Industry Association: Parks and Leisure Australia
Association Profile
Parks and Leisure Australia has a strong history of more than 85 years' service to the industry through its predecessor organisations – the Royal Australian Institute of Parks and Recreation and the Australian Leisure Institute. This organisation represents a broad range of professionals working in both private and public sectors, offering expertise in management, planning, program development, education and direct service provision.
Parks and Leisure Australia has leveraged on the strengths developed through its past traditions, projects and networking to offer a progressive, dynamic association, which promotes the values and benefits of parks and leisure within Australian society, while actively supporting its strong national membership.
Mission Statement
Parks and Leisure Australia has established itself as the key professional association in Australia, providing the industry with leadership, advocacy and direction in industry standards, training, professional development opportunities and product innovation. This has been via provision of quality communication mediums and a high recognition at all levels of the industry.
National Structure
An eight-member national board establishes policy and process for Parks and Leisure Australia. The association delivers its services through regional councils representing geographical areas of Australia. Parks and Leisure Australia consists of five regional councils throughout Australia: NSW/ACT, QLD, VIC/TAS, SA/NT and WA. These regional councils work within a co-ordinated national framework and are responsible for the delivery of professional development and networking for members in their regions.
Statements of Purpose
• Provide a national organisation which promotes cooperation and mutual assistance between persons and organisations associated with public parks, botanic gardens, open space environments, recreation and leisure facilities and services
• Promote the aesthetic, scientific and social development and study of all matters related to and impacting on the management and operation of public parks, botanic gardens, open space environments, recreation and leisure facilities and programs
• Act as an advocate and representative body to all levels of government and business instrumentalities
• Promote a conservation ethic within the profession and throughout the parks and leisure industry
• Maintain a high standard and status for the professionals within the industry
• Develop parks and leisure professionals through the promotion and support for appropriate information, education and training opportunities
• Arrange meetings and opportunities for member information exchange, as well as disseminating a range of published material relating to all aspects of parks and leisure
• Encourage the application of appropriate resources towards the development and maintenance of parks and leisure services across Australia
• Stimulate the development of service levels within the industry and the achievement of best practice
Professional Services
• Professional development seminars
• Networking on an international basis, facilitated through interactive Internet discussion groups
• Representation, response and lobbying to state and federal government departments, agencies and relevant bodies
• Liaison with other professional organisations ensuring a co-operative approach to important industry issues
Further Contact & Information:
Chief Executive Officer
Parks and Leisure Australia
PO Box 210 Bendigo Central, VIC 3552
Phone: 03 5444 1763 Fax: 03 5444 1783
Email: office@parksleisure.com.au
