Parks and Leisure Australia is the key professional Association which provides a broad range of services to members of the parks and leisure industry. Membership ranges across staff and management of parks, gardens, sport, aquatic, rehabilitation; aged hostels and recreation centres, at local and state government levels, students from tertiary institutions, academics, private consultants, private operators of facilities and many more. Our membership comes from all States of Australia and overseas and as you can see from the above sectors, our organisation has something to offer all areas of the industry.

Membership offers discounted access to training opportunities, publications, information services, conferences and seminars. All members of Parks and Leisure Australia receive our quarterly journal Australasian Parks and Leisure and periodic specific release information. Membership includes discounted subscription to the bi monthly Australasian Leisure Management magazine which provides information on industry activity. Other avenues of communication include this website and email discussion lists and e-newsletters.