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Reporting Now Open for the 2025 Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program

Reporting for the 2025 Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program is now officially open, giving facilities across Western Australia the opportunity to maintain their endorsement or apply for higher levels of recognition in water efficiency.

Sat 23 Aug 2025

Wendy Cole Honoured with 2025 Smith Robertson Award

The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) is proud to announce Wendy Cole as the recipient of the 2025 Smith Robertson Award, one of LIWA Aquatics’ highest honours.

Mon 11 Aug 2025

Surprises, Cheers, and Standing Ovations at 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards

The WA aquatic and recreation community turned out in force last night, with more than 270 guests filling the Perth Conference and Exhibition Centre Ballroom for the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry (ARI) Awards Dinner.

Fri 08 Aug 2025

LeisureFit Booragoon Showcases World-Class Redevelopment

LIWA Aquatics was proud to join industry professionals from across Western Australia for a behind-the-scenes look at the newly refurbished LeisureFit Booragoon, hosted by the City of Melville. The Technical Tour and Presentation provided a valuable opportunity for attendees to explore the $11.5 million transformation of one of the state’s most iconic community aquatic facilities.

Fri 06 Jun 2025

North West Aquatics Professionals Unite in Broome for LIWA Seminar

LIWA Aquatics proudly hosted 38 passionate industry colleagues from across the North West of Western Australia at its annual regional seminar, held in Broome on Friday, 16 May. This highly anticipated event once again provided a platform for regional aquatic professionals to come together, share knowledge, and strengthen the connections that make this industry so resilient and collaborative.

Wed 21 May 2025

Celebrating Waterwise Innovation and Sustainability in WA's Aquatic Centres

LIWA Aquatics was proud to attend the 2025 Water Corporation Waterwise Awards breakfast on 7 May, with President Dan Barber and Acting Executive Officer Travis Doye representing the organisation to celebrate the remarkable achievements of Western Australia’s aquatic centres under the Waterwise Aquatic Centre Program.

Tue 20 May 2025

Lynxight AI Impresses at Inglewood Pool Tour

LIWA Aquatics proudly kicked off its 2025 Technical Tour series at the City of Stirling’s recently redeveloped Inglewood Pool, spotlighting one of the most innovative safety advancements in aquatic supervision—Lynxight, an AI-powered drowning detection system.

Tue 20 May 2025

Consultant Opportunity to Shape Community Infrastructure Planning

LIWA Aquatics and 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 Community Infrastructure Planning Course (CIPC). Community infrastructure planning plays a vital role in forecasting the future needs of a community, ensuring that aquatic, sport and recreational facilities are provided in alignment with local and state gove

Thu 08 May 2025

Consultant Opportunity to Shape Aquatic & Recreation Leadership

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).

Fri 02 May 2025

Now Open: Call for Abstracts – 2025 WA Aquatic & Recreation Conference

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.

Mon 28 Apr 2025

LIWA Aquatics supports Armadale’s renewable energy initiative

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.

Tue 25 Mar 2025

Aquatic Facility Water Quality & Cryptosporidiosis Notifications March 2025

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.

Fri 14 Mar 2025

Join the Aquatic and Recreation Centre (ARC) Fees and Charges Project

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.

Tue 11 Mar 2025

Lead the future of aquatic recreation – LIWA Aquatics now hiring an Executive Officer

LIWA Aquatics, the peak industry body representing aquatic recreation across Western Australia, is seeking an inspiring and dynamic leader to step into the role of Executive Officer. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate professional to drive industry-wide initiatives, shape the future of aquatic recreation, and support the safety, sustainability, and success of aquatic facilities across the state.

Mon 10 Mar 2025

Mark Your Calendars: Key Event Dates for 2025

LIWA Aquatics is excited to announce the key event dates for 2025, bringing together aquatic recreation professionals from across Western Australia. These events provide invaluable opportunities for networking, professional development, and industry recognition.

Fri 31 Jan 2025