WA Water Breakfast 2025

Welcome to Country 
Freda Ogilvie, a Whadjuk/Ballardong Elder

Aunty Freda Ogilvie, a Whadjuk/Ballardong Elder, performs Welcome to Country ceremonies and advocates for Indigenous rights. She contributes to early childhood education programs in WA and NT, participates in national forums, works to empower Indigenous communities, promote cultural diversity and challenge stereotypes.

Master of Ceremonies 
Andres Mansilla, Team Leader, Water Infrastructure, Stantec

Andres is a chartered process engineer and Stantec's Water Infrastructure team lead. Andres was awarded the WA Young Water Professional of the Year Award in 2024, is a WA BRanch Committee member and will MC this year's breakfast event. 

Keynote Speaker 
Dr Biji Kurup, Senior Lecturer, Engineering and Energy, Murdoch University  

Awarded the 2024 Aspire Award for Sustainable Impact, Biji specialises in industrial symbiosis and sustainability. She teaches and researches industrial symbiosis and circular economy, hydrology & water cycle management and Water treatment unit operations as a senior academic at Murdoch University. Biji volunteers on landscape regeneration in her spare time. 

Panel Facilitator
Helen McGettigan, Director | Planning & Strategy, Infrastructure WA

Helen is the WA Branch President of the Australian Water Association and will facilitate this year's panel discussion. With a BE and Masters in Environmental Science Helen's career spans across the water sector from Water Corporation, Christchurch City Council, Wallbridge Gilbert Aztec (WGA) and now to Infrastructure WA as the Lead for Water, Energy, Climate Change and Sustainability.
 

Panel Member
Shane Oldham, Partner and Technical Lead, BetterAIM

Shane moved to Western Australia with his wife from the UK in 2008. With 25 years of Asset Management practitioner experience from both the British Navy and the water sector, he now shares his expertise and learnings across multiple industries through BetterAIM's Advisory Services. Being a keen surfer, he enjoys the natural Australian environment and believes it’s everyone’s responsibility to ensure its longevity.

Stacey has worked in water for over 18 years and was the technical expert for the Groundwater Replenishment Scheme before making the move to Busselton Water as the General Manager for Operations and Planning. Stacey is a Churchill Fellow and a Fellow of the Peter Cullen Trust. In her free time Stacey plays hockey and, in her words, tragically follows the Dockers!

Panel Member
Rohan Prince, Director of Horticulture and Irrigated Agriculture, Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Rohan has over 22 years in agricultural research, development, and extension. He leads programs across Western Australia, focusing on water efficiency, crop monitoring, and sustainable production. Recognised with multiple national awards, Rohan is known for driving innovation and building industry resilience through strategic leadership and applied science.

Date

Time: 7.45am to 9.40am WST.
A Zoom link will be sent approximately 48 hours prior to the event.
For now, please ensure you diarise the event. 

Perth - In Person
To purchase a corporate table, refer to instructions below

Member/Employee of a Corporate Member

Concession Member 

$85

Non-Member individual

$155

Member/Employee of a Corporation Member

$25

Concession Member 

$20

Non-Member

$35

Boardroom Pass

$200