OCTOBER Newsletter

Dear

PARKS AND LEISURE AUSTRALIA NATIONAL VIRTUAL CONFERENCE, 26 & 27 October

Planning is well underway for PLA2020 with only three weeks remaining, hear from industry experts, including five internationally renowned keynote speakers who will present insightful new ideas and fresh perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. You'll be exposed to the latest industry knowledge and explore the unprecedented global issues that we all now face.

Click here to book your tickets today

We look forward to welcoming you,
Mark Band
CEO, Parks and Leisure Australia

Introducing 2 new speakers for the PLA Virtual Conference:

Mayor Erion Veliaj

Mayor of Tirana

Leonie King

Team Leader Festival and Events,
City of Great Dandenong

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PLA Awards of Excellence
Friday 30 October

1.00pm - WA time
3.00pm - QLD time
3.30pm - SA/NT time
4.00pm - VIC/TAS/NSW/ACT time

Each year, Parks and Leisure Australia acknowledges excellence in our industry through its prestigious Awards of Excellence.

Tickets to the PLA Awards of Excellence Virtual Event is now free for all.

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

PLA Annual General Meeting

All members are advised that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Parks and Leisure Australia will be held on Tuesday 27^th October, 5.45pm EST. Due to gathering restrictions, this year the AGM will be held virtually. More details to be released prior together with an Agenda, Annual Report and link to register for the meeting.

Mental Health Week

Mental Health is something which is more than ever an important topic. Mental Health Week is a national week celebrated each year in October starting with World Mental Health Day on October 10.

The work we all do in our industry truly supports the foundation of mental health and the links between parks, recreation and the good use of leisure time is well documented.

PLA encourages all of its members and regions to promote what we do, and get involved by visiting your own respective State Health Agency.