Seminars

Jeavons & Jeavons hosts an ongoing series of seminars to contribute to the general level of understanding on topical issues in our professional fields

We offer this service in order to explore particular topics in detail, to stimulate discussion and networking, and as a form of advocacy on particular issues.

Seminars run to date include the following:

2006

The Dirt on Jumps (Nov)

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Investigating the provision of, and the risk issues associated with BMX dirt jumps and skate parks.

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Case Study: HG Graham Reserve
Case Study: HG Graham Reserve
By Bill Kontoulis and Tony Hallam, Hobsons Bay City Council
Legal and Insurance
Legal and Insurance
By Michael Beasley and David Freeman, Civic Mutual Plus
BMX Facilities:
BMX Facilities:
BMX Facilities: Site Selection, Design and Management
By Sally Jeavons, Director, @leisure
Case Study:
Case Study:
Tulip Street, Reserve Rd BMX Facility
By Geoff Barden, City of Bayside
Ramping Up for the Future
Ramping Up for the Future
Ramping Up for the Future
By Peter Robbins, Director, Australian Ramp Design/ Monster Skate Park

2005

On the Money (December)
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Strategies, inspirations and cold hard facts regarding fundraising, sponsorships, grant applications when developing major playgrounds, skateparks and other community facilities.
Raining Cats 'n' Dogs (May)
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Trends in demand for dogs and cats and sharing open space with them
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Domestic Animal Management Legislation & The Implications For Open Space Planning
By Cathy Pawsey, Bureau of Animal Welfare
Dog Off Leash Areas: How Many, What & Where
By Sally Jeavons, @leisure
Managing Conflicts:

Dogs & Playgrounds
By Mary Jeavons, Mary Jeavons Landscape Architects

Dogs And Waterways
By James Brincat, Parks Victoria

Dogs And Trail Users
By Stuart Hughes, Parks Victoria

CASE STUDY: Port Phillip City Council
By Steve Cooper

CASE STUDY: Maroondah City Council
By Cormac McCarthy
After the Party - Steven Perumal
After the Party Presentation
After the Party - Steven Perumal

2004

Replay (July)
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Redesigning and retrofitting playgrounds for access and inclusion of people with a disability
Pipe Dreams (May)
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Managing skate parks
Making Space (March)
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A workshop about open space contributions in developing communities

2003

Surface Tension in Play (December)
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Part 1: Materials for structures/ furniture in parks
Part 2: Ground surfaces for play in parks, playgrounds & schools
Surface Tension in Sport (November)
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Part 1: Issues relation to turf grass
Part 2: Issues relating to synthetic surfaces

2002

Creating a Level Playing Field (November)
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Planning and design of outdoor spaces in schools to include children with a disability
Grounds for Play (November)
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Planning & design of outdoor spaces in schools
Wild & Wet (May)
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Water ways in housing developments, planning, design & risk management

2001

Cool and Dirty (November)
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Planning & design for BMX
Kids in Space (June)
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Designing parks playgrounds & leisure settings to include children with a disability (Sydney and Melbourne)
Kids in Local Space (March)
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Best Laid Plans-Planning parks the way people want them, where they'll use them & a whole lot more.

2000

Outer Space (October)
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A better balance between public & private, quality & quantity
Safe But Cool-Skate (May)
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Risk management: play & skate facilities

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