LIWA Aquatics is proud to announce Claremont Aquatic Centre, Town of Claremont, as the winner of the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry (ARI) Sustainability Award.
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) is proud to announce a new partnership with Pool Robotics Perth, who have come on board as our Principal Professional Development Sponsor for the next 12 months.
At the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards, proudly sponsored by Lynxlight, LIWA Aquatics is delighted to recognise Miriam Ohuma from the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder’s Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre as the Pool Lifeguard of the Year.
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) is proud to announce Maddilyn (Maddie) McGrinder from the Eneabba Aquatic Centre, Shire of Carnamah, as the 2025 Aquatic Technical Operator of the Year.
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) is proud to announce Cyrus Milne of WaterPonyz Swim School as the winner of the Emerging Leader of the Year Award at the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards.
Wanneroo Aquamotion, operated by the City of Wanneroo, has achieved a remarkable feat at the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards, taking home two major honours—Swim School of the Year (sponsored by Perfectgym Solutions) and the Aquatic Facility Safety Award.
The Leisure Institute of Western Australia (Aquatics) is proud to announce Helen Harris from Aqualife Swim School, Town of Victoria Park as the winner of the prestigious Swim Teacher of the Year award at the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.