NWW Events

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Partner Event - NSW

Water is Life Youth Forum
17 Oct, 2024 | 10.00am - 2.00pm AEDST

This inaugural event will provide an opportunity for secondary school student leaders or representatives, from across greater Sydney, to come together and immerse themselves in the extraordinary world of water.

As students strengthen their water literacy and examine how water can be managed more sustainably, the importance of securing a resilient and reliable water supply for generations to come will become evident.

With a vision to empower advocacy, participating students will acquire skills and insights to encourage and lead behaviour change in their schools, homes, and across broader community settings.

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kanamaluka - Tamar Discovery Day

Public Event - Tasmania

kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day
19 Oct 2024 | 10.0am - 3.00pm AEDST

Dive into the mysteries and wonder of the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary!

You are invited to explore the incredible environment, wildlife, recreational opportunities, and heritage of our iconic estuary during this FREE all-ages, interactive discovery event.

The kanamaluka / Tamar Discovery Day, organised by the Tamar Estuary and Esk Rivers (TEER) Program, is a celebration of the kanamaluka / Tamar estuary and the wonderful diversity of flora and fauna that live there. This FREE community day offers families a fun-filled day out with engaging displays, and activities throughout the day.

What to expect:

Engaging displays: Learn from a variety of stalls featuring Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service, Tamar NRM / Bio Blitz, Plastic Free Launceston, OzFish, Platypus House, Petuna, Fishcare, AMC Search, Geofrey McLean, among others.
In-water demos: Watch AMC Search’s Autonomous Surface Vessel in action.
Special tours: Enjoy discounted tours at Seahorse World and Platypus House—kids go free!
Family fun: Celebrate Children's Week with hands-on arts and crafts, environmental exhibits, and games designed to educate and entertain.
Join us for a fantastic day, connecting and learning about the estuary’s natural wonders.

This event is proudly sponsored by Petuna Aquaculture, Bell Bay Aluminium and Seahorse World.

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Public Event - Vic - Goulburn Valley

National Water Week Storytime
21 - 27 October 2024

Our Silly Scarecrow competition has been a big part of our Water Week activities for the last five years and this year we are again offering local kindergarten and pre-school children the chance to decorate the usually field-bound creations in water related poses.

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NWW Storytime Bendigo

Public Event - Vic

National Water Week Storytime
21 Oct - 30 Nov, 2024 | 10.30am - 11.15am AESDT

Join educators from Coliban Water for some wonderful water stories, rhymes, jokes and songs. After the stories, they’ll help you make a water cycle wheel you can take home!

NO BOOKINGS REQUIRED
Bendigo Library,
259 Hargreaves Street Bendigo, VIC 3550

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Environmental Art Project exhibition WA

Public Event - WA

Environmental Art Project exhibition
22 Oct - 30 Nov, 2024 | 11.00am - 3.00pm WST

CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF LOCAL WATERWAYS
An exhibition of local primary school students work, exploring conservation and protection of local waterways. The Environmental Art Project (EAP) is an annual initiative encouraging primary school and homeschool students in the City of Swan and Shire of Mundaring to explore local environmental issues, whilst developing their own positive message about protecting ecosystems.

In 2024, students artwork investigates and depicts their creative ideas for the conservation and protection of local waterways and the important elements that work together to maintain aquatic ecosystems. Through this project, students explore their solutions for cleaner and more sustainable waterways.

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Public Event - Vic

Let's Grow: Waterwise Gardens event
22 Oct 2024 | 11.30am - 1.30pm AEDST

National Water Week celebrations help raise awareness of the need to value and conserve water as a precious resource that brings life and prosperity to our region.

There is also a nod to climate change and environmental issues which are a constant challenge for our region. Rushworth based, landscaping advocate Louise Costa will address how to create wildlife friendly, drought tolerant gardens with gardening enthusiasts at Kilmore Trackside.
For more information email waterweek@gvwater.vic.gov.au

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Member Event - National

YWP National Water Week Webinar
22 Oct 2024 | 1.00pm - 2.00pm AEDST

Celebrate National Water Week and hear how three inspirational Young Water Professionals are Accelerating Action. Hosted by the Australian Water Association Young Water Professionals Taskforce, this webinar is for anyone who wants to be part of shaping a sustainable water future for generations to come.

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Circularity of Food and Water

Online/ International Event

Webinar - Public and Private Financing for Circularity of Water and Food
22 Oct 2024 | 11.00pm AEDST

Explore the role of public and private financing in promoting circularity within the agriculture-water nexus. Discuss various funding mechanisms, investment strategies, and partnership models. Engage in group discussions and an interactive Q&A session with experienced guest speakers.

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Balancing Drainage and the Environment

Public Event - Tasmania

Workshop: Balancing Drainage and the Environment
23 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 2.15pm AEDST

Are you a farmer or land manager looking to enhance your farm's drainage systems and soil health? Join us for a workshop where experts will guide you through best practices in soil moisture management, paddock drainage design, and riparian restoration.

Presenters include:
• Reuben Wells (Ag Logic) on practical soil moisture management and drainage design
• Jesse Webster (NRM North) on reducing pathogens, nutrients, and sediment through improved fencing and stock management
• David Squibb (S&W Seed) on selecting the best plant species for stabilising soils
• Jamie Loane (Ag Drainage Solutions) on subsurface drainage solutions.

This workshop offers practical, science-based knowledge to improve farm productivity and reduce environmental impact. Weather permitting, some sessions will be conducted in the paddock for hands-on learning. You'll also have the opportunity to network with local experts and fellow landholders, and receive take-home resources and practical tips to implement on your farm.

Numbers are limited, registration is essential by Friday 18 October 2024. Lunch provided.

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Public Event - WA

Water Collection and Reuse in your home with Ecoburbia
23 Oct 2024 | 10.30am - 12.00pm WST

Would you like to learn more about saving water in your home? This Free Ecoburbia workshop will cover rainwater and greywater systems, garden bores and how to install drip irrigation.

Get easy water saving tips you can apply in your home.

10.30 am - 12 pm
135 Canning Highway, East Fremantle
Free event

This event is open to East Fremantle and City of Fremantle residents.

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Public Event - National

Sequana Stream Webinar Series - Desalination: demystifying its carbon footprint
23 Oct 2024 | 12.00pm - 1.00pm AEDST

To celebrate AWA’s National Water Week (NWW), Sequana invites you to join the launch of a very special edition of our Sequana Stream Webinar series.

Desalination: demystifying its carbon footprint

Time:
• 9.00 am – 10.00 am (WA)
• 10.30 am - 11.30 am (NT)
• 11.00 am - 12.00 pm (QLD)
• 11.30 am – 12.30 pm (SA)
• 12 pm to 1 pm (VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS)

Location: Online via Microsoft Teams – a link will be provided in your registration confirmation email

Guest speakers:
• Gary Crisp, Chief Engineer, Sequana
• Ian Filby, National Partner, Energy, Decarbonisation and Major Project Delivery, Sequana
• Julien Tauvry, Plant Director- Victorian Desalination Project (Watersure), Suez

As Australia faces the dual challenges of declining rainfall and a rapidly growing population, the need for a reliable, sustainable water source has never been more critical. Desalination, the process of converting seawater into fresh, potable water, emerges as a robust, climate-resistant solution. It offers a way to address water scarcity while considering environmental and social impacts, making it a key component in Australia's strategy for water security.

Sequana is currently involved in multiple desalination projects in development around the country, with many of our team having held key roles on desalination projects before joining Sequana, including our Chief Engineer Gary Crisp who has an unparalleled track record in this space.

Tapping into NWW’s theme ‘Accelerating Action’ our experts, alongside Julien Tauvry from Suez, who is managing the largest desalination plant in Australia and the greenest in the world, will discuss how desalination projects can tackle water scarcity and provide a safe future for generations to come in the current climate crisis.

Our speakers will dive into the complexity of the desalination process while emphasising the ongoing efforts to reduce negative effects on the environment (e.g. environmental impact assessments, use of renewable energy sources, implementation of energy recovery systems, development of advanced membrane technologies, brine and waste management.

We are excited to be part of the conversation, and we look forward to seeing you online!

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Member Event - Tasmania

Tas YWP Event: Site Visit & Networking Launceston
24 Oct 2024 | 2.00pm - 5.00pm AEDST

The Tasmanian Branch invites all Young Water Professionals to an exciting afternoon of exploration and networking! We’re heading to the Ti-Tree Bend Sewage Treatment Plant to kick off our visit to the innovative Covered Storage Project. After that, we'll make our way to the Margaret Street Treatment Plant for another insightful guided tour.

This is a fantastic opportunity to dive deep into the projects shaping our water future. You’ll have the chance to ask questions, share insights, and discuss successes and lessons learned in the field.

After the tours, unwind with us for a relaxed catch-up and networking session, where you can connect with fellow professionals and exchange ideas in a friendly atmosphere.

Don’t miss out on this chance to expand your knowledge and grow your network in the water industry!

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Westernport Water Wastewater event

Public Event - Victoria

Unlocking the potential of wastewater lagoons and farm dams: opportunities for nutrient removal and greenhouse gas reduction
24 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 12.30pm AEDST

Would you like to learn about opportunities for nutrient removal and greenhouse gas reduction in farm dams and wastewater lagoons? To celebrate National Water Week, Westernport Water are hosting a special event covering exactly this, and you’re invited to join us!

This FREE event will cover preliminary findings of Westernport Water’s Floating Wetlands Pilot Project by project partners CSIRO, RMIT University and Covey Associates. Plus, you will learn about sustainable farm dams and their role for biodiversity and the carbon cycle from scientists at RMIT University.

Bookings are essential by 22nd Oct via: Eventbrite (walk-ins will not be permitted). Numbers are limited. Morning tea provided.

This event is suitable for VCE aged students and adults only.

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Connecting Catchments Forum

Public Event - Qld

Connecting Catchments - Water Forum
24 Oct 2024 | 11.30am - 4.30pm AEDST

Join us for the unveiling of our 14th Ecosystem Health Index Report Card, a pivotal event for anyone passionate about environmental sustainability and water management. This year's launch event promises to be a comprehensive exploration of current trends and challenges in water management. You'll gain valuable insights from expert feature presentations and engaging panel sessions that cover a diverse array of topics, from water quality and conservation strategies to the latest innovations in ecosystem monitoring.

Hosted at the scenic Salt hotel in Yeppoon, the event provides the perfect blend of informative content and a relaxed coastal setting. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, exchange ideas, and discuss the future of water management practices.

To enhance your experience, a delicious lunch will be provided, allowing you to enjoy local flavours while connecting with like-minded individuals. Don't miss this chance to be part of an important conversation on maintaining and improving the health of our precious water ecosystems.

Reserve your spot now and be a part of shaping the future of water management!

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Public Event - Vic

Shepparton Wastewater Management Facility
National Water Week tour
24 Oct 2024 | 4.30pm & 5.15pm AEDST

Join us on Thursday 24 October for a tour of our Shepparton Wastewater Management Facility (Daldy Road, Shepparton North) and learn about water management and how sewage becomes a reusable resource as part of National Water Week 2024.

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Partner Event - National

Water Night 2024 - Tap off, Tune in
24 Oct, 2024 | 5.00pm - 10.00pm AEDST

We are calling on Australians everywhere to sign up and join a nationwide community supporting stronger action on climate change and water awareness. Can you go without using taps and running water from 5-10pm, 24th October?

Sign up and show your support for Water! #tapofftunein

Water Night Cinematic Experience

Public Event - NSW

Water night: Cultural and cinematic experience - Batemans Bay
24 Oct 2024 | 5.30pm - 8.30pm AEDST

Join us for a night under the stars to celebrate the wonders of water and embrace the value of this precious life source.

Local traditional dancers, Muladha Gamara, will inspire you with their soul-stirring water dance.

Take some time to ponder about water and why it's important to you in our water reflection activity.

We'll then watch 'Our Blue World' narrated by Liam Neeson under the stars at the Botanic Garden's outdoor cinema.

'Our Blue World' is a powerful film that explores humanity’s relationship with water. You'll discover how a small shift in consciousness and practice can bring enormous positive change and rebalance and regenerate life on earth.

Connect with your community and get the water conversations flowing on water night!

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Public Event - Vic

Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070
Exhibition panel discussion
24 Oct 2024 | 5.00pm - 6.30pm AEDST

AILA VIC is proud to support the eight Victorian landscape architecture practices contributing to this significant exhibition, Reimagining Birrarung: Design Concepts for 2070, presented by the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) in association with the Birrarung Council.

In 2017 the Victorian Government passed the Yarra River Protection (Wilip-gin Birrarung murron) Act 2017, Australian-first legislation that identifies the Birrarung (the Yarra River) and its corridor as a single living and integrated natural entity. This landmark Act is a gamechanger for how we view our waterways and recognises the knowledge and leadership of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people as Traditional Custodians.

Created for a national landscape architecture audience, this event includes an exhibition discussion with NGV, Birrarung Council and the design teams that invites us as a profession to explore this model of change and how landscape architectural practice, government institutions, legislation and community-driven governance can intersect to achieve transformative outcomes.

Landscape practices include ASPECT Studios, Bush Projects, McGregor Coxall, OFFICE, Openwork, REALMstudios, SBLA and TCL.

Drinks to connect and collaborate will be held afterwards at the Time Out Cafe + Bar, Fed Square and hosted by AILA VIC Major Partner, ecoDynamics.

Be quick: Space is limited.

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Water Views Art Exhibition

Public Event - NSW

Water Views Art Exhibition Opening
24 Oct, 2024 | 6.00pm - 9.00pm AEDST

Join us for light drinks and refreshments in the Waverley Library Galleries to celebrate the work of Heidi Hereth.

Water Views is an exhibition of aquatic landscape views by local artist Heidi Hereth. It recounts the places the artist has visited, painted and loved, as well as swum in. In the words of the artist:

“I feel that the love of water is shared by many people, and many agree that just looking at water - or an image thereof, engenders a feeling of peace and calm”.

Heidi is a master of the challenges of that water presents for a painter - capturing transparency, reflections, sparkle and motion. In her exhibition, she hopes to evoke feelings of peace and joy for the viewer.

Please note, this is a COVID safe event social distancing is encouraged. If you feel unwell on the day please refrain from attending.

Please direct any enquiries to visualarts@waverley.nsw.gov.au

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Liverpool Plains Shire Council - Quipolly Community Day

Public Event - NSW

Quipolly Water Treatment Plant Community Open Day
25 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 2.00pm AEDST

Liverpool Plains Shire Council (LPSC) is inviting community members to take a look behind the scenes at the new Quipolly Water Treatment Plant at a Community Open Day on Friday 25 October 2024.

Tours will run at half hour intervals from 10am to 2pm from Quipolly Dam to the Water Treatment Plant. Registration on Eventbrite is required and those attending must wear filled in shoes.

Visitors will be able to take a walk through some of the key features of the plant and gain a better understanding of the water treatment processes that have been specifically developed to suit the challenges of this raw water source and discover how that water is treated to drinking water standards.

The Community Open Day is a free event and a BBQ will also be available on the day.

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Public Event - NSW

Love Water Garden Wisely: Waterwise Gardening Workshop @ The Entrance
26 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 12.00pm AEDST

Come join us at the The Entrance Community Centre for a fun and informative Waterwise Gardening Workshop!

Want to know how to have a garden that is healthy and water wise? Learn about plant selection and design strategies to minimise water loss in your garden. Strategies include capturing water on your site and minimising evaporation and will include options such as wicking beds, hugelkutur, swales, increasing the organic matter content of your soil and choosing the right mulch. The principles of wicking garden beds and how to construct them will be demonstrated in an upcycled polystyrene box. Don't miss out on this opportunity to enhance your gardening skills and contribute to water conservation!

The workshop will be run by waterwise gardening expert Kerrie Anderson from local company Synergy Permaculture.

This event is for residents of the NSW Central Coast only.

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Public Event - NSW

Gloucester Water Treatment Plant Open Day
26 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 1.00pm AEDST

Learn all about your local water at our free public open day!

The event will begin with a brief presentation at the Gloucester Senior Citizen's Centre, before we'll travel by bus to the Gloucester Water Treatment Plant, where one of our operators will provide a guided tour and explain how we treat water from the Barrington River and deliver it to close to 2,000 local homes and businesses.

The tour will continue on to our recently upgraded Cemetery Road reservoir site where a complimentary lunch will be provided. We'll then return by bus to the Senior Citizen's Centre at the end of the tour.

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Bjelke-Petersen Dam

Public Event - Qld

Bjelke-Petersen Dam Open Day
26 Oct 2024 | 10.00am - 2.00pm AEST

A free, family-friendly day out awaits you at the Bjelke-Petersen Dam Open Day!

There’ll be plenty of activities for all the family, including live music, kids’ activities, emergency service displays, a free BBQ, and much more!

Meet the team from Sunwater and take a tour of the dam (bookings required) *, learn about the history of the dam and how it works, how you can prepare for local weather events and how to stay safe in and on the water. 

Catch the free shuttle bus from Cherbourg or Murgon (bookings required) *

Bjelke-Petersen Dam is just 10 minutes from Murgon, 15 minutes from Cherbourg and around 30 minutes from Kingaroy and Nanango.

The 2024 Bjelke-Petersen Dam Open Day is proudly brought to you by Sunwater.

Location: BP Dam day-use area | Haager Drive, Moffatdale Qld

Cost: Free 

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Public Event - NSW

Tamworth Water Week Open Garden Trail!
26-27 Oct, 2024 | 9.00am - 5.00pm AEDST

TWSA has planned an Open Garden Trail to focus on native, food producing, and water wise gardens. The event will showcase what is possible in urban gardens, and encourage visitors to make water wise gardens. The event is a joint venture between TWSA, Tamworth Parents 4 Climate, and Tamworth Landcare. Our Open Gardens will inspire people to transition their existing gardens to more water wise models and we're excited for the community connections that it will encourage.

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BlackRock Treatment Plant Tour

Public Event - Vic

Black Rock Water Reclamation Plant Community Tours
27 Oct, 2024 | 11.00am - 3.00pm AEDST

This tour is for community members of school age and older. Children must be accompanied by an adult. If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know.

What to wear: Enclosed shoes and clothing suitable for walking outside. We recommend long sleeved pants and top, hat and sunscreen.

Come along to Geelong’s largest water reclamation plant at Black Rock Road, Connewarre, for a FREE guided tour:

Learn how wastewater is transformed into recycled water and biosolids fertilizer.
Find out how the site has changed since the start of Geelong’s sewerage system in 1916, and what is planned for the future.

Please note the tour involves walking around 1 kilometre, with some slight inclines. Each tour will take around 50 minutes. To participate, children must be school age or older, and be under the active supervision of an adult.

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