National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium 2025
Thursday 27th and Friday 28th March 2025 (9:00am-5:00pm (AEDT))
Life Saving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne.

Thank you for registering for the National Aquatic Infrastructure Symposium 2025 will bring together 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

EFT / Direct Deposit Payments:
If you are making payment by EFT/Money Transfer/Bank Transfer/Direct Deposit, please make payment with your Bank and include in the Payment Reference, NAIS25, Surname and Invoice Number.

Bank details are:
NAB Operating account Bank: National Australia Bank
BSB: 082 057
Account Number: 74 735 2741
Name: Royal Life Saving Society – Australia

Registration details:

All morning and afternoon teas and lunches during the program
Free WiFi access throughout the venue
A ticket to the networking social function on Day 1 - Thursday 27th March 2025 (as per RSVP at time of registration)
Certificate of participation if required.

Cancellation Policy:

Substitution:

If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend the event, you are welcome to nominate a substitute to attend at no additional cost by Friday 14th March 2025

Cancellation:

You are entitled to a refund if the cancellation is received on or before Friday 14th March 2025.
However, refunds will be processed with a A$50 service charge applied per person of cancellation.
Cancellations received after Friday 14th March 2025 are not eligible for refunds.
Any cancellation or substitution requests should be made in writing and directed to info@rlssa.org.au

Venue

The Views, Life Saving Victoria, Melbourne

The Symposium is been held at The Views Functions and Events conference venue which is a division of Life Saving Victoria and located at the state office in Port Melbourne.

Address: The Views, Life Saving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne

The Views is a beachfront conference venue located 10 minutes from the Melbourne CBD and approximately 30 minutes from Melbourne Airport with easy access to the M1 freeway. A taxi or Uber should cost approximately $60.

The Melbourne Airport Skybus also operates regularly between Melbourne Airport and Southern Cross Station and tickets are approximately $20 for a one-way trip.

Parking: There is free parking onsite.

The main carpark is located behind and to the right of The Views. There is a second carpark to the left of The Views. Both carparks are accessed from The Boulevard.

Public Transport: You can reach The Views by Tram or Bus from the city centre (Collins St, Spencer St).

Tram - Catch the 109 Tram - Timetable click here

Bus - Catch the 236 Bus - Timetable click here

Accessibility: The venue provides both stair and lift access to the conference rooms.

Accommodation

There is a wide range of accommodation to suit all budgets and requirements within close proximity to the venue at The Views, Port Melbourne. As the Melbourne CBD is only 10 minutes away, there is plenty of choice. If you are using public transport to The Views please look at the timetable links on the venue page to assist you in selecting accommodation handy to the transport routes.

Here are some accommodation options to help you:

Pullman and Mercure Albert Park

Located near St Kilda and the Chapel St precincts, the Pullman & Mecure Melbourne Albert Park is an upscale hotel overlooking picturesque Albert Park Lake.

Address: 65 Queens Road, Melbourne 3004

Website: https://www.pullmanalbertpark.com.au/

Crest on Park Hotel Apartments

Located in the heart of St Kilda, Crest on Park offers affordable self-contained apartments and hotel style rooms.

Address: 46 Park Street, St Kilda West 3182

Website: http://crestonpark.com.au/

Rydges St Kilda

Located minutes from St Kilda Beach, Rydges St Kilda is a modern and comtemporary hotel with all the features and amenities that come with a boutique Melbourne hotel.

Address: 35-37 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda 3182

Website: https://www.rydges.com/accommodation/melbourne-vic/st-kilda/

Stay Central Port Melbourne - Nott St and Spacious Seaviews

Address: 52 Nott Street, Port Melbourne 3207 and 57 Bay Street, Port Melbourne 3207

Website: https://www.melbourne-corporate-apartments.com.au/

Note: Check for bookings for short-term stays

Supporters

Royal Life Saving Australia's drowning prevention research and activities are supported by the Australian Government.

Royal Life Saving Australia thanks the National Aquatic Industry Committee members for their support and contributions to this event.

This event is proudly supported by sponsors: Myrtha Pools & Lynxight.