Conference Program

Conference Program

SUSTAINABLE REGIONS THROUGH PARKS, RECREATION, SPORT & THE ENVIRONMENT

Due to Covid-19 Lockdown the conference has been postponed to March 2021

The Conference will place a focus on strengthening the sustainability of regions through:

An appropriate provision and spread of quality open spaces and sport and recreation facilities
Increasing the livability and tourism value of regions through recreation, sport, open spaces and the environment

9.00am	Welcome and Conference Opening Suzanne Suter, President Parks & Leisure Australia SA/NT Helen Macdonald, CEO Clare & Gilbert Valley Council
9.20am	Key note speaker: Greg Ingleton, Business Development Manager - Environmental Opportunities, SA Water Creating and sustaining greener spaces for community wellbeing and regional sustainability
10.00am	Simon Millcock, CEO LEGATUS GROUP Regional sustainability and collaboration opportunities through Regional Industry Associations
10.30am	Morning Tea
11.00am	Tony Fox, Regional Manager Northern & Yorke Landscape Board The social, tourism and economic value and potential of natural environments in regions
11.30am	Mark Band, Director 180 Sport & Leisure Solutions Ensuring an appropriate and sustainable provision of sports facilities through good practice planning, maintenance and management
12.00pm	Annie Charlton, Tredwell Management Services Recreational Trails in 2020. Sustainable trails and their role in the recovery for our regions
12.30pm	LUNCH (& Meet our Sponsors)
1.15pm	Craig Hortin, Regional Development Manager, YMCA Central Region. Achieving viable and vibrant indoor and aquatic facilities in regions through innovative and proactive practices.
1.45pm	Allan Mayfield, Riesling Trail Management Committee, and Pat Williams, Clare District Lions Club Green Team How the Riesling Trail and Gleeson Wetlands add value to the sustainability and appeal of the Clare and Gilbert Valley region
2.15pm	John Nicholls, Wakefield Regional Council Increasing tourism value and liveability through the development of natural assets (including Lake Bumbunga).
2.45pm	AFTERNOON TEA
3.00pm	Russell Peate, CEO Copper Coast Council How key sport and recreation facilities have contributed to Copper Coast's appeal and sustainability
3.35pm	Key note speaker: Simon Sherriff, Manager, Strategic Projects, Light Regional Council Adelaide Wine Capital Cycle Trail - A vision for an iconic cycling pilgrimage spanning 250 kilometres and four distinct wine regions [with bonus wine]
4.15pm	Suzanne Suter, President Parks & Leisure Australia SA/NT The key messages and opportunities for regions and their sustainability
4.30pm	Conference Closure

Keynote Speakers

Registration

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Principal Sponsor

National Sponsors

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