ONE WEEK TO GO!

It’s almost here! Have you secured your spot yet?

PLA is proud to host this Green Adelaide webinar and invites you to register now.

WHEN: Wednesday 25 May
Time: 1.30 AEST
Cost: Members Free, Non-Members $50 + GST

Full details and to register https://buff.ly/3LDzb09

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Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) calls on the Australian Government to prioritise investment in delivering greener places and healthier communities in our cities and regions to improve the health of Australians and to become climate resilient places.

COVID19 has shown us that the community values our green open spaces and protecting, enhancing, and extending them should be a priority of the Australian Government.

PLA continues to be concerned about the poor health of our nation.

In a letter to the Australian Government, PLA “calls to action” the Australian Government to partner with state and local governments in our urgent and collective response to this health crisis.

Read the full letter here https://bit.ly/3sGIRzv

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT: Hear Gardening Australia host, landscape architect and Logie award-winner Costa Georgiadis share his passion for plants and people at PLA2022.

Book now for PLA2022 and save with our Early Bird discount: https://bit.ly/3rp8uEk

PLA2022 will be our first national face-to-face gathering since 2019 so join us as we return to grassroots.

Full conference details: https://bit.ly/3y9xKmn

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MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PRESIDENT

After 10 years at the helm of Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA), Mark Band will be stepping down as CEO of the National Association as of 30 June 2022.

Mark has led PLA through what has been the toughest and most trying of periods our industry has faced over the last few years. He has made an incredibly valuable contribution to PLA and, his wealth of experience and expertise in the Parks and Leisure sector coupled with his strategic vision has built the organisation to what it is today. Mark will be greatly missed.

PLA has certainly come a long way since it first started as the ‘Victorian Tree Planters Association in 1926 and today is recognised by all levels of Government and industry as the peak body supporting the ‘people behind the places.’

On behalf of the PLA team and all members, I’d like to personally thank Mark for his outstanding leadership and service to our organisation and the wider sector. We look forward to having Mark remain involved with PLA and seeing his continued service to the industry.

Whilst we navigate this change at National office, you can still contact your region Executive Officers and National Office staff as per usual. PLA is committed to representing, advocating, supporting, and servicing all professionals and organisations involved in the parks and leisure sector and we look forward to bringing the “Toward 2025” strategic plan to life through a new sustainable future, that continues to service the needs of our members, partners and industry.

Les Munn

PLA National President



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TWO WEEKS TO GO!

Register now to secure your spot! Places filling fast!

Hear about Green Adelaide's achievements over the past two years in response to challenges such as a changing climate, population growth and development, and the threats of habitat loss and invasive species.

Green Adelaide has also joined an ambitious international movement to improve the health and liveability of cities which has seen Adelaide become the second National Park City in the world after London. Green Adelaide will share the challenges and opportunities arising from this historic achievement.

WHEN: Wednesday 25 May
Time: 1.30 AEST
Cost: Members Free, Non-Members $50 + GST
Full details and to register https://buff.ly/3LDzb09

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NOW OPEN: Early Bird registration for PLA2022. Book before 24 June 2022 for big savings.

Did you know? PLA members who attend PLA2022 receive a six-point allocation towards their Continuous Professional Development (CDP) program.

Register today: https://bit.ly/3rp8uEk

Full conference details: https://bit.ly/3y9xKmn

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An exciting opportunity has opened up in our Victoria/Tasmania Region for an Executive Officer!

We are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and registered businesses or propriety limited companies to undertake a range of training, professional development, event delivery and administrative services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Full details and to apply here https://bit.ly/3sb6uA4

Hurry, closes 27 May!

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CLOSING SOON PLA2022 Call for Abstracts

Are you interested in speaking at PLA2022?

Time is ticking! With just over one week to go before Call for Abstracts for the Parks & Leisure Australia National Conference #PLA2022 close on Friday 29 April.

Our industry exists to help Australians live active and healthy lives, connect with each other in the outdoors, and set our future sports stars on the path to success.

We are looking for speakers who will share their stories in any of these streams: sports and physical activity; horticulture and parks, gardens and open spaces; health; and economic and socio-economic benefits.

Submissions for presentations, workshops and panel discussions close 29 April.

Find out more: https://bit.ly/3uYfrNG

PLA2022 will be our first national face-to-face gathering since 2019 so join us as web return to grassroots.

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ANNOUNCEMENT: PLA2022 Early Bird registration now open!
After two years of COVID-19 interruptions, Parks and Leisure Australia invites you to Centrepiece at Melbourne Park for our annual national conference 16 – 19 October.

This year’s theme is Grassroots, Where It Starts.

Why?

Because the origins of our Association have been cemented in parks and leisure administration since 1926 and the metaphor ‘grassroots’, and where ‘it’ all begins, celebrates the foundation of everything we do.

Using this connection, ‘grassroots’ reflects the basic outcomes of parks and recreation to provide health, activity, socialisation and environmental settings, as well as where sporting elite performance has its start.

This will be our first national face-to-face gathering since 2019 so join us as we return to grassroots.

Book now and save with our Early Bird discount: https://bit.ly/3rkMQ49

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We’re excited to announce the 2022 Awards of Excellence Judging Panel! 🎉

Our judges are industry experts who work towards Australia's recognition of industry excellence and represent a range of knowledge, expertise and skills in the Parks and Leisure Industry.

With 11 region awards, each award has up to 5 judges plus a Head Judge who chairs the judging deliberations.

Meet the judging panel here 👉 https://bit.ly/3uknBko

Details of the judging process here 👉 https://bit.ly/3jiJQkh

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It is with great excitement that we welcome our newest National Partner KOMPAN!

We are looking forward to working with KOMPAN over the coming years to deliver region site tours, webinars, national and regional conferences, and work with industry professionals. The partnership will also provide an opportunity to consider industry innovations and product development initiatives that will add value to the Parks and Leisure industry.

Read more https://buff.ly/38nsTD4

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