The primary purposes of VPELA are to facilitate professional development and promote networking opportunities for our membership across industry disciplines and with senior practitioners. Our events include topical seminars and an annual conference covering a range of planning and environmental issues. We also stage a number of popular and well attended social events throughout the year. Members receive a substantial discount on registration. With over 1000 members, our multi-disciplinary membership is made up of diverse professionals including : Architects – Building, Landscape Archaeologists Barristers Developers Economists Engineers – Civil, Traffic, Acoustic Environmental Scientists Heritage specialists Lawyers Local Government Officers Planners Social Planners State Government Officers Surveyors Transport Planners Valuers Urban Designers