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Former Olympian appointed to lead Foundation

Posted: 15 February 2011

The Centennial Parklands Foundation has appointed Peter Hadfield as its new Executive Officer. Peter has a proven record of successful fundraising and event management in the Not for Profit sector, as well as over 20 years managerial experience, particularly in the areas of marketing and communications

He has had a strong association with not-for-profit organisations over the years including Sylvanvale, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Humpty Dumpty Foundation, the Prostate Cancer Institute and the Australian Children’s Music Foundation. He also has an interest in the environment as a Buschare Volunteer and Green Web member with the Sutherland Shire Council.

However Peter is more readily associated with sport rather than the environment or philanthropy. He captained the Australian Track and Field team and represented at two Olympic Games and two Commonwealth Games and for ten consecutive years, Peter was Australia's champion in the highly demanding Decathlon.

Peter was awarded an Order of Australia Medal in the Australia Day Honours in 2006 for his services to sport and the community through his support of charities.

“My vision for the Centennial Parklands is to ensure that future generations can continue to enjoy the various attributes the Parklands has to offer”, said Peter.

“I would also like to think that those people who use and enjoy the Parklands feel as though they are a part of the Centennial Parklands’ Community and as such would like to look at how they can assist in maintaining and improving the environment and services within the Parklands. Community support is particularly important, given challenges that are faced by this much-loved public space.

“There is a significant range of activities where individuals, groups and corporations can assist the Foundation, through dedicating trees and benches in the Parklands, volunteering and through general donations and bequests.

“We have also created a Corporate Team Building Program in the Park which allows companies to attain their corporate training and staff engagement goals. Centennial Parklands is so close to the Sydney CBD and we can provide a series of sports related activities like golf, tennis, fishing, horse riding, cycling and running as well as some other targeted events. There is even the opportunity for some team building through manual labour to help the Park!

“I would be delighted to speak to anyone who may have enquiries on how they can participate in the Foundation’s programs”.

Contact Details:

Peter Hadfield
Executive Officer
Centennial Parklands Foundation
Telephone: (02) 9339 6633
Email: peter.hadfield@cp.nsw.gov.au