The third edition of the World Leisure Day was successfully celebrated last April 16. Under the theme “Leisure for Social Transformation” various activities were organized across the globe which showcased the importance and capacity of leisure in human development, personal growth, the promotion of health and well-being for individuals in different socio-cultural contexts. WLO celebratedRead more
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Public Leisure Management for Social Transformation: Commercial vs Communal Outcomes We know public leisure can be an agent for social transformation, but it is not always achieved because organisations may be unclear about the outcomes being pursued. This webinar will explore how management principles that underpin leisure experience delivery influence the experience’s capacity to contributeRead more
By Charlise Bennett, Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA) Executive Officer In Australia, the Australian Recreational Therapy Association (ARTA) is the peak professional body for people working in health and utilizing recreation, and leisure to support client outcomes. In September 2022, the association changed names from Diversional and Recreation Therapy Australia to give clarity, as aRead more
This section of the World Leisure Journal will welcome commentaries of up to 3000 words from scholars based in the Global South. It will aim to evidence the diversity related to leisure practices and concepts beyond the Eurocentric, Anglophonic and Global North world. We know that colonial narratives in leisure studies have been privileged, and we want toRead more
By Lee Kwan Meng, Steven Krauss, Mariam Tobias and Linda Caldwell, 2021 SPG recipients The ‘Building Urban, Low-income Community through a Sport-for-Development Youth Empowerment Program’ project aimed to develop a pilot program initiated through the WLO Strategic Priorities Grants (SPGs) program 2021. It was undertaken in the period from January 2022 to February 2023 andRead more
17th World Leisure Congress – Call for abstracts extended! Call for abstracts for the 17th World Leisure Congress has been extended. Submissions now close Tuesday 18 April at 11:59pm NZST. Don’t miss the opportunity to present your knowledge, experience and research at the 17th World Leisure Congress! We invite submissions to the overall congress themeRead more
The Congress brings together leisure professionals from academia, government and industry to promote informative, stimulating and challenging discussion on the latest issues in leisure. The theme of the Congress is ‘Leisure: Learn well, live well. As the world continues to deal with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on well-being leisure in our livesRead more
The 10th edition of the World Leisure International Innovation Prize seeks to recognize organizations that have implemented creative solutions which foster local, national or international leisure opportunities for the benefit and development of individuals and communities. Read the full open call here: 2023 WL International Innovation Prize Deadline to submit the application is: Monday, 5thRead more
16th April 2023 – A day to foster Leisure for Social Transformation World Leisure Day will be celebrated all around the globe on April 16, 2023, to reinforce the role of leisure at the centre of the society. In these uncertain times, it is more necessary than ever to acknowledge the importance of leisure playingRead more
Leisure for a better society About Proposal Submission Programme Registration About the Congress Breda University of Applied Sciences is excited to host the 18th World Leisure Congress. The Congress brings together leisure professionals from all around the world, academia, government, and industry to promote informative, stimulating, and challenging discussions on the latest issues in leisure.Read more
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