PLA Vic/Tas Region presented the Seminar at Maroondah Nets in Heathmont.

• Merger of cycling bodies
• Kate Palmer steps down as CEO of Sport Australia
• Guidelines for safer skate parks
• Lifesaving Victoria's concerns over aquatic ramps

At last weeks Awards Dinner ten parks from around Australia were awarded Green Flags, including Rosalind Park in the City of Greater Bendigo.

Nominations from the Vic/Tas Region win four National Awards of Excellence, and the Frank Stewart Distinguished Service Award.

Research by the Active Citizens Worldwide has found that p hysical activity and sport are directly contributing to happiness, levels of trust and mental wellbeing in cities across the world.

Athletics Australia and Little Athletics Australia have announced a proposed merger - the OneAthletics Proposal will create a new National Sporting Organisation to be responsible for athletics in Australia.