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Parks and Leisure Australia

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8332 0130

Address: 207 The Parade 5067 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: http://www.parksleisure.com.au

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24.01.2022 The Australasian Parks and Leisure Journal Autumn edition is out now featuring all things community and urban planning. . View the latest edition here https://bit.ly/3ixR3dx

23.01.2022 Beautiful Bussleton! Thank you so much

23.01.2022 [FREE WEBINAR] Be informed like never before! In March this year, ActiveXchange established The National Infrastructure Database to provide the industry with access to relevant information about current and planned infrastructure within an area to facilitate informed decision making. The database already holds more than 16,000 sport, fitness and aquatic venues, with more added every day. ...... In this webinar you will hear from industry experts as they discuss; The featu...res and benefits of the National Infrastructure Database The proposal for Parks & Leisure Australia to lead the development and management of the database Roles of key partners and stakeholders Next steps to facilitate the continued rollout and development of the database Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the webinar. ..... When: Wednesday, 12 August 2020, 4pm AEST Secure your spot here https://event.webinarjam.com/register/164/vy1nltg5 ..... About The Speakers: Simon Haire, Director of ActiveXchange, holds over 20 years’ experience in the sport and leisure industry and has always identified opportunities for positive change. Working with local and state government, sporting organisations and within the community, Simon’s strategic leadership has been pivotal. Alex Burrows, Founder of ActiveXchange, has had outstanding experience across the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for over 12 years, implementing success in how sport, leisure and fitness industries use data to invest toward community and infrastructure. Mark Band, CEO of Parks and Leisure Australia, holds the important responsibility for the national peak professional body for parks and leisure professionals in Australia, focusing on projects within industry that integrates strategic planning, analysis, master planning, and performance management of the sector.

23.01.2022 Thank You Lisa!

22.01.2022 As events are going virtual, like our Awards of Excellence, let's reminisce to a time when social distancing was non-existent! Congratulations to our finalists for the National Major Event of the Year Award: Elton Rocks the Coffs Coast - Coffs Harbour City Council ... Luminous- A Light Art Festival 2019 - Gladstone Regional Council Sunset Veranda 2020 - City of Stirling Australia Day Festival 2020 - City of Greater Dandenong Our event is fast approaching so don't forget to register for your FREE tickets at https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October proudly sponsored by GLG Greenlife Group.

21.01.2022 Well that’s just a Great Big Green Wrap! Wow, what can we say? The take up for the Going Green Campaign was truly astonishing and we thank every single one of you that got involved and paid tribute to our Parks and their People. We would also like to acknowledge and thank our amazing partner GLG Greenlife Group that got behind this from the beginning and also our good friends in New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and Commissioner Mitchell Silver for starting this ...campaign, and our colleagues World Urban Parks for promoting it globally. Finally, thank you to Australia for going Green and THANK YOU to our parks and park workers for keeping us connected and healthy every day of the year. Watch this space for future initiatives linked to this campaign and #GoGreenForParks From all the staff, Executive Officers, Regional Councils and Board of PLA, Thank you and that's a wrap (for now)

21.01.2022 One day to go to get this country glowing Green!! Tonight, iconic sports grounds will be lit including the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Adelaide Oval, Sydney Olympic Park and Optus Stadium along with many more spaces and places across the country! Tomorrow is ‘wear Green Day’ so come on Australia, let's click it up a few notches and see out the financial year with a great big Green Bang!! And a special thanks to our wonderful national partner and supporter of Going Green ...Week, GLG GreenLife Group! Thank you to Troy and his Team for everything they do in supporting PLA, and keeping our places and spaces Green throughout the year!! #GoGreenForParks #GoingGreenForParkies

20.01.2022 If we've learnt anything from 2020, it's that we appreciate our community spaces and getting outside a whole lot more! Here's to our finalists for the Community Facility of the Year Award: C.ex Coffs International Stadium - Coffs Harbour City Council ... Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre - Brisbane City Council Edwardstown Soldiers Memorial Recreation Ground - Swanbury Penglase Casey Stadium - City of Casey and YMCA (OneCasey) Rockingham Beach Foreshore Revitalisation - City of Rockingham Local Government and PLACE Laboratory Well done and good luck finalists! The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are FREE so grab your team and register https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

19.01.2022 Our Awards of Excellence celebrates and recognises the outstanding initiatives and innovations of communities across Australia. Today we shine a light on finalists for the Best Regional/Rural Industry Contribution Award: Fleurieu Aquatic Centre - YMCA SA (pictured)... Macarthur Market Street Precinct Plan - Moyne Shire Council "Events Capital WA" - City of Busselton - Local Government Congratulations to the finalists! Winners will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October. Tickets are FREE and it's easy to register, head to https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD Proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group.

19.01.2022 [1 WEEK TO GO] until the #PLA2020 Virtual Conference - Oct 26 & 27. Don’t miss the opportunity to re-connect and communicate with like-minded people, keep our industry alive with fresh ideas, all from the comfort of your home or office. . Hear from 15 industry experts, including five internationally renowned keynote speakers who will present insightful new ideas and fresh perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. . Finalise your registration today https://pla2020.parksleisure.com.au/learnin/conference-pla/

17.01.2022 What legends!! And here is our thanks right back at you for being the amazing professionals and people that keep our parks, open spaces and sports fields so immaculate and open ! From all of us here at PLA, thank you so much Blacktown!!

17.01.2022 Raising a glass from the comfort of our homes and offices this year, our Awards of Excellence recognises the people behind the places. Today we celebrate our finalists for the David Aldous Young Professional of the Year Award: Stephanie McCallum... Annie Charlton Stephanie Ristevska Damon Lee - City of Armadale A special thank you to our sponsor Otium Planning Group, who support young leaders throughout the year. The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October, proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are FREE, register and have a viewing party at https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

14.01.2022 Thank you so much Minister Murray and the Western Australian Government for getting behind this wonderful initiative to thank our Parks and their workers for keeping us all healthy and well, not only through COVID, but every single day of the year. A great gesture and we look forward to seeing this amazing and iconic sporting stadium lit Green as we #GoGreenforParks and #GoingGreenforParkies. Thank you Western Australia from all of us here at PLA!

14.01.2022 It's that time of year again where we celebrate excellence in our industry. Over the next month we'll be acknowledging and celebrating award category finalists as we gear up for our first-ever virtual awards of excellence event. Today we're celebrating the finalists for the National Playspace of the Year (>$0.5M) Award. Best of luck to this years finalists: Hornsby Shire Council - Waitara Park Inclusive Playspace... Moreton Bay Regional Council - The Hills District All Abilities Playground City Of Charles Sturt - Reinvented MJ McInerny Reserve City of Greater Bendigo - Strathdale Park Play Space Shire of Broome - Townbeach Foreshore Redevelopment The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October proudly sponsored by GLG Greenlife Group. Tickets are FREE, register now and get your organisation involved. https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

13.01.2022 Our vision is to be a leader and champion for gender equity in the Australian parks and leisure sector. We know actions speak louder than words so we've developed the Parks & Leisure Australia Gender Equity Charter which includes measurable targets to help track our progress towards achieving and maintaining a genuinely gender equitable organisation. Click below to read more ... https://www.parksleisure.com.au/document-libra/submissions/

13.01.2022 With our Awards of Excellence going fully virtual this year, we know how important technological innovations are to the community. Let's take a look at our finalists for the Best Use of Technology Award: Sports Site Planning Tool - Logan City Council User Pay Dimmable Floodlight System - Industrial Automation Group and Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Australia’s National Infrastructure Database - ActiveXchange ... Connected Cities - Campbelltown City Council (SA) and City of Prospect The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October, proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are FREE, just register for your spot here https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

13.01.2022 The Parks & Leisure Australia National Conference is back for another year, only this time we're going virtual! Exploring the theme of Change & Adaptability, it is fitting that this year's conference will become a virtual event. This year's program will cover the confronting and unprecedented times that have challenged us to meet completely new demands and be even more creative in the facilities and programs we deliver, focusing on how our profession has responded through lea...rning and initiatives. Taking place 26 & 27 October, PLA2020 once again brings together the best of the parks, sport and leisure industries from across Australia and abroad to learn from, and network with each other. Our internationally renowned panel of guest speakers will present insightful new ideas and fresh perspectives that challenge conventional thinking across: Sport & Physical Activity Tourism & Events Parks & Gardens Planning & Play By taking this year's conference online we are thrilled to offer Australia's leading industry event for Parks & Leisure professionals at a fraction of the cost and with fewer travel hassles. Join hundreds of industry professionals from the comfort of your workplace or home. This is the ideal opportunity to re-connect and engage with like-minded people, keep our industry alive with fresh ideas, and actively participate in your own personal development during incredibly challenging times. Register before 23 Sept and save up to $240 on group bookings! https://pla2020.parksleisure.com.au/learnin/conference-pla/

13.01.2022 Congratulations to our very own Cathy Kiss AM who was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia, in recognition of her significant service to the parks and recreation industry, and to children's wellbeing. A former Frank Stewart Award winner, Play Australia President and founding member of the PLA Advisory Committee, Cathy’s tireless contribution to the community and the Parks and Leisure industry makes her a very worthy recipient of this honour.

12.01.2022 Our Awards of Excellence is almost here, have you got your free tickets yet? Today we celebrate the finalists for the Strategic Planning Award: Your Parramatta Park 2030 - Parramatta Park Trust Sunshine Coast Sports Infrastructure Plan - Sunshine Coast Council and Otium Planning Group Magill Village Master Plan - Campbelltown City Council (SA), City of Burnside and JPE Design Studio (pictured)... Whittlesea Netball and Basketball Plan 2019-2041 - City of Whittlesea Urban Forest Strategy - City of Canning and ArborCarbon Pty Ltd Congratulations to the finalists! Mark it in your diaries, winners will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October, proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are FREE, all you have to do is register here https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

11.01.2022 The National Awards of Excellence winners have officially been crowned for 2020. It was great to see so many of you online at our first ever virtual awards event! . THE 2020 WINNERS: Best regional/rural industry contribution award - City of Busselton - Local Government Best use of technology - ActiveXchange... Community based initiative of the year - Town of Victoria Park, West Coast Eagles & Wirrpanda Foundation Community facility of the year - City of Rockingham Local Government & PLACE Laboratory Major event of the year - Coffs Harbour City Council David Aldous young professional of the year - Stephanie McCallum Park of the year - Rounsefell Design & Western Downs Regional Council Playspace award (<$0.5m) - City of Melville Playspace award (>$0.5m) - Shire of Broome Research award - The CityGreen Lab Strategic planning award - Parramatta Park Trust See more

10.01.2022 Thank you KOMPAN Australia and thank you for the great playspaces you provide in many of our parks and open spaces.

10.01.2022 Thanks to you we got Australia glowing green. Check out some of the highlights of the 50+ iconic facilities and countless more local spaces that got behind the #GoGreenForParks initiative.

10.01.2022 This is what this week is about! Thank you Kev from all of us at Parks and Leisure Australia! You're a legend!!

10.01.2022 Thank you South Perth for getting behind this great initiatve showcasing the great work our members and industry do!

08.01.2022 Parks Week 2021 is coming 6-14 March! Hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand will be holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in our communities. Spending time in our parks and open spaces positively influences our wellbeing so check out events happening or add your event http://www.parks-week.org/events/

06.01.2022 FRANK STEWART DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Congratulations to Martin Lambert for winning the 2020 Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award. A truly prestigious honour and a worthy winner. Thank you for your contribution to our industry Martin.

06.01.2022 Our prestigious Awards of Excellence will be held virtually this year, raising a glass from the comfort of your home or office to the industry's best of the best! Today we're celebrating the finalists for the Community Based Initiative of the Year Award, congratulations: The Great West Walk - Blacktown City Council Growing Plants Growing Community - Fraser Coast Regional Council (pictured) Park of the Month - National Parks and Wildlife Service South Australia Departme...nt of Environment and Water YouMeUs Training Program, Access and Inclusion - Belgravia Leisure The Community Benefits Strategy - Town of Victoria Park, West Coast Eagles and Wirrpanda Foundation Winners will be announced on Friday 30 October at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event, proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are FREE, all you have to do is register here https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

06.01.2022 While the PLA Awards of Excellence have been around for many years, 2020 will be the first year we are going fully virtual! Today we focus on our nominees for the National Research Award: Evaluation of NSW Government Active Kids Program - NSW Office of Sport ... Factors Shaping Urban Greenspace Provision - The CityGreen Lab ProjectPARK: Designing the perfect park for all - Deakin University (pictured) Best of luck to the nominees! Winners will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event on Friday 30 October, proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are FREE, all you have to do is register at https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

05.01.2022 We are thrilled to welcome back to PLA2020 Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj to deliver another insightful keynote addressing the response to the global health crisis in a city under urban transformation. . Erion will share his latest insights into his city’s fight for its life. It starts with a magnitude 4.5 earthquake towards, followed by a 4.2 magnitude earthquake, and then a pandemic that’s hit the city even harder. Discover Tirana’s version of the new normal combined with ...the seemingly never-ending struggle to build and re-build a more sustainable and resilient city. . It's less than 1 week to go until the virtual conference takes place (26 & 27 Oct). . Full Conference, 1-Day and Single Session passes available. Discounts for Group Bookings. https://pla2020.parksleisure.com.au/.../con.../registration/ See more

04.01.2022 We're excited to see Richard Louv's keynote presentation on 'Planet Hope, and the future of life on Earth.' Richard is a journalist and author of 10 thought-provoking books that have been translated and published in 24 countries. . To read more about Richard and book your tickets to the #PLA2020 Virtual Conference click the link below https://bit.ly/3oc4m7l

03.01.2022 Parks are essential for all of us to enjoy nature and fresh air every day, especially in the current climate of covid restrictions. Going to the park is even be...tter when you can have some fun playing disc golf! There is a national initiative from Parks and Leisure Australia to acknowledge and thank the people who maintain these important public spaces #GoGreenForParks Thanks to Glenorchy City Council and Burnie City Council for maintaining our two favourite courses in Tassie! Show us your favourite 'Green' disc golf photo below!

02.01.2022 Tonight's the last night of #GoGreenForParks Iconic and civic spaces and places across Perth have been going GREEN in honour of our parks and the people that ke...ep them looking their best. These places and spaces have kept us physically and mentally active during the COVID-19 pandemic. Optus Stadium Matagarup Bridge City of South Perth Yagan Square Elizabeth Quay The Bell Tower, Perth WA City Of Perth Council House Trafalgar Bridge , Perth Parks and Leisure Australia Parks & Leisure Australia WA

02.01.2022 Our Awards of Excellence is fast approaching and we can't wait to showcase the people behind the places! Today we shine a light on the finalists for the National Playspace of the Year Award (<$0.5M): Kelso Outdoor Recreation Area - Fiona Robbé Landscape Architects ... Naracoorte Caves Fossil Hunters Nature Playground - Department for Environment and Water and Climbing Tree Highton Child & Family Centre Playspace - Brand Architects and Ochre Landscape Deep Water Point Reserve Playspaces - City of Melville Best of luck to all finalists! Put it in your calendar: National Awards of Excellence Virtual Event, Friday 30 October. Proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Want to get a front row seat (in the comfort of your own home)? Register for your free tickets here https://bit.ly/2RU5rSD

01.01.2022 We loved seeing the media attention devoted to Australian Paralympic great Louise Sauvage this week as we mark 20 years since the #Sydney2000 Olympics. You won't want to miss Louise as part of our Olympic Panel Discussion at the upcoming #PLA2020 Virtual Conference. Register for this year's 2020 Parks and Leisure Australia National Virtual Conference before Sept 23 to take advantage of discounted early bird pricing. Full Conference, 1-Day and Single Session passes available.... Discounts for Group Bookings. https://pla2020.parksleisure.com.au//confere/registration/

01.01.2022 Just wonderful!

01.01.2022 [THURSDAY 23 JULY // 12PM] Join the online conversation with Lark Industries when they host an interactive virtual discussion with a panel of landscape industry professionals. The panel will discuss and explore the subjective and highly interpretive topic of Nature Play. REGISTER HERE https://bit.ly/2ZRrJcy and interact via Q&A to promote healthy discussion and share new perspectives surrounding the way #NaturePlay can be approached. Meet the Panel:... Jerry de Gryse (Moderator) - Director Inspiring Place Tas Amanda Balmer - Director WAX Design Brendan Papworth - Director Papworth Davies Landscape Architects David Hatherly - Director Vee Design Ric McConaghy - Director Ric McConaghy Playspaces See more