Membership That Makes a Difference
Your Contribution Counts
LIAWA is a forward-thinking and professional association, dedicated to bolstering and empowering the crucial landscaping industries vibrant community. We achieve this by providing strong leadership, impactful advocacy, hosting distinctive events, delivering specialised training, and fostering a powerful brand presence.
Advocacy
- Advocating on behalf of members with decision makers in government, education, industry bodies and allied organisations
- Influencing for better education and more “job ready” workforce training
- Connecting with registered training organisations to strengthen landscaping workforce skills and expertise
Your Board, Connected & Professional – volunteers working for you
- Setting future industry strategy with a dedicated leadership team, each exceptional landscaping and business professionals
- Our collective board brings an extensive wealth of experience to the table, with over 50 years of combined expertise in landscaping and horticulture. They possess not only horticultural and business certifications but also a deep understanding of the industry, providing valuable knowledge and insights
Awards, State and National network connection
- LIAWA is regularly promoted in industry magazines – Landscape Contractor and Outdoor Design Source (Grand Designs Australia, Outdoor Design and Living & Parks and Leisure)
- Awards and recognition through LIAWA Awards of Excellence and nationally with Champion of Champions
- Shared networking with other State Associations and allied associations NGIWA, WALDA and IAL
Compliance and Regulations
- Learn about compliance – HR, Industrial Relations and ATO matters
- Discover insurance – debt, workers’ compensation and business interruption and more
- Reduce workforce risks – H & S Frameworks, policy documents, business resources and technical support
Branding & Consumer Trust
- Use LIAWA’s member branding for marketing materials; by association become recognised as professional, trustworthy, ethical and commercially reliable
- Align with hundreds of LIAWA highly skilled and knowledgeable landscape professionals, gaining tips, tricks and exchange ideas
- Access to professional development and upskilling with niche applications
Benefits & Discounts
- Exclusive and FREE, members only Waterwise Accredited Training Programs for Garden Designers and Landscapers
- LIAWA’s Business to Business discounts negotiated on behalf of members
- Source industry’s top 30 suppliers to meet consumer quality assurance expectations
- Member only events including bus tours with specialist growers, personal and professional development
Discounted Rates To
- Contractor and Trade specialist workshops
- Business Owners/Managers targeted events
- Business Forums
- Allied industry events and shows
- Garden and Landscaping Festivals access and involvement
- Next Gen – Free networking, tutoring and mentoring
Communications & Promotions
- Listing on Find a Professional – LIAWA’s website directory with business profile
- LIAWA updates on Instagram and Facebook
- eNews promotions of member businesses and work
- Podcasting – LIAWA exclusive access to industry leaders, their insights into business start ups, growth and development
- FREE advertising including FREE “Jobs Vacancies”
