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This panel session is filled with passionate professionals who have big challenges in bringing balanced outcomes for the community.

It’s that time of year when you are thinking about how best to invest in your team and also make sure development plans are relevant and aligned to their roles.

Has Australia lost its place in the globe’s rankings for sport, are our expectations too high in the new global hierarchy of sporting super- powers? Was the Crawford Review accurate in 2010 and should we focus our investments on community participation?

If Australia is to become one of the most active countries globally and have the next generation of athletes ready for Brisbane 2032, we need to know where we stand currently and also what do young people really want.

The International Association for Sport and Leisure Facilities (IAKS) is the leading global non-profit organisation for professionals from the sports, leisure and recreation facilities industry and a significant supporter and collaborator of the NSC.

For the community to have the widest options for service provision, local government needs to explore management and delivery models with providers.

What’s the difference between an Urban Activity Area and a traditional sports facility? What are some of the innovations around the world that help keep communities active?

Our new Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has indicated he wants to have better ways to measure living standards that include education attainment and health outcomes and a greater focus on people’s wellbeing.

We are proud to share that we have over 16 international keynote speakers who are keen to share their learnings and insights with delegates this year.

With recent research showcasing the challenges of children to meet the required physical activity levels, we are bringing together a collection of insights, practical solutions from around the globe as well as key approaches from Australia and New Zealand.