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 us as we celebrate Queensland's recipients on 5 September 2025 @ The Precinct Innovation Hub, Fortitude Valley, Queensland.The only sector conference brought to you by your recognised park and leisure industry peak body for local government and its supporters, the event brings together industry celebrating the PEOPLE behind the PLACES.We will be bringing you two […]
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 […]
The Melbourne Park Managers Forum (MPMF) is excited to announce the upcoming Park Managers Forum and Site Tour hosted by the Manningham Council. Come and join park managers and senior management staff from a range of Melbourne Metropolitan LGAs to explore public space sites across Manningham and share resources and information relating to parks planning, management […]
Back by popular demand is our Parks and Leisure Australia Leadership Program - this time online! Hosted by the VIC/TAS region, but open to participants right across Australia, our facilitator CEO and leadership mentor, Cameron Schwab will guide three (3) online sessions focused on high-performance leadership habits to enable you to establish daily practice of […]
Be part of a pivotal moment in the future of mountain biking in Victoria! Join organisers PLA (VicTas), Outdoors Victoria, and Blue Sky Trails for the inaugural Victorian Sustainable Mountain Bike Trails Summit. This landmark event, supported by AusCycling and Box Hill Institute, will bring together land managers, trail advocates, industry leaders, and community representatives to shape the future […]
Parks & Leisure Australia will be hosting the 2025 National Parks & Leisure Conference in Hobart, Tasmania — and we invite you to be part of it!Our theme this year, “Inspired by the Past – Visions for the Future,” invites us to honour the legacy of our landscapes, parks, facilities and communities, while boldly imagining […]
Join us as a trade exhibitor from 9–12 September in stunning Hobart, Tasmania for the premier event for parks, sport, and recreation professionals across Australia.Secure your space now and be part of the conversation shaping the future of parks and leisure. /* Link Styling */ .custom-link { color: #000000; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; display: inline-block; […]
PLA Vic/Tas and the City of Greater Geelong invites you to join fellow open space planners for a day of learning, discussion and exploration at our upcoming Open Space Planners Network meeting and site tour. The day will begin with a warm welcome and an introduction to Geelong’s unique context — its size, diversity, and […]
