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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Taya was named Customer Service Officer of the Year at the 2026 WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards, presented by LIWA Aquatics. Introduced for the first time in 2026, the award recognises frontline staff who go above and beyond to create welcoming experiences for their members and communities.
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Ebony, from Riverton and Cannington Leisureplex, City of Canning, was named the 2026 Emerging Leader of the Year at the WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards, proudly supported by event Platinum Sponsor Jonas Leisure. The award recognises young professionals demonstrating commitment, passion and the potential to become future leaders of WA’s aquatic and recreation industry.
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This year, LIWA Aquatics recognised excellence across both regional and metropolitan Western Australia, naming Trevor Caporn from Wongan Hills Memorial Swimming Pool, Shire of Wongan-Ballidu, the 2026 Regional Aquatic Technical Operator of the Year, and Tahlia Cappeluti from Riverton and Cannington Leisureplex, City of Canning, the 2026 Metropolitan Aquatic Technical Operator of the Year. The award was proudly sponsored by Brauer Swim.
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Sarahjayne (SJ) Westberg from Cockburn ARC, City of Cockburn, was presented with the 2026 LIWA Aquatics President’s Award – Exceptional Service at the WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards, proudly supported by event Platinum Sponsor Jonas Leisure. The award recognises exceptional service to WA’s aquatic recreation industry during the preceding 12 months and the positive, measurable impact created through that contribution.
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Chris Blankley, long-time leader at the Shire of Mundaring’s Bilgoman Aquatic Centre and Mt Helena Aquatic Centre, was presented with the 2026 Smith–Robertson Award at the WA Aquatic & Recreation Industry Awards, proudly supported by event Platinum Sponsor Jonas Leisure.
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From Albany to the northern Goldfields, through the Wheatbelt and back home again, Graham Macauley’s 40-year career has taken him across Western Australia’s aquatic industry. Along the way, he has witnessed enormous changes in technology, facilities and the role aquatic centres play in their communities. We celebrate Graham’s remarkable career and four decades of service to the industry.
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Aquatic Technical Officers (ATO) Collaboration Group Meeting
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Tue 13 Oct 2026 11:00 - 13:30
Armadale Fitness & Aquatic Centre
Connect, collaborate and share knowledge with aquatic professionals from across WA. The ATO Collaboration Group provides a practical forum to discuss technical and operational challenges, share solutions and strengthen industry.
Aquatic Technical Officers (ATO) Collaboration Group Meeting | Online
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Tue 13 Oct 2026 11:30 - 13:30
Online
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LIWA Aquatics, together with Pool Robotics Perth, Royal Life Saving WA and the Shire of Narrogin, invites aquatic, recreation and local government professionals from across the Wheatbelt to the LIWA Regional Seminar on Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Community Infrastructure Planning Course: October 2026
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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.
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