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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Following our industry feedback and a review of how the ATO course is delivered nationally, Royal Life Saving WA (RLSWA) has updated its Aquatic Technical Operator course. LIWA welcomes the changes, which give participants more time to build the practical skills they need to operate and maintain aquatic facilities.
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Mary Everuss has spent 18 years helping the City of Busselton’s aquatic and recreation facilities serve their community, progressing from a casual instructor to Leisure Centres Coordinator. Her career reflects a genuine commitment to people, community wellbeing and making the most of opportunities.
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LIWA Aquatics is pleased to welcome Fiona Grieves and Trent Prior to its Board. Their experience and perspectives will strengthen the Board and support LIWA’s work for the Western Australian aquatic and recreation industry.
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Exmouth Pool Reopens Refreshed - After a three-month closure, Exmouth’s Paltridge Memorial Swimming Pool has reopened following a major refurbishment, with resurfaced and repainted pools, concrete repairs and upgrades to the plant room, safety features, pool surrounds and gardens. Local children also had a hand in the refresh: two designs from a community competition were painted on the toddler pool by local artist Sadie James.
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Last week, LIWA Aquatics and partner Royal Life Saving WA (RLSWA) delivered their second CIPC course for 2026, welcoming delegates from Karratha, Geraldton and across metropolitan Perth. We’re proud that 36 people have now completed the course, which was developed with support from Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS) and RLSWA.
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LIWA Aquatics Principal Professional Development Sponsor, Pool Robotics Perth, is bringing specialist servicing directly to regional facilities through its mobile commercial servicing initiative.
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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.
De-escalating Conflict and Aggression Workshop
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9am - 1pm | Thursday 3 December 2026
Royal Life Saving Society WA
Join Dr Christian Mauri for a a practical, half day workshop aimed at lifeguards to assist them in confidently and safely manage threatening, aggressive, or inappropriate behaviour.
Alkimos Aquatic Recreation Centre Technical Tour
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12.30pm | Friday 4 December 2026
Alkimos Aquatic Recreation Centre
The City of Wanneroo and BlueFit invites aquatic and recreation industry colleagues to join a behind-the-scenes tour of the Alkimos Aquatic Recreation Centre.
Aquatic Technical Officers Collaboration Group Meeting - Online
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10.30am - 1pm | 16 February 2027
Online
Register for access to the Online ATO Meeting
Aquatic Technical Officers Collaboration Group Meeting - In Person
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10.30am - 2pm | 16 February 2027
Cannington Leisureplex
Register for the in person ATO Collaboration Group meeting which provides a practical forum to discuss technical and operational challenges, share solutions and strengthen the aquatic industry.
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