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The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria (SPASA) was established in 1961 and is the peak body of the swimming pool and spa industry. Its mission is to represent both SPASA members and the broader swimming pool and spa industry to the general public, government and relevant statutory bodies.

The association's core goals are to ensure the viability of their members’ businesses and to promote the highest levels of professionalism, ethical behaviour and standards within the industry. Both pool and spa owners’, and members’ interests, are represented on many technical and government committees, including Standards Australia, the Victorian Swimming Pool & Spa Safety Committee and the Victorian Building Commission.

Among many others, SPASA liaise closely with the Planning & Water Ministers’ Offices, the Building Commission, Department of Sustainability and Environment, Lifesaving Victoria, Water Authorities, Builder Warranty & Liability insurers, WorkSafe, Kidsafe, ACCC and the Department of Consumer Affairs – all of which shape legislation and establish standards of workplace practices, safety, energy and water use.

SPASA members must meet a strict Code of Ethics and to ensure this occurs, SPASA conducts a number of programs which include: SPASA also conducts consumer-focused programs which include:
 * Industry Training
 * Trade Events
 * Member OHS Training & Resource Materials
 * Consumer Events
 * Publications
 * Awards of Excellence
 * Water Neutral Pool Program

Consumer & Trade Events
SPASA hosts two annual events in Melbourne, Victoria. The first is the Pool & Spa Expo + Outdoor Living (held in February) and the second is the Spa & Pool Show (held in August). The Expos have industry experts on hand to offer advice to consumers and are a source of information for anyone considering purchasing or renovating a swimming pool or spa.

Publications & Resource Materials
SPASA provide a number of resource materials suitable for both industry and consumers. Free consumer Fact Sheets are available in PDF format for easy download from www.spasavic.com.au. The Fact Sheets give easy to understand advice on swimming pool and spa regulations related to fencing, chemical use and more. The Swimming Pool & Spa Book is launched in February each year and is a guide for consumers to promote a better understanding of the technology involved in modern pools and spas and the skills required to build and maintain them. SPASA also provide various other resources for industry and consumers as industry regulations change and new programs come to light.

Awards of Excellence
Each year SPASA showcases excellence in the swimming pool & spa industry at the annual Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner. The awards cover a range of categories from finished pool & spa installations to the latest equipment innovations. Judges may award a Gold and/or Highly Commended, or no award, in each category.

The Awards of Excellence are designed to:
 * Promote achievement in design, construction, innovation & professionalism across the industry
 * Encourage a high degree of competency & professionalism by members and
 * Provide a means & opportunity for consumers to identify Award winners

Industry Training
Industry Training courses have been developed for the swimming pool and spa industry in consultation with leading industry experts and are delivered by knowledgeable industry specialists with years of hands-on practical experience.

Water Neutral Pool Program
A water neutral pool is one that creates a new standard for swimming pools utilising both water saving and water harvesting devices to ensure that it is water-wise by minimising mains water use. The key features of a water neutral pool are;
 * Water tank, to collect rainfall to top-up the pool as needed
 * Pool cover, to conserve 90% of water lost through evaporation
 * Backwash minimisation system, to prevent excessive back-washing