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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

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

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Department of Local Government, Sport & Cultural Industries
Royal Life Saving Society WA
Water Corporation