Neal has 25 years experience in the parks and recreation sector, working with all three levels of government, He is a strategic parks planner, whose specialities cover sport, recreation, sustainable environmental planning, play and urban planning. Neal has also been on PLA's National Advisory for 13 years, where he has worked to advance the parks industry, and ensure environmental outcomes.

Jean-François Laurent is Secretary General at TAFISA and a Sport for All leader and advocate since 2013. Convinced about the power of sport and physical activity to positively impact the lives of people and communities, Jean-François dedicates his life to drive change at all levels through Sport for All. Originating from Nancy, France, he graduated in social and political sciences as well as sports management at the Institute of Political Studies of Grenoble and Aix-Marseille University, France in 2012. He also studied at the University of Adelaide, Australia.

Richelle Olsen is the Executive Officer of Bushwalking Victoria (BWV), the peak body representing bushwalking and hiking across Victoria, supporting over 55 volunteer-led clubs. She is also the founder of Escaping Your Comfort Zone (EYCZ), a body-positive women’s adventure community with more than 5,000 members across Australia. EYCZ is built on the philosophy: “The outdoors don’t care about your size, your pace or your fitness—and neither do we!” Richelle is passionate about reshaping perceptions of what it means to be an "adventurous person," championing inclusivity and representation in outdoor spaces for those who choose to prioritise joy and connection over speed or distance. In 2025, Richelle partnered with Outdoors Victoria to launch SIDE-BY-SIDE NATURE WALKS, an intergenerational pilot program bringing together young women (18–25) and older women (55+) to enhance physical activity and social connection, ultimately supporting better health and wellbeing. She is a firm advocate for the power of nature as our ultimate facility—for recreation, for connection, and for lifelong wellbeing.