World Leisure Day is a powerful reminder of the role leisure plays in shaping healthier, more connected, and more compassionate societies. At Western Sydney University, this celebration resonates deeply with our mission to champion wellbeing, inclusion, and human potential. As the home of the World Leisure Centre of Excellence in Australia, and as a university committed to advancing knowledge in recreational therapy, sport management, sport development, PDHPE, tourism, and the leisure sciences more broadly, we see this day as an inspiring global call to recognise leisure not as a luxury, but as a transformative force for personal and collective flourishing.
Our involvement in World Leisure Day strengthens our belief that leisure can drive meaningful social change. It connects us with international partners who share a vision for a world where everyone has the opportunity to experience joy, belonging, and wellbeing through leisure. This celebration energises our academics, students, and community collaborators to continue pushing boundaries through research, innovation, and practice that uplifts diverse communities and expands access to quality of life. Western Sydney University is proud to stand with the global leisure community, advocating for a future where leisure is valued, protected, and embraced as a catalyst for positive change.