GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!Join us for the 2026 Parks and Leisure Australia Queensland Awards of Excellence, the premier celebration of innovation, leadership, and outstanding achievement across the parks, leisure, and recreation industry. The event will take place on Friday, 31 July from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at The Precinct, 315 Brunswick St Mall, Fortitude […]
Golf Australia and PLA Webinar Title: R&A Women in Golf Charter Date: 6th August 2026 Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Melbourne time) This webinar will explore the implementation and management of The R&A Women in Golf Charter and the role the golf industry is playing in driving meaningful and lasting cultural change across the sport. The […]
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. Greater Sydney Parklands bring together some of Sydney’s most iconic […]
Connect. Learn. Lead. PLA NSW/ACT Park Leaders Forum The PLA NSW/ACT Park Leaders Forum brings together the people who plan, manage and maintain the parks and open spaces that communities value every day. Designed for professionals across New South Wales and the ACT, this forum is an opportunity to connect with peers, share experiences and […]
Dordaak Kepup, Library & Youth Facility Tour Date: Thursday, 20 August 2026 Time: 8:30am for a 9:00am start Location: 15 The Broadview, Landsdale WA 6065 Cost: Free for PLAWA Members | $15 for Non-Members Join PLAWA for an exclusive guided tour of the award-winning Dordaak Kepup Library & Youth Facility. This behind-the-scenes tour offers a […]
Designing Programs for Diverse Communities in Australia Hosted by: Parks and Leisure Australia Format: Live Webinar (60 minutes + Q&A) Target Audience: Parks and Leisure Australia members, with a focus on local government staff including recreation planners, community development officers, open space planners, and facility managers. Overview Local governments across Australia are at the forefront […]
Following the fantastic response to our inaugural Council and Community Participation Forum, Parks & Leisure Australia Vic/Tas is delighted to welcome you to the second network meeting. The first forum demonstrated the strong appetite across the sector for connection, collaboration and shared learning. This follow-up session has been designed to continue those conversations, build on […]
About the session AI has moved from interesting to unavoidable across local government. For parks and leisure professionals the question is no longer whether it matters, but where it fits, what good use looks like, and how to start in a way that is practical and safe. This is a hands-on, half-day online session built […]
Parks and Leisure WA Region – Breakfast at Baileys Parks and Leisure WA Region and AILA invites members and stakeholders to an exclusive morning visit to Baileys Fertiliser. The event offers a behind-the-scenes look at how soil, mulch, and fertiliser products are manufactured, tested, and distributed. Guests will enjoy a light breakfast, followed by a […]
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 […]
About the session AI has moved from interesting to unavoidable across local government. For parks and leisure professionals the question is no longer whether it matters, but where it fits, what good use looks like, and how to start in a way that is practical and safe. This is a hands-on, half-day online session built […]
Public Open Space Handbook Masterclass - Module 1Parks & Leisure VIC/TAS, in partnership with VicHealth, is proud to officially launch the new Public Open Space Handbook — a contemporary framework for the provision of Public Open Space (POS) in Victoria. It was developed to assist land managers across Victoria to plan, design and manage public […]
