Latest News

Back to Latest News back

 

LARCAN consultancy to manage operations for Parks and Leisure Australia’s NSW/ACT branch

LARCAN consultancy to manage operations for Parks and Leisure Australia’s NSW/ACT branch
January 20, 2023

Port Macquarie-based recreation planning consultancy LARCAN has announced that it has been awarded the Executive Officer contract for Parks and Leisure Australia's NSW/ACT branch.

Commenting on the contract to manage NSW/ACT operations for the national body for parks and recreation professionals, LARCAN Director, Michelle Nolland (pictured below) advised on social media "what an exciting way to begin 2023, and what perfect timing to join the team at Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT as we plan our 2023 calendar of events and annual regional conference which will be held in Albury on 16-18 May 2023."

LARCAN has also recruited Brooke Atkins who, after seven years with Y NSW, is joining the consultancy as joint Executive Director.

Nationally, Australasian Leisure Management understands that PLA will not be replacing former Chief Executive Mark Band who stepped down from the role in Nationally, Australasian Leisure Management understands that PLA will not be replacing former Chief Executive Mark Band, who left the organisation in Mya last year.

It is believed that PLA National Board members are performing the association's executive roles.

Click here for information on the Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT regional conference in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

Related Articles

29th December 2022 - Parks and Leisure Australia WA Branch to present recreation strategy workshop

8th November 2022 - Strategic Partnership announced for LARCAN and Smart Connection Consultancy

20th October 2022 - Parks and Leisure Australia announces 2022 Awards of Excellence winners

19th October 2022 - 500 delegates attend 2022 Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference

30th May 2022 - Mark Band to step down as Chief Executive at Parks and Leisure Australia

22nd February 2022 - Parks and Leisure Australia launches professional certification program

29th November 2021 - ActiveXchange secures second PLA award win for best use of technology

26th November 2021 - Parks and Leisure Australia recognise Nick Cox for long term support

20th July 2021 - Outstanding Monash recreation projects secure two PLA State awards

8th April 2020 - PLA cancels National Conference and all events

30th October 2019 - PLA presents national awards for excellence in parks, playgrounds and facilities

8th October 2019 - PLA 2019 Conference a forum for sharing of ideas and learnings

4th July 2019 - PLA offers five-day facility managers education program in Perth

8th June 2016 - PLA promotes 10 ideas for a more active Australia

8th October 2013 - PLA conference to highlight the importance of parks and recreation


Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?

As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.

 

supplier directory

The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.

See the directory see all

PerfectGym

Perfect Gym Solutions is a software as a service (SaaS) solution purpose-built to service the fitness industry, with over 1000 clients servicing over two million gym members across 40 countries making…

read more

Access / Fitness / Marketing / Recreation / Technology

 
 

Altitude Training Systems

ATS are global leaders in altitude training and research. From mask systems and inflatable tents to simulated altitude facilities, we help all athletes gain the competitive edge. Our…

read more

Fitness / Sport / Technology

 
 
 

Ticketworx Pty Ltd

Ticketworx (formerly House of Tickets) is Australia and New Zealand’s foremost ticket specialist servicing some 2,700 clients and producing in excess of 30 million per tickets per annum.…

read more

Entertainment / Events / Technology / Ticketing / Venues

 
 

CENTAMAN

Centaman has been a market leader in Enterprise Software Solutions for the leisure and recreation industry and both profit and not-for-profit attractions since 1991. It offers a wide range of software…

read more

Access / Billing / Fitness / Technology / Ticketing

 
 

Clubworx

Switch to smarter fitness management software with Clubworx based in Australia that enables fitness businesses to start or grow their business with ease. - all in one place from anywhere in the…

read more

Fitness / Recreation / Technology / Wellness

 
 

Debitsuccess

Debitsuccess is now part of Xplor Technologies.

read more

Billing / Finance / Fitness / Golf / Recreation

 
 

Yellowbox Lockers

Yellowbox is an Australian technology company that has developed smart locker technology operated through an app with a focus on experience for users and facility managers. Found at Beaches, Aquatic…

read more

Aquatics / Attractions / Entertainment / Retail / Security

 
 
 
 

get listed with our suppliers directory

Get your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!

list your business