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We work towards developing and supporting the Parks & Leisure sector by providing a wide array of member benefits

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Our members are diverse, with individual needs, priorities and desired levels of support.

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PLA has provided me a wealth of opportunities to meet and collaborate with other open space and recreation professionals eager to share their knowledge and has also allowed me to share my ideas in a cooperative and safe environment.

Louise, Consultant

It's important to keep up with new technology and techniques in managing Parks & Open Spaces and hear from industry leading operators about how we can do things more environmentally friendly and effectively. I also enjoy the networking and meeting people from the different organisations. It keeps me fresh and motivated to improve things.

Jason, Manager, Hume City Council

I have found the seminars and conferences run by PLA have provided a vehicle to create friendships and professional affiliations amongst the membership from as close as the adjoining council to as far away as interstate and overseas.

Fiona, Advisor, Office of Sport

PLA has provided me a wealth of opportunities to meet and collaborate with other open space and recreation professionals eager to share their knowledge and has also allowed me to share my ideas in a cooperative and safe environment.

Louise, Consultant


It's important to keep up with new technology and techniques in managing Parks & Open Spaces and hearing from industry leading operators about how we can do things more environmentally friendly and effectively. I also enjoy the networking and meeting people from the different organisations. It keeps me fresh and motivated to improve things.

Jason, Manager, Hume City Council

I have found the seminars and conferences run by PLA have provided a vehicle to create friendships and professional affiliations amongst the membership from as close as the adjoining council to as far away as interstate and overseas.

Fiona, Advisor, Office of Sport

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2018 National Award Winners

Playspace Award (>$0.5M)
  • Playspace Award (>$0.5M)
  • Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands, NSW/ACT
  • The Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden
Major Event of the Year
  • Major Event of the Year
  • Cumberland Council, NSW/ACT
  • Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
Park of the Year Award NSW/ACT
  • North Sydney Council
  • Park of the Year Award NSW/ACT
  • Coal Loader Platform

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Not long now until we find out who will win the National Best Regional/Rural Contribution Award....
13 Oct 2019 9:30 pm
Not long now until we find out who will win the National Best Regional/Rural Contribution Award. Good luck to this years finalists: 🏆Upper Hunter Shire Council (NSW) 🏆Mackay Regional Council (QLD) 🏆YMCA SA (SA) 🏆East Gippsland Shire Council (VIC) 🏆EPCAD and City of Greater Geraldton (WA) The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, Tuesday 29 October, Crown Perth. Hosted by Seven News, Basil Zempilas and proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets on sale: https://pla2019.parksleisure.com.au/…/conference-pla/awards/

Don't miss out on your ticket to the Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence to find out...
9 Oct 2019 10:47 pm
Don't miss out on your ticket to the Parks and Leisure Australia Awards of Excellence to find out who will win the National Playspace of the Year (<$0.5M) Award. Best of luck to this years finalists: 🏆Camden Council (NSW) 🏆Playscape Creations, Mode Design, Scenic Rim Regional Council (QLD) - joint finalist 🏆AustekPlay(QLD) - joint finalist 🏆City of Holdfast Bay (SA) 🏆Bayside City Council, Victoria and Fitzgerald Frisby Landscape Architecture (VIC) 🏆Nature Play Solutions, Skate Sculpture and Shire of Lake Grace (WA) The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, Tuesday 29 October, Crown Perth Hosted by Seven News, Basil Zempilas and proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are selling fast https://pla2019.parksleisure.com.au/…/conference-pla/awards/

Only a few weeks to go until we find out the winner of the National Strategic Planning Award. All...
4 Oct 2019 10:27 pm
Only a few weeks to go until we find out the winner of the National Strategic Planning Award. All the best of luck to this years finalists: 🏆Glen Innes Severn Council, Simon Leisure Consulting, and Design Instincts Landscape Architects (NSW/ACT) 🏆Rounsefell Design and Cairns Regional Council (QLD) 🏆Tredwell Management Services and Nhulunbuy Corporation (SA/NT) 🏆Belgravia Leisure (VIC/TAS) 🏆City of Cockburn (WA) The winner will be announced at the National Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner, Tuesday 29 October, Crown Perth Hosted by Seven News, Basil Zempilas and proudly sponsored by GLG GreenLife Group. Tickets are selling fast https://pla2019.parksleisure.com.au/…/conference-pla/awards/

How Syngenta improves the way they do business using the PLA National Conference
2 Oct 2019 7:31 pm
🎥: Dan Docherty from Syngenta talks about the vital role the PLA Conference plays in connecting their business with key industry decision makers. PLA2019 wouldn’t be possible without the incredible support of the following event sponsors and partners; ↓ GLG GreenLife Group, Syngenta Turf & Landscape ANZ, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, South West, Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, Kings Park and Botanic Garden, Christie Parksafe Barbecues , Belgravia Leisure, Otium Planning Group, Perth Convention Bureau, and the Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia

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