UPCOMING EVENTS
VIC Technical Event December 2026 | Wrapped - Lessons we keep relearning
The AWA Victorian Branch in collaboration with the YWP subcommittee is pleased to host its next Technical event: 2026 Wrapped. Four years after the AWA’s first Wrapped event, Water in a time of uncertainty, we ask the people who led the sector...
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VIC 2026 Nov YWP Lawn Bowls Sundowner
Get ready for a laid-back evening of laughter, friendly competition, and mingling at our YWP Lawn Bowls Sundowner!
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Webinar | Data Governance: The Foundation or the Bottleneck for Digital Utilities?
Presented by:AWA Victoria Branch and the SWAN APAC Alliance
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IWAA Webinar - Comparing Water Sectors: A Panel from North America to Australia
Connecting Young Water Professionals: Australia, Canada & the United States Join IWA Australia (IWAA) and the American Water Works Association (AWWA) for a collaborative webinar connecting young water professionals across Australia, Canada and the...
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VIC 2026 YWP Tree Planting Day
Join us for a morning of tree planting and helping to restore native vegetation on Melbourne Water land at the Derrimut Retarding Basin. Friends, family, colleagues and community members are all welcome! In addition to its important stormwater...
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VIC Gala Dinner & Awards 2026
The Victorian Gala Dinner & Awards is the highlight of the annual events calendar in the water industry. This prestigious event, which is now in its 63rd year, provides an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of innovative and...
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National Reconciliation Week Webinar 2026
Join the Australian Water Association and Water Services Association of Australia for our joint National Reconciliation Week webinar exploring the role of Australia’s water sector in advancing reconciliation through action, partnership, and shared...
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2026 Committee Elections - Victoria
Elections are now open for the Victorian Branch Committee and the Young Water Professionals Subcommittee 2026
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VIC YWP Regional Study Tour 2026 (Sold Out)
SOLD OUT! The 2026 YWP Regional Tour will travel through the Yarra Valley and surrounding regions to explore the evolving challenges and opportunities across drinking water, wastewater, and catchment systems. From First Nations water stewardship and...
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2026 Branch Nominations - Now Open!
AWA members are invited to nominate for a position on their state or territory Branch Committee OR Young Water Professionals Subcommittee. Nominations close 21 April.
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IWAA Nominations 2026 - Now Open!
The current International Water Association Australia (IWAA) Committee is pleased to advise that nominations for the IWAA Committee and the Young Water Professional (YWP) Subcommittee are now open for the 2026 – 2028 financial year. There are 16...
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VIC Technical Event March 2026
The AWA Victorian Branch is pleased to host its next Technical event: Strategic Foresight for a Shared Water Future As Victoria faces the dual pressures of population growth and a changing climate, the ability to anticipate and adapt to future...
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Water Reuse 2027
Call for Abstracts closing 30 November! Don't miss your opportunity to showcase your work and contribute to the future of water reuse.
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VIC 2026 YWP Lawn Bowls Sundowner
Get ready for a laid-back evening of laughter, friendly competition, and mingling at our YWP Lawn Bowls Sundowner!
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Voices from the Bush Conference 2026
Stronger Together - Creating Change
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VIC Technical Event December 2025
The AWA Victorian Branch in collaboration with the YWP subcommittee is pleased to host its next Technical event: 2025 Wrapped: Pathways to Water Security The event will celebrate the achievements of the Victorian water sector throughout 2025 and...
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VIC Gala Dinner & Awards 2025
The Victorian Gala Dinner & Awards is the highlight of the annual events calendar in the water industry. This prestigious event, which is now in its 62nd year, provides an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of innovative and...
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Connected by Water 2026
Join us in Perth for Connected by Water 2026, where we explore water's essential role across the Australian economy - from agriculture and energy, to mining, manufacturing, data infrastructure, and beyond. Following the success of the inaugural...
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VIC 2025 Tree Planting Day
Join us for a day of tree planting and rebuilding habitat for the rare Altona skipper butterfly. All friends and family welcome! This year we will be planting 1,000 seedlings just west of Millers Road along Kororoit Creek in Altona to support...
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VIC Technical Event - July 2025
Shaping Water Careers: How Mentoring and Leadership Drive Industry Success
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Bridging Now to Next - National Reconciliation Week Webinar
The Australian Water Association (AWA) and the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) are pleased to invite you to a special webinar in National Reconciliation Week on Monday, 2 June 2025. This year’s National Reconciliation Week theme,...
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VIC Technical Event - June 2025
This event is now sold out. CIRCULAR WATER CITIES: How can we harness urban water resources as our cities grow?
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IWAA Nominations 2025
The current International Water Association Australia (IWAA) Committee is pleased to advise that nominations for the IWAA Committee and the Young Water Professional (YWP) Subcommittee are now open for the 2025 – 2027 financial year.
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2025 Branch Nominations
AWA members are invited to nominate for a position on their state or territory Branch Committee OR Young Water Professionals Subcommittee.
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VIC YWP Ball 2025
Mark your calendars for the biggest night out of the year for the Young Water Professionals.
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IWAA Webinar - Value of Water: Differing perspectives in the Water Industry
Water is at the heart of our communities, economies, and ecosystems, yet its value is often underestimated. From securing water supplies in a changing climate to ensuring equitable access and sustainable management, understanding the true value of...
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VIC Technical Event - Moonee Ponds Creek Tour
Join us for an exclusive site tour of the recently completed Reimagining Moonee Ponds Creek project. This tour offers a unique opportunity to hear from a variety of stakeholders and explore the transformative efforts aimed at revitalizing a section...
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AWA and Isle Utilities - Industrial Technology Webinar
Join us as we explore the intersection of industry and utilities, unlocking water intelligence, and co-designing a collaborative program. This workshop will leverage the water intelligence of a network of water utilities, industry and technology...
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VIC 2025 YWP Lawn Bowls Sundowner
Get ready for a laid-back evening of laughter, friendly competition, and mingling at our YWP Lawn Bowls Sundowner!
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Water Efficiency Conference 2025
Join us for the Water Efficiency Conference 2025 in Melbourne to explore Next Generation Water Efficiency.
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Ozwater'25
Ozwater is an annual three-day conference and exhibition featuring a strong line-up of international and national keynote speakers, scientific and technical papers, case studies, workshops, panel sessions and poster presentations. The 2025 Ozwater...
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VIC Technical Event December 2024
The AWA Victorian Branch in collaboration with the YWP subcommittee is pleased to host its next Technical event: 2024 Wrapped: Back to the Future of Victoria’s Water Legacy. The event will celebrate the highlights of the Victorian water sector...
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VIC Technical Event September 2024
The AWA Victorian Branch is pleased to host its next Technical Event. Join us for an insightful evening featuring three fascinating speakers discussing the latest advancements and innovations in the water industry. Enjoy the enriching discussions,...
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VIC Gala Dinner & Awards 2024
The Victorian Gala Dinner & Awards is the highlight of the annual events calendar in the water industry. This prestigious event, which is now in its 61st year, provides an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of innovative and...
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VIC Technical Event June 2024
The AWA Victorian Branch is pleased to host its next Technical event: Ozwater24 Best Victorian Papers! Join us as we continue accelerating action from Ozwater by hearing from some of our Victorian superstars. This is your chance to hear directly...
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2024 Committee Elections Victoria
Elections are now open for the Victorian Branch Committee and the Young Water Professionals Subcommittee 2024.
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IWAA Nominations 2024 - Now Closed
The current International Water Association Australia (IWAA) Committee is pleased to advise that nominations for the IWAA Committee and the Young Water Professional (YWP) Subcommittee are now open for the 2024 – 2026 financial year.
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2024 Branch Nominations - Now Closed
AWA members are invited to nominate for a position on their state or territory Branch Committee OR Young Water Professionals Subcommittee.
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VIC YWP Regional Study Tour 2024
SOLD OUT! Click below to join the waitlist Come and join the Victorian YWPs for an exciting adventure on the 2024 Regional Study Tour, exploring the theme: Water Futures: Envisioning and Creating a Water-Resilient Society. Over two days, we will...
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VIC YWP Ball 2024
Mark your calendars for the biggest night out of the year for the Young Water Professionals.
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Voices from the Bush Conference 2024
Nestled in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs is in the prime position to host our second Voices from the Bush Conference. The event will explore the challenges impacting remote and regional communities across the nation and provide a platform...
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VIC 2024 Tree Planting Day
Join us for a day of tree planting and rebuilding habitat for the rare Altona skipper butterfly. All friends and family welcome! This year we will be planting 1,000 seedlings just west of Millers Road along Kororoit Creek in Altona to support...
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VIC Mentoring Program and Breakfast Launch 2024
Please join us for the VIC Mentoring Program 2024
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VIC Technical Event December 2023
The AWA Victorian Branch in collaboration with the YWP subcommittee is pleased to host its next Technical event: 2023 Wrapped: Water in a time of uncertainty. The "2023 Wrapped" event is a unique opportunity for thought leaders, experts, and...
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Ozwater'24
Ozwater is an annual three-day conference and exhibition featuring a strong line-up of international and national keynote speakers, scientific and technical papers, case studies, workshops, panel sessions and poster presentations. The 2024 theme,...
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Connected by Water 2024
Join us in Perth for the inaugural Connected by Water conference, where we will bring together a national and international audience to discuss sustainable water management in the West. Our bi-annual Young Water Professionals Conference is combined...
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VIC Technical Event August 2023
*** SOLD OUT *** The AWA Victorian Branch is pleased to host its next Technical event: Meaningful employment opportunities for refugee and immigrant jobseekers; stories, learnings and a brighter future. Meaningful employment opportunities for...
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VIC YWP Regional Study Tour 2023
***SOLD OUT*** Come and join the Victorian YWPs for an exciting adventure on the 2023 Regional Study Tour, exploring the theme: Life Along the Waterways: Navigating the Tides of Change. Over two days, we will explore various sites across Victoria's...
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2023 VIC YWP Subcommittee Elections
Nominations for 2023 have now closed and accordingly the VIC YWP Subcommittee will go to an election.
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VIC Gala Dinner & Awards 2023
The Victorian Gala Dinner & Awards is the highlight of the annual events calendar in the water industry. This prestigious event, which is now in its 60th year, provides an opportunity to celebrate the outstanding achievements of innovative and...
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VIC Technical Event. Legal status for waterways: where are we headed?
*** SOLD OUT*** This seminar will explore the Victorian Government’s policy to recognise waterways as living entities in law and its potential impact on water management in Victoria.
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IWAA Nominations 2023
The current International Water Association Australia (IWAA) Committee is pleased to advise that nominations for the IWAA Committee are now open for the 2023 – 2025 financial year, with a newly created Young Water Professional (YWP) Subcommittee.
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VIC YWP Ball 2023
Mark your calendars for the biggest night out of the year for the Young Water Professionals.
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VIC Tree Planting Day
Join us for a day of tree planting and rebuilding habitat for the rare Altona skipper butterfly. All friends and family welcome! This year we will be planting 1,000 seedlings just west of Millers Road along Kororoit Creek in Altona to support...
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IWAA Webinar
Join us for a Leading Global Practices for Smart Resilient Cities webinar to discuss innovative solutions to building more resilient cities and systems across many social-technical contexts - from cities in advanced economies to developing cities,...
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VIC Technical Event. Tackling the Pendulum Swing: managing and mitigating the flood-to-drought interface.
Registrations have now closed. Please contact natashas@awa.asn.au if you have any questions. The AWA Victorian Branch is pleased to host its next Technical event, Tackling the Pendulum Swing: managing and mitigating the flood-to-drought interface....
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VIC Mentoring Program & Breakfast Launch 2023
The AWA's Victorian Mentoring Program enables dedicated and enthusiastic early-career water professionals to develop their skills, knowledge, and technical expertise under the guidance of established water sector colleagues. For mentors, it's an...
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Aboriginal Voices in Water - Vic YWP Professional Development event
Aboriginal Voices in Water - Understanding cultural flows, Traditional Owner engagement, and Water Is Life: Traditional Owner Access to Water Roadmap
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National Water Week 2022
Each year, AWA hosts National Water Week in the third week of October. National Water Week promotes the value of water across Australia, inspiring individuals, education providers, communities and organisations to work together to raise community...
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VIC Gala Dinner & Awards Night 2022
Join the Victorian Branch of AWA as we honour the state's outstanding achievers.
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VIC Technical Event - Planetary Boundaries
Stop pushing the - Planetary - Boundaries! The next challenge for water sustainability
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VIC YWP Regional Study Tour 2022
EVENT SOLD OUT..... Join the Victorian YWPs for the 2022 Regional Study Tour. Over two days, taking in sites across Victoria's southwest, there'll be interactive workshops, site visits, engaging presentations and insights into new technology - plus...
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Voices for the Bush Conference
Taking place in the heart of Australia, Alice Springs will set the scene for the inaugural national conference. The conference will bring together decision-makers and policymakers from water utilities, service providers, government agencies and...
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Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022 Finalist Presentation Webinar - Winner Announced
Join this free webinar on 8 April to hear from amazing young scientists presenting on their Australian Stockholm Junior Water Prize projects!
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AWA VIC Merri Creek Women's Walk 2021/22
During times of lockdowns, we have all learned how important our local parks and waterways are in managing our well-being. The Victorian Branch of the Australian Water Association (AWA) has been working with the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural...
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VIC YWP PD Event - River Health Discussion Panel
Join us for an informative evening focused on professional development for water professionals. Expect a technical presentation following by panel discussion, including Q&A and an opportunity to network with peers in the industry whilst enjoying...
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AWA/IWA Australia-New Zealand YWP Conference 2022
To be held face-to-face in Sydney in 2022, the Australian Water Association and International Water Association Young Water Professionals Conference will bring together tomorrow’s leaders to explore how they can leave their mark on our Water Future.
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VIC YWP Ball 2022
Dress to impress in the theme of Miami Vice and join us for a fun night with colleagues, project partners and other water supporters in our industry. Brought to you by our AWA VIC Young Water Professional sub-committee but for all those young at...
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VIC Sundowner introducing Water for Life
Join us for an informative evening focused on networking, including a short introductory presentation discussing ‘Water for Life’, Greater Melbourne Urban Water and System Strategy. You will have the opportunity to hear from the team currently...
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VIC Digital Metering - What's its value?
VIC Technical presentation and panel discussion Join us to find out more about the roll out of digital water meters, lessons learned to date and what may be the key challenges from a metro and rural perspective.
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VIC Mentoring Program & Breakfast Launch 2022
We launch the Victorian mentoring program over breakfast around late February every year after applications for mentees and mentors have closed by the end of January to allow sufficient time for careful partnering of mentoring partnerships. the AWA...
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VIC 58th Annual Awards Gala
Get together with fellow water professionals to celebrate our resilient water industry! Following a long tradition, the VIC Annual Dinner remains one of the highlights of the annual events calendar in the water industry. Now in its 58th year, having...
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