The following outline provides registrants with an overview of topic areas to be covered throughout the conference. Whilst the program is not yet finalised, this outline provides registrants with great “value for money” information - there’s something for everyone. All presenters are showcasing leading edge, tested and applicable information, guaranteeing delegates strong “take away resources.”

These formal sessions will also be supported by an extensive series of half day technical tours on the Wednesday - Register Now!

Presentation Focus Title First Surname Organisation Position
Green Cities in Australia:  Definition, Benefits, Infrastructure and Application Dr David Aldous University of Queensland Adjunct Professor
The City of Casey and Melbourne Football Club - A 30 Year Strategic Partnership Mr Richard Amon City of Casey Manager Sport and Leisure
Casey Fields Development Projects - Infrastructure For a Growth Area with Multiple Government and Stakeholder Support Mr Richard Amon City of Casey Manager Sport & Leisure
P2P - Policy to Pavement. This concept looks at the day to day issues of developing sustainable, active and vibrant streetscapes to encourage incidental activity. Mr Mark Band One Eighty Sport and Leisure Solutions Director
Managing Water-Repellency in Broadacre Turfgrass Grown in Sandy Soils Dr Louise Barton The University of Western Australia Associate Professor
Changing the Focus of Sporting User Groups Ms Leisa Brennan Eurobodalla Shire Council Recreation Coordinator
Open Space and Recreation Planning in a Growth Area Precinct Structure Plan – Clyde North Mr Andrew Butterfield City Of Casey Team Leader Recreation Planning
The revival of an Icon- The Shed Australia's Premier Indoor Skating Facility Mr Andrew Butterfield City Of Casey Team Leader Recreation Planning
Sports Ground Safety : Optimizing Use - Minimizing Risk Mr Gerard Charlton IPOS Consulting Pty Ltd Director
Planning Tools for Active Reserves Mr James Collins Monash City Council Manager Recreation Services
Managing Parks Towards 2100: A framework to guide the provision and management of open space to the needs of our twenty-second century descendants Mrs Laurel Collofello Gold Coast City Council Senior Infrastructure Planner - Recreation Facility
Partnership Solutions to infrastructure Development in Urban Growth Areas Mr. Glyn Davies YMCA Victoria General Manager Development YMCA Victoria
Managing Amalgamation, Public Expectations and Budget Limitations Mr Tristram Denyer Townsville City Council Manager Parks and Open Space Operations
Supporting Community Activity Through Vocational Education and Training Mr Peter Dwyer TAFE NSW Education Program Manager
Playground Equipment Certification and Compliance Dr. David Eager University of Technology Sydney A/Professor
Trouble in Paradise…Drought, Climate Change and Population Growth in the City of Parks – The City of Melbourne Story Mr Eamonn Fennessy City of Melbourne Team Leader Parks Planning
Rubber Coated Playgrounds? Strategies for a Rubber Free Playspace Ms Kate Fraser Kidsafe NSW Manager, PAU
In Search of Nexus: an approach to Land use planning of new communities. Mr Michael Cahill Sport and Recreation Victoria Group Manager, Policy and Sector Development
Responding to the Challenges through Improved Governance – National Centre of Indigenous Excellence Mr Phillip Hare YMCA of Sydney Chief Executive Officer
Changing the Face of Tennis Provision and Management Mr Chris Head Tennis Australia Infrastructure Planning Manager
The Bridge Project Community Council - Responding to the Challenges Through Improved Community Governance & Cross Sector Partnerships Mr Mal Healey YMCA Executive Officer – State-wide Programs
iPhone Applications & Parks - Creating Super Visitor Experiences Mr Mike Heine Heine Jones Studio Director
Chicken or Egg; Incubating Sporting Clubs for Sustainable Growth Mr Bryce Hines Ipswich City Council Strategic Planning and Partnerships Manager
Healthy Parks Healthy People:  Breathing Life Into Urban Spaces Ms Fran Horsley Parks Victoria Manager Liveability Strategy
Responding to the Challenges of Health & Wellbeing: Benefits Sought by Aquatic Centre Customers Dr Gary Howat University of SA Associate Professor
Open Space Implications in Growth Areas Ms Sally Jeavons @leisure Director
More Plan Than Plonk -Play Space Provision in a Changing World Ms Mary Jeavons Mary Jeavons Landscape Architects Director
Signs of Recovery - responding to the Black Saturday Bushfires Mr Steve Jones HeineJonesStudio Director
Physical Activity on the Gold Coast – An Alliance Model to Meet the Challenges of Physical Inactivity Mr Cameron Jones Department of Communities - Sport and Recreation  Senior Advisor
Family Guy Meets the Young Guns--Dismantling the Stereotypes Around Recreational Trail Bike Riding Mr Martin Lambert Strategic Leisure Group Director
Labyrinth (not just a movie title) - The Value of a Labyrinth to provide play opportunities for children and special places for the community Mrs Kay Lockhart Kidsafe NSW Inc Project Officer
Active Open Space Planning:  How Have Things Changed? Mr Anthony Marmaras Sport & Recreation Victoria Open Space Planner
Challenging the Idea of Play in Townsville Ms Lucilla Marshall Townsville City Council Manager Design and Development
Managing Aquatic Facilities: Reviewing the Past to Enlighten a Changing Future Mr Richard McGrath University of South Australia Senior Research Assistant
Leisure Facility Management – Future Issues and Challenges: What Research is Needed? Mr Richard McGrath University of South Australia Senior Research Assistant
Community Stimulus Package: Getting the Inactive Active and the Unhealthy Healthy Ms Crystal McGregor Amarna Pty Ltd Director
Building Community Assets Through Multiple Grant Funding Partnerships Mr Sean Mooney Bankstown City Council Team Leader Asset and Open Space Planning
Gold Coast City Council Sports Fusion Project: A governance framework for Gold Coast City Council,  the Queensland Government Department of Sport & Recreation Services (Gold Coast Advisors), 18 Gold Coast Regional Sporting Bodies, and over 150 local sporting clubs to work though their relationship problems and respond to the challenges Ms Liz Muenchow Gold Coast City Council Senior Recreation Services Officer
More People, Less Coast - Climate change scenarios outline a dramatic future for the Victorian coast Mr Richard O'Byrne Parks Victoria Manager Planning and Strategy
Designing and Planning Public Open Space for Future Generations: A Developer’s Perspective Mr Garth Paterson Stockland National Design Manager, Product Development, Cost
More Than Just Lip Service - Good Training Helps Achieve Business Goals - NZRA Ms. Jude Rawcliffe NZRA Project manager
Getting it All Together:  A Case Study in Cooperation In The Building Of An Innovative Playground
 Mr Ben Richards City Canada Bay Council Landscape Architect
A Model That Measures The Cost Benefit Analysis and Economic Contribution of Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Ms Lorette Roberts Sport and Recreation Victoria, Department of Planning Manager, Policy and Research
Urban Growth + New Sports Club = Connected Community Mr James Rouse City of Casey Team Leader Leisure Development
Trails Tasmania Strategy: Securing Funding Through Planning and Improved Governance Mr Keith Ryan Sport and Recreation Tasmania Acting Manager North / North West
The Grass IS Greener! -  artificial grass will play an important role in ensuring the sustainability of sport into the future. Mr Brendan Sheehan Sport and Recreation Victoria Facilities Project Officer
Parks and Leisure in a Changing World - Obesity, Prevention and Lifestyle Programs Mr Martin Sheppard Smart Connection Managing Director
Community Building Design Guidelines Ms Rachel Thorpe City of Swan Community Facilities Planning Officer
Prioritizing Park Facility and Service Provision through a Park Use Demand Index Mr David Vial Integrated Open Space Services - IOSS Director
The importance of appropriately assessing existing skateparks and the need for redevelopment; redesign; and retrofitting possibilities - including broader youth recreation opportunities Mr Aaron Wallis Convict Design Design Manager
Yoga in the Park Mr Dale Welsh City of Stonnington Recreation Planning and Development Officer
Designing and Planning for Health and Wellbeing Mrs Carly Xerri Stockland National Community Development Manager

 
     
 
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