The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) Inc is the peak body that has been providing support, professional development and networking opportunities to the aquatic recreation industry of Western Australia since 1969.
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) Inc acknowledges the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and we recognise their strength and resilience.
At the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards, LIWA Aquatics was proud to recognise two outstanding facilities that have gone above and beyond in promoting child safety through the Watch Around Water program. This award acknowledges facilities that demonstrate leadership in reinforcing active supervision, embedding water safety messaging, and engaging their communities to create safer aquatic environments for young children.
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Proudly sponsored by Pool Robotics Perth, the Wheatbelt Regional Seminar held at the Toodyay Recreation Centre on the 8th October reached full capacity, with 30 delegates and four trade exhibitors in attendance.
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At this week’s Regional Seminar John ‘Simmo’ Simmonds was presented with his Life Membership award of LIWA Aquatics — becoming just the twelfth person to receive this prestigious honour in the organisation’s 55-year history.
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LIWA Aquatics is proud to announce Claremont Aquatic Centre, Town of Claremont, as the winner of the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry (ARI) Sustainability Award.
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The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pool Robotics Perth, who have come on board as our Principal Professional Development Sponsor for the next 12 months.
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De-escalating Conflict and Aggression Workshop
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Thursday 30th October 2025 09:30 - 16.00
Royal Life Saving Society WA
Join Dr Christian Mauri for a a practical, full-day workshop designed for managers, lifeguards, aquatic technical operators, and aquatic and recreation staff to confidently and safely manage threatening, aggressive, or inappropriate behaviour.
Technical Tour & Presentation – Cockburn ARC Health Club Upgrade
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Wednesday 12th November, 12.30 - 14.30
Cockburn ARC
Join us for an exclusive technical tour & presentation of Cockburn ARC’s newly redeveloped $9.6 million Health Club — offering valuable insights into inclusive design, technology integration, and large-scale recreation redevelopment.
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