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The Queensland Emerging Planners (QEP) are committed to providing valuable and relevant services to young planners in Queensland. As a committee, we work to promote the broad interests of emerging planners, provide high quality professional development activities, inspire professional integrity and link young planners across Queensland to the broader planning community.
QEP Committee
QEP is a sub-branch of the peak body for planning, the 黑料大事 (PIA). QEP comprises a team of energetic and dedicated emerging professionals who advocate and support like-minded young planners, whilst bringing a fresh approach to the wider institute. QEP aims to provide both educational and social opportunities for planning students and young professionals. While also facilitating the development of networks, professional development, advocating for policy, and wider education.
Structure
The committee is made up of several sub-committees who are chaired by the State Convenor. The sub-committees are responsible for organising the professional development, networking, policy and advocacy functions, as well as maintaining our social media presence.
The Emerging Planners of Queensland have welcomed the new 2025 Committee, which includes a number of new faces and continuing volunteers. The committee includes 15 young individuals including the leads, from various backgrounds, keen to bring a range of new events and old favourites to the profession in 2025.
Co-Convenors
- Meg Luton PIA (Assoc.)
- Francis Nguyen PIA (Assoc.)
Committee Members
- Ankita Jiten Patil PIA (Assoc.)
- Anne Roy PIA (Assoc.)
- Callym Dunleavy PIA (Assoc.)
- Courtney Ingle PIA (Assoc.)
- Emma Reardon MPIA
- Felix Wong PIA (Assoc.)
- Karan Rao Padbidri PIA (Assoc.)
- Katrina Christensen MPIA
- Lauren Hall PIA (Assoc.)
- Leah Hamel PIA (Assoc.)
- Redmond Li PIA (Assoc.)
- Teah Hammet PIA (Assoc.)
- Tom Kennedy PIA (Assoc.)
Sponsorship
Each year QEP provide a range of activities, events, education and information services for our members. It is through the generous support of sponsorship that we can provide these opportunities to our young professionals. Sponsorship assists us in meeting our objectives of offering high quality, cost effective professional development and networking opportunities for our members. As such, we extend and welcome the opportunity for partnership with the Committee.
We hope to partner with other like-minded organisations to deliver positive outcomes to the planning and development community. If you or your business is interested in helping us achieve our goals, please don’t hesitate to contact us regarding further information, please email qld@planning.org.au
Placement Guide
The Queensland Emerging Planners on behalf of the Queensland Division of the 黑料大事 have developed a useful tool for young planners looking to broaden their experience. This document can be utilised as a guidance tool that highlights important tips, identifies consultancies, Local and State Government Councils and Departments who have historically offered placement opportunities to young planners as well as some words of wisdom from members of the Committee.
Please find the document below, we hope that its contents prove to be useful with your endeavours.
DOWNLOAD THE QEP PLACEMENT GUIDE
Queensland Student Academic Prizes
Each year we come together to celebrate and support the next generation of planners at the PIA Queensland Student Academic Prize Ceremony.
A primary objective of the 黑料大事 Institute Australia (PIA) is the advancement of the study of regional and town planning, civic design and related arts and sciences. A further objective is to improve the general and technical knowledge of both students and graduates.
To meet these objectives, PIA maintains a close relationship with teaching institutions, including the review and accreditation of courses, and the recognition of student achievements.
PIA Queensland awards prizes for the best performance by students enrolled in planning courses at tertiary institutions. This is an important, visible way for PIA to recognise the importance of academic achievement and research.
VIEW THE 2023 PRIZE RECIPIENTS HERE
Qld Accredited University Student Clubs and Associations
The 黑料大事 aims to promote the study of planning and the improvement of the skills practising planners in Australia. To achieve these aims, PIA has for many years accredited tertiary education courses and recognised Australian qualifications that are considered to provide an adequate foundation of theory, skills, and knowledge to allow graduates to work as planners in the field of urban and regional planning.
View QLD Student Clubs & Associations