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 […]
Webinar: Child Safeguarding in Sport, Leisure, and Open Spaces Date: Thursday 28 September 2023 Time: 10.00 am-11.30 am Cost: Members Free, Non-Members $25.00 Children and young people form one of the most vulnerable groups of people in our society. Learn how to set your organisation up for best success to achieve a child safe environment […]
To mark the occasion of World Habitat Day, join Kathryn Pugh - Manager Parks & Sustainability at the City of Launceston to explore their Bushfire Management Strategy and approach of cool autumn burns to manage for ecological impacts, balancing property & human safety with natural values, and moving towards integration with cultural burning.About World Habitat […]
Fairfield City Council Playground Tour Join Lark Industries on a tour of the recently opened Bareena Park and Fairfield Heights Park. See unique and custom features and the first playground in the council area to use timber elements. Join guest speakers in their discussions and understanding of the push for timber in a play space. […]
Cost: FREE for PLA Members, $25 Non-Members The Open Space Planners Network (OSPN) has been operating as an informal group of interested industry professionals and practitioners since 2007. Established to provide open space planners and other allied professionals with access to a network of like-minded people, to share knowledge and resources, and advocate on issues impacting open space planning […]
