• Youth Water Talk

    Your Voice. Your Future.
  • 💧  What is Water Talk?

    We want to hear ideas from 16-21 year olds in Mildura and Swan Hill to help us put a plan together on the future of water.

    Have a say on how we manage your water to keep it clean to drink, shower and brush your teeth. And to make sure you have green sporting fields to play sport and a healthy river to swim and fish.

     

    🗣️ Why your voice matters?

    Young people are our customers of the future and you can have a say in the cost of your water and wastewater.

    Your opinions count. You’ll help us to plan your water needs for the future (& for your family, friends, etc), instead of just leaving it up to adults.

     

    🌏How will Water Talk help my future?

    Loads of ways – you’ll help protect the environment and make sure your water stays clean and available, so you can keep using the rivers and parks for sport and not stress about water bills.  You can also help us to reduce water shortages, which can lead to tougher water restrictions in hot weather and droughts.

     

    ⏰ Time to act now!

    • Join some fun, behind- the scenes tours of our water treatment and wastewater plants.
    • 5 x 2hrs max, online chill chat sessions, usually mid-week at night, September - November 2026.
    • Just commit to all sessions as they’re small groups – not a crowd.
    • And get paid $300 to join in.

     

  • Key dates

  • Activity Format How long  Date 
    Chill chat session – Let’s introduce ourselves (LMW) Online  After 4 pm for up to 2 hours Tuesday 22 September 2026

    Water and Wastewater Tours in Mildura and Swan Hill

    (Transport, morning tea and lunch provided)

    In person All day Saturday 3 October 2026

    Chill chat session – Share your future water thoughts

    Online  After 4 pm for up to 2 hours Tuesday 6 October 2026

    Chill chat session – LMW’s feedback

    Online  After 4 pm for up to 2 hours Tuesday 27 October 2026

    Optional – Chill chat session Community Panel Presentation

    Online  1 hour Saturday 31 October 2026

    Chill chat session – Community Panel feedback

    Online  After 4 pm for 1 hour Tuesday 17 November 2026

    Optional - Media/PR

    In person  1 hour  November 2026 - TBC
  • Interest

    A question to help get you ready for Water Talk
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  • Application Form

    Please enter your contact details below. You contact details will not be used for any other purpose other than contacting you for your Youth Water Talk application. You can view Lower Murray Water's privacy policy below.
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  • What age group do you fit into?*
  • How do you describe your gender?*
  • Which option best describes where you live?*
  • Which option best describes your current situation?*
  • Which one of the following best describes your level of interest in water? (please note, we are looking to recruit a cross-section of community members with a diverse range of interests in water)*
  • Consent

    This section is to be completed if under 18:
  • Thank you for completing this application form.

    All applicants will be notified upon closure of the EOI period.

    If you have any questions or need assistance, please text, email or call, Nicolette from Lower Murray Water on 0477 955 639 or nicolette.robson@lmw.vic.gov.au.

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