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Collective Approach to Growing Participation Across Boundaries
Local governments have a role to play in thinking outside the boundaries and to start at the right point to plan for diverse and inclusive communities. How will they use data differently to appreciate the real evidence on participation and who should be targeted? Hear...
Retro-Fitting Community Facilities to Have Greatest Community Impact
If the most sustainable facility is the one we don’t build, how do we accommodate the need for community sport and leisure infrastructure? With our ageing infrastructure, how can we continue to innovate and adapt to make an impact? We will hear from two of our global...
2 weeks to go – Book in before the last minute rush
If you are in Melbourne early for the Convention, don’t miss out on one of the tours on Monday 11 July. There are three innovative tours to choose from. Play, Children & Young People Tour Sustainability in Sports Facilities and Surfaces Tour Community Leisure...
Redefining and Leveraging Major Sporting Events to Benefit Community Participation
Has Australia lost its place in the globe’s rankings for sport, are our expectations too high in the new global hierarchy of sporting super- powers? Was the Crawford Review accurate in 2010 and should we focus our investments on community participation? With the...
A Vision for Australian Sport by Kieren Perkins OAM
Kieren Perkins OAM will present his vision for sport in Australia and how sport can make a difference to society and impact on our planning and focus for the next decade with the 10 year runway up to Brisbane 2032. Join us to hear from global leaders from England,...
How do we Avoid the Clash in Competing Diversity and Inclusion Priorities
This panel session is filled with passionate professionals who have big challenges in bringing balanced outcomes for the community. A not to be missed session featuring: Sarah Styles Director, Office for Women in Sport and Recreation, Sport and Recreation Victoria...
EOFY Offer: 5 for the price of 4…. Why not bring the team!
It’s that time of year when you are thinking about how best to invest in your team and also make sure development plans are relevant and aligned to their roles. We have solved that dilemma for you, and are pleased to announced our End of Financial Year offer : 5...
The Future of Urban Activity Areas + Sports Surface Specialist
What’s the difference between an Urban Activity Area and a traditional sports facility? What are some of the innovations around the world that help keep communities active? Maria Keinicke is an architect and futurist and works within the field of creating inviting,...
The Report Card is in. How do Australian children’s compare?
If Australia is to become one of the most active countries globally and have the next generation of athletes ready for Brisbane 2032, we need to know where we stand currently and also what do young people really want. The latest Australian Physical Activity Report...