January Newsletter

Dear

Happy New Year!

After the events of last year, we are looking forward to a great year ahead as we embrace and get on with our new, adjusted way of living, working and playing.

As many of you have or are returning to the office, we see an increase in face-to-face events as confidence grows. The news of a Covid-19 vaccine becoming available is also encouraging.

Here at National Office, we are busily planning for our National Conference which is looking at being a hybrid of both face-to-face and streamed speakers as we continue to navigate the uncertainty of international travel. This year's conference will be at the Sydney Olympic Park 12-15 September and will a great way for us all to reconnect in a safe and enjoyable manner and do what we as parks and leisure professionals love to do, share our experiences, work, projects and the ideas that make our communities great places to live.

Continue to stay safe and I wish you all the very best for 2021.

Sincerely, Mark Band, CEO

NOMINATIONS OPEN - NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2021

Do you know about a project or an individual which deserves to be recognised and celebrated nationally? Let us know by nominating them for this year's National Awards of Excellence which are now open.

AP&L JOURNAL

The Australasian Parks and Leisure Journal - Summer edition is out NOW featuring what's going on across Australia and New Zealand in events, tourism and the arts. Not a member, no problem join today and you can check out this edition and past editions online

MEMBERSHIP

On behalf of Memberships, we would like to extend our best wishes to all our members for the start of 2021. Hopefully, you have had an opportunity to recharge over the holidays, and ready to take on the New Year! Keeping that in mind, now is the perfect time to review your Parks and Leisure Australia Membership.

GREEN FLAG AWARDS WINNERS

Last October Australia won nine global Green Flag Awards which included Roma Street Parkland and South Bank Parklands. In November 2020, Roma Street Parkland was included in the International Top Ten voted parks as part of the People's Choice 2020, the only Australian park to make the list.

BELGRAVIA FOUNDATION COLLABORATION

Parks and Leisure Australia and twelve other leading leisure and community sport sector organisations in Australia and New Zealand have collaborated with Belgravia Foundation who will launch and celebrate the Mental Health eLearning Program (MHeLP).

COMMUNITY LEISURE AND RECREATION PLANNING

Up-to-date, evidence-based approach to planning community leisure and recreation programs, facilities and services is the focus of a new book by Ken Marriott, John Tower and Katie McDonald. The book, 'Community Leisure and Recreation Planning' introduces readers to key theory and best practice tools in the planning of effective leisure and recreation projects.

NEW POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Looking for a change in 2021? You might be surprised to know there are several positions currently available. Shoalhaven City Council (NSW) is looking for a Manager - Community Planning & Projects plus many more...

UPCOMING EVENTS

2-3 June 2021 VIC/TAS Region Conference
Vic/Tas Awards of Excellence Dinner - 3rd June 2021

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