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National

Office Manager:
Lina Court
207 The Parade
Norwood SA 5067
Ph: +61 8 8332 0130
admin@parksleisure.com.au

NSW / ACT

Executive Officer:
Bethanie Tobin
PO Box 239
St. Ives, NSW, 2075
Mob: +61 413 762 757
plansw@parksleisure.com.au

QLD

Executive Officer:
Tracy Barkham
PO Box 2357
Brookeside Centre QLD 4054
Ph: +61 481 337 527
plaqld@parksleisure.com.au

SA/NT

Executive Officer:
Allsion Bretones
207 The Parade
Norwood SA 5067
Ph: +61 8 8332 0130
pla.sant@parksleisure.com.au

WA

Executive Officer:
Leith Fradd
246 Vincent St,
Leederville, 6007
Ph: 0451 993526
eoplawa@parksleisure.com.au

VIC / TAS

Executive Officer:
Richard Simon
Office 1/655 Nepean Highway
Brighton East, VIC 3187
Ph: +61 498 029 575
victas@parksleisure.com.au

How can we help?

PLA has provided me a wealth of opportunities to meet and collaborate with other open space and recreation professionals eager to share their knowledge and has also allowed me to share my ideas in a cooperative and safe environment.

Louise, Consultant

It's important to keep up with new technology and techniques in managing Parks & Open Spaces and hear from industry leading operators about how we can do things more environmentally friendly and effectively. I also enjoy the networking and meeting people from the different organisations. It keeps me fresh and motivated to improve things.

Jason, Manager, Hume City Council

I have found the seminars and conferences run by PLA have provided a vehicle to create friendships and professional affiliations amongst the membership from as close as the adjoining council to as far away as interstate and overseas.

Fiona, Advisor, Office of Sport

PLA has provided me a wealth of opportunities to meet and collaborate with other open space and recreation professionals eager to share their knowledge and has also allowed me to share my ideas in a cooperative and safe environment.

Louise, Consultant


It's important to keep up with new technology and techniques in managing Parks & Open Spaces and hearing from industry leading operators about how we can do things more environmentally friendly and effectively. I also enjoy the networking and meeting people from the different organisations. It keeps me fresh and motivated to improve things.

Jason, Manager, Hume City Council

I have found the seminars and conferences run by PLA have provided a vehicle to create friendships and professional affiliations amongst the membership from as close as the adjoining council to as far away as interstate and overseas.

Fiona, Advisor, Office of Sport

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2018 National Award Winners

Playspace Award (>$0.5M)
  • Playspace Award (>$0.5M)
  • Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands, NSW/ACT
  • The Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden
Major Event of the Year
  • Major Event of the Year
  • Cumberland Council, NSW/ACT
  • Sydney Cherry Blossom Festival
Park of the Year Award NSW/ACT
  • North Sydney Council
  • Park of the Year Award NSW/ACT
  • Coal Loader Platform

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21 Feb 2019 6:13 pm
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City of Melbourne
21 Feb 2019 5:47 pm
Congratulations PLA Advisory member and Frank Stewart Distinguished Service award winner Cathy Kiss. Cathy is a Senior Open Space Planner at City of Melbourne and recently launched the Domain Parklands 20 year plan. Four years in the making the plan seeks to improve visitor access and respond to the challenges of population growth and climate change.


The Domain Parklands are the lungs of our city, our answer to New York’s Central Park or London’s Hyde Park. Many people will fondly recall attending concerts in the Domain, picnicking by the Yarra or running around the Tan as a daily ritual. Last night the Future Melbourne Committee approved a 20-year plan for the iconic Domain Parklands that seeks to improve visitor access and respond to the challenges of population growth and climate change 🍃💕
#ParksWeek2019 is about hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. Join us and celebrate our parks and open spaces in 2019! https://t.co/IeBAKKYliM https://t.co/qmlF8Emz6z
21 Feb 2019 5:29 pm
#ParksWeek2019 is about hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. Join us and celebrate our parks and open spaces in 2019! http://www.parks-week.org/

Parks Week
21 Feb 2019 5:24 pm
#ParksWeek2019 is about hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities. Join us and celebrate our parks and open spaces in 2019! http://www.parks-week.org/


Parks Week is about hundreds of organisations across Australia and New Zealand holding events to celebrate the vital role parks play in creating liveable cities and thriving communities
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21 Feb 2019 1:51 pm
Congratulations Georgie Beeforth 2018 winner of the David Aldous Student of the Year award. Georgie completed her internship with City of Greater Geelong in 2017. This year we again looking for the best and brightest #Young #Professional of the #Year. Who do you know that should be recognised for their outstanding contribution to our industry? This is a great opportunity - National finalists receive a ticket to the Awards of Excellence in October at the Crown Perth and a night's accommodation and return flights. In addition they are awarded a trip to Recreation Aotearoa's National Conference in November 2020. Sponsored by Otium Planning Group https://most0010010.expert.services/awards/awards-2019/categories/

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