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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

Celebrating the Kwinana Recquatic's Thriving Suburbs Grant

LIWA Aquatics is proud to extend congratulations to the City of Kwinana and the Kwinana Recquatic team for their outstanding achievement in securing over $17 million in Federal Government funding for significant upgrades to the Kwinana Recquatic Centre.
Fri 06 Dec 2024

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.
Wed 20 Nov 2024

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.
Wed 25 Sep 2024

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.
Mon 16 Sep 2024

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.
Fri 06 Sep 2024

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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Mon 26 Aug 2024

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
Tue 06 Aug 2024

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