Our Water Connection

How do we design cities that work in harmony with water, rather than against it?

In this episode of Our Water Connection, we explore Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) with Mellissa Bradley, Senior Asset Planner at SA Water and the Program Director of Water Sensitive SA. 

With over 30 years of experience in stormwater and wastewater reuse, Mellissa is at the forefront of developing integrated water management solutions for Greater Adelaide.

Together, we dive into:

💧 What Water Sensitive Urban Design is and why it matters

🏙️ The shift from traditional hard-engineering solutions to nature-based approaches

🔍 Challenges in implementing WSUD and how communities can get involved

This episode was recorded in Kaurna Country and Peramangk Country.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

How does Australia contribute to solving water challenges beyond its borders?

In this episode of Our Water Connection, we sit down with Michael Wilson, CEO of eWater Group, to explore Australia’s role in global water security. 

With over 25 years of experience in international development, water resource management, and governance, Michael shares how Australian expertise is shaping water access, equity, and resilience worldwide.

Michael shared about:

🔹 The connection between international water efforts and the Sustainable Development Goals.

🔹 How Australia supports global water initiatives through partnerships and innovation.

🔹 A real-world example of cooperation and two-way learning.

This episode was recorded on Kaurna Country and Ngunnawal Country.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

What Can We Learn From Remote Communities About Water Resilience?

Welcome to the Season Two premiere of Our Water Connection! We’re kicking off 2025 with an inspiring conversation featuring Catherine Vero, the inaugural recipient of the AWA Chris Davis AM Fellowship.

With over 25 years of experience in the water industry, Catherine has dedicated her career to addressing the unique challenges of delivering safe and secure water to remote Indigenous communities across Australia.

In this episode, Catherine shares:

✔️ What homelands are and why they’re essential.

✔️ The complexities of water management in remote areas.

✔️ Lessons from Indigenous resilience and knowledge.

✔️ How the Chris Davis Fellowship is driving transformative water initiatives.

This episode was recorded on Kaurna Country and Wurundjeri Country of the Kulin Nation, with a special connection to Arrernte Country.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

What does working in the water industry look like?

Welcome to Season One Finale released on 2024 National Water Week. This week is all about encouraging individuals, communities, schools and organisations to be inspired to promote the importance of water.

In today’s episode, we’re shifting gears a bit. Instead of diving deep into a specific topic, we’ll focus on the people behind the water sector—their career journeys, their challenges, and the lessons they’ve learned. I’ve invited three incredible professionals who’ve each followed unique paths in water. 

Listen from:
👉🏽 Dr Lionel Ho - Senior Manager of Water Expertise at SA Water

👉🏽 Emma Milburn - Partnerships and Strategy Director for Iota, the commercialisation entity of South East Water

👉🏽 Steve Adamthwaite - Water Business Leader for NSW/ACT at Arup

The idea behind this episode came from an exciting initiative by the Australian Water Association called Careers in Water. It’s a great platform that highlights diverse opportunities in the water sector, shares inspiring career stories, and connects passionate professionals working toward sustainability and innovation.

If you’re curious about a career in water:

👉🏽  Check out www.careersinwater.com.au

If you have not listened to other episodes of Season One find 20 more conversations to learn about the water sector!

We will return in 2025 with Season Two supported by a fantastic sponsor. Keep an eye out for our Social Media to stay updated!

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

How do we educate the community on the value of water?

Listen to our conversation with Chris Philpot, CEO of the Water Conservancy, the ‘not for profit’ advisory hub for education, facilitation and adoption of a more efficient approach to water use in Australia.

We talk all things water literacy, research, amazing campaigns and the future of communication with the community.

👉🏽 Sign up for Water Night and join thousands of Australians in increasing their water knowledge - remember Oct 24th!

👉🏽 Check out the Water Conservancy's last piece of research into the Water/Energy nexus 

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

Ready to learn more about the Great Barrier Reef?

In part 2 of our conversation with Sheriden Morris we learnt more about strategies to protect the water quality in this unique ecosystem.

Listen from Sheriden how all stakeholders involved in the management of this area have explored different strategies to bring everyone on the journey to protect this essential natural asset. 

Sheriden is the Managing Director of the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC), a not-for-profit company connecting and fostering cooperation to tackle the largest challenges in this key region for Australia and the world.

Did you miss Part 1? Go to the previous episode for a great introduction to the Great Barrier Reef.

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

How much do you know about the Great Barrier Reef?

In this amazing two-part episode we had a conversation with Sheriden Morris. Sheriden is the Managing Director of the Reef and Rainforest Research Centre (RRRC), a not-for-profit company connecting and fostering cooperation to tackle the largest challenges in this key region for Australia and the world.

This first part focused on understanding the importance of the Great Barrier Reef and the complexities of its management.

Do you know how big is the Great Barrier Reef? Tune in and find out!

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

Have you heard about PFAS but you are not sure what that means?

Join us today to learn about this emerging topic with Professor Denis O’Carroll. Denis is the Managing Director of the Water Research Laboratory and a Professor at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of New South Wales. His career has been focused on using engineering to address pressing challenges to the environment and water quality.

What are these substances? Why do they stay around for so long? How do we treat them? Listen to the conversation to find out!

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

What happens after you flush the toilet? 🚽

Say no more, it is time to learn about wastewater treatment in Episode 17 of Our Water Connection with Julian Briggs. 

Julian is Aurecon’s design director for Water and Wastewater treatment. With decades of experience in the design and optimisation of wastewater treatment plants, he has been involved in major water infrastructure projects in Australia and NZ implementing innovative treatment techniques in design, construction, commissioning and operation. 

Listen to this conversation and learn more about the evolution of wastewater treatment and how promising the future looks like in this area.

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva

Ready to learn from a perspective that bridges ancient wisdom and contemporary science, offering a holistic approach that can transform the way we manage our precious water resources? Don't miss this enlightening conversation that promises to broaden your understanding and inspire meaningful action in the water sector.

In this episode of Our Water Connection, we have the honour of speaking with Associate Professor Bradley Moggridge, a Kamilaroi man living in Ngunnawal Country in Canberra. As an environmental hydrogeologist with a unique expertise in Indigenous Water Science, Brad shares his profound insights on the integration of traditional knowledge with modern scientific practices to enhance sustainable water and land management.

Learn more about Brad’s involvement at World Water Week 2023 here.

Listen to Kelsey Leonard on Why lakes and rivers should have the same rights as humans?

Our Water Connection, where education, communication, and connection converge to increase your water curiosity!💧

Are you ready to join the flow of knowledge? Don't miss out! Subscribe to Our Water Connection now and embark on a journey where every episode is a drop of wisdom in the vast ocean of water knowledge.

Send us a message!

🎧 Tune in now and stay curious about water! 🌊

#OurWaterConnection #WaterCuriosity #WaterManagement #KnowledgeSharing #WaterProfessionals #WaterLiteracy

Follow us:
👉 LinkedIn
👉 YouTube

Intro/Outro music credit to Leva