Dr and Cowpasture Rd\,\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2176\, Australia
CATEGORIES:NSW/ACT
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SUMMARY:VIC/TAS Behind The Places: Council Participation & Communities Forum
DESCRIPTION:Activating communities through collaboration and insight\nIn the rapidly evolving landscape of local government\, the challenges of community engagement and equitable access are best solved through working together. \nThis event is designed to strengthen cross-council networks and sector-wide collaboration in activating local communities to thrive and feel connected through health and wellbeing initiatives. The forum will provide valuable insights\, opportunities and meaningful connections to support your work in increasing participation and inclusion across your municipality. \nDate / Time: Tuesday 19th May\, 10-2pm \nLocation: 61 Napier Street\, Footscray. Civic and Precinct Community Hub. \nTarget Audience: Officers and leads in club development\, community participation\, health & wellbeing\, active recreation\, and fair access. \nBy attending\, your team members will: \n\n\nSolve participation challenges: Engage in a live “current landscape” workshop to troubleshoot the sector’s biggest hurdles in reaching under-represented cohorts. \n\n\nGain cross-council knowledge: Access first-hand case studies from leading Councils showcasing successful health\, wellbeing\, and active recreation initiatives. \n\n\nBuild functional networks: Participate in structured networking designed to connect officers with peers who have already successfully implemented data-led planning\, inclusive programming\, and innovative park activations. \n\n\nIdentify partnership opportunities: Uncover key regional partnerships that can be leveraged to maximise council resources. \n\n\n																														 \nDraft agenda (check back for updates!)\n10:00 Welcome and Introductions/ Acknowledgement to Country \n10.10 Purpose of the event \n10.20 Understanding the current landscape and why we are here today \n11:00 Coffee break with opportunity meet likeminded attendees \n11:20 Presentation: Active Communities Exchange – 3 councils to showcase \n12.20 Bingo networking to get people moving and talking! \n12.45 Lunch \n13:30 Intentions moving forward \n14:00 Thank you and close \nPlease contact Camille at victas@parksleisure.com.au if you have more questions or want to pay on invoice.  \n																														 \nPhotos courtesy of Maribyrnong City Council from the Go Family Programme. 
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/vic-tas-behind-the-places-council-participation-communities-forum/
LOCATION:Footscray Town Hall\, 61 Napier St\, Melbourne\, 3011\, Australia
CATEGORIES:VIC/TAS
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Brisbane:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Leisure Planners Course | QLD
DESCRIPTION:Parks and Leisure Australia will be hosting our QLD Region Leisure Planners Course at Sports House in Brisbane.  The course will take place over four days\, with two session blocks on the following days: \n\nSession 1 – 28-29 May\nSession 2 – 18-19 June\n\nThis course will provide participants with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to be a successful Leisure and Recreation Planner in Australia. The Leisure Planners Course has been designed for those early in their sport and recreation planning journey in the public sector\, or those transitioning into a planning role. The course is delivery by industry professionals with significant expertise and experience in their chosen fields. Specifically\, the course will help participants to: \n\nDevelop / enhance base level competencies of those who plan facilities in order to meet the organisational needs.\nImprove the skills and knowledge of current and emerging practitioners\, in line with industry best practice.\nStrengthen capacity to plan\, design\, coordinate\, organise and manage projects.\nProvide networking and potential mentoring opportunities for participants to seek advice\, share information and problem solve well after the course has been completed.\nProvide a high quality\, industry-based course\, that is an extension to formal tertiary / education pathways and work experience.\n\nIt will be an intensive four-day course where the following topics will be presented in different modules: \nModule 1 – Leisure and Recreation Planning in the local government context \n\nIntroduction to Leisure and Recreation Planning\nWhat is a Leisure and Recreation Planner?\nIndustry challenges and trends\nInfluencing Legislations\nLand-use planning Legislation\nIntegrated Planning & Reporting Framework\nCouncil Governance\nIntroduction to strategic planning documentation\n\nModule 2 – Resourcing documentation and data for projects \n\nSituation Analysis\nGap Analysis\nDeveloping facility provisions framework for your organisation\nInfluences on provision standards\nOther provision and planning approaches\n\nModule 3 – Community and stakeholder engagement within the Local Government context \n\nPrinciples of community and stakeholder engagement\nDeveloping a stakeholder engagement plan for your project\n\n Module 4 – Planning for projects \n\nProject Governance\nWhat is a project / project management?\nDeveloping a project plan\nSite analysis\nPreparing a design brief to inform initial design drawings\n\nSpeakers: \nQLD Leisure Planners Course – Speaker announcement – Parks & Leisure Australia \n \nQLD Leisure Planners Course – speaker update! – Parks & Leisure Australia \n \nWatch this space as we announce further speakers soon \n 
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/leisure-planners-course-queensland/
LOCATION:Sports House\, Brisbane\, 150 Caxton St\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, 4064\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,QLD
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260528T140000
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SUMMARY:National Awards Winners Webinar Series - Play Spaces - Building Award Winning Play Spaces
DESCRIPTION:National Awards Winners Webinar Series – Exploring 2025’s Award-Winning Play Spaces \nJoin us for our National Awards Winners Webinar Series\, where we celebrate innovation\, creativity\, and excellence in play space design. In this session\, we’ll explore the winning submissions of 2025 and take a closer look at what it truly takes to create an award-winning play environment. \nOur webinar will feature exclusive insights from the award winners themselves\, who will share their experiences\, strategies\, and lessons learned throughout the various stages of their project timelines—from conception and design to execution and final recognition. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on: \n\n\nThe key elements that make a play space stand out in national awards \n\n\nBest practices in design\, planning\, and project management for successful projects \n\n\nBehind-the-scenes perspectives from award-winning designers and organizations \n\n\nPractical tips and inspiration for future projects \n\n\nWhether you are a designer\, educator\, community planner\, or simply passionate about creating impactful play spaces\, this webinar is an invaluable opportunity to learn directly from those at the forefront of the field. \nDon’t miss this chance to uncover the secrets behind 2025’s most celebrated play spaces and take your own projects to the next level!
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/national-awards-winners-webinar-series-play-spaces-building-award-winning-play-spaces/
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/41398628417406?p=K4LbdDELVekEni1YbK
CATEGORIES:National,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260601T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260604T150000
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SUMMARY:Leisure Planners Course - South Australia
DESCRIPTION:Parks and Leisure Australia will be hosting our inaugural Leisure Planners Course in South Australia on June 1-4\, 2026\, at the SANFL High Performance Centre in West Lakes South Australia. \nThis course will provide participants with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to be a successful Leisure and Recreation Planner in Australia. The Leisure Planners Course has been designed for those early in their sport and recreation planning journey in the public sector\, or those transitioning into a planning role. The course is delivery by industry professionals with significant expertise and experience in their chosen fields. Specifically\, the course will help participants to: \n\nDevelop / enhance base level competencies of those who plan facilities in order to meet the organisational needs.\nImprove the skills and knowledge of current and emerging practitioners\, in line with industry best practice.\nStrengthen capacity to plan\, design\, coordinate\, organise and manage projects.\nProvide networking and potential mentoring opportunities for participants to seek advice\, share information and problem solve well after the course has been completed.\nProvide a high quality\, industry-based course\, that is an extension to formal tertiary / education pathways and work experience.\n\nIt will be an intensive four-day course where the following topics will be presented in different modules: \nModule 1 – Leisure and Recreation Planning in the local government context \n\nIntroduction to Leisure and Recreation Planning\nWhat is a Leisure and Recreation Planner?\nIndustry challenges and trends\nInfluencing Legislations\nLand-use planning Legislation\nIntegrated Planning & Reporting Framework\nCouncil Governance\nIntroduction to strategic planning documentation\n\nModule 2 – Resourcing documentation and data for projects \n\nSituation Analysis\nGap Analysis\nDeveloping facility provisions framework for your organisation\nInfluences on provision standards\nOther provision and planning approaches\n\nModule 3 – Community and stakeholder engagement within the Local Government context \n\nPrinciples of community and stakeholder engagement\nDeveloping a stakeholder engagement plan for your project\n\n Module 4 – Planning for projects \n\nProject Governance\nWhat is a project / project management?\nDeveloping a project plan\nSite analysis\nPreparing a design brief to inform initial design drawings\n\nParticipants on the course will also receive complimentary tickets to the PLA SA/NT Awards of Excellence Evening on Wednesday 3 June 6-8.30pm\, where the certificates will be distributed. \n  \nPresenters\n\n\n					 Kristie Johnson- General Manager\, City of Charles Sturt\n						\n																														 \nKristie Johnson- General Manager\, City of Charles Sturt \nThe General Manager Engaged Community at the City of Charles Sturt\, leading Community Connections (libraries\, community centres\, ageing well\, volunteering\, placemaking\, social inclusion and First Nations engagement)\, Community Health & Safety (environmental health\, animal management\, compliance) and Community Engagement & Experience (media\, communications\, CX\, engagement and customer interactions). Kristie is a current LG Professionals SA Board Member since 2020\, current member of Board Executive\, and immediate past Treasurer. \nKristie’s passion for grassroots advocacy is shared through her involvement as Executive Board Member of the LG Professionals SA Board\, where she has advocated for increased engagement with field employees\, supported new Graduate Programs to attract graduating talent to the sector\, and positioned LG Professionals SA to represent the local government sector. \nKristie is dedicated to developing others\, empowering them to take courageous and progressive steps in connecting with and caring for our diverse and vibrant community. Kristie is an experienced people leader with a desire to created genuine connections with our community. Experienced across disciplines including Media\, Marketing and Communications\, Customer Experience\, Consultation and Engagement and Community Advocacy. A trained journalist with a Masters Degree in Journalism\, Honours in International Politics\, and Graduate Diploma in Business Management\, Kristie began her working life with a baptism of fire in the Senate in Canberra as a Media Advisor. She then crossed to local government\, where the pace is just as fast with a grassroots connection to the local community. Specialising in leading and empowering teams to achieve genuine community outcomes\, Kristie’s passion is in people: developing skills to enable staff to share stories with community and foster genuine interactive connections. \n\n\n\n					 Hayley Ashworth – Manager Sport and Recreation\, Mitcham Council\n						\n																														 \nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo. \n\n\n\n					 Neal Tredwell\n						\n																														 \nInfo soon \n\n\n\n					 Speaker 5 – Coming Soon!\n						\n																														 \nInfo soon \n\n\n\n					 Speaker 6 – Coming Soon!\n						\n																														 \nInfo soon \n\n\n\n					 Speaker 7 – Coming Soon!\n						\n																														 \nInfo soon \n\n\n\n					 Speaker 8 – Coming Soon!\n						\n																														 \nInfo soon \n\n																														 \nKristie Johnson- General Manager\, City of Charles Sturt \nThe General Manager Engaged Community at the City of Charles Sturt\, leading Community Connections (libraries\, community centres\, ageing well\, volunteering\, placemaking\, social inclusion and First Nations engagement)\, Community Health & Safety (environmental health\, animal management\, compliance) and Community Engagement & Experience (media\, communications\, CX\, engagement and customer interactions). Kristie is a current LG Professionals SA Board Member since 2020\, current member of Board Executive\, and immediate past Treasurer. \nKristie’s passion for grassroots advocacy is shared through her involvement as Executive Board Member of the LG Professionals SA Board\, where she has advocated for increased engagement with field employees\, supported new Graduate Programs to attract graduating talent to the sector\, and positioned LG Professionals SA to represent the local government sector. \nKristie is dedicated to developing others\, empowering them to take courageous and progressive steps in connecting with and caring for our diverse and vibrant community. Kristie is an experienced people leader with a desire to created genuine connections with our community. Experienced across disciplines including Media\, Marketing and Communications\, Customer Experience\, Consultation and Engagement and Community Advocacy. A trained journalist with a Masters Degree in Journalism\, Honours in International Politics\, and Graduate Diploma in Business Management\, Kristie began her working life with a baptism of fire in the Senate in Canberra as a Media Advisor. She then crossed to local government\, where the pace is just as fast with a grassroots connection to the local community. Specialising in leading and empowering teams to achieve genuine community outcomes\, Kristie’s passion is in people: developing skills to enable staff to share stories with community and foster genuine interactive connections. \n																														 \nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus\, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis\, pulvinar dapibus leo. \n																														 \nLorem ipsum dolor sit amet\, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/leisure-planners-course-south-australia/
LOCATION:SANFL High Performance Centre\, West Lakes\, South\, 5021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:National,SA/NT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260603T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260412T041312Z
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SUMMARY:PLA SA/NT 2026 Awards of Excellence
DESCRIPTION: Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT Announces 2026 Annual Region Awards of Excellence Evening Celebration \nParks and Leisure Australia SA/NT  is excited to announce that their prestigious Annual Region Awards of Excellence Dinner will take place on Wednesday\, 3 June 2026\, at The Mosaic Hotel\, West Lakes.  \nArrivals\, canapes and networking from 6pm. Presentation and awards from 6.30pm.  \nThe Awards of Excellence Dinner is the highlight of the regional calendar\, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovation across parks\, leisure\, and recreation sectors. This elegant evening brings together industry professionals\, local councils\, and community leaders to honour excellence and inspire future advancements in the field. \n💃 Dress Code: Smart casual \nProudly brought to you by GLG Greenlife Group \n \nGreenLife Group is a national leader in property services and open space management. GLG delivers a wide range of integrated commercial landscape\, horticultural and environmental services that include property and ground maintenance\, sports turf\, arboriculture\, and development of sustainable solutions. \nWith more than 30 years of industry experience\, GLG is a dedicated open space specialist. \n																														 \nABOUT THE AWARDS\nEach year\, PLA acknowledges excellence in our industry through its prestigious Awards of Excellence. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding initiatives and innovative efforts of ‘The People Behind the Places\,’ which promote the wise use of leisure time for a multitude of social\, environmental\, and economic benefits to the community. It’s a celebration of those who contribute to creating vibrant\, healthy\, and inclusive spaces for all. \nAs a regional award winner\, you become a National finalist and are invited to attend the National Awards of Excellence gala dinner. \nPlease visit the dedicated Awards of Excellence webpage for further details. \nView the Nominees\n Submissions across all categories can be viewed here. \n\nCommunity Based Initiative of the Year\nEnvironment and Sustainability Initiative\nStrategic Planning\nCommunity Facility of the Year\nPark of the Year\nPlay space (over) $1m\nPlay space (under) $1m\nRegional Industry Initiative\nResearch Impact\nDavid Aldous Emerging Leader Award\nInnovation in Parks\, Sport and Recreation
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/pla-sa-nt-2026-region-conference-awards/
LOCATION:Mosaic Hotel\, West Lakes\, 37 Turner Dr\, West Lakes\, Adelaide\, 5021\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,SA/NT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260611T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260611T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260414T053230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T030613Z
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SUMMARY:2026 PLAWA Region Symposium + Awards of Excellence
DESCRIPTION:Home \nProgram + Speakers \nSponsors + Exhibitors \nAwards of Excellence \nVenue + Accommodation \n2026 Parks and Leisure Australia WA Region Symposium + Awards of Excellence \nGet Ready for a day to of inspiration and celebration as we reconnect and collaborate at the 2026 PLA WA Region Symposium and Awards of Excellence. \nThis year we will explore innovative ideas\, share best practices\, and celebrate excellence across Western Australia. \nWhether you’re a planner\, a designer\, or manager this day will provide an opportunity to learn from peers\, challenge you thinking and enjoy collaborating with like minded passionate people. \nDate: Thursday\, 11 June\, 2026 \nTime: Symposium 9am – 4pm \nAwards of Excellence\, with Pre- Awards Drinks 4pm- 8:30pm \nVenue: Novotel Perth Langley\, 221 Adelaide Terrace Perth\, Western Australia \nCan’t make up your mind on who should attend\, bringing a group? \nor \nGot to travel to get to Perth? \nContact plawa@parksleisure.com.au to discuss a discount. \n \nNot a PLA Member Yet? \nOur members are the “People Behind the Places\,” working across policy\, planning\, and the delivery of assets\, services\, facilities\, programs\, and research in the parks and leisure sector. As a member\, you can also save money by accessing discounted registration rates for the PLA WA Region Symposium 2026. \nFind out how to join and start enjoying PLA member benefits today! \nBecome a Member – Parks & Leisure Australia \nREGISTRATION: \nSymposium Only (9am – 4pm)  \nMember: $500 \nNon-Member: $600 \nWelcome Coffee\, Morning Tea and Lunch \nAccess to all presentation sessions \nAccess to Trade Exhibitors \nAwards of Excellence Only (4pm – 8:30pm) \nMember: $200 \nNon-Member: $250 \nPre Award Drinks and Canapes \nAccess to Awards Ceremony \nAccess to the Trade Exhibitors \n  \nCombined Full Day \nMember: $600 \nNon-Member: $750 \nSymposium Only \nAwards of Excellence Only \n  \nGroup Discount (15%) \nContact EO about Discount \nAvailable for 5 or more registrations from the same company \nRegistrations must be made at the same time \nDoes not apply to mixed member/ member groups \nDistance  Discount (15%) \nContact EO about Discount \nAvailable if you have to travel more than 400km from your permanent residence to join us \nDoes not apply to group bookings \n  \n*Conference fees are in Australian Dollars and inclusive of 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/2026-plawa-region-symposium-awards-of-excellence/
LOCATION:Novotel Perth Langley\, 221 Adelaide Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, 6000\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,WA
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260618T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260129T054520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T054520Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Construction Costs in the Recreation Sector Webinar Series (2 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Webinar 2: Managing Construction Costs in the Recreation SectorCoordinator: Neal Ames \nNeal Ames\, coordinator for this session\, is a seasoned project manager with extensive experience in the planning and delivery of community and sports facilities\, including his work with Toowoomba Tennis Centre. Neal has a strong track record in guiding recreation projects from concept to completion\, ensuring that facilities meet community needs while staying on budget. In this webinar\, Neal will lead an in-depth discussion on the three critical phases of construction projects in the recreation sector: developing comprehensive project documentation\, navigating the procurement process\, and overseeing construction to ensure financial and operational success. \nJoining Neal on the panel are Stephen Prince (CS) and Jarrod Hill (SPORTENG)\, both of whom bring valuable expertise from their respective roles in the recreation and sports engineering sectors. Each panelist will present a 10-minute case study\, illustrating practical examples of how effective planning\, procurement strategies\, and construction management can prevent budget overruns and deliver high-quality outcomes. \nParticipants will gain actionable insights into best practices\, common pitfalls\, and proven strategies for managing construction costs\, making this session essential for anyone involved in planning\, funding\, or delivering recreation projects.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/managing-construction-costs-in-the-recreation-sector-webinar-series-2-of-2/
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/42772746034164?p=arrptY0Wzd65rUuUbv
CATEGORIES:National,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260625T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260625T143000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260129T054650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T054650Z
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SUMMARY:National Awards Winners Webinar Series - Community Initiative and Community Facility
DESCRIPTION:In this engaging and insight-driven webinar\, Parks and Leisure Australia shines a spotlight on the 2025 Award winners in the Community Initiatives and Community Facility categories. This session offers an in-depth exploration of the projects that set the benchmark for excellence across the parks\, leisure\, and community infrastructure sector. \nParticipants will gain exclusive insight into the winning submissions\, unpacking what made these projects stand out—from strategic vision and community impact to innovation\, sustainability\, and delivery. The webinar will feature conversations with the project leaders and collaborators behind the award-winning initiatives\, providing firsthand perspectives on challenges\, lessons learned\, and success factors. \nDesigned for professionals across local government\, planning\, design\, and community development\, this webinar goes beyond celebration to examine what it truly takes to become an award-winning Community Initiative or Community Facility. Attendees will walk away inspired\, informed\, and equipped with practical ideas and proven approaches to elevate future projects and outcomes within their own communities.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/national-awards-winners-webinar-series-community-initiative-and-community-facility/
LOCATION:https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46252972898258?p=TjYUalI8yoK9uy8hiN
CATEGORIES:National,Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T223000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260412T025333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T025324Z
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SUMMARY:VIC/TAS: 2026 Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner
DESCRIPTION: Parks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS Announces 2026 Annual Region Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner \nParks and Leisure Australia VIC/TAS is excited to announce that their prestigious Annual Region Awards of Excellence Dinner will take place on Thursday\, 25 June 2026\, at the stunning Promenade Docklands\, Melbourne. \nArrivals from 6pm. Dinner and awards commencing at 7pm. \nWith our favourite host\, live music and of course a dance floor – we invite you for a night of dinner\, drinks and dancing. All while celebrating and acknowledging those who have contributed greatly to our industry. \nThe Awards of Excellence Dinner is the highlight of the regional calendar\, celebrating outstanding achievements and innovation across parks\, leisure\, and recreation sectors. This elegant evening brings together industry professionals\, local councils\, and community leaders to honour excellence and inspire future advancements in the field. \n💃 Dress Code: Cocktail – Dress to Impress! \nProudly brought to you by GLG Greenlife Group \n \nGreenLife Group is a national leader in property services and open space management. GLG delivers a wide range of integrated commercial landscape\, horticultural and environmental services that include property and ground maintenance\, sports turf\, arboriculture\, and development of sustainable solutions. \nWith more than 30 years of industry experience\, GLG is a dedicated open space specialist. \n  \n		\n															\n            \n                    Awards of Excellence Seating Chart – Check back 11/06!\n	                        \n            \n                    Awards of Excellence Program – Check back 25/05\n	                         \nABOUT THE AWARDS\nEach year\, PLA acknowledges excellence in our industry through its prestigious Awards of Excellence. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding initiatives and innovative efforts of ‘The People Behind the Places\,’ which promote the wise use of leisure time for a multitude of social\, environmental\, and economic benefits to the community. It’s a celebration of those who contribute to creating vibrant\, healthy\, and inclusive spaces for all. \nAs a regional award winner\, you become a National finalist and are invited to attend the National Awards of Excellence gala dinner. \nPlease visit the dedicated Awards of Excellence webpage for further details. \nMeet your host\n																														 \nBrett Phillips is a leading tennis commentator and long time supporter of PLA. Host of SEN’s The First Serve\, a dedicated two hour weekly radio show\, covering the world of tennis from the elite to the grass roots here in Australia and abroad. \nBrett is also a host of Channel 9’s French Open\, Wimbledon\, US Open\, Davis Cup\, Billie Jean King Cup\, Brisbane International and Adelaide International TV coverage as well as being the big screens host for Tennis Australia at the Australian Open. \nView the Nominees\nWith over 60 nominations for 11 categories this year is not to be forgotten. Submissions across all categories can be viewed here. \n\nCommunity Based Initiative of the Year\nEnvironment and Sustainability Initiative\nStrategic Planning\nCommunity Facility of the Year\nPark of the Year\nPlay space (over) $1m\nPlay space (under) $1m\nRegional Industry Initiative\nResearch Impact\nDavid Aldous Emerging Leader Award\nInnovation in Parks\, Sport and Recreation
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/vic-tas-2026-awards-of-excellence-gala-dinner/
LOCATION:The Promenade Docklands\, Suite 2\, Level 1/78 Newquay Promenade\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3008\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Conference,VIC/TAS
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260730T143000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260211T032600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T030208Z
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SUMMARY:SA/NT Technical Tour and Talk - Casuarina Aquatic Centre\, Darwin
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we take a deep dive technical tour of City of Darwin’s Casuarina Aquatics and Leisure Centre on Thursday 30 July 2.30pm – 5.00pm. \nThis $26.8million project\, completed in July 2024\, transformed the facility in Darwin’s northern suburbs from a traditional 1970s style outdoor pool with limited accessibility\, functionality and sustainability\, into a modern\, inclusive\, family-friendly community hub\, unique within the NT. \nHear from the City of Darwin\,\, AILA and those involved in the project\, to understand the challenges\, wins\, and lessons learnt during the journey\, and meet the facility operators to discuss how the site functions day-to-day. \nInsights will include: \n\nAddressing sustainability and climate resilience in the design and construction process\nThe “tree puzzle” of balancing the retention of trees with new plantings\nCreating more accessible aquatic facilities\n\nSave the date\, time\, and keep an hour or two afterwards\, for optional networking drinks. Check back as more details are coming soon! \nAll photos courtesy of Charlie Bliss\, supplied by City of Darwin.
URL:https://parksleisure.com.au/event/sa-nt-technical-tour-casuarina-aquatic-centre-darwin/
LOCATION:Casuarina Aquatics & Leisure Centre\, 17 Gsell St\, Darwin\, Northern Territory\, 0810\, Australia
CATEGORIES:SA/NT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260918T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Adelaide:20260918T153000
DTSTAMP:20260423T095451
CREATED:20260209T234520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T022412Z
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SUMMARY:SA/NT Adelaide Play and Parkour Study Tour
DESCRIPTION:From Playgrounds to Parkour\, and everything in between\nAn opportunity to understand the evolution of the playground and parkour over time with site visits throughout Adelaide’s north-western suburbs. \nHear from coaches\, artists and designers of these spaces and connect with other industry professionals in celebration of 100 Years of PLA. Come ready to PLAY! \nWhere? Ovingham Underpass / Karrarendi Yerta Kadla – near Ovingham Railway Station. Transport between sites is by minibus / coach. \nWhen? 09.45 meet for a 10am start\, Friday 18th September. \nParking? Free car parking is available on Exeter Tce and surrounding side streets. \nExtra info: Lunch is provided\, please bring own drink bottles. Wear clothes comfortable to walk and PLAY in! \n \nAgenda\n\n10 AM | Ovingham Underpass / Karrarendi Yerta Kadla\nKick off the day at this hidden gem. We begin with an introduction from Emily\, followed by a deep dive into the world of urban movement with the SA Parkour Association (SAPA). Completed in June 2025 as part of the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project\, a new community plaza\, hardcourt sports courts and parkour zone can now all be found under the shade of the Torrens Road Bridge. \n \n\n\n10:40 AM | George Whittle Reserve\nBridging Play and Precision. Just a short stroll (and perhaps a coffee) away lies George Whittle Reserve. This site is a prime example of integrated play design. A skate park with a nature inspired climbing area that encourages play that connects us to how we have evolved to move our bodies through chaotic jungles\, forests and natural environments. \n \n\n\n11:30 AM | Jack Watkins Reserve\nHeritage in Motion. As we head into the City of Port Adelaide Enfield\, we visit Jack Watkins Reserve. This site offers a unique perspective on how regional history and open-space recreation coexist. A $4 million transformation undertaken during 2025 has led to a vibrant and inclusive space for all ages to play\, connect\, and stay active with a railway and train theme as a nod to the history of the area. \n \n\n\n12:40 PM | Hart’s Mill\nIconic Industry Meets Modern Play. Located in the heart of Port Adelaide\, Hart’s Mill is perhaps one of the most recognisable play spaces in the state. Set against the backdrop of the historic flour mill\, this stop showcases how industrial heritage can be repurposed into a world-class\, multi-generational destination. \nBright yellow equipment including a hamster wheel\, spider web climber and seated flying fox echo the universal animal instinct to play\, while large tubular steel words designed to play on reflect the site’s industrial flour milling heritage. \n \n\n\n1:25 PM | Yitpi Yartapuultiku\nCulture\, Connection\, and Lunch. We take an extended stop at Yitpi Yartapuultiku – “Soul of Port Adelaide”. This is a space for reflection and connection to Country. We will explore the site’s cultural significance and indigenous design elements while enjoying a lunch break in this award-winning precinct. \nNature play\, exploration\, imagination and a celebration of Indigenous culture on the banks of the Port River\, this play space offers jumping\, swinging\, sliding\, climbing\, drumming\, water play\, interpretive signage and more. \n \n\n\n2:50 PM | Spad St Reserve\nThe Art of the Flow. Our final site tour brings us to Spad St\, featuring the innovative Flowbars. We are joined by artist and designer Seb Humphreys\, alongside John Wilkinson from the City of Charles Sturt. Opened in August 2024\, this reserve features a large climbing structure called a flowbar – an interactive\, free-flowing sculptural work that exist at the intersection of arts\, science and play\, providing more options for creative development. \n \n\n\n4:00 PM | Return to Ovingham Underpass / Karrarendi Yerta Kadla\nTour Conclusion. We head back to our starting point to wrap up the day\, share final thoughts\, and reflect on the diverse “history of play” we’ve experienced across Adelaide’s northern and western suburbs. \n\nKick off the day at this hidden gem. We begin with an introduction from Emily\, followed by a deep dive into the world of urban movement with the SA Parkour Association (SAPA). Completed in June 2025 as part of the Ovingham Level Crossing Removal Project\, a new community plaza\, hardcourt sports courts and parkour zone can now all be found under the shade of the Torrens Road Bridge. \n \nBridging Play and Precision. Just a short stroll (and perhaps a coffee) away lies George Whittle Reserve. This site is a prime example of integrated play design. A skate park with a nature inspired climbing area that encourages play that connects us to how we have evolved to move our bodies through chaotic jungles\, forests and natural environments. \n \nHeritage in Motion. As we head into the City of Port Adelaide Enfield\, we visit Jack Watkins Reserve. This site offers a unique perspective on how regional history and open-space recreation coexist. A $4 million transformation undertaken during 2025 has led to a vibrant and inclusive space for all ages to play\, connect\, and stay active with a railway and train theme as a nod to the history of the area. \n \nIconic Industry Meets Modern Play. Located in the heart of Port Adelaide\, Hart’s Mill is perhaps one of the most recognisable play spaces in the state. Set against the backdrop of the historic flour mill\, this stop showcases how industrial heritage can be repurposed into a world-class\, multi-generational destination. \nBright yellow equipment including a hamster wheel\, spider web climber and seated flying fox echo the universal animal instinct to play\, while large tubular steel words designed to play on reflect the site’s industrial flour milling heritage. \n \nCulture\, Connection\, and Lunch. We take an extended stop at Yitpi Yartapuultiku – “Soul of Port Adelaide”. This is a space for reflection and connection to Country. We will explore the site’s cultural significance and indigenous design elements while enjoying a lunch break in this award-winning precinct. \nNature play\, exploration\, imagination and a celebration of Indigenous culture on the banks of the Port River\, this play space offers jumping\, swinging\, sliding\, climbing\, drumming\, water play\, interpretive signage and more. \n \nThe Art of the Flow. Our final site tour brings us to Spad St\, featuring the innovative Flowbars. We are joined by artist and designer Seb Humphreys\, alongside John Wilkinson from the City of Charles Sturt. Opened in August 2024\, this reserve features a large climbing structure called a flowbar – an interactive\, free-flowing sculptural work that exist at the intersection of arts\, science and play\, providing more options for creative development. \n \nTour Conclusion. We head back to our starting point to wrap up the day\, share final thoughts\, and reflect on the diverse “history of play” we’ve experienced across Adelaide’s northern and western suburbs. \nSpeakers\n \n\nEmily Moskwa | Campbelltown City Council\nEmily’s background in the parks and leisure sector is impressively broad. Her experience ranges from academic research in national parks and botanic gardens to local government roles focusing on trail master planning\, sportsfield redevelopments\, and play space strategy. \n\nEmily’s background in the parks and leisure sector is impressively broad. Her experience ranges from academic research in national parks and botanic gardens to local government roles focusing on trail master planning\, sportsfield redevelopments\, and play space strategy. \n \n\nRick Hartley | SA Australian Parkour Association\nMeet Rick- the South Australian Parkour Association’s COO\, with over a decade of experience and knowledge Rick is happy to share what he knows about Parkour. Whether it be about design\, coaching\, education\, development\, infrastructure\, processes and procedures\, engagement or about the amazing Australian community Rick is here to help share what he knows. \n\nMeet Rick- the South Australian Parkour Association’s COO\, with over a decade of experience and knowledge Rick is happy to share what he knows about Parkour. Whether it be about design\, coaching\, education\, development\, infrastructure\, processes and procedures\, engagement or about the amazing Australian community Rick is here to help share what he knows. \n \n\nColin Donnelly | City of Port Adelaide Enfield\nProject Delivery Team Leader in Parks & Garden Department at City of PAE. Colin has worked in Local Government for 8 years and have been previously employed in landscape construction with roles in Supervision\, Estimation and Project Management. \n\nProject Delivery Team Leader in Parks & Garden Department at City of PAE. Colin has worked in Local Government for 8 years and have been previously employed in landscape construction with roles in Supervision\, Estimation and Project Management. \n \n\nDean Philip | SA Parkour Association Board Member\nDean is a Parkour coach and South Australian Parkour Association Board Member. Through his business and concept of Moving Puzzles\, he loves helping humans build connection with each other through powerful play-based and site-specific practices. \n\nDean is a Parkour coach and South Australian Parkour Association Board Member. Through his business and concept of Moving Puzzles\, he loves helping humans build connection with each other through powerful play-based and site-specific practices. \n \n\nJohn Wilkinson | City of Charles Sturt\nJohn has over 20 years’ experience in local government in various sport\, recreation and open space planning roles. His current position is Open Space Planner at the City of Charles Sturt\, leading a small team of landscape architects responsible for the strategic planning and design of the city’s open space assets. \n\nJohn has over 20 years’ experience in local government in various sport\, recreation and open space planning roles. His current position is Open Space Planner at the City of Charles Sturt\, leading a small team of landscape architects responsible for the strategic planning and design of the city’s open space assets. \n \n\nSeb Humphreys | Visual Artist\nSeb is a Visual Artist based in Adelaide. Investigating the love of play and incorporating it with the inspiration of natural forms birthed his Flowbars project: sculptural play structures that seek to evolve play\, bringing a new philosophy and viewpoint to the way we see play structures. \n\nSeb is a Visual Artist based in Adelaide. Investigating the love of play and incorporating it with the inspiration of natural forms birthed his Flowbars project: sculptural play structures that seek to evolve play\, bringing a new philosophy and viewpoint to the way we see play structures. \n \n\nWillis Daveson | Cultural Ranger\nWillis Daveson is the Cultural Ranger at Yitpi Yartapuultiku. He delivers cultural guided walks\, manages operations (play/playground areas) and the multiple landscape environments including the native plants on site. \n\nWillis Daveson is the Cultural Ranger at Yitpi Yartapuultiku. He delivers cultural guided walks\, manages operations (play/playground areas) and the multiple landscape environments including the native plants on site. \nWith thanks to
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LOCATION:Ovingham Underpass\, Ovingham Underpass\, Adelaide\, South Australia\, 5008\, Australia
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