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HomeHome Skip to main content Top of the Page Sign in Create a member accountCart Toggle search Search Toggle navigation Search Trained to inspire. Continuous education. Leading edge conferences. Broad professional network. Influential delegates. We’ve got it all. Report Water in transition Rising costs and the decline of ‘free’ environmental services In this report, WSAA and The UK Water Report draw evidence from Australia and New Zealand, and England and Wales, to contend that the global water industry is undergoing a major transition akin to the energy transition. More    Our work Innovate RAP October 2025 – September 2027 The WSAA Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) sets a clear path for the years ahead, grounded in respect, accountability and a shared vision for reconciliation. 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More Previous Next About WSAA Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak body representing Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand water utilities. Learn more About Us   Our Purpose / We connect and lead the water sector to enable thriving communities  More about our strategic priority areas Multimedia / Careers in Water Where will water take you? Read more stories like Emma's and choose a career in water to help solve critical issues across industries, communities and the country. Learn More News and Resources WSAA publishes a range of informative and useful publications for our members and stakeholders including news, media releases, guidelines, reports, case studies, fact sheets, policy papers and submissions. All News  All Resources   The transition that will drive policy and prices for decades. No, not energy – water. Posted on 17/03/2026 WSAA is pleased to share our new report, Water in transition, developed with The UK Water Report (TUKWR), a specialist publication focusing on UK water policy, regulation and finance. Water and wastewater ‘services’ that the environment has long p International Women’s Day 2026 webinar: Balance the scales in the water sector Posted on 9/03/2026 To mark International Women’s Day 2026, the Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA), the Australian Water Association (AWA) and the Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) hosted a webinar exploring how the water sector can... New Board Directors in 2026 Posted on 24/02/2026 We are pleased to welcome two new Board Members to the WSAA Board, Darren Cleary (Sydney Water) and Shaun Cumming (Barwon Water). They join David Ryan (SA Water), Pat Donovan (Water Corporation), Dr Nerina Di Lorenzo (Melbourne Water), Anna Jackson.. Highlights from the WSAA Members Meeting in Melbourne Posted on 24/02/2026 WSAA members from across Australia met on 18 February in Melbourne for the first meeting of 2026. A highlight of the program was a site visit to the new CDC Data Centres Brooklyn facility... Featured publication / BELONGING - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Australian water sector The report Forms part of our commitment to lead efforts in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across the sector. It highlights the collective work across the sector to promote DEI, showcasing the progress made and the initiatives being implemented to ensure all employees, regardless of background, feel they belong with over 50 case studies from Australian water sector organisations. We encourage water sector leaders to use the case studies as inspiration for their own organisations, and for water sector employees to challenge their leaders and organisations to integrate DEI practices into their workplaces. Read the Paper Events WSAA organises a range of online and in-person events, workshop, webinars and collaborations with experts in and beyond the water sector. View All Events 23 March Network Communications Managers Network Meeting 23/03/26 MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: Communications Managers Network Meeting (23/24 March 2026, Melbourne) 14 April Network Health and Safety Network Meeting 14/04/26 An in person event to collaborate, discuss opportunities and challenges and set direction for the water sector's health and safety work program. A detailed agenda and pre reading will be provided closer to the event.

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26 May Project Harnessing AI: empowering rural, remote and regional water utilities 26/05/26 This workshop is intended to help will share lessons from rural, and regional and remote water utilities understand practical approaches to using AI can help with, how it can be easily applied at low cost, whilst considering the primary, highlight practical approaches, identify clear constraints and guardrails, and connect participants to peers for shared learning. 3 August Community of Practice 2026 Metering Community of Practice Workshop 03/08/26 WSAA 2026 Metering Community of Practice – In-Person Workshop will be hosted by Unitywater. WSAA extends its sincere thanks to Mark McInnes for his support in making this workshop possible. This event marks an exciting event in Queensland after several years and represents an important opportunity to reconnect with the local and council-based water utilities in Queensland.

The workshop will bring together industry professionals from across Australia to share knowledge, explore key metering challenges, and discuss emerging innovations shaping the future of metering practices. It provides a valuable platform for collaboration, learning, and strengthening industry capability.

We strongly encourage council-based utilities across Queensland to take advantage of this opportunity to attend, connect with peers, and engage with subject matter experts from across Australia’s metering community.

1 September Network 2026 Wastewater Source Management Network Workshop 01/09/26 WSAA 2026 Wastewater Source Management Network – In-Person Workshop will be proudly hosted by Water Corporation in Perth.

WSAA extends its sincere thanks to Michael Stark for his strong support in making this workshop possible.

The workshop will bring together industry professionals from across Australia to share knowledge, explore key metering challenges, and discuss emerging issues shaping the future of Wastewater Source Management. It provides a valuable platform for collaboration, learning, and strengthening industry capability.

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