Announcing PLA.nat. consulting

In recognising the depth and breadth of membership knowledge, PLA has established a national business arm known as PLA.nat Consulting, in order to enhance the capacity of Parks and Leisure Industry in Australia to undertake “world class” research and development.

PLA.nat Consulting will work at the national and international level with a particular focus on applied research and development of the Parks and Leisure Industry.

CORE FOCUS

1. Create a sustainable financial arm of Parks and Leisure Australia that will assist in securing the long term future and growth of opportunities for Parks and Leisure Australia and its members.

2. Seek out and secure funding for relevant research and development projects at an international and national level that is relevant to the future growth and development of the Parks and Leisure Industry.

3. Provide professional development opportunity for members within the Parks and Leisure Industry to participate and potentially lead research and development activities.

4. Communicate the outcomes of all activities to the membership of Parks and Leisure Australia, in order to grow ongoing support, involvement and understanding in PLA.nat Consulting.

Interim Committee Members:

Ms Allison Miller - (Chair)	City of Charles Sturt	South Australia
Dr David Deeley	Acacia Springs Pty Ltd	Western Australia
Ms Cathy Kiss	City of Melbourne	Victoria
Dr David Aldous	Adjunct Professor University of Queensland	Queensland
Dr Peter Fitchett	City of Casey	Victoria
Mr Steve Mason	SevenSeventeen Pty Ltd	Western Australia