NOVOTEL PACIFIC BAY RESORT

NOVOTEL PACIFIC BAY RESORT
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NOVOTEL PACIFIC BAY RESORT
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PRESIDENTS WELCOME
• Location
I can’t believe it’s state conference time
again! PLA NSW/ACT would like to
invite you to join us for our annual state
conference being held in Coffs Harbour,
28-30 March 2012.
Coffs Coast is the regional tourism
destination taking in the Coffs Harbour and
Bellingen areas on the North Coast of NSW,
approximately halfway between Sydney
and Brisbane. This is where the Great
Dividing Range meets the Pacific Ocean,
leaving a small pocket of paradise lodged
between the mountains and the sea.
We are again building on past conferences,
and we fully expect the 2012 conference to
be bigger and better than ever.
Coffs Coast region encompasses the
rainforest escarpments of Dorrigo to the
golden beaches stretching from Hungry
Head and Urunga to Woolgoolga to the
blue waters of the Solitary Islands Marine
Park. It boasts a wonderfully temperate
climate all year round.
As parks, leisure and recreation
professional we are responsible for
planning, developing and managing
facilities that encourage our communities
to “get moving”? Do WE need to “get
moving” to meet the ever growing demand
for facilities, services and programs?
The impact of lifestyle choices on our
health is constantly in the media. Not the
least is the amount of and access to
physical activity and healthy lifestyle
options for the community.
Our 2012 conference
theme, “let’s get moving”
will hopefully inspire you
to think about where you
are heading....
The conference will be held at the Novotel
Pacific Bay Resort on the beach at Coffs
Harbour, and home to the elite training
facility for the Australian Wallabies, South
Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Swans to
name a few.
Please have a look at the conference
website for information and updates. I
hope to see many old friends as well as
meeting new ones.
Regards
Dana
PLA NSW/ACT President
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Coffs Harbour
Up to date information can be found on the PLA NSW/ACT webpage
(link - http://www.parksleisure.com.au/regions/nsw-act/nsw-state-conference-2012)
or contact Ursula Gleeson on 9836 5014, 0417 020 126 or [email protected]
• Keynote Speakers
Dr John Crompton,
Distinguished Professor, Texas A & M University
Dr Crompton has a distinguished history as a researcher; a consultant; an
academic and a local government councillor. His books and papers demonstrate
the multiple benefits which parks and leisure facilities provide through economic
and social benefit to communities and Council.
He is globally recognised for his leading edge information. His research has been
used to demonstrate the major economic and social returns from parks including
New York Central Park to local community facilities.
Dr Ben Rossiter,
Executive Officer, Victoria Walks
Ben has a background in cross sectoral partnerships, research, policy and
program development, community development and health promotion. He has a
long interest in walking, sustainable communities and urban environments. He
has presented papers and published articles and book chapters on walking and
urban experience. The theme of his doctoral dissertation was walking in cities.
Ben is an avid walker who particularly likes the adventures and chance
encounters that can occur while walking in ordinary neighbourhood spaces. He
has been a member of the Victorian Bicycle Advisory Council and is currently a
member of Hoddle Street Study Stakeholder Advisory Group (VicRoads) and the
Station User Panel (Department of Transport).
• Tech Tours
Technical tours will again be an important component of the
State conference. The three technical tours will be held on
Friday morning and will include:
• Sporting facilities • Parks • Environmental
Delegates will be sent full information about these tours after
registration and will need to register online to confirm and
secure a place in the preferred tour.
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• Program
WEDNESDAY 28TH MARCH
12.00pm4.00pm
North Coast Local Government Sport and Recreation Forum –
an open invitation is extended to delegates working in north coast councils in parks,
recreation & leisure planning,development & management
6.00pm8.00pm
Welcome cocktail party & registration, Novotel Coffs Harbour Pacific Bay Resort.
Enjoy a casual welcome cocktail and light meal in the trade hall
THURSDAY 29TH MARCH
PLENARY SESSION – KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
8.00am
Registration
8.30am
Introduction and official welcome, Coffs Harbour City Council
& welcome to country from the Gumbayngirr Nation
9.00am
Dr John Crompton, Distinguished Professor, Texas A & M University
Repositioning Parks and Open Space as a Core Service
9.45am
Dr Ben Rossiter, Executive Officer, Victoria Walks
Let’s Get Walking
10.30am
Questions and discussion
10.45am
MORNING TEA
11.15am
Concurrent 1
Concurrent 2
Social impact assessment: do we really know
what one is?
Economy of Movement, the key to active lifestyles.
Crosbie Lorimer, CLOUSTON Associates
James Marshall, Lantz Marshall
11.45am
Let’s get moving with innovation: incorporating
technology and social media to encourage
participation in free outdoor recreation facilities.
Let’s get moving Ku-ring-gai.
Matthew Joyce & Mark Taylor, Ku-ring-gai City Council
Steve Walding, Proludic
12.15pm
BCU International Stadium Lighting Upgrade.
Leanne Atwal, Coffs Harbour Council,
Sanjay Prakash, Musco Lighting
12.45pm
1.30pm
Piloting Health and Well Being Programming against
the Traditional Club Model.
Brett Andrews, Tennis Australia
LUNCH
Concurrent 3
Concurrent 4
Brelsford Park Adventure Playground,
Coffs Harbours latest BIG THING.
Clarence-River of Adventure Canoe and Kayak Trail.
A multi agency, multi media approach to ensuring
positive experiences.
Garry Murray, GeoLINK
Dr Danny Parkin, Clarence Valley Council
2.00pm
2.30pm
Art for Play – “there’s a monster in my playground”.
Our Living Coast – Solitary Islands Coastal Walk.
Kay Lockhart, Kidsafe
Jeff Holmes, Coffs Harbour City Council
Evaluating playspace potential: Where do we start?
How do we know? Who do we know?
So many questions....
Mountain Biking in Warringah: Research and
Directions.
Fiona Robbe, Fiona Robbe Landscape Architects
& Kate Fraser, Kidsafe
Jessica Currie, Warringah Council
2.45pm
AFTERNOON TEA
3.00pm
Synthetic surfaces forum – What is all the fuss about?
Facilitator, Martin Shepherd, Smart Connection Company
4.00pm
Questions and discussion
4.30pm
Close of day
6.00pm
Gala dinner and PLA NSW/ACT regional awards presentation,
Pet Porpoise Pool, 65 Orlando St, Coffs Harbour
FRIDAY 30TH MARCH
TECHNICAL TOURS
9.00am1.00pm
Sport facilities
1.00pm
Conference close
Parks
Environment
• Sponsorship and Trade Exhibition opportunities
Sponsoring the PLA NSW State Conference
provides a live venue for the promotion of products and
services to a specific target market.
Conference sponsorship allows companies the opportunity to
support the advancements PLA NSW/ACT presents to the
community and environment while promoting their corporate
image and goals within a public forum.
To download a sponsorship package or make an enquiry
click on the following link,
http://www.parksleisure.com.au/regions/nsw-act/sponsorship
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• Social Events
Welcome reception and
trade exhibition opening
Island Courtyard,
Novotel Pacific Bay resort
Wednesday 28th March
6pm-8pm
Conference dinner & PLA
NSW/ACT regional awards
presentation
Pet Porpoise Pool
Thursday 29th March
The Pet Porpoise Pool offers delegates the opportunity to get up close and personal with
the friendly dolphins, seals and other stars of the Park, in a unique setting. Delegates will
be treated to a VIP private Marine Magic Mini Presentation, followed by dinner and
announcements of regional winners of the PLA awards.
• Accommodation
Breakfree Aanuka Beach Resort
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort,
Coffs Harbour
Ph: 132 007
Cnr Pacific Hwy and Bay Drive,
Coffs Harbour
Ph: 66597000
The conference is being held at the
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort. A range of
accommodation is available onsite and
delegates will enjoy a competitive
conference rate (inc breakfast.
Accommodation Dates:
28-30 March 2012
Room Type
Resort Room
Spa Suite
Single*
$168.00
$218.00
access to a 9-hole golf course, two other
pools, tennis courts, games room, day
spa, restaurant and bar at the nearby
Novotel Pacific Bay Resort central facilities
area. (Some charges may apply).
11 Firman Drive, Coffs Harbour
Twin/Double*
$187.00
$237.00
* includes breakfast
Resort Rooms
Resort rooms feature private balconies with
pleasant views to the lagoon, gardens or
nearby mountains. Bedding configuration is
one king bed or two singles.
One Bedroom Spa Suites
The spacious one bedroom spa suite
features a double spa bath, laundry & fully
equipped kitchen. Bedding configuration is
one king bed in the bedroom and a double
pull-out sofa bed in the living room.
Positioned on absolute beachfront with
magnificent ocean views and surrounded
by acres of wide open parklands,
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort at Coffs
Harbour on the NSW North Coast is one
resort you’ll never want to leave.
All rooms were designed with quality and
comfort in mind:
• Standard apartments feature a balcony,
air-conditioning, LCD TV screens, and
DVD player.
BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort offers a
tasteful blend of health, recreation and
relaxation with superb accommodation.
The resorts combination of endless
recreation facilities, health and beauty
retreat, stylish accommodation from hotel
rooms and beach bures to villas and
apartments, and array of dining choices
with a signature restaurant and alfresco
café onsite, offers something for everyone.
• Deluxe apartments (available in one, two
and three-bedroom) are designed with a
higher standard of finishes and fabrics
and are better located within the resort.
Sun-Thurs
Room type
1b’room
$195
$175
2 b’room
$255
$235
Wyndham Coffs Harbour
6 Resort Drive, Pacific Bay Resort
Ph: 6659 2988
OTHER ACCOMMODATION –
Coffs Harbour Visitor Information Centre
The newly developed Wyndham Vacation
Resorts Coffs Harbour is a purpose built
resort offering a variety of accommodation
options from Standard and Deluxe
apartments to Grand Suites and
Presidential Suites.
Alternatively, other styles of
accommodation can be booked via Coffs
Harbour Visitor Information Centre, Ph
1300 369 070 or 6648 4990 or online,
www.coffscoast.com.au
Spend time in the heated pool, spa pool,
strolling walking tracks or at the beach
and take advantage of the Owners’
lounge, gym and barbecue area. This
resort is also positioned to give guests
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JOIN PLA WHEN
YOU REGISTER
FOR THE STATE
CONFERENCE
AND SAVE!!
Cancellation Policy
REGISTRATION FEES
Cancellations received in writing prior to COB
16th March, 2012 will receive a refund less an
administration fee of $110 (incl. GST). There
will be no refunds after that date, however
substitutions are welcome but must be
advised in writing to the NSW Secretariat at
least one week prior to the event.
PLA Member
To qualify for this rate you and/or your
organisation must be a current financial
member of the PLA.
Day Delegate
Disclaimer of Liability
A limited number of Day Delegate positions
are available upon application.
Parks & Leisure Australia NSW Region will not
accept liability for damages of any nature
sustained by delegates or their accompanying
persons or loss or damage to their personal
property as a result of the conference or
related events.
REGISTRATION CONDITIONS
Inclusions
Program Disclaimer
Included as part of the full registration fee is
entry to all conference sessions, morning and
afternoon teas, lunches, technical tours, name
badge, conference materials and attendance
at the Welcome Drinks and Conference Dinner.
PLA NSW/ACT reserves the right to change
activities, tours, topics and presenters where
necessary without notice.
Privacy Clause
In registering for the Conference relevant
details will be incorporated into a delegate list
(Name, Organisation & email contact only) and
made available to parties directly related to the
Conference including the Organising
Committee and Sponsors. This information will
be added to a database for future
Conferences and events. Contact the NSW
secretariat if you DO NOT want your details
included in this list.
Registration Conditions
EARLY BIRDS
GO IN THE DRAW
TO WIN…
A FREE DOLPHIN OR
SEAL ENCOUNTER AT
THE PET PORPOISE POOL
Early bird registrations close
Friday 9th March 2012
No shared registrations will be accepted.
Delegates are not considered registered until
full payment is received. A letter of
confirmation will be forwarded upon
completion of the form and payment.
Name Badges
To ensure the integrity of the conference,
participants are required to wear their name
badges at all times. Entry to sessions and
social functions will be via the name badge.
GST
All registration fees include GST and the
registration form acts as the tax invoice.
REGISTER NOW ONLINE http://www.parksleisure.com.au/regions/nsw-act/registration
EARLY BIRD REGOS CLOSE FRIDAY 9th March
(To receive early bird discount payments must be received by 9th March)
Earlybird Rate*
Standard Rate
PLA Member
$600
$770
Non Member
$700
$880
Full Time Student
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$150
Day Delegate
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$450
* payment must be received by FRIDAY 9th March, or Standard Rates will be applied.
Please note that Day Delegate packages DO NOT include the Social Functions. Extra tickets
may be added to the Day Delegate registrations, or tickets may be purchase for guests.
Extra Tickets
Welcome Reception - Novotel Pacific Bay Resort
$50
Conference Dinner - Pet Porpoise Pool
$120
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