Water is essential to every living thing and National Water Week is the perfect opportunity to celebrate its importance, discover where our water comes from, and explore how we can all help protect this precious resource.
The City of Busselton, Busselton Water and Geo Catch are bringing the theme Water is Life to our homes and schools with a week of activities, creativity and community connection!
What’s happening:
National Water Week Primary School Poster Competition Display | All week
Busselton Library, 19 Cammilleri St, Busselton WA 6280
Celebrating the creativity of local students with an incredible 115 entries from six local primary schools! Keep an eye out for the national winners announced by the Australian Water Association.
City of Busselton Turns Blue | All week
City of Busselton Administration Building, Causeway Road, Busselton WA 6280
Lighting up blue each night as we shine a light on the importance of water to life.
Waterwise Garden Workshop | Wednesday 21 October 2026 10.30am–12.00pm
Busselton Library, 19 Cammilleri St, Busselton WA 6280
Delivered in partnership with GeoCatch, with free morning tea. Discover practical ways to create a beautiful, waterwise garden, from understanding local soil types to choosing native plants and reducing water use.
Free event but bookings required. Register here
Be a Waterwise Kid | Wednesday 21 October 2026 3.45pm–5.00pm
Busselton Library, 19 Cammilleri St, Busselton WA 6280
Calling all kids aged 5–12! Join in hands-on activities, fun demonstrations and a closer look at where Busselton’s water comes from and how it reaches our homes.
Free event but bookings required. Register here
Water Night | Thursday 22 October 2026 5.00pm–10.00pm
Your own home
Take the challenge and turn off your taps between 5.00pm and 10.00pm. Discover just how often you reach for water in one evening. It’s a simple way to reflect on the value of water and find new ways to save it every day.
Every drop counts. Every action matters. Water is life.