Otium Team at the 2024 PLA National Conference!
Last week, our team had a fantastic time reconnecting with industry colleagues at the 2024 Parks and Leisure Australia National Conference in Brisbane, enjoying the opportunity for insightful discussions and valuable networking. A special shoutout to our Recreation Planner, Saee Patil, who attended her first PLA conference. Saee found the sessions very informative and engaging, and she’s returned to our [...]
Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Conference 2024
Last week, our Managing Director, Kate Maddock, had the pleasure of attending the 2024 Aquatics and Recreation Victoria Industry Conference. Kate joined with industry colleagues Brett Diprose of Warren and Mahoney, Sally Jeavons of @Leisure Planners and David Newstead of Mantric Architecture to present a session on the conference theme ‘Unlocking Our Potential’ from the perspective of industry consultants. The [...]
Inverell Aquatic Centre Redevelopment Construction Progress
Otium Planning Group is pleased to share an update from the Inverell Shire Council on the construction of the Inverell Aquatic Centre. This $25 million project replaces the existing 60-year-old pool facilities and will provide the Inverell community with an accessible and integrated range of aquatic health, fitness, wellness and recreation opportunities. Otium has worked with the Council on numerous [...]
Wayne Stuart receives PLAWA Award
Wayne received the award from Nathan Phillips of Landscape Elements, the sponsor of the award. The Otium Planning Group team congratulates Senior Consultant Wayne Stuart on receiving the inaugural Volunteer of the Year Award at the Parks and Leisure Australia WA 2024 Regional Awards of Excellence last week! The WA-only award recognises individuals who have successfully contributed to [...]
Otium receives the Research Project Award at the PLA NSW/ACT Conference
Otium Planning Group was delighted to receive the Research Project Award at the recent Parks and Leisure Australia NSW/ACT 2024 regional conference. The project was the Review of Supply and Demand for Sport Facilities across the Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (NSROC). Developed in partnership with NSROC and its member councils, the research study provided an evidence-based approach to [...]
Celebrating International Women’s Day 2024
On International Women’s Day, Otium is acknowledging and celebrating the amazing women, including those in our team, our industry partners, and our clients, that we work collaboratively with to support and encourage greater participation by women and girls in sport, recreation and leadership. This is highlighted by the recent work we’ve done in collaboration with the seven councils that comprise [...]