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 […]
Date: Thursday 5 October 2023 Time: 02:00PM AEDT (1hr) Cost: Free for members, $50 for non-members Online Inclusive playgrounds are beacons of thriving communities. They enshrine equity and well-being for all citizens, young or old, stronger or weaker. While large playground projects are typically planned with high regard for accessibility and useability, neighbourhood […]
Join us as we explore what lies ahead for the parks and leisure industry in Tasmania and have your say to help shape the future of Parks and Leisure Australia in your region. Hear from government representatives, field of play experts SPORTENG, the Australian Football League and local construction service providers The Baker Group as they discuss the […]
Join us as we explore what lies ahead for the parks and leisure industry in Tasmania and have your say to help shape the future of Parks and Leisure Australia in your region. Hear from government representatives, field of play experts SPORTENG, the Australian Football League and local construction service providers The Baker Group as they discuss the […]
Sports Technology represents the exciting fusion of sports and cutting-edge technology, revolutionising stadiums, infrastructure, data science, home fitness, wellbeing, and a lot more. In the lead up to the 2032 Games, the Queensland Government is helping to connect the local Sports Tech community and build up the sector in Queensland. This webinar will provide an […]
SOLD OUT - This event is now closed for registrations. Parks & Leisure Australia (WA) and Planning Institute Australia (WA) are pleased to announce a series of talks and workshops with renowned international expert and author Dr Tim Gill on child friendly urban design, playspace design and risk in play. Playspace Design and Risk Workshop with Dr […]
Cost: FREE for PLA Members, $25 Non-members Join Ella Angarane, Recreation and Open Space Planner at Bass Coast Shire Council, to explore the Guide Park Regional Playspace and discuss how the project was brought to life. Winner of the Parks and Leisure Australia (Vic/Tas) Playspace Award (>$0.5M) for 2023, the space draws upon extensive community consultation with elements […]
