Join us as we tour Port Adelaide Football Club's new world-class High Performance Centre and community precinct. Hear how the project came to life from Port Adelaide Football Club CEO Matthew Richardson and the team at Sarah Constructions. Let SANFL and the Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing update you on all the funding currently available […]
Hosted by Sport SA, in collaboration with Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT and Sports Environment Alliance you’re invited to join us for Breakfast with the LIV Golf Social Impact and Sustainability team, to hear about their Impact Strategy - Potential. Unleashed!The breakfast is designed to showcase the Social Impact initiatives that LIV Golf are delivering […]
This event is proudly supported by Big Screen VideoAFL Gather Round 2025 kicks off again, celebrating all things Footy in South Australia over one action-packed weekend - 18 teams, 9 games, and one massive Festival of Footy and for the first time, AFL Gather Round will venture to the Barossa.SANFL in partnership with Parks & Leisure Australia […]
We are back bigger and better than ever on 30 May 2025 @ U City Function Centre, Adelaide! The only parks sector conference brought to you by local government for local government. Home Program + Speakers Sponsors + Exhibitors Awards of Excellence Venue + Accommodation We are back bigger and better than ever on 30 […]
Community health and wellness at the local level is becoming increasingly important, particularly due to rising chronic disease and ageing populations. This practical seminar will highlight how you can help communities to age well and live healthy and active lives through local initiatives, community-based health approaches and state government support.Hayley Ashworth, PLA SA/NT President, will […]
Join PLA SA/NT and our partners the City of Adelaide, as we take a guided walking tour of the expansive Adelaide Park Lands - the city’s crowning glory! Hosted by PLA SA/NT Region Councillor Matthew Sexton and City of Adelaide staff, we will explore the Adelaide Park Lands starting in the south where we will meet special guests […]
Join us for the PLA SA/NT End of Year Celebration! Come together with the PLA SA/NT Region Council as we wrap up another big year by celebrating the people behind the places — our incredible members and industry colleagues who make it all happen. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect, share stories, and toast […]
AFL Gather Round 2026 kicks off again, celebrating all things Footy in South Australia over one action-packed weekend - 18 teams, 9 games, and one massive Festival of Footy. This year’s PLA/SANFL Gather Round forum puts a spotlight on innovation and partnerships, exploring how local governments, schools, sporting organisations, planners, and facility managers can work […]
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. This course will provide participants with the underpinning skills and knowledge required to be a successful Leisure and Recreation Planner in Australia. The Leisure Planners […]
Parks and Leisure Australia SA/NT Announces 2026 Annual Region Awards of Excellence Evening CelebrationParks 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. Arrivals, canapes and networking from 6pm. Presentation and awards from 6.30pm. The Awards […]
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. This session is designed to support ongoing industry learning and professional development for recreation and community infrastructure professionals. This $26.8million project, completed in July 2024, transformed the facility in Darwin’s northern […]
From Playgrounds to Parkour, and everything in between An opportunity to understand the evolution, and emerging trends, of the playground and parkour over time with site visits throughout Adelaide’s north-western suburbs. Hear from coaches, artists and designers of these spaces and connect with other industry professionals in celebration of 100 Years of PLA. Featuring speakers […]
