Convenors

The Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) is the peak body for the architectural profession in Australia, representing 14,500 members. The Institute works to improve our built environment by promoting quality, responsible, sustainable design.

Goal
To make the world a better place through architecture.

Vision
A strong architectural profession that inspires clients and promotes community and the public interest through exceptional design and an ethical approach to the built environment.

Mission
To develop and promote a strong architectural profession and be the public voice for architecture.

The Australian Institute of Landscape Architects (AILA) champions quality design for public open spaces, stronger communities and greater environmental stewardship.

It provides its members – in urban and rural Australia, and overseas – with training, recognition and a community of practice to share knowledge, ideas and action.

With its members, the institute anticipates and develops a leading position on issues of concern in landscape architecture. Alongside government and allied professions, it works to improve the design, planning and management of the natural and built environment.

AILA represents over 3,500 (and growing) members throughout Australia and overseas. As a not-for-profit professional association, its role is to serve the mutual interests of its members and the wider profession.

Planning Institute of Australia (PIA) is the national body representing planning and the planning profession. Through education, communication and professional development, PIA is the pivotal organisation serving and guiding thousands of planning professionals in their role of creating better communities.

PIA currently represents approximately 5,300 members nationally and internationally, and connects with more than 10,500 planners annually. It is governed by a National Board of Directors and managed by a professional administration. It is a member-based organisation with its management complemented by volunteers, who support and contribute to its activities on various levels.

Mission
To champion the role of planning in shaping Australia’s future. PIA does this through strong leadership, advocacy and contemporary planning education.

Vision
To be Australia’s trusted voice on Planning.