Rec People supported the industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by offering a free professional development online forum to keep people connected, to share information and to support each other professionally and emotionally throughout the pandemic. Nineteen sessions attracted over 1,400 registrations from Councils and partner agencies across the country. From there, Rec People developed "Rec Education" to provide training courses in the areas of Recreation Planning, Physical Activity and Activation and Sport and Club Development. These courses have attracted over 80 participants in Local Government across Australia.