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Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Committee, is to stage the National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium 2025.

The two-day symposium will unite senior industry leaders, architects, planners, policymakers, academics, and drowning prevention experts to co-develop a vision for the future of aquatic facilities - ensuring every community has access to a great local pool.

Key topics include:

• Addressing aging infrastructure and infrastructure gaps
• Investment and sustainability models
• Equitable access for regional and underserved communities
• Framework development for facility provisioning

The Symposium objectives are to:

• Provide a forum for industry, government, education, private sector and academia to collaborate, discuss and investigate the issues and solutions surrounding the planning, delivery, operations and upkeep of Australian aquatic facilities
• Present research, policy and practice that aim to provide insights and address the issues
• Facilitate setting a collective agenda, developing action statements and working towards the development of a National Aquatic Infrastructure Framework
• Engage, collaborate and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders
• Support the AWSS 2030 priority areas and key activities

Who should attend:

• Leading architects and consultants who work with the aquatic sector
• Industry executives and leadership, product managers
• Senior representatives of peak associations
• Senior government representatives with remit for sport / community infrastructure planning / funding / delivery
• Leading academics with an interest in these topics

Click here to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) if interested in presenting or attending.

Additionally, if your organisation is interested in contributing to the event as a collaborator, exhibitor, sponsor or supporter, please contact: rjhouston@rlssa.org.au