Our Partners

The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak industry body representing the urban water industry. Our members provide water and sewerage services to over 24 million customers in Australia and New Zealand and many of Australia's largest industrial and commercial enterprises. Based around our vision of 'customer driven, enriching life', WSAA facilitates collaboration, knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation within the urban water industry. We are proud of the collegiate attitude of our members which has led to industry-wide approaches to national water issues.

The Water Industry Operators Association of Australia (WIOA) is an expanding national Association facilitating the collection, development and exchange of quality information between people undertaking operational roles in the water industry. The Association has over 4,200 members and produces a number of publications, develops resources, and conducts seminars and events focused on “operators” annually. Members come from both the Private or Public Sector, covering every facet of the water sector working in utilities with a key focus on the operational employees in the industry. We have many members in the industry from a variety of roles in engineering, urban design and planning, science, research, academia, energy and resources.

The Australian Water Association (AWA) is Australia’s biggest water network inspiring and driving a sustainable water future. We provide individuals with career enrichment and organisations with business opportunities as we share information and knowledge, connect members with industry and stakeholders, and inspire positive change.

The Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) is the peak body for local government in Queensland. It is a not-for-profit association set up solely to serve the state's 77 councils and their individual needs. The LGAQ has been advising, supporting and representing local councils since 1896, enabling them to improve their operations and strengthen relationships with their communities. The Association does this by connecting councils to people and places that count; supporting their drive to innovate and improve service delivery through smart services and sustainable solutions; and delivering them the means to achieve community, professional and political excellence. 

Local Government Managers Australia Queensland (LGMA Queensland) held its first meeting in Brisbane on 3 August 1950. Thirty councils were represented at this inaugural meeting which was led by Jim, Slaughter, then Chair of Brisbane City Council. That meeting resolved the formation of a Queensland Division of the Institute of Municipal Management. Following the meeting, Articles of Association were adopted and the organisation was registered.

Through a Memorandum of Understanding with RSL Queensland, qldwater members can access the RSL Employment Program which partners with employers across Australia to assist ex-serving and partners of current and ex-serving Defence members in making connections and ultimately finding meaningful employment.

Inside Water is an essential resource for those working in the Australian water sector. It focuses on the people, products and technology that enable sustainable and innovative management of Australia’s water resources. Inside Water is produced by a team of leading journalists at Prime Creative Media who engage with key influencers in the waste sector. Inside Water is our Media Partner, publishing an article relevant to our members in each edition.

LMS Energy (LMS) is a leading bioenergy and methane destruction company. It exists to help protect the planet from the impact of waste while supplying clean, reliable energy, by capturing biomethane emissions produced from the natural decomposition of organic wastes. Over the last 25 years, LMS has prevented 50 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) from entering Australia’s atmosphere from landfills – making it one of Australia’s largest emissions reducers. Each year, LMS sites collectively generate 600,000 megawatt hours of baseload renewable energy – enough to power 100,000 homes each day. LMS is 100% Australian owned and employs almost 300 people, including in regional Australia. LMS has manufacturing facilities in two Australian states (with a further facility under development). It currently has 62 landfill biogas facilities across Australia, New Zealand and the USA plus 6 solar farms, having pioneered this technology on landfills in Australia. LMS is also innovating in the recovery of a range of organic wastes, to enable the capture of biogas, heat and nutrients from suitable organic matter.