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LIWA Aquatics Welcomes Dan Barber as New President

LIWA Aquatics is excited to announce Dan Barber as the newly appointed President of our organization. With over two decades of experience across various sectors of the aquatic recreation industry, Dan brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and leadership to this pivotal role.

Meet the nominees for the LIWA Aquatics Board

LIWA Aquatics is excited to announce that seven individuals have been nominated for the one (1) available Board position, which will be filled during the upcoming AGM in October 2024. Each nominee brings valuable skills and perspectives that can greatly benefit LIWA Aquatics.

Free summer VacSwim for WA kids

LIWA Aquatics is excited to endorse the Cook Labor Government's recent announcement of free VacSwim lessons for WA children. With a $5.5 million investment aimed at enhancing school swimming lessons and water safety, this initiative is expected to save families hundreds of dollars while encouraging more children to learn vital swimming skills.

Terry Tyzack Aquatic Centre Reopens

The City of Stirling opened the largest public outdoor lap pool in the Southern Hemisphere on 2 September at Stirling Leisure - Inglewood.   The new facility, featuring a lap pool heated to 27.5 degrees Celsius and holding 2.5 million litres of water, includes ten 50-metre lanes and four 25-metre lanes. The pool area has been upgraded with a new concourse, landscaping, and LED lighting.

2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards

The third annual WA Aquatic Recreation Industry (ARI) Awards, hosted by LIWA Aquatics, honoured the leading professionals in the state’s aquatic recreation sector.  These awards recognise excellence among individuals, aquatic facilities, their staff and organisations, acknowledging their dedication to enhancing aquatic recreation communities, programs, facility operations, management, and safety. Nominees are put forward by their colleagues within the industry to be considered for the awards.
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Board Nominations Now Open

LIWA Aquatics is seeking nominations from interested and suitably qualified individuals to fill the following Board Positions: One (1) Elected Board Position commencing in September 2024 (following the LIWA Aquatics AGM) Nominations can be submitted using the online application or download the Nomination and Position Description form. All nominations MUST be received by LIWA Aquatics by 22nd August 2024

Celebrate Excellence at the 2024 WA ARI Awards

The 2024 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry (ARI) Awards are set to be a spectacular event, honouring the best and brightest in the aquatic recreation sector. Organised by the Peak Body Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics), these awards recognise individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional innovation and best practices in the industry.
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LIWA Aquatics Hosts Successful North West Aquatic Recreation Seminar in Port Hedland

The Leisure Institute of WA Aquatics (LIWA Aquatics), in partnership with Royal Life Saving, recently held the North West Aquatic Recreation Seminar on May 10th, 2024, at the Wanangkura Stadium in South Hedland. The event, supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Town of Port Hedland, Trade Exhibitors Fluidra, Sigma Chemicals, and Niche Diving Services, brought together 40 industry professionals from across the North West region of WA.
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EOI Open - Conference Presenters

LIWA Aquatics is seeking Expressions of Interest from the aquatic recreation industry to present at the WA Aquatic Recreation Conference and Trade Show on the 15th & 16th of August 2024 at the Perth Convention Centre.
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Mentorship Program

It's go-time at LIWA! We’re stoked to announce the launch of our first-ever mentorship program, tailored for the dynamics of the aquatic recreation industry.
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Winners of the WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards 2023

On Tuesday the 27th of June at the Hyatt Regency Perth, LIWA Aquatics hosted the 2nd Annual WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards. The WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards are designed to highlight and award excellence of Individuals within the aquatic recreation industry, Aquatic Facilities, their staff and organisations and provide an opportunity to formally recognize their commitment to improving aquatic recreation communities, programs, facility operations, management and safety.
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WA ARI Awards 2023

The WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards (WA ARI Awards) are designed to highlight and award excellence of Individuals and organisations within the WA aquatic recreation industry. The awards provide a powerful motivation tool to encourage ongoing professional development for individuals, and organisations & building community engagement. The 2nd Annual WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards will be held on Date: 27th June 2023 Venue: Hyatt Regency (Peth CBD)
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Regional WA Aquatic Recreation Seminar Kulin 2022

The 26th Annual Regional Seminar was held on 27th October with 30 registered delegates from around the regions attending for a day of networking and collaboration. The day started with introductions and a review of the State of the Industry report by LIWA Aquatics President Nick Wilkinson.

Regional WA Aquatic Recreation Seminar Albany 2022

With a three year absence of visiting the southern regions of WA due to COVID, it was great to get back to meeting face to face again with our industries southern regional members.  The first of 2 regional seminars this year, we hit the road to head down to Albany.
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