There is growing pressure on our natural environment as more people are seeking connection to nature. Land managers are being challenged to develop trails, manage existing trails as formal assets, and make decisions that balance the needs of the trail users, conservation and cultural sensitivities. This two - week online series of webinars shine a […]
There is growing pressure on our natural environment as more people are seeking connection to nature. Land managers are being challenged to develop trails, manage existing trails as formal assets, and make decisions that balance the needs of the trail users, conservation and cultural sensitivities. This two - week online series of webinars shine a […]
Join Parks and Leisure VIC/TAS and the team at Porous Lane as we host a webinar exploring their state-of-the-art pavement technology developed via research undertaken in collaboration with the University of Melbourne. Porous Lane's innovative permeable pavement has been adopted by numerous councils to support sustainable infrastructure, particularly in parklands and around trees. Made from […]
Join Parks and Leisure Australia WA and Gary Rauber, Assistant Director at the Australian Sports Commission, as we dive into the world of AusPlay Data. Australia’s national sport and physical activity survey, AusPlay, is undergoing its biggest change since it was launched in 2015. Whilst the survey continues to collect a wealth of information on […]
Date: Monday 03 March 2025 Time: 12:00 AEDT (1hr) Cost: Free Event Online To celebrate Parks Week 2025, PLA is bringing in the industry experts to host a free webinar on the topic of physical activity in parks. Featuring Pazit Levinger (National Ageing Research Institute), Cathy Kiss (City of Melbourne), and Mark Chatman (KOMPAN Australia), […]
I have been asked to prepare a Plan of Management… What do I do now? 🗓 Date: Tuesday, 11 March 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM AEDT 📍 Online Webinar Whether you're new to preparing Plans of Management (PoMs) or have years of experience, this webinar will provide valuable insights to streamline the process. Join Sandy […]
Date: Tuesday, 8 April 2025Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM AESTLocation: Online (Teams)Cost: FreeAbout the WebinarFollowing Cyclone Alfred and the widespread flooding across NSW and QLD, many sporting fields and community play spaces have been left waterlogged, damaged, and unusable. Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT and SPORTENG are offering this free, expert-led webinar to help […]
Join the Victorian National Parks Association for an information session about how your council or organisation can get involved as a local host of a Nature Stewards course with a marine and coastal focus! Nature Stewards is a multi-week course that connects curious people with their local and wider habitats. The course promotes environmental awareness and […]
The Melbourne Park Managers Forum (MPMF) is excited to announce the upcoming online check in session for 2025. Come and join park managers and senior management staff from a range of Melbourne Metropolitan LGAs to share resources and information relating to parks planning, management and operations. The MPMF is an INVITE ONLY event for existing MPMF members. […]
Smart Regional Spaces: Ready, Set, Go!📅 Date: 13 August 2025⏰ Time: 2:00-3:00 PM AEST💲Cost: Members: $0 | Non-Members: $30Join Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT for an insightful webinar featuring Associate Professor Nancy Marshall PhD MPIA from the Sydney School of Architecture, Design and Planning. A/Professor Marshall is renowned for her expertise in urban and regional […]
Join the Victorian National Parks Association for an information session about how your council or organisation can get involved as a local host of a Nature Stewards course! Nature Stewards is a multi-week course that connects curious people with their local and wider habitats. The course promotes environmental awareness and stewardship through discovery, action and […]
