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National Office
15 Neale Street
Bendigo Vic 3550
Postal:
PO Box 210
Bendigo Central 3552
Tel: +61 +3 5444 1763
Fax: +61 +3 5444 1783
Email:
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National Sponsors
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 Parks and Leisure Australia is the key professional Association which provides a broad range of services to members of the parks and leisure industry. Membership ranges across staff and management of parks, gardens, sport, aquatic, rehabilitation; aged hostels and recreation centres, at local and state government levels, students from tertiary institutions, academics, private consultants, private operators of facilities and many more. Our membership comes from all states of Australia and overseas and as you can see from the above sectors, our organisation has something to offer all areas of the industry.
 
Strategic Framework for Action 2008 – 2010 |
Parks and Leisure Australia is pleased to release its “Strategic Framework for Action 2008 – 2010”. This framework has been developed to position and focus PLA to meet the existing and emerging challenges confronting the parks and leisure industry. PLA’s focus continues to be across community sport and recreation, and the natural and built environments at the local community level. Our objective is to ensure quality planning, management and provision of public opportunities through parks and leisure experiences.
• Download your copy of “PLA’s Strategic Framework for Action” |
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beyondblue releases free booklet
"Taking Care of Yourself After Retrenchment or Financial Loss"
In response to the world economic downturn and the subsequent effects of this financial crisis on ordinary Australians, beyondblue has published a booklet to help people look after their health and well-being during these tough times.
This booklet has been prepared to address the fallout of the financial crisis and the subsequent loss of employment faced by many Australians. It contains tips about adjusting to the loss of a job or savings and information for individuals and families about where to get support and assistance.
Announcement of Inaugural Terracottem Scholarship Winner!
PLA and TC Advantage Pty Ltd (Australian distributors of TerraCottem) are proud to announce the awarding of the Inaugural Terracottem Scholarship winner, Mr John Murray from the City of South Perth. John will receive a full individual registration to the PLA National Conference in Darwin in 2009.
beyondblue releases new data on depression
The National Depression Monitor 2007/08
beyondblue: the national depression initiative released figures from this year's 'Depression Monitor' survey to coincide with World Mental Health Day in October and beyondblue's Anxiety and Depression Awareness (ADA) Month. The 2007/08 random telephone survey of 3,200 people across every state and territory in Australia was led by Deputy CEO of beyondblue, Doctor Nicole Highet.
"The Value of Parks" Launched
PLA are proud to support the Parks Forum publication "The Value of Parks", which will act as valuable tool to communicate the social (including health), environmental, cultural and economic benefits that parks accrue to society. Download here.
Australasian Parks and Leisure goes digital!
Australasian Parks and Leisure journal is now available on the PLA website. Check out our new “eMag” format, an easy-to-read, quick downloading, full colour electronic format. Flip the pages and zero in on the article that catches your eye, just like the real thing! You can sample the Autumn 2008 edition right now. Future editions will be available in eMag format for PLA members only, as a complement to the hard copy edition.
What's going on around here?
Can you put the 'we' in our 'webpage'? Do we have 'vision' in our 'web sight'?
Let us know how we are going by hitting the feedback form in the top left corner. Give our web developer a warm fuzzy feeling with your rapturous response! Upcoming developments include fabulous Regional HQ pages, online seminar registration and forums for members and guests.
Score our website!
2008/2009 PLA Membership Renewals
PLA members please note, that if you have not yet paid your PLA membership renewal for the 2008/09 membership year, you are not able to register for the PLA National Conference or other PLA events, at the member rate. Members whose fees are outstanding at 30th September will become inactive. Enquiries to: office@parks-leisure.com.au
Announcing PLA.nat. Consulting
The creation of PLA.nat Consulting will enhance the capacity of the Parks and Leisure Industry in Australia to undertake 'world class' research and development. It is not intended that PLA.nat consulting will compete for work at the State or local level but seek out consultancies at the National level with a particular focus on applied research and development of the Parks and Leisure Industry.
Calling all Photographers!
Parks and Leisure Australia is proud to be a national organisation and as such, we think its important to present graphical images on our website which represent all the wonderful parts of Australia our members live and work in.
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