Sponsors Thank you to all organisations who are helping to make Efficient2009 possible. If you wish to be a sponsor of Efficient2009 please download the Sponsorship Prospectus. To download the Efficient2009 Sponsorship Application form, please click here. Organised by Australian Water Association OUR VISION AWA will be widely recognised and trusted for its independence, expertise, leadership and influence in the area of sustainable water management. OUR MISSION Management of water as part of a sustainable environment. OUR GUILDING PRINCIPLES •  Respect and respond to the needs of our members and stakeholders •  Deliver high standard, professional, technical and community learning opportunities, relevant services and opportunities for those working in the waste sector •  Provide the latest, most relevant information and knowledge customised to member needs •  Build and maintain levels of public awareness amongst business, policy makers and the community •  Develop a strong commercial culture and capability •  Be open and accessible; fair and equitable •  Continually improve the quality of our services •  Create opportunities to deliver positive business outcomes through strategic alliances with national and international stakeholders Platinum Sponsor Sydney Water Sydney Water delivers essential and sustainable water services for the benefit of the community. It is a world leader in an industry that is as essential to our community as the water it delivers. Sydney Water supplies drinking water, recycled water, wastewater services and some stormwater services to over four million people in Sydney, the Illawarra and the Blue Mountains. Sydney Water's programs have received multiple national and international awards recognising its work with business, industry and government to improve water efficiency and ensure the long-term sustainability of Sydney's water supply. Gold Sponsor Fieldforce Services PTY LTD Fieldforce Services PTY LTD is a wholly Australian owned subsidiary of UXC Limited, an ASX Top 300 listed company. Fieldforce commenced operations in 1993 in NSW, supplying services to the water, gas and electrical utilities. Moving through the 90's Fieldforce expanded its operations interstate where it now has offices in every state & territory in Australia. Fieldforce is the leader in Environmental & Carbon Offset programs and services in Australia providing Australia’s largest Carbon Offset program, the Enviro Saver Program and a suite of environmental programs assisting organisations to reduce their environmental footprint. Many leading utility companies and government organisations benefit from our extensive technical skills, technology and management experience in selecting, implementing and maintaining business solutions. Our company culture and leading technologies provide management solutions, strategic advice and consultancy services for utility companies, local government and the private sector. Welcome Reception Sponsor Smart Approved WaterMark Smart Approved WaterMark is Australia's water saving labelling program for products and services that are helping to reduce outdoor water use. Our vision is of an Australian public that is aware of, and actively engaged in, water conservation around the home. To help achieve this we: • Promote products and services that help conserve water; • Help consumers understand often complex water conservation issues; and • Champion innovative solutions for sustainable water use. Smart WaterMark is a not-for-profit scheme set up by the Australian Water Association, Irrigation Australia, the Nursery and Garden Industry Australia and the Water Services Association of Australia, with funding from the Australian Government's Water Smart Australia program. For more information visit www.smartwatermark.info. Silver Sponsor Caroma Dorf Caroma Dorf is Australia's market leader in water-saving bathroom fixtures with a long-standing commitment to water conservation. Since introducing the world's first two-button dual flush toilet system, Caroma Dorf has continued to set the standard for water saving in Australia, introducing a series of innovative Australian firsts. These include the introduction of 4.5/3L toilet suite technology with the Caroma Smartflush® range, the first WELS 6 star rated urinal, and the first WELS 5 star rated toilet suite. Caroma Dorf is Australia's only manufacturer of vitreous china toilet suites and operates two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Australia. Our extensive product portfolio includes toilet suites, urinals, taps, mixers, showers, basins, baths and accessories, across a range of well-known brands including Caroma, Fowler, Dorf, Stylus and Irwell. Silver Sponsor Water Corporation The Water Corporation manages the Western Australia's drinking water supply catchments under delegation from the Department of Water and supplies high quality drinking water to communities across 2.5 million square kilometres - perhaps the largest area in the world supplied by a single utility. The Corporation also removes treats and disposes of wastewater in Perth and many towns and cities across Western Australia. Bronze Sponsor WSAA The Water Services Association of Australia (WSAA) is the peak body of the Australian urban water industry. Its 33 members and 29 associate members provide water and waste water services to approximately 16 million Australians and to many of our largest industrial and commercial enterprises. WSAA membership also includes two members and one associate member from New Zealand. Urban water service providers have a critical role in ensuring that Australians have access to adequate and high quality water services . As Australias's population continues to grow, with most of this growth occurring in cities, that role becomes increasingly important. WSAA's vision is for Australian urban water utilities to be valued as leaders in the innovative, sustainable and cost effective delivery of water services. WSAA strives to achieve this vision by promoting knowledge sharing, networking and cooperation amongst members. WSAA identifies emerging issues Bronze Sponsor Davey Water Products "Dependable, innovative water solutions when and where you need them, supported by the best service and advice". Davey Water Products manufactures and distributes a comprehensive range of products for the transfer, conservation, treatment and filtration of water. Davey is focused on offering sustainable urban rainwater control and treatment solutions to provide consumers with safe and efficient alternative water sources. Davey is a leader in provision of plumbing training and has a proud history of developing innovative, award winning water products. Bronze Sponsor South East Water South East Water is one of Melbourne's three state-owned metropolitan retailers. We deliver a variety of water and sewerage solutions to our residential, commercial and industrial customers. Our core services are maintaining and expanding water and sewerage infrastructure to customers' properties and providing them with a high quality, reliable service. We also deliver conservation, education and community services to help customers better manage their water. We use technology and innovation to provide new service options such as recycled water and tools for customers to monitor their own water use and minimise harmful discharges in sewage and trade waste. We aim to be well placed to meet our customers' changing water needs and promote responsible water resource management across the industry. Bronze Sponsor The Department of Environment and Climate Change NSW The Department of Environment and Climate Change (DECC) is the NSW Government agency responsible for environmental, climate change, sustainability, natural resource and cultural heritage issues in NSW. DECC funds a range of programs and initiatives that support business, state and local government, communities and households adopt sustainable practices. High water users in the Sydney area have been required to prepare Water Savings Action Plans, with cost effective actions identified which will save more than 8.5 billions of litres of water and $15 million in water bills a year. Residential rebates under the NSW Climate Change Fund for rainwater tanks and water efficient washing machines are saving 1.8 billion litres of water a year (to May 2009). Funded projects already underway for water conservation and recycling will save more than 16 billion litres of water a year. Visit www.environment.nsw.gov.au for more information. Bronze Sponsor Yarra Valley Water Yarra Valley Water is the largest of Melbourne's three metropolitan water retails, providing ware and sewerage services to more than 1.6 million people and almost 500,000 businesses in the northern and eastern suburbs. Yarra Valley Water exists to provide water and sewage services that contribute to the health and well being of our customers and then enviroment. We strive to provide customers with the highest quality water. Our commitment to customers had been internationally recognised and we are dedicated to delivering all of our service within the carrying capacity of nature.