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 and 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.
To simplify membership management and align with financial reporting periods, LIWA will be transitioning all memberships to a financial year renewal cycle, with membership renewal dates standardised to July 1st each year
This new membership period will commence for all memberships on July 1st 2026.
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What a great way to kick off LIWA’s new Health and Fitness Technical Tour series, with our first visit taking us to Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre (AFAC). Shai Zerbes, Shelley Hall and Matt Web welcomed industry colleagues and gave us a look behind the scenes at the planning and delivery of AFAC’s health & fitness refurbishment.
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Around 60 people joined us at the Narrogin Regional Leisure Centre for this year’s LIWA regional seminar. It was a fantastic day of practical sessions, good conversations and catching up with colleagues from across the sector.
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Canning Swim School, City of Canning, has been named the 2026 Swim School of the Year at the WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards, proudly sponsored by PerfectGym.
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Aquatic and recreation professionals who put their lifesaving skills, knowledge and quick thinking into action during serious emergencies have been recognised at the 2026 Royal Life Saving WA Bravery Awards, proudly supported by BHP, Principal Community Partner.
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Aquatic and recreation professionals who put their lifesaving skills, knowledge and quick thinking into action during serious emergencies have been recognised at the 2026 Royal Life Saving WA Bravery Awards, proudly supported by BHP, Principal Community Partner.
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Mount Barker Memorial Swimming Pool, Shire of Plantagenet, and Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre, City of Armadale, have been named the 2026 Regional and Metropolitan Watch Around Water Facilities of the Year at the WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards.
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Community Infrastructure Planning Course: October 2026
Details
26th October to 30th October, 2026
Various - see schedule
A new, industry-led program developed by LIWA and Royal Life Saving WA (RLSWA) and proudly supported by the WA State Government. The course has been designed by aquatic and recreation professionals for aquatic and recreation professionals.
On behalf of the LIWA Aquatics President Dan Barber and the Board of Directors wish to extend an invitation to members to attend the LIWA Aquatics Annual General Meeting for 2026.
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