Water Industry Operations Association of Australia (WIOA)

One week left – don’t miss out! Time’s almost up! There’s only one week left to secure your delegate registration and book meals for the 2025 WIOA VIC Conference & Exhibition in Bendigo. This is your chance to: ▶️Network with fellow water professionals and expand your industry connections. ▶️Explore cutting-edge innovations shaping the future of the water industry. ▶️Take home practical insights you can apply directly to your operations. ▶️Celebrate industry excellence at the Thursday Awards Dinner with your peers. ▶️Taste the best at IXOM’s Best Tasting Tap Water Competition. ▶️Watch the action at the exciting Main’s Tapping Competition. After this week, registration closes for everyone except free visitors — don’t miss your spot! 📅 2–3 April 2025 | Bendigo Showgrounds Exhibition Hall, VIC 💧Register now before it’s too late https://lnkd.in/g5rV69fd A massive shout out to our Prime Sponsors for your support for the Water Industry Operations Sector! Alliance Automation Hach Pacific Hanna Instruments IXOM Reece Group Civil + Viadux Xylem Along with our Host Sponsor Coliban Water and Supporter Sponsor City of Greater Bendigo! #WIOA #waterindustry #wateroperations

Got a Competitive Streak? Prove It! Think you’ve got the fastest hands in the industry? Can your team tap a main quicker than anyone else? It’s time to put your skills to the test in our Reece Group + Viadux Mains Tapping Competition! Grab your crew, step up to the challenge, and show us what you’re made of! 🔥 Think you’ve got what it takes? 👉 Enter into the Main Tapping Competition 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnp2e_ws Or maybe… your tap water is the real champion? Do you produce the best-tasting tap water in Victoria? Put it to the test in the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Competition. It’s all about clarity, taste, and purity – and the winner earns the ultimate title! 🔥 Bragging rights are on the line – are you in? 👉 Enter now and let’s see who comes out on top! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gnp2e_ws #MainsTapping #TapWaterTasting #WIOA #WaterIndustry #GameOn

Join Us for a Night of Celebration at the WIOA Awards Dinner! It’s time to raise a glass to the water industry operations best! The WIOA Awards Dinner, proudly sponsored by Xylem, is taking place on the 3rd April 2025 at All Seasons Resort, Bendigo – and you won’t want to miss it. What’s in store? 🎶 Live Entertainment: Ron Kingston setting the vibe for the night 🎤 Keynote Speaker: David Schwarz Former AFL Player and Melbourne Football Club Life Member 🤝Great food, great company & plenty of laughs Come along, soak up the celebrations, and enjoy an evening of networking, entertainment, and well-deserved recognition of our industry’s top talent. Also, a big shout-out to our amazing sponsors for making this event possible: Pre-Dinner Hospitality Safety Wise & WatchGas - Gas Detection - Portable & Fixed Dinner Drinks Epsom Environmental Services Best Operator Paper and Poster SAFEgroup Automation (SGA) VIC Operator of the Year VicWater VIC Young Operator of the Year IWA (Institute of Water Administration) Victoria Charity Raffle Control Components Don’t miss out – visit our website to book your seat today! https://lnkd.in/gUQ8NZjt

Happy International Women’s Day for tomorrow! We celebrate the incredible women of water and allies who help keep our industry streaming! From Operators to Engineers, Scientists to Leaders, Coordinators to Field Managers —your dedication, expertise, and passion make a real difference. Let’s continue to support, uplift, and empower women in the water industry, today and every day! Attending our VIC event? Start your day with inspiration and connection at the Women of Water Networking Breakfast, proudly sponsored by Mass Products™. 📅 2nd April 2025 | ⏰ 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM ☕ A great way to network, share experiences, and celebrate women in our industry before the big day kicks off! 🔗 Join us – register now! https://lnkd.in/gnGTUdzQ #WIOA #IWD #Wateroperations #waterindustry

🥇 Celebrate the Best in the Industry – 2025 VIC Award Nominations, close 21st of March 🥇 It’s time to shine a spotlight on the incredible individuals keeping our industry flowing smoothly! Know someone who goes above and beyond in water operations? Nominate them (or yourself!) for a prestigious award and celebrate their dedication, expertise, and impact. 💧 VIC Operator of the Year Award – Sponsored by VicWater | Recognising outstanding performance in water and wastewater treatment operations. 💧 VIC Young Operator of the Year Award – Sponsored by IWA (Institute of Water Administration) Victoria | Honouring rising stars shaping the future of the industry. A full list of award categories and sponsors is available on our website. 🥇 Nominate now: https://lnkd.in/dFPqrWk9 Get Involved by registering for this celebratory event in affiliation with our 2025 VIC Water Industry Operations Conference and Exhibition. View the program and register here: https://lnkd.in/gC6Pc7_q #WIOA #WaterIndustry #Wateroperations

Clear the Pipeline – 30 Days Until WIOA VIC 2025! Time to get pumped - the agenda is now live on our website, featuring an outstanding speaker line-up sharing the latest industry insights and innovations. 📅 Date: 2–3 April 2025 📍 Location: Bendigo Showgrounds Register now to secure your spot and take advantage of: ✅ Insightful Presentations – Tap into the latest industry insights ✅ Hands-on Exhibition – Explore 150+ booths showcasing the latest technology. ✅ Unmatched Networking – Connect with like-minded water operators WIOA Members save 20% on tickets! Not a member? Join today and access exclusive discounts, professional development, and networking opportunities. Members can check WIOA Words, call 03 5821 6744 or email info@wioa.org.au to find out the discount code. 🔗 View the agenda & register now: 2025 VIC WIOA Conference Agenda https://lnkd.in/g5rV69fd 🔗 Sign up to become a member: Become A Member Form - WIOA https://lnkd.in/ec4Mvvb #WIOA2025 #WaterIndustry #Networking #ProfessionalDevelopment #RegisterNow #MemberPerks

We’re all about H₂O excellence! We wish the 2024 Australian winner of the IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water Competition, Isaac Regional Council, all the best with their water sample being judged at the international event! The 35th Annual Berkeley Springs International Water Testing tomorrow 1pm AEDT! IXOM provide ongoing support of our Best Tasting Tap Water competitions across Australia! We are gratefully thankful! Check out the International Water testing event on this Facebook page: https://lnkd.in/gv6aGDUY For our Water Operations Sector: Have you placed your application in for a sample from your Water Treatment Facility? Get ready for our 2025 IXOM Best Tasting Tap Water competitions! First round will take place on the 1st of April in conjunction with our Water Industry Operations Conference & Exhibition in Bendigo! Apply here: https://lnkd.in/gYHfs5zi #H2OChampions #BestTastingTapWater #WIOA #StayHydrated

We are thrilled to announce our first NSW Interest and Charity Bowls Day for 2025! An event that aims to connect operationally focused members to like-minded peers in the water Industry operations sector. With presentations on the Quipolly WTP Project, the operations and treatment process, commissioning learnings and a tour to receive real-time insights. As well as more from Walcha Council and their New off Creek Dam construction, latest news and updates. Proudly supported by our National Partner ProMinent Australia and Hosted by Liverpool Plains Shire Council. View this link to register and to find out more about this program! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gSKwHvar #WIOA #waterindustry #wateroperations

💧 Sneak Peek: WIOA VIC 2025 Speaker Lineup! 💧 We’ve locked in some incredible presenters for this year’s WIOA VIC Conference & Exhibition! Don’t miss your chance to gain real-world insights from industry experts tackling key challenges in water and wastewater management. 🎤 Featured Sessions: Kathy Northcott | Veolia Australia and New Zealand: Operators on the Front Line: Incident Management Panel: Join industry experts as they share firsthand experiences in incident & emergency response, diving into the human factors that shape outcomes. Peta Thiel | Research Laboratory Services: Can Activated Carbon Systems Keep Up with PFAS Guidelines? Damien Abbott | Downer Energy & Utilities: 20+ Years of MBR Operations: Lessons Learned 🔗 Register NOW to secure your place! WIOA Members get 20% off the Full Conference Delegate price! Call 03 5821 6744 or email info@wioa.org.au to grab your promo code. https://lnkd.in/gC6Pc7_q Time is running out – don’t miss your opportunity to be part of Australia’s top water operations event! 💦 #WIOA #WaterIndustry #BendigoConference #Networking #Innovation

💡Got insights, innovations, or research to share? Whether you’re a veteran, or new to the water industry, now is the time to showcase your work with a Poster Presentation at our 2025 VIC Conference. We encourage new operators to submit a Poster with a case-study, this is a great learning and development program that gains confidence and connections. Your poster should provide a clear summary of research, trials, or operational activities, covering objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. It must be A0 size (841 x 1189mm) and easily readable from 2 metres away. Use photos, charts, and minimal text to effectively convey your message. Enter to join the running for the Best Operator Poster Award – an all-expenses-paid trip to an interstate WIOA conference! 🏆 👉Submit your poster here 🔗https://lnkd.in/gWg92FrT #WIOA #Waterindustry #wateroperations