Parks and Leisure Australia - Recreation Specialists in Disability/Specific Populations - 21 Oct 2003
Where: The University of Sydney
When: 21 October 2003
Start time: 12.00 noon
Finish time: 2.00 pm

In NSW we are seeking expressions of interest from those interested in being part of a core group to facilitate future development/direction of the NSW Division of PLA.

In 2003 Parks and Leisure Australia (PLA) established a national interest group for 'Recreation Specialists in Disability/Specific Populations'. This group aims to cater to those individuals involved or interested in leisure and recreation in areas such as disability; rehabilitation; mental health; community health and welfare; ageing; and populations with specific needs.

Parks and Leisure Australia has been very committed and enthusiastic to support the needs of professionals in this sector and recently ran one-day seminars in Melbourne and Sydney to a variety of professionals in the field.
 
We are keen for people from a variety of work and skill backgrounds to be involved, to have their say and take on any role they feel they can commit to - however great or small. We want to develop an effective and positive organisation in this area of the recreation field - none of us have time to waste! We aim to further develop services and support among the many people involved in this sector of the recreation field by:

Supporting, developing and discussing issues that are particular to professionals' in this segment of the recreation industry.
Assisting in the maintenance of professional networks
Facilitating positive development and recognition of the leisure profession
Facilitating process planning to ensure progress of the division
To get the ball rolling we have scheduled a brainstorming session on the 21st  October.

This session will aim to:

Identify/clarify the role of the Recreation Specialists in
Disability/Specific Populations NSW division
Identify strategies for its effective operation
Identify key events/dates/aims
Identify the core strengths of the division, available resources and how these can be best utilised.

Our meeting details are as follows:
 
WHEN:     Tuesday 21st October
AT:         The University of Sydney
              Cumberland Campus
              East Street Lidcombe
TIME:      12.00 noon – 2.00 pm
WHERE:    S Block rm: T206
 
In order to maximise attendance and ensure everyone has an opportunity to be involved please distribute this information to others you feel may find it of interest.
 
Please confirm your attendance with either Kel or myself as soon as possible.
 
Thanks for your interest and support.
 
We look forward to seeing you on the 21st.
 
Regards
 
Jo Ragen
Associate Lecturer
Faculty of Health Sciences
School of Occupation and Leisure Sciences
The University of Sydney
ph:  +61 (2) 9351 9807
fax: +61 (2) 9351 9197
mob: 0417 692 070
 
Kel Smith
Royal Rehabilitation Centre
59 Charles St
RYDE
ph: 9809-9061
fax: 9809-9062
smithk@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

For further information
Contact  :  Jo Ragen
Address  :  University of Sydney, East Street Lidcombe
Mobile  :  0417 692 0707
Email  :  j.ragen@fhs.usyd.edu.au

 

Source: NSW Premier's Department
Strategic Projects Division
1 Farrar Place Sydney 2000

http://www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/events/20030910_591.html