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Last Updated: 20 August 2015

In the lead-up to the warmer months, SPASA Victoria will be embarking on a comprehensive advertising & PR campaign to promote the benefits of pool & spa ownership, and the many advantages of using a SPASA member.

If there’s just one commonly-held view across our ever-diverse member sectors, it’s that SPASA should be on the front foot promoting pools and spa against the competing discretionary spend channels of caravans, home extensions, overseas travel, home theatres, etc.

The recent Spa & Pool Show, and ongoing anecdotal feedback from members, tells us that it’s a pretty tough market out there – hence the SPASA Board has voted to take decisive action.

We’re excited to announce that an additional $100,000 (on top of the existing $300,000+pa invested in media spend for consumer events) has been allocated for the creation of a new advertising push - incorporating all media platforms, in both metropolitan Melbourne & regional Victoria.

Some early suggested elements include:

> Partner with Domain.com.au and leverage off their high-profile “A Pool for the Kids – Totally Awesome” campaign (image above),

> To run high-rotation the 2015 SPASA “Lifetime of Memories” TVC,

> To create a new “Pool of the Week” social media campaign (sourced from the 2015 Awards of Excellence entry images - check out these amazing pics)

> A Social Responsibility campaign: The board has long-contemplated ways of addressing the decreasing swimming lesson participation of children, and drowning stats related to those of non-Australian birth. We’ve made preliminary enquiries around how to assist much-needed Learn to Swim campaigns – this funding announcement provides an opportunity to fully realise these goals.

This is a great initiative by your SPASA board - to promote the many life-enhancing benefits of pool and spa ownership, right across the State.

Got a PR Idea ?    We’d like you to be involved …
A committee has been formed to discuss the methodology and where the funds can be best invested. If you’ve got ideas about how to promote our fantastic industry, or would like to contribute to the committee, contact Brendan Watkins on 03 9501 2040 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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Last Updated: 19 June 2015

Winners of the SPASA 2015 Awards of Excellence programme were honoured on Saturday night at a gala dinner held at the Plaza Ballroom, Collins Street in Melbourne. The dinner, attended by 350 people is the biggest industry event on the Victorian calendar and was a night to remember.

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Last Updated: 09 July 2015

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Victoria is pleased that the construction industry regulator, the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) is further restricting the activities of bogus "owner builders" within the sector. SPASA strongly recommend consumers: use only practitioners that are registered with the VBA, fully insured, use compliant construction Contracts and are members of the industry peak body, SPASA. All consumers should be protected from those undertaking large-scale owner builder work and are urged to read the SPASA Fact Sheets and the regulators communication, as follows.

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Last Updated: 12 May 2015

What Does Swimming Mean to You?

Pools and spas can mean many things to many people. As Australians we have a very special affinity for the outdoors, and water.

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Last Updated: 05 March 2020

Victorian Wins National "Pool Of The Year"

The Swimming Pool & Spa Association of Australia has announced the results of their 2014 Awards of excellence.

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Last Updated: 10 July 2015

In January 2013 the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission approved the Consumer Goods (Portable Swimming Pools) Safety Standard 2013, which aims to regulate the safety of portable swimming pool supplied in Australia.

The standard becomes mandatory on March 30, 2014 so please ensure you are fully informed of the new requirements.

Visit www.comlaw.gov.au to view the standard in full.