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Here you’ll find the most up-to-date information and developments from the parks and leisure sector. Our news items are thoughtfully curated and listed in order of their release, ensuring you stay informed about the freshest insights and trends shaping our industry. Check back frequently to discover what’s happening in real-time.

WA 2023-24 Leisure & Aquatic Centre Fees and Charges
The Leisure and Aquatic Centre Fees and Charges Project collects and shares details on fees, charges, and other relevant management information from leisure, aquatic and sports facilities in metro and

PLA Announces new Industry Partnership with Golf Australia
We are delighted to share the news of a strategic alliance between Parks & Leisure Australia and Golf Australia. Being the inaugural sporting organization to stand alongside Parks & Leisure

Joint International Congress 2023
PLA 2023 Joint International Congress: A Resounding Success Adelaide, October 2023 – Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) is delighted to announce the successful conclusion of the PLA 2023 Joint International

WEBINAR RECAP – Rec+ Research: Informal Sport as a Health and Social Resource
In our latest Rec+ Research session we were joined by Professor Ruth Jeanes and Associate Professor Justen O’Connor from the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education within the Faculty

Congratulations to our National Awards of Excellence Winners
Congratulations to all of those who were national finalists for the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner held on Tuesday, 24 October 2023. There were some excellent nominees for each category

The Adelaide Statement
Over 22 – 26 October 2023, Parks & Leisure Australia and World Urban Parks hosted the Joint International Congress at the Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia. The Congress