Leisure Planning Process - Systematic Adhocracy: VIC/TAS Rec+ Research A limited understanding exists, from a research perspective, of how local governments plan their aquatic and recreation centres (ARCs). Join us as we hear from Katie McDonald, Adjunct Research Fellow at Victoria University, as she discusses her research which explored the planning process of two ARCs […]
Leisure and Recreation Planners Network Event Do you want to connect with other leisure and recreation planners in a casual setting to celebrate the end of the 2022-23 financial year? The PLAWA Leisure and Recreation Planners Network invite you to join us at Phat Brew Club, City West, 102 Railway St, West Perth, WA 6005 on […]
National Tree Day - Banyule's Urban Forest Strategy To mark the occasion of National Tree Day, join Michael Tanner - Manager of Parks & Natural Environment at Banyule City Council to explore their recent development of an updated Urban Forest Strategy. About National Tree Day - Planet Ark's National Tree Day started in 1996 and has grown […]
Data in the Park - Using Sensors in Green Spaces Join staff from the City of Melbourne to explore their Data in the Park Program, which won the Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) Best Use of Technology Award for 2023. City of Melbourne’s Data in the Park Program Data in the Park is an ongoing City […]
Join Michelle Attard - Evaluation Project Officer, Victoria University and Western Bulldogs Community Foundation - to explore the work that they are doing via their Sons and Daughters of the West Program, with a special focus on the programs delivered in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council which won the PLA (Vic/Tas) Community Based Initiative of the […]
Safety is a cornerstone of any successful playground – but research proves that an appropriate level of thrill and risk motivates children to visit, stay and return to play areas and improve physical activity. Children and tweens crave challenge, and risky playgrounds with sufficiently thrilling play equipment can mean the difference between a beloved, well-used […]
Join Jackie Grieve, Coordinator Leisure & Open Space Planning at the City of Monash, to explore the Westerfield Drive Sensory Playspace - winner of the Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) Playspace (<$0.5M) Award for 2023. Discuss the planning, design and construction of this unique, inclusive playspace which features innovative play elements - such as an 8-key Marimba, sound […]
Opened on May 4, 2023, the Ellenbrook Youth Centre provides young residents between the ages of 12-25 with a safe place to socialise, connect, engage and participate in a meaningful manner. The centre is a modern and multi-functional space where young people can access a range of activities, services and supports, including counselling, financial advice, […]
This large, trade-focused, and informative event will be held at TAFE NSW, Ryde Campus – Horticulture Faculty, on Wednesday, 6 September 2023 from 8 am-3 pm. PLA NSW/ACT will be exhibiting at this event, and we invite all our members to come and pop by our stand. We would love to connect and network with […]
Who Should Attend? Leisure Planners | Landscape Construction | Designers | Recreation Officer | Community Development Officer | Strategic Planner | Parks Managers or Coordinator | Landscape Architect Our first Playspace Technical Tour for 2023 features some of the newest parks and playspaces that have opened or are in progress. At this techical tour we will […]
Join the team from SPORTENG as they share information about the current trial they are undertaking in conjunction with City of Boroondara Council, testing whether recycled glass sand can be used as a growing medium for natural turf Fields of Play – a commendation winner in the 2022 PLA (Vic/Tas) Awards of Excellence for ‘Best Use of […]
Join us as we tour Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre, Australia’s first 6 Star Green Star, 100% renewable energy powered, zero greenhouse gas emissions aquatic centre. Winner of the Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) Community Facility of the Year Award and Environmental Stewardship Award for 2023, this event is not to be missed. Hear from Brimbank City Council as […]
