Events

  • 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
  • Central Playspace Technical Tour – WA Region

    Bob Gordon Reserve 10 Benningfield Road, Bull Creek, WA, Australia

    Please join us for our next Playspace Technical Tour on Thursday, 23 April, with the bus leaving from Bob Gordon Reserve in Bull Creek at 9am. This guided tour will showcase a series of outstanding play spaces across the local government areas of City of Canning and the City of Gosnells. The locations for the guided tour are listed below:Shelley Beach […]

    $50.00 – $75.00
  • Webinar: Green Infrastructure Management Manual

    Virtual Event

    Green infrastructure has not traditionally been included in asset and financial management plans, an omission that has often led to its neglect and degradation, and subsequent waste of the initial investment. The development of the manual is a significant step in having the value of nature in our cities understood, and will enable asset owners […]

  • Managing Construction Costs in the Recreation Sector Webinar Series (1 of 2)

    Virtual Event

    Webinar Overview Title: Managing Construction Costs in the Recreation SectorCoordinators: Cathy Kiss and Wendy Holland Overview:Effective cost management is a cornerstone of successful construction projects in the recreation sector. This webinar will guide participants through the critical early stages of project planning, offering practical insights and real-world examples to ensure projects are delivered on time, […]

    Free – $35.00
  • PLA NSW/ACT Region Conference – Orange

    Orange Ex-Services Club 231-243 Anson Street, Orange, NSW, Australia

    Get ready to connect, collaborate and be inspired at the 2026 PLA NSW/ACT Region Conference in Orange. This year’s theme, SUSTAINABILITY SHAPING TOMORROW, highlights the vital role our industry plays in creating resilient, inclusive and future-ready communities. From climate-responsive design and circular economy thinking to community wellbeing and long-term asset stewardship. The conference is an opportunity to see how those […]

  • VIC/TAS Behind The Places: Council Participation & Communities Forum

    Footscray Town Hall 61 Napier St, Melbourne, Australia

    Activating communities through collaboration and insight In the rapidly evolving landscape of local government, the challenges of community engagement and equitable access are best solved through working together. This event is designed to strengthen cross-council networks and sector-wide collaboration in activating local communities to thrive and feel connected through health and wellbeing initiatives. The forum […]

    $30.00 – $40.00
  • Leisure Planners Course | QLD

    Sports House, Brisbane 150 Caxton St, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

    Parks and Leisure Australia will be hosting our QLD Region Leisure Planners Course at Sports House in Brisbane.  The course will take place over four days, with two session blocks on the following days: Session 1 - 28-29 May Session 2 - 18-19 June This course will provide participants with the underpinning skills and knowledge […]