National and International Links
National Links
The political and socioeconomic landscape of the water industry has changed dramatically in recent years, with new specialised research centres established in many universities, and some states, and new Centres of Excellence with a water focus.
WQRA recognises the importance of understanding the existing matrix of water organisations and the importance of developing strategic linkages with those organisations that may provide synergistic benefit to WQRA and its members. WQRA has partnerships with:
- Water Services Association of Australia
- Urban Water Security Research Alliance
- Australian Research Council
- National Health and Medical Research Council
- Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
- National Water Commission
- Australian Water Recycling Centre of Excellence
- Victorian Smart Water Fund
- National Centre for Excellence in Desalination
International Links
WQRA also has strong relationships with the international water research community and these relationships provide critical and timely information on emerging issues of concern and ensure that the best possible knowledge and skills available can be accessed by the Australian water sector when needed. International alliance and research collaborations are also a key component to the success of WQRA and the dissemination of overseas research findings to the Australian Water Industry. There are several significant organisations with which WQRA has formed relationships, and will continue to work diligently to sustain these relationships.These organisations include:
