PLA National Conference 2017
 

Who Attends?

As one of the biggest industry events in 2017, the Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference attracts key decision makers working in policy, planning and provision of assets, services, facilities and programmes. The 2017 conference will feature 40+ trade exhibitors and over 500 attendees.

At the 2016 conference held in Sydney:

  • 75% of delegates were employed in local government
  • 15% in private enterprise
  • 10% in state government

Positions held

  • 48% of participants were employed as managers
  • 20% directors
  • 15% coordinators
  • 10% general mangers
  • 7% officers

Sectors

  • 36% recreation and open space planning
  • 15% parks, gardens and horticulture
  • 18% facility and asset management
  • 14% health and physical activity
  • 6% in state and national parks
  • 2% tourism and the arts
  • 3% in play and playspaces
  • 3% landscape design
  • 3% environment