Events

Webinar | The Queensland floods of 2010/2011 – reflections and regeneration

Online - AWST

In January 2011 Queensland experienced flooding of historic proportions that impacted approximately 78% of the State. Sadly, thirty-three people died in the 2010/2011 floods and some 29 000 homes and businesses suffered some form of inundation. The scale of the disaster led to the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry. When the Commission’s final report…

Global Handwashing Day

Global Handwashing Day is an annual global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases. It is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times.

National Water Week – AWA Events

Every third week of October, the Australian Water Association organises National Water Week and makes a splash across Australia, inspiring individuals, communities and organisations to build awareness around the value of water. Access to clean water is hugely important to our daily lives, and it’s down to all of us to protect our water environments…

AWA Sundowner

Besk, Basement Bar, 264 Railway Parade West Leederville Besk, Basement Bar, 264 Railway Parade West Leederville, Perth, Australia

From January to October the WA Branch Committee will host monthly informal networking events in the form of after-work Sundowner drinks.... Each month we'll have an interesting topic for discussion and the opportunity to meet and catch up with other AWA members and non-members. Events are free, with a bar available at the venue to…

Water Night – No taps. One night only.

Register for Water Night 2021 today! Australia has been diagnosed with an addiction to tap water, with the average Aussie turning on their tap nine times a day! Do you know how many times a day you reach for your taps? Well, Water Night is the perfect opportunity for you to find out. Will you…

ARR Live Courses – #6: Extreme Events

Online - Times in AEST

The Australian Water School and WMAwater are pleased to announce the launch of the Australian Rainfall & Runoff ARR Live Training Series. Working in collaboration with key authors of ARR we have created the ARR Live Training Series to be run throughout 2021. The series supports the 2019 edition of the ARR, released by Geoscience Australia and…

AWA WA Awards Night 2021

Ritz Carlton 1 Barrack Street, Perth, WA, Australia

Registrations now open for the WA Water Awards Dinner to be held on Friday 29 October 2021. The awards night brings together water industry leaders and professionals to recognise and celebrate the achievements of the WA Awards finalists and winners, and to discuss what the future holds.We are pleased to advise Neville Collard, JP will perform a Welcome…

One Day Workshop: Planning for Perth and Peel Stormwater and Groundwater Management

Water Corporation 629 Newcastle St, Leederville, WA, Australia

This workshop aims to develop a prioritised action plan to improve stormwater and groundwater modelling, design and management in Perth and Peel. This full day facilitated workshop is aimed at Local Government officers responsible for drainage management and subdivision approvals, consultants undertaking modelling studies and developing drainage designs, Government agencies associated with drainage and representatives…