Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Laura Berthold is an experienced communications professional with a diverse background in corporate communications, policy advising, and non-profit management. Currently serving as the Corporate Communications Lead at Melbourne & Olympic Parks since November 2021, Laura previously held the position of Communications Lead at Ormond College, where significant achievements included overseeing communication strategies for both Ormond College and Wade Institute. Additionally, Laura has worked as a Communications Adviser for the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, where strategic communication initiatives spanned various critical areas, including Indigenous Affairs and flood recovery efforts. A graduate of the University of Melbourne with a Master's Degree in International Relations, Laura has also held various roles in youth organizations and legal environments, underlining a strong commitment to advocacy and policy development.
Melbourne & Olympic Parks
Australia's heart of sports and entertainment. Melbourne & Olympic Parks (M&OP) is home to seven national, elite sporting teams and welcomes millions of visitors annually. It plays host to hundreds of events each year, ranging from game day matches to grand finals, and from intimate occasions to epic arena spectaculars. The precinct is notably acclaimed for hosting the Australian Open, a range of sporting codes, as well as the highest calibre of international acts and musicians, including Elton John, Queen, P!NK, Beyoncé, Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Red Hot Chilli Peppers and Bruce Springsteen. A phenomenal $972 million-dollar Melbourne Park Redevelopment has recently been completed by the Victorian Government to cater for the precinct’s growing popularity and enhance Victoria’s sport and entertainment for generations to come. The precinct is home to six of Melbourne's premier venues; Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, John Cain Arena, AAMI Park, CENTREPIECE and Kia Arena. The unrivalled location is situated between Melbourne’s CBD and Botanic Gardens, bound by the Yarra River. Comprising around 40 hectares, as the name suggests, it joins together the exceptionally unique premises of Melbourne Park and Olympic Park. It’s a place where lasting memories are made and legendary matches are played. Melbourne & Olympic Parks acknowledges the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners of the land on which the precinct is located and recognise their ongoing connection to this land, and rich culture. We pay respects to their Elders past, present and future.