With a growing population we need to not only deliver more green field spaces to meet the needs of the community sport and recreation use but also maximise the carrying capacity of existing sports fields. However, there are challenges for Councils to delivering and managing these spaces to make them suitable for play all year […]
Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT is excited to invite members, industry professionals, and guests to our End of Year Networking Event on Thursday, 5 December 2024. Join us for an afternoon of industry connection, exploration, and celebration to close out the year in style!EVENT HIGHLIGHTS1. Guided Tour of Netball CentralStart the evening with a unique […]
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 […]
Are you eager to elevate your chances of clinching the coveted Parks & Leisure Australia's Awards of Excellence in 2025? Join us for an exclusive webinar designed to provide a practical understanding of the awards process, offering nuanced guidance for those aiming to enhance their nomination strategies. Event Highlights: 🔍 In-depth Guidance: Learn essential strategies […]
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 […]
Join us as we host a Fair Access Summit that explores the Fair Access Policy implementation 6+ months on and next steps in your Councils journey.Thanks to the Victorian Government’s Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, Parks and Leisure Australia were successful in obtaining a 2023-24 Change Our Game Community Activations Grants Program.Our aim […]
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), […]
Join the Open Space Planners Network as we explore Ruffey Lake Park and Manningham Council's Ruffey Lake Park Landscape Masterplan in celebration of Parks Week. Hosted by PLA VIC/TAS President Andrea Szymanski and Senior Open Space Development Officer Cormac McCarthy from Manningham Council, hear from council staff who implemented the plan, alongside landscape architects and more as we explore […]
Join PLA SA/NT and our partners the City of Adelaide, as we celebrate Parks Week by taking a guided bus tour of the expansive Adelaide Park Lands - the city’s crowning glory! Hosted by PLA SA/NT Region Councillor Matthew Sexton and other City of Adelaide staff, you will hop aboard a chartered bus as we explore the Southern […]
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 […]
Parks & Leisure Australia National Conference 2024 Join us in Brisbane, QLD at the BCEC Save the date! Parks & Leisure Australia is delighted to announce our National Conference in 2024, set to be held at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre (BCEC) from October 13 to 16. This conference will be a valuable opportunity […]
