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 […]
Registrations close Wednesday 11th October. 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. Places are limited and we encourage you to book early. This […]
Join us as we explore the issues and challenges with mountain biking in urban parks including national parks. Professor Catherine Pickering from the School of Environment and Science at Griffith University will share insights from the latest research examining the complexities around protecting natural environments whilst also providing opportunities for active recreation. Across cities in […]
Join Parks & Leisure Australia and World Urban Parks for the Joint International Congress on 22 - 26 October 2023 in Adelaide, South Australia. As the world's second National Park City and the only one in Australia, Adelaide provides the ideal location to experience firsthand the city's reputation as the most liveable in the country. […]
Join us for a PLA gathering at the Strathmore Hotel, hosted by your region representatives: Danielle Gevers, SA/NT Executive Officer Dan Ferguson, VIC/TAS Executive Officer Michelle Nolland, NSW/ACT Executive Officer Tony Butler, PLA QLD Region President Dion Johnson, Corina Worthington & Janine Ahola, PLA WA Region Councillors This evening provides a special chance to make […]
Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2023Location: In-PersonVenue: Room L, Adelaide Convention CentreTime: (duration 60 minutes) 1.15pm -2.15pm ACDTCost: FreeThe AGM will consist of confirmation of minutes of the last AGM, reports on the activities of the association during the last financial year, to receive the financial statements, appoint an auditor for 2023/24 and appointment of office bearers to the National BoardAny […]
How to Sell Leisure Centre Memberships!!! SOLD OUT!!! Membership sales are often equated with the high-pressure sales tactics used by some commercial fitness operators. PLAWA President Matt Lewis has managed large (& small) commercial and local government facilities, setting up membership sales and retention systems/processes, and training sales teams. This 3-and-a-half-hour workshop goes through how […]
Join us as we hear from Professor Ruth Jeanes and Associate Professor Justen O'Connor from the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education within the Faculty of Education at Monash University, as they discuss the latest report from their research, 'Informal Sport as a Health and Social Resource'. Key Takeaways Gain knowledge of the evidence base demonstrating the […]
Creating a Future of Inclusivity, Fairness, and Equity Webinar: 1 November 2023 Collective Leisure, a certified social enterprise (business for good), focuses on reducing health inequity with a systems-aware, complexity-informed approach, guided by their purpose, "enabling well-being without boundaries." They lead WSYD Moving, a whole of system initiative to enable more active lives in Western […]
Realising the potential of interactive public water features through best practise design. Water has the power to enthrall and fascinate an audience and has long been an integral part of our recreational spaces. As a precious resource, we are responsible to our community and coming generations for its sustainable and future-focussed use. To highlight the […]
Don't miss the opportunity to take part in the Parks and Leisure Australia Vic/Tas Leadership Program with CEO and leadership mentor, Cameron Schwab. Take part in four sessions focused on high-performance leadership habits to enable you to establish daily practice of leadership excellence.The Leadership Program is designed to prepare leaders for high-impact leadership roles, recognising […]
Leisure Facility Network Technical Tour and Talk Join us at the final of the Leisure Facility Network Technical Tours and Talks for 2023 at Lords Recreation Centre. Lords Recreation Centre has seen many changes in both ownership and use over the last 60+ years of its history, from its early days as an indoor cricket […]