Australian Water Association

National Water Week starts on Monday! 💧 Water is our most vital resource and this year’s theme, Accelerating Action, encourages us all to take meaningful steps to protect it. Whether for the environment, your community, or future generations, now is the time to act. You can get involved by: 🚩 Registering your community, school, or organisation’s event on our national calendar. 🚩 Exploring and attending events happening next week in your area. 🚩 Using our creative assets to raise awareness and show your support during National Water Week. Stay tuned for the reveal of our 2024 Poster Competition winners next week! A big thank you to New Plumbing Solutions for making this possible. Learn more and join the effort at: https://hubs.la/Q02TWzjw0 #AustralianWaterAssociation #NationalWaterWeek2024 #AcceleratingAction #NWW2024PosterCompetition #WaterConservation #Sustainability #Event

Turning water supply challenges into water security solutions 💡 As saltwater intrusion, dwindling rainfall, and rising demand strain our water supply, the $60 million Busselton Water Supply Improvement Project is pioneering smart approaches. By relocating groundwater extraction bores inland and building an advanced treatment plant, this project is setting a new benchmark for sustainable water management. These innovative strategies are designed to combat both current and future challenges, ensuring communities are resilient against climate impacts. Discover the full story here: https://hubs.la/Q02TV4150 #AustralianWaterAssociation #NationalSource #AustralianWaterSector #Busselton #GeographeBay #WesternAustralia #WaterSecurity #ClimateChange #Sustainability #ClimateResilient

Have you registered for the 2024 WA Water Awards Dinner yet? Tomorrow is the last day to book a seat at this unmissable event, where sector leaders and innovators come together to celebrate excellence in water management. 📅 Friday 1 November 🕠 6pm – 11pm WST 📍 The Ritz-Carlton, Perth A big thank you to our Program Partners: Department of Water and Environmental Regulation, Water Corporation, SACYR, Steel Mains, Eurofins, Saltire Infrastructure®, ACCIONA AU & NZ, GHD, Water Research Australia, Xylem, and KSB Australia, for helping us recognise the latest outstanding achievements in the water sector: Register now: https://hubs.la/Q02TMsQ00 #AustralianWaterAssociation #Event #WAWaterAwards2024 #WaterSector #Leadership #Networking #Sustainability #Innovation

Final Call for Papers 🚨 The 2025 ANZBP National Biosolids Conference is your chance to share breakthroughs and connect with water sector leaders. Whether you're advancing research, shaping policy, or developing practical solutions, this is the platform to make a lasting impact. Don’t miss the Paul Darvodelsky Biosolids Conference Scholarship - a great opportunity to support your attendance and further your career in sustainability. The call for papers closes tomorrow, Friday 18 October 2024. Submit today for the chance to present at next year's event and find out more about the scholarship via: https://hubs.la/Q02TLH-60 #AustralianWaterAssociation #ANZBPNationalBiosolidsConference2025 #Biosolids #CallForPapers #Event #Conference #Networking #WaterSector

What an incredible morning at the 𝗡𝗦𝗪 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁! We had the pleasure of hearing from industry leaders Stuart Wilson (Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA)), Alexandra Humphrey Cifuentes from (Frontier Economics (Asia-Pacific)), and Stuart Wallace (Sydney Water), who shared insightful perspectives on the future of water infrastructure and the importance of balancing investment with public affordability. Discussions on urban growth and managing cost-of-living challenges sparked valuable conversations among attendees. Thank you to our sponsors, Sydney Water and Arup, and to the speakers and attendees who made this event a success. Let's continue the conversation on the value of water and its impact on our communities. To view upcoming events in your state, visit: https://hubs.la/Q02TzLkT0

Learning from First Nations' water knowledge 🔍 A new pilot has showcased how Indigenous Knowledge can be shared to help shape best practices for environmental management and community engagement. The 𝗠𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘆-𝗗𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗹, a collaboration between the Bureau of Meteorology, the Murray-Darling Basin Authority, Commonwealth Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), and Basin state agencies, plays a key role in this effort. Key benefits include: 👉🏽 Greater transparency and faster access to water information for communities 👉🏽 Tailored approach to engagement that respects Indigenous Cultural Intellectual Property 👉🏽 Opportunities for Aboriginal communities to engage with western water data Discover how this initiative is changing the usual approach to water information management by reading the full story: https://hubs.ly/Q02TznKg0 #AustralianWaterAssociation #NationalSource #MurrayDarlingBasinWaterInformationPortal #FirstNations #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousCulturalIntellectualProperty #Transparency #WaterManagement #WesternWaterData #CulturalRespect #Collaboration

We have our winners! 🏆 The Northern Territory’s water community is driving innovation and sustainability to new heights, and this year’s NT Water Awards winners are shining examples of the state’s remarkable progress in water management. A huge congratulations to: • Northern Territory Government 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 - R&D Excellence Award • Power and Water Corporation - Infrastructure Project Innovation Award (Regional) • 𝗗𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - Young Water Professional of the Year • 𝗞𝘆𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘀 - Water Professional of the Year Well done to all finalists and winners for their contributions, and a special thank you to our sponsors – WGA (Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec), Water Research Australia, and Xylem ANZ – for making these important awards possible. For the full event wrap-up and photos, click here: https://hubs.la/Q02TmDGc0 #AustralianWaterAssociation #Event #NTGala2024 #NTWaterAwardWinners2024 #WaterSector #Networking #Sustainability #Leadership

Are you passionate about climate action and water sustainability? 🌍 National Water Week is almost here and we're excited to invite you to a free webinar highlighting how the next generation of water leaders is accelerating action on climate change. Join us as Jessica Bohorquez, Senior Civil Engineer at Aurecon and host of Our Water Connection podcast, Ali Ahmadi, Manager Integrated Water Planning at Mount Barker District Council, and Sam Skinner, the 2024 AWA Young Water Professional of the Year and Associate Water at Aurecon share innovative approaches to creating a sustainable water future. 🗓️ Tuesday 22 October 2024 🕒 1pm - 2pm AEDT 🔗 Zoom Register now to gain valuable insights and grow your expertise: https://hubs.la/Q02TmQ_v0 #AustralianWaterAssociation #NationalWaterWeek2024 #YoungWaterProfessionals #Webinar #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking #WaterManagement

In just two days, Australian water sector leaders will discuss our biggest water challenges 🔔 This Wednesday 16 October 2024, we will address the most critical issues in water management - urban growth, climate change, and aging infrastructure at the 𝗡𝗦𝗪 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁. Key topics include: 📌 Understanding willingness to pay and communicating value 📌 How to effectively communicate pricing to customers 📌 Assessing community sentiment across regional and metro areas 📌 Addressing regional and metro pricing differences 📌 Structuring water as a long-term investment 📌 Actions needed today to ensure sustainable systems 📌 Developing effective engagement journey strategies Don't miss the chance to hear from top experts as they share actionable perspectives and forward-thinking solutions to ensure a sustainable and equitable water future. The clock is ticking, so secure your seat today: https://hubs.la/Q02T1r340 A special thank you to Sydney Water and Arup for sponsoring this important event. #AustralianWaterAssociation #NSWIndustryBreakfast #Event #WaterSector #WaterSupply #AgingInfrastructure #ClimateChange #CostOfLivingCrisis

The 2024 VIC Water Award finalists are in! With just over a week to go until the 61st anniversary of this highly anticipated event, now is the time to reserve your place and support the influential leaders contributing to Victoria’s water future. Join us on: 📅 Wednesday 23 October 2024 🕠 6:30pm - 11pm 📍 Sofitel Melbourne on Collins Registrations close on Thursday 17 October at 5pm, so book now and check out the finalists here: https://hubs.la/Q02TcmcF0 Special thanks to our sponsors: GHD, Greater Western Water, South East Water, Melbourne Water, Yarra Valley Water, Arup, KSB Australia, Eurofins, Water Research Australia, Xylem ANZ, Fulton Hogan, and John Holland. #AustralianWaterAssociation #Event #VICWaterAwards2024 #WaterSector #Leadership #Networking #Sustainability #Innovation