LIWA Aquatics

🏆 Nominations Now Open – 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards! 🏆 Do you know an outstanding individual, team, or facility making waves in aquatic recreation? Now’s your chance to recognise their excellence!  Nominations for the 2025 WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards are open across 10 categories, celebrating innovation, safety, and leadership in the sector. 📅 Submit your nomination by 5pm on Friday, 2nd May 2025! https://bit.ly/41U5B0R 

As technology continues to shape the future of aquatic safety, AI-powered drowning prevention is becoming an essential tool for aquatic facilities. Join us on Thursday, 10 April (11:30 AM – 1:00 PM) at Inglewood Aquatic Centre for an exclusive Presentation & Technical Tour exploring Lynxight’s AI-driven safety technology. This event will provide valuable insights into how AI enhances lifeguard response, improves risk management, and supports operational efficiency. Duncan Hutton City of Stirling (Western Australia)   will share the business case behind implementing this technology, while Daniel Mulvey Lynxight will offer a technical overview and live demonstration. With AI-powered solutions already transforming facilities worldwide, this is an opportunity to stay ahead in aquatic safety innovation. Spaces are limited—register now! https://bit.ly/3FtygkA

Exciting leadership opportunity - LIWA has begun the process to recruit a permanent Executive Officer As the peak industry body for aquatic facilities, LIWA plays a crucial role in advocacy, training, and industry standards. In this leadership role, you will: ✔ Shape policies and best practices to support aquatic professionals ✔ Drive membership engagement and industry collaboration ✔ Oversee key events like the WA Aquatic Recreation Conference & Trade Show ✔ Advocate for the growth and sustainability of the aquatic recreation sector We’re seeking a strategic, experienced leader who is ready to make an impact. 📩 Review the job posting and role prospectus here: https://bit.ly/3DhYFkZ

Help shape the future of the Aquatic Industry by taking the Royal Life Saving & National Aquatic Industry Committee survey Whether you’re a lifeguard, swim teacher, facility manager, administrator, or work anywhere in aquatics, your voice matters! The survey is completely anonymous, but if you choose to leave your details, you will be in with a chance of winning one of 20 x $150 eGiftcards. And they’re redeemable with hundreds of brands, so you can choose where to spend it. Complete the 2025 survey here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4krNHKu

Help Shape the 2025 LIWA Aquatics Conference & Win a Free Registration! Planning is in full swing, and we want to make this year’s conference bigger, better, and tailored to YOU! Take our super quick, 5-minute survey and let us know what matters most to you. As a thank you, you’ll go into the draw to win a FREE registration! 🎟️🎉 👉 Have your say now: https://bit.ly/3XdUhdi Your feedback is invaluable—let’s make 2025 the best conference yet!

What an incredible turnout for the 2025 Pool Lifeguard Challenge, with 17 teams from aquatic centres across WA coming to compete! Hosted by the City of Mandurah Mandurah Aquatic and Recreation Centre and facilitated by Royal Life Saving - Western Australia, this event put lifeguards through a series of high-pressure scenarios designed to sharpen their lifesaving skills. As proud sponsors, LIWA Aquatics is committed to supporting ongoing professional development in the industry, ensuring lifeguards are equipped with the skills and confidence to respond in real emergencies. A huge congratulations to our top three teams:  🥇 City of Swan Swan Active – 1st place! 🥈 City of Canning – 2nd place 🥉 City of Stirling (Western Australia) Stirling Leisure Centre, Inglewood – 3rd place A big thank you to all participants, organisers, and judges for making this event a success. We look forward to seeing even more teams in 2026!  City of Cockburn The University of Western Australia City of Armadale City of Vincent City of Gosnells City of Fremantle City of Bayswater City of Kwinana

Save the Dates!  LIWA Aquatics is thrilled to share the key event dates for 2025! These gatherings bring together aquatic recreation professionals from across WA for networking, professional development, and industry recognition. 📅 Upcoming Events: ✅ Northwest Aquatic Recreation Seminar – Broome, 16 May ✅ WA Aquatic Recreation Industry Awards – PCEC, 7 August ✅ LIWA State Conference – PCEC, 7–8 August ✅ Wheatbelt Regional Seminar – Toodyay, 8 October ✅ Southwest Regional Seminar – Margaret River, 15 October Mark your calendars and stay tuned for more details. We look forward to seeing you there! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3PXpxcx 

New Clarification on Indoor Aquatic Facilities & Lightning Safety Recent updates to AS1768 Lightning Protection have raised important questions about lightning safety for indoor aquatic facilities. Traditionally, only outdoor pools were evacuated during thunderstorms, as there were no known incidents of lightning-related injuries in indoor pools. However, a recent update to the standard suggests that both indoor and outdoor facilities should be treated the same regarding lightning risks. After a LIWA member raised this concern with the National Aquatic Industry Committee (NAIC) in 2024, the committee sought further clarification. In December 2024, Standards Australia advised that if an indoor pool is housed within a properly earthed structure, the building itself acts as a lightning protection system. In such cases, only testing is required to confirm compliance with AS1768. This is great news for indoor aquatic facility managers, who can now refer to the updated Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO) to plan their response protocols. 📌 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PW1pqG 💡 Do you currently evacuate indoor pools during thunderstorms? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

We are excited to see the milestone of construction starting at the Alkimos Aquatic and Recreation Centre, a key project for the City of Wanneroo City of Wanneroo. This $88 million facility will include pools, a gym, sports courts, and community spaces. The centre will play an important in improving health outcomes through aquatic activities and increasing opportunities for social connectedness. We look forward to welcoming this vital community hub, which will also boost employment within the industry. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4fSfLmF

LIWA Aquatics recently celebrated 20 years of the Watch Around Water program, a national benchmark in water safety. This initiative, launched in 2004, has transformed aquatic facilities by promoting shared responsibility between parents and lifeguards to prevent drownings. As summer approaches, we urge parents to stay vigilant and follow the program’s guidelines to ensure safe, enjoyable visits to public pools. Together, we can continue protecting future generations. Learn more about this life-saving program and its impact over the past two decades. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3ZQoSym