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.

The Leisure Institute of Western Australia Aquatics (LIWA), in collaboration with Royal Life Saving WA, has announced an exciting opportunity for a qualified consultant to lead the development of a new industry-focused training program — the Aquatic & Recreation Facility Managers Course (ARFMC). · Read more
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (LIWA) is pleased to announce that the Call for Abstracts is now open for the 2025 WA Aquatic & Recreation Conference, scheduled for 7–8 August 2025 at the Perth Exhibition & Convention Centre. · Read more
LIWA Aquatics is proud to celebrate the progress being made toward sustainability in Western Australia's aquatic recreation industry. The recent announcement that the Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre (AFAC) will integrate a new water source heat pump into its existing geothermal heating system is a testament to the industry’s commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining high-quality facilities for the community. · Read more
On 14 March 2025 the Western Australian Department of Health released a health warning to the Western Australian community via their website. This warning requests people who have had diarrhoea to not enter any swimming pools, water spray parks and any other aquatic facility for at least two weeks after they have made a full recovery. · Read more
The Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) Fees and Charges Project is an annual data collection initiative that gathers and shares details on fees, charges, and other relevant management information from leisure, aquatic, recreation, and sports facilities across both metropolitan and regional Western Australia. · Read more
North West Aquatic Recreation Seminar
Fri 16 May 2025 08:30 — 17:00
Broome Recreation & Aquatic Centre
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LeisureFit Booragoon Redevelopment: Technical Tour & Presentation
Friday 30 May 2025 10:30am - 12:30pm
LeisureFit Booragoon
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Join Paul McAllister and Alexandra Gamble for a behind-the-scenes technical tour of the newly refurbished LeisureFit Booragoon, a modern and inclusive aquatic facility transformed through a $11.5 million upgrade by the City of Melville.
2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Conference & Trade Show
7-8 August 2025
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Join us for the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Conference & Trade Show
WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards
Thu 07 Aug 2025 18:00 — 23:00
Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre
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Wheatbelt Regional Seminar
Wed 08 Oct 2025 09:00 — 09:00
Toodyay Recreation Centre
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