Events

  • Parks for Everyone – Maximising the Health Benefits of Parks: Designing Spaces for Physical Activity and Community Engagement

    Virtual Event

    “Maximising the Health Benefits of Parks: Designing Spaces for Physical Activity and Community Engagement” Overview:To celebrate Parks Week 2026, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) is hosting a free, expert-led webinar exploring the vital role parks play in promoting physical activity, health, and social connection. This session brings together leading industry professionals to examine how public […]

    Free – $35.00
  • 2026 AILA and PLA Parks Forum Archerfields Wetlands, Durack, QLD

    Archerfield Wetlands District Park 455 Bowhill Rd, Durack, QLD, Australia

    Archerfield Wetlands District Park is a vibrant, multi-functional green space that champions sustainability, innovation, and community connection. Located south of the Ipswich Motorway and adjacent to Archerfield Airport, the park transforms former wastewater treatment infrastructure into a thriving landscape that integrates ecological restoration with cultural heritage. With more than 67,000 new plantings, flood-resilient design, and […]

  • International Women’s Day Webinar

    Virtual Event

    Webinar Overview: Women Leading the Future of Parks and Leisure Parks and Leisure Australia is proud to present a special International Women’s Day webinar celebrating the diverse experiences, leadership, and influence of women working across the parks and leisure sector. This one-hour, panel-style discussion will bring together women from a range of roles and career […]

    Free – $35.00
  • Planning for Growth – WA Region Networking Breakfast

    Mt Lawley Golf Course 1 Walter Road, Inglewood, WA, Australia

    Join us for a dynamic Networking Breakfast proudly sponsored by Green By Nature at the beautiful Mount Lawley Golf Club on Wednesday, March 11, from 8am - 10:30am as we reconnect with colleagues and kick off the year with an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on the theme “Planning for Growth.”This interactive morning will feature insights […]

    $30.00 – $50.00
  • Landscape Subdivision Seminar: From Guidelines to Groundwork

    Omari Bendigo 27/32 Hamelin St, White Hills, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

    How are we evolving greenfield subdivisions for a changing climate?Join us at the Bendigo Botanic Gardens to connect with peers and explore the next generation of urban planning, design, and maintenance.Hear directly from City of Greater Bendigo experts, including Director Brian Westley, on the latest Landscape Design Guidelines and Greening Greater Bendigo initiatives.Learn about the […]

    $80.00 – $130.00
  • VIC/TAS Parks Management Forum – City of Casey

    Premier Cricket Pavilion 160 Berwick-Cranbourne Rd, Cranbourne East, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

    Formerly known as the "Melbourne Park Managers Forum (MPMF)" - we are excited to announce the upcoming Parks Management Forum and Site Tour hosted by City of Casey. Come and join park managers, senior management and aspiring managers from a range of Melbourne Metropolitan LGAs (and hopefully beyond) to explore public space sites across Casey […]

    Free
  • PLA & ANZALS: Parks and Leisure Australia and University Collaboration Project Launch Webinar

    Virtual Event

    Park & Leisure Australia and University Collaboration Project Launch Webinar Established in 2023, the Park & Leisure and University Collaboration Project was created to strengthen partnerships between park and leisure professionals and university staff, with the shared goal of enhancing student learning and advancing applied research across the sector. This special Project Launch Webinar introduces […]

    Free – $35.00
  • Webinar: Valuing Green–Blue Infrastructure in Perth and Peel

    Virtual Event

    Webinar: The value of green–blue infrastructure in Perth and Peel Perth’s climate is changing. Declining rainfall over recent decades has placed growing pressure on traditional water sources and highlighted the need for more resilient, integrated approaches to urban and regional planning. Green-blue infrastructure – such as wetlands, waterways, parks, and urban trees – play an […]

  • World Health Day Webinar: Tackling Inactivity and Inequity – A Systems Approach from Western Sydney

    Virtual Event

    World Health Day Webinar: Tackling Inactivity and Inequity – A Systems Approach from Western Sydney   Join us for a practical and thought-provoking session exploring how Western Sydney is tackling physical inactivity and inequity through a whole-of-system approach, aligning with World Health Day. WSYD Moving is a systems-oriented health promotion charity bringing together over 120 […]

    Free – $35.00
  • SA/NT and SANFL 2026 Gather Round Forum

    SANFL High Performance Centre Phillips St, West Lakes, Adelaide, Australia

    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 […]

    $30.00 – $40.00
  • PLA Advisory World Leisure Day Webinar – Volunteering for Park and Leisure Professional Associations

    Virtual Event

    In celebration of World Leisure Day, Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) Advisory invites you to a special webinar moderated by Dr. John Tower from Parks and Leisure Advisory, exploring the critical role of volunteers in parks, leisure, and recreation professional associations. About the Webinar: The webinar aims to raise awareness about the role of volunteers in the park and leisure profession and provide […]

    Free – $35.00
  • SPORTENG Webinar – Planning Processes for the Development of Natural Turf Sports Fields

    Virtual Event

    Successful sports facilities don’t happen by chance—they begin with the right expertise at the earliest stages of planning. In this insightful webinar, SPORTENG’s Field of Play specialists will explore the critical role early engineering input plays in shaping high-performing, durable, and compliant sporting surfaces. Too often, Field of Play considerations are introduced after projects have […]

    Free – $35.00