- COCKTAIL EVENT
- 1 CPD POINT
Launch of Green Pathways, Gold Places Advocacy
Join with us as we launch PIA’s joint Green Pathways, Gold Place Advocacy to maximise the opportunity of the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games.
We've joined forces with AIA, AILA and DIA to advocate for the legacy from the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
These four public interest professions have collaborated to craft a collective stance.
In this advocacy document, we detailed four (4) key asks of governments to maximise the legacy opportunities. Join us as we launch this advocacy pitch and contribute to the positive dialogue ahead of the Brisbane 2032 Games.
Register to secure your spot:
*Following the document launch, an esteemed panel discussion will take place, and the event will then conclude with canapes, drinks and networking.
Panellists
Kerry Petersen
Chief Impact Officer, Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee
Kerry is the Chief Impact Officer for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee. With responsibilities spanning across operational delivery functions such as venues, villages, transport, security, and accommodation, as well as managing key delivery partnerships in areas like government relations, sustainability, impact and legacy, First Nations, and human rights, Kerry holds a pivotal role in ensuring the success and positive impact of the games.
With over 32 years of experience in the public sector and major event management, and Kerry’s previous position as the Associate Director-General of the Games Taskforce within the Department of the Premier and Cabinet highlights her instrumental role in leading Queensland Government's engagement throughout the candidature process for hosting the Games.
Kerry's ability to build key stakeholder relationships and partnerships in complex operating environments is vital for ensuring the execution of the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, while prioritising sustainability, inclusivity, and leaving a lasting positive legacy for Queensland.
Leah Lang
Queensland Government Architect
Leah Lang, has 25 years experience as a Strategic Design Advisor, is a Fellow of the Institute of Architects and the current Queensland Government Architect. In this role Leah provides advice to Government on the built environment, and urban design outcomes for Housing, Olympics, Health, Planning policy and projects. She is focused on advocating and facilitate high-quality, people and place and climate responsive design and heritage outcomes for Queensland.
Dr Robyn Littlewood
CEO, Health and Wellbeing Queensland
Dr Robyn Littlewood is Queensland’s prevention and public health expert dedicated to creating a healthier and fairer Queensland. An experienced leader, researcher, clinician, academic and educator, Dr Littlewood is an advocate for strong public health policy with more than 25 years of experience working with patients and families in clinical prevention and treatment of chronic disease, and research. Dr Littlewood has contributed to the evidence base of paediatric healthcare with >100 publications, and trained hundreds of students throughout 20 years of frontline service. Dr Littlewood believes every Queenslander has the right to better health. She works relentlessly to achieve this using a systems-based approach, research and data to leverage $46 million in funding through partnerships in her first term at HWQld. Dr Littlewood holds a raft of formal qualifications including a Bachelor of Science, Graduate Certificate in Executive Leadership, a Master of Medical Science and PhD from The University of Queensland (UQ), a Post Graduate Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics from Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and a Master of Business Administration from James Cook University. She also holds three Adjunct Professor appointments with UQ, QUT and Griffith University and is a Fellow of Dietitians Australia. Dr Littlewood was the Outstanding Alumni Award Winner for QUT Faculty of Health in 2020 and in 2023, she was awarded the Barbara Chester Memorial Award by Dietitians Australia in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the dietetics profession in Queensland
David Chick
Divisional Manager, City Planning and Sustainability, Brisbane City Council
David leads and manages Brisbane City Council’s City Planning and Sustainability department, which supports the current and future planning and shaping of Brisbane, including development assessment, environment, parks and sustainability, economic development, international relations and multicultural affairs and the city’s 2032 Host City aspirations. On behalf of Council, he provides leadership in the preparation of policies and strategies, which respond to the demands of a growing city, while ensuring that the city and its people continues to prosper economically, environmentally and culturally.
David has an extensive career in public service and the shaping of cities and places that respond to the needs of the communities that inhabit them. David is the former Chief City Planner, Wellington City Council, where he oversaw the design, development and management of Wellington’s urban environment, including all planning, consenting and compliance functions, transport, infrastructure and waste operations, and the strategic design and policy direction to support the city’s resilient and sustainable future. Prior to his time at Wellington City Council, David served as the General Manager, City Planning and Design at Adelaide City Council, where he was central to the transformation of many of the cities key destinations and places including Victoria Square / Tarntanyangga, Rundle Mall and the Riverbank Precinct, as well as leading Council’s Carbon Neutral Adelaide aspirations.
David is the Chair of the Board of City Parklands Services Pty Ltd, which manages some of Brisbane’s premier parklands including, South Bank Parklands, Roma Street Parkland and Victoria Park / Barrambin. David is a Director of the Brisbane Sustainability Agency and also serves as a Council Member of the Queensland Veteran’ Council, which oversees the management of Anzac Square, the Anzac Day Trust Fund and advises the Queensland Government on veteran matters.
David holds a Bachelor of Environmental Design from the University of Tasmania and a Graduate Diploma Landscape Architecture from the Queensland University of Technology.
Troy Casey
Managing Director, Blaklash
Troy is passionate about harnessing economic opportunities to create positive social change for First Nations Australians. He combines his extensive community engagement experience spanning the government, not-for-profit and higher education sectors, with his curatorial practice, working collaboratively with communities to ensure First Nations voices are embedded across projects within public art, placemaking, and urban design.
Panel Moderator
Nicole Bennetts RPIA
PIA State Manager - Queensland & Northern Territory Division
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- Price
- $40, book via AIA's website
- CPD Points
- 1
- When
- Tuesday 30 April 2024, 5.30PM arrival for 6PM start.
- Where
- Colin Biggers & Paisley (Brisbane)
Level 35/300 George Street
Brisbane, QLD, 4000
- Registrations Close
- 26th Apr 24 11:55 PM
- Event date has passed
- Registrations are closed