PLA has been in existence in various forms since 1926 and is the peak body for professionals working in the parks and leisure industry in Australia. As the national peak body for the ‘people behind the places,’ we promote the good use of leisure time through provision of quality places, programmes and services.
PLA membership includes professionals from community and urban planning; parks management, facility management, environment and conservation; sport and physical activity and tourism and the arts. PLA supports and partners with a number of organisations and individuals in the development of evidence-based research to highlight the importance of the industry. It also works closely with the private sector to support growth and development of quality products and services that enhance opportunities and lifestyle of all Australians.
WHO ARE OUR MEMBERS?
By Industry Sector: Parks, Open Spaces, Local Council, Government Agencies, Sport, Leisure, Aquatics, Play
OUR YEAR AHEAD
The 2025/26 financial year for PLA NSW/ACT will feature many networking, professional development, and member events, giving members and sponsors ample opportunities to connect, provided are some high-level details of what to expect.
TYPES OF SPONSORSHIP
See below for the different types of sponsorship available year-round.
Each financial year, we have two (2) Principal Sponsorships available. The annual cost is $10,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
PLA NSW/ACT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship on NSW/ACT homepage with logo placement and hyperlink to your company website.
- Acknowledged sponsor throughout the year on PLA NSW/ACT LinkedIn Page with direct links to your company LinkedIn page or Website.
E-COMMUNICATIONS
- Acknowledged sponsorship on all e-communications.
- Logo placement on all NSW/ACT e-communications including e-dm’s, e-flyers, and e-newsletters.
- A feature article in 2 newsletters during the sponsorship term. The article needs to be relevant to members which could include a case study, or sharing industry tips and insights. Note: product endorsements cannot be made.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND TOURS (including online events)
- 2 Free delegate passes to a choice of 1 professional development event.
PLA NSW/ACT INDUSTRY FORUMS/PANELS
- 1 invitation to be a panellist at relatable PLA/NSW events that relate to your core business. This is an opportunity to share your expertise on areas that members will find beneficial. Note: product endorsements cannot be made.
NOTE: Pending on the nature of the professional development event, there may be other additional sponsors. Where possible, the forum will align to the sponsor’s core business.
NSW/ACT CONFERENCE 2026
- Trade Exhibition Booth.
- 2 Conference delegate tickets.
- An electronic copy of the delegate list (excluding those opted out).
- General promotion across Regional Conference PR activities.
- Acknowledgement on conference e-communications.
- Sponsor logo on conference website.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in final program.
REGIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2026
- Sponsorship of one award category which includes 1 delegate ticket.
- General promotion across Regional Awards of Excellence PR activities.
- Acknowledgement on Regional Awards of Excellence e-communications.
- Sponsor logo featured throughout the Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner.
- Social media post with links to your company profile both pre and post the event.
- Professional photo of the winner of the category with a delegate from your company.
- Company banner displayed at the venue.
Each financial year, we have two (2) Gold Sponsorships available. The annual cost is $8,500 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
PLA NSW/ACT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA
- Acknowledgement of sponsorship on NSW/ACT homepage with logo placement and hyperlink to your company website.
- Acknowledged sponsor throughout the year on PLA NSW/ACT LinkedIn Page with direct links to your company LinkedIn page or Website.
E-COMMUNICATIONS
- Acknowledged sponsorship on all e-communications.
- Logo placement on all NSW/ACT e-communications including e-dm’s, e-flyers, and e-newsletters.
- A feature article in 1 newsletter during the sponsorship term. The article needs to be relevant to members which could include a case study, or sharing industry tips and insights. Note: product endorsements cannot be made.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND TOURS (including online events)
- 2 Free delegate passes to a choice of 1 professional development event.
PLA NSW/ACT INDUSTRY FORUMS/PANELS
- 1 invitation to be a panellist at relatable PLA/NSW events that relate to your core business. This is an opportunity to share your expertise on areas that members will find beneficial. Note: product endorsements cannot be made.
NOTE: Pending on the nature of the professional development event, there may be other additional sponsors. Where possible, the forum will align to the sponsor’s core business.
NSW/ACT CONFERENCE 2026
- Trade Exhibition Booth.
- One (1) Conference delegate ticket.
- An electronic copy of the delegate list (excluding those opted out).
- General promotion across Regional Conference PR activities.
- Acknowledgement on conference e-communications.
- Sponsor logo on conference website.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in final program.
REGIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2026
- One (1) Awards of Excellence Gala dinner registration.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.
$2,500 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- Advertised sponsor of the event.
- Logo and company profile on all marketing material of the event.
- Opportunity to hand out to delegates a brochure and/or small piece of merchandise (to be supplied and paid for by sponsor) at the event.
- Introduction to the sponsor at the commencement of the event, option to address the delegates for 3 minutes.
- Opportunity to be involved in the planning of the event topics and speakers for the event (can opt in or out of this).
NOTE: Pending the nature of the event, there may be other additional sponsors. Where possible, the event will align with the sponsor’s core business.
CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS
One available $10,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
CONFERENCE
- Two (2) conference registrations.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the conference.
- Free standing signage at conference venue (company to supply signage).
- Opportunity for a 3-minute presentation.
- One (1) Trade Exhibition Booth
- Promotional material in virtual delegate satchel (digital).
- Promotion across conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on conference website.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in conference program.
- One (1) full page advertisement in conference program (company to supply artwork).
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
- Two (2) Awards of Excellence Gala dinner registrations.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.
- Free standing signage at Awards of Excellence Gala dinner (company to supply signage).
Three available $6,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
CONFERENCE
- Two (2) conference registrations.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the conference.
- Free standing signage at conference venue (company to supply signage).
- One (1) Trade Exhibition Booth
- Promotional material in virtual delegate satchel (digital).
- Promotion across conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on conference website.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in conference program.
- Half page advertisement in conference program (company to supply artwork).
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE
- Two (2) Awards of Excellence Gala dinner registrations.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the Awards of Excellence Gala dinner.
Our welcome reception will be held on the opening morning of our conference. This event will be a welcome breakfast in our trade exhibition which will lead into our official conference welcome and keynote speakers.
One available $5,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- One (1) full Conference registration.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the Conference.
- Opportunity for a 3-minute presentation at the Welcome Reception.
- Promotion across Conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on Conference web site.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in
- Conference program.
- 1/4-page advertisement in Conference program (company to supply artwork).
Our networking evening will be held on day 1 of our conference. This event will be held in our trade exhibition.
One available $5,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- One (1) full Conference registration.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the Conference.
- Opportunity for a 3-minute presentation at the Welcome Reception.
- Promotion across Conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on Conference web site.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in
- Conference program.
- 1/4-page advertisement in Conference program (company to supply artwork).
One available $5,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- One (1) full Conference registration.
- Opportunity to introduce sponsored keynote.
- Promotion across Conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on Conference web site.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in Conference program.
One per tour available $2,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- One (1) full Conference registration.
- Promotion across Conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on Conference web site.
- 2 minutes speech at the commencement or completion of the tour.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in Conference program.
One available $3,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- One (1) full Conference registration.
- Company branding on Delegate Lanyards.
- Promotion across Conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on Conference web site.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in Conference program.
Twenty (20) available $2,750 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
BENEFITS:
- One (1) full Conference registration.
- One (1) Trade Exhibition Booth.
- Promotion across Conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on Conference web site.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in Conference program.
Additional Trade Exhibitor passes are $445 excl GST. NOTE: only a maximum of two additional passes per exhibitor can be purchased.
AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE SPONSORSHIPS
Each year, PLA acknowledges excellence in our industry through its prestigious Awards of Excellence. These annual awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding initiatives and innovative efforts of ‘the people behind the places’ which promote good use of leisure time for a number of social, environmental and economic benefits to the community.
Sponsoring an Award provides an opportunity for sponsors to link their organisation or brand to a specific award category, helping to showcase their connections and affiliations to the award topic. This is a brilliant way to recognise those within our industry who have demonstrated leadership, innovation, and dedication. Don’t miss out on this opportunity, these sell out fast!
One available $5,000 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
- Two (2) Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner registrations.
- Acknowledgement by the MC of the sponsors support at the conference.
- Free standing signage at venue (company to supply signage).
- Opportunity for a 3-minute presentation.
- Logo placement on all visual screens.
- Promotional material in virtual delegate satchel (digital).
- Promotion across conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on conference website.
- Sponsor logo and 50-word company description in program
Eleven (11) available $1,250 excl GST and includes the following benefits:
CONFERENCE
- One Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner registration.
- Opportunity to present the award assigned category winner of the NSW/ACT Award of Excellence.
- Promotion across conference PR activities.
- Sponsor logo on conference website.
- Inclusion of the company logo on the NSW/ACT Award Slide.
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