South East Water

Did you know that Melbourne is projected to be the largest city in Australia by 2071? 🏡 More people means more precious water being used, which is why climate-resilient water sources, such as recycled water, are vital to Melbourne. #Melbourne #RecycledWater

With their 2024 Community Grant, Beaumaris Life Saving Club is making water safety more accessible through the Fit to Swim program. 🥽 This initiative is improving the health and liveability of our local community through… 🏄♀️ Lifesaver Swim Fitness training lifesavers year-round 🏊♂️ Nippers Swim Assessments By removing financial barriers, more families can access these programs and build the skills and confidence for a safer summer. This means stronger swimmers, safer beaches, and more future lifesavers in our community! Applications for 2025 Community Grants are now open, but be quick, they close this Friday 21 March.

Here's some quick tips to help your garden beat the heat and make the most of our precious water supplies.🌞 💧 Only water plants early in the morning or late in the afternoon to reduce evaporation. 👇 Stick your finger in the soil, if it’s moist below the surface, there’s no need to water. ☔ If rain is on the way, let nature do the work for you! 🌳 Focus water on the plant roots, this is where plants absorb water most effectively. 🌻 Cover garden beds with mulch to lock in moisture, keep soil cool and reduce evaporation.

This #InternationalWomensDay, we're thrilled to be named a Top 101 Australian Workplace for Women by WORK180 for another year running! It's a proud moment, but we know there's more to do. Globally, millions of women still face unfulfilled promised of equality and it's time to turn promises into progress. This week, we joined panel discussions hosted by Greater Western Water, Work180, Engineers Australia, Frankston City Council and Frankston Social Enterprise and Innovation Hub, where they shared their insights, experiences and visions for advancing gender equality and empowerment in our industry. Our vision is clear, to be a safe, progressive and inclusive employer where everyone is valued for who they are. A workplace free from discrimination, prejudice or bias, where your rights, talents and expertise are embraced, celebrated and rewarded.

Meet our 2025 graduates! 👋 David Liu, Betsy M., Kyle Williams, Sowmya Myadam, William Dang, and Pranay Parashar.   Over the next couple of years, they'll rotate across the business, immersing themselves in different teams and working alongside leaders in the industry, while contributing to meaningful projects.    We caught up with them to find out which team they're working with, what's surprised them most so far and included a few fun questions too! If you're interested in being a South East Water grad, applications for our 2026 program will open June 2025.

Did you know we have a target of 150 litres of water usage per person, per day? 🤔 But last week, Melbournians averaged a huge 222 litres each! 💧 You can check how your water use compares to the daily target on your water bill.

Have you ever heard of biochar? 🔥 FareShare, a meal relief charity, used its 2024 Community Grant to purchase a biochar kiln, turning organic waste into nutrient-rich fertiliser. Their impressive garden in Clayton South grows the produce for meals that support over 1 million vulnerable Victorians each year. By integrating biochar, their crops will thrive, allowing them to grow even more vegetables! 🙌 With the help of over 140 incredible volunteers, FareShare's sustainable project is tackling food insecurity while protecting the environment by reducing emissions and waste. ♻

Working together to support Victoria’s housing goals. 🏡   This week, South East Water Board members Lara Olsen FTSE GAICD and Rohan Henry met with Linda Allison, CEO, and Jill Lim, Board member, from the Urban Development Institute of Australia (UDIA) Victoria.   Together they discussed how we can better support the development industry and help deliver on the Government’s Housing Statement to build more homes across South East Melbourne.   It’s all part of ensuring we continue to support liveable communities for generations to come.

Imagine growing up in a landlocked country and stepping into the ocean for the first time. 🌊 For 42 Nepalese women, that moment became a reality thanks to Didi Bahini Samaj Victoria and a 2024 South East Water Community Grant. With little opportunity to learn water safety in Nepal, this project offered beach safety training with Life Saving Victoria. 🏄♀️ Now, these brave women have been equipped with the skills, confidence, and freedom to enjoy the beach safely with their families. 🏊♀️ “I never thought I’d feel comfortable in the water, but this program has changed that completely,” said participant Sanju Subedi. We’re proud to support projects that empower our vulnerable community members to live safer, healthier lives. 💙

Our 2025 Community Grants Program is now open and offering up to $10,000 to help make your project possible. We're looking to fund projects that make our communities better places to live. This includes projects that... 💧 Help make sure we all know about water and how to use it in the best way possible 🥗 Support community members experiencing hardship and vulnerability 🌳 Make our environment healthier 🚵♀️ Help people be more active and connected. Ready to bring your project to life? 👇 Visit https://lnkd.in/ebvgxXS for details and to apply. Be quick, applications close 21 March.