2008 Recreation Summit

Friday 16 May 2008

1.15pm	Registration Commences
2.00pm	Welcome
2.05pm	Opening Address ACT Minister for Sport and Recreation Mr Andrew Barr MLA
2.15pm	Keynote Address The built environment and physical activity - how communities can be designed to encourage more physically active lifestyles. Fiona Bull Research Director for the British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) National Centre on Physical Activity and Health Professor of Physical Activity and Public Health in the School of Sport and Exercise Science, Loughborough University
2.55pm	Afternoon Tea
3.25pm	Keynote Address What it takes to engage generations Karen Schmidt, Re-engagement expert, Let's Grow
4.05pm	Keynote Address Providing for an instant gratification society in the recreation industry Dr Beven Grant, Sport and Leisure Studies, Waikato University (NZ)
4.45pm	Cocktails and Canapes
5.45pm	Close

Saturday 17 May 2008

7.00am	Morning Walk - Heart Foundation ACT (Heart for Walking program) 40 mins
7.45am	Breakfast (optional extra)
8.15am	Registration commences
9.00am	Opening address Professor Sue Thomas Pro Vice Chancellor for Research, University of Canberra
9.05am	Strategic address Sue Marriage Director, Sport and Recreation Services
9.15am	Keynote address "A life inspired by recreation" Layne Beachley World Champion Surfer
10.00am	Morning Tea
10.30am	Concurrent Sessions
10.30am	People	Places	Programs
Session 1 10.30am - 11.05am	Room - National One The relationship between organised physical recreation and mental health Rona Macnivan, Centre for Physical Activity and Health, University of Sydney Enhance your understanding of the main mental health benefits of physically active recreation.	Room - National Two Recreation Planning Dr Kenneth L Marriott, HM Leisure Planning Pty Ltd Learn about the key elements of recreation planning, the processes and considerations involved and be exposed to some remarkable designs of multi functional space.	Room - National Four Tucking In - the recipe of physical activity, gardening, nutrition, education and community development all in one Geoff Canham, Recreation and Parks consultant OPUS Be inspired by the New Zealand programmes that it all. The successful "Tucking In" program combines physical activity with key ingredients, social and health outcomes.
Session 2 11.10am - 11.45am	Physical Activity and building stronger communities Louise Farrell Centre for Physical Activity and Health, University of Sydney	Environmental influences on Children's physical activity Dr Verity Cleland, Centre for Physical Activity & Nutrition Research, Deakin University Discover how different environmental factors, including neighbourhood structure and design and family, impact on Children's physical activity levels.	Outdoor Recreation Education in the ACT Peter Blunt, Lake Ginninderra College Consider the challenges of the ACT Outdoor Education program and the benefits of pushing students beyond their perceived limits in a recreational setting.
Session 3 11.50am - 12.25pm	Work life balance and the need for recreation Sue Read, Psychologist Reflect on your lifestyle and that of your clients and the benefits of recreation for a busy lifestyle.	Healthy Urban Planning Associate Professor Susan Thompson University of NSW Head, Planning and Urban Development Program, Faculty of the Built Environment Focus your thoughts on Healthy Urban Planning, what organisations need to do to ensure it continues, what outcomes it can achieve and where it's heading in the future.	Activity and Health programs - getting the message out there Stephanie McLennan, Active Living Manager, Sport Waikato Discover how Sport Waikato has marketed their physical activity and health programs and the significant lessons learned in program marketing.
12.25pm	Lunch
Session 4 1.00pm - 1.35pm	Karen Schmidt Re- engagement Expert Invigorate your knowledge in how to maintain sustainable engagement with your clients in the long-term.	Outdoor youth precincts and indoor facilities for youth Donna Matulis and Greg Hehir Gold Coast City Council Reflect on the rationale, strategies and successes behind the experience of a project that has demonstrated benefits for the community.	Trails Tasmania Project / Strategy Keith Ryan, Sport and Recreation Tasmania Learn all about the Trails Tasmania Strategy including the consultation and engagement processes, the actions and results so far and the marketing and promotion plan for the project.
1.35pm	Workshop Sessions Facilitated discussion sessions to investigate participant thoughts and to seek input into recreational needs and opportunities
3.00pm	Afternoon Tea
3.30pm	Close