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Bigger Better Safer Industry Report 2021

Each year the Royal Life Saving Society WA, in conjunction with LIWA Aquatics, produces a report on the state of the Aquatics Industry in Western Australia. The 2021 report is now available to be downloaded.
report
Mon 31 Jan 2022

LIWA AGM and consitution proposed changes 2021

The proposed Constitution will be presented to members for adoption by way of Special Resolution at the Annual General Meeting on 27th October 2021. However, we are keen to get any comments or questions in relation to our revised Constitution before then, so they can be considered before we give formal notice of the Special Resolution.
Wed 01 Sep 2021

(Phase 2) Strategic Plan 2021- 2024

LIWA Aquatics is in phase 2 of reviewing our Strategic Plan and have sent out a 5 min survey via email today to our Members, Partners, and Key Stakeholders for your input / opinion. Your responses will be used to drive our strategic direction and future planning for LIWA. We value your input and will be presenting our new strategic plan later this year.
Strategic Plan Survey
Mon 19 Apr 2021

Free Translating and Interpreter Services

As we move into summer and our restrictions are reducing, our facilities are attracting more people. Many of these people may be from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The Australian Government provides a free translating and interpreter services for all Local government authorities.
Wed 09 Dec 2020

Contact Registers required from 5th December 2020

As you may have heard by now, the Premier announced the introduction of contact register requirements for Western Australian venues from 5 December 2020, and the launch of a new QR code application, SafeWA, that will assist will provide businesses and venues with a free digital app-based digital contact register system.
Fri 27 Nov 2020

Working in Heat

With Climate change a real thing and our requirements to work in hot and humid conditions it is important to think about how you can manage workplace to ensure our staff are safe. Safe Work Australia has produces a few videos to raise the awareness of working in the heat and to provoke some discussion and thoughts of what your facility is doing to prevent heat related injuries.
heat ohs oh&s whs hot safety work
Tue 14 Jan 2020

Adult Water Safety Survey

Share your thoughts for your chance to win! Royal Life Saving Society WA is conducting a survey about the swimming and water safety experiences of adults aged 45 and older. All completed surveys will go in the draw to win $250 cash. Get in quick as the survey closes on 21 January 2020.
survey rlsswa adults swimming water safety
Mon 13 Jan 2020

Does your Facility require Dangerous Goods Licence?

In Western Australia sites storing chemicals classed as dangerous goods may require a licence under the Dangerous Goods Safety (Storage and Handling of Non-explosives) Regulations 2007. Unless an exemption applies, a site requires a dangerous goods licence if the quantity of certain classes of dangerous goods present on site exceeds the manifest quantity. More information is contained within the attached Guidance note.
chlorine dangerous goods licence chemicals
Wed 09 Oct 2019

Vale Merv Millar

Sad news of the passing of one of the founding members of LIWA Aquatics. Merv passed away peacefully at St John of Gods in Midland Sunday 25 August 2019 Merv was the original manager of Bilgoman Pool and worked for the Shire of Mundaring from 1968 to 1998. He was the coessential pool manager, professional, friendly and supportive of all the local kids and their families.
Merv Millar life member pioneer pool manager
Tue 24 Sep 2019

Partners

Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
Royal Life Saving Society WA
Water Corporation
Pool Robotics Perth