Our 2020 Speakers Program will be announced closer to the event
Do Your Homework with Our SPASA Victoria Endorsed Free Seminars
The decision to install a spa or pool is a complex issue and a big lifestyle choice for the whole family. Get the latest professional advice and information from SPASA members at the free Speakers Corner to help ensure you get it right.
Hear from the experts to ensure that you are armed with all the right information when planning and purchasing your new spa or pool. The Speakers Corner is situated on the show floor, no booking required.
Speakers Corner
Saturday 10 Aug 2019
11am |
Consumer Advice for Prospective Spa & Pool Owners Chris Samartzis, CEO, SPASA Victoria Chris Samartzis, CEO of SPASA Victoria, will discuss everything consumers need to know on purchasing a new pool or spa. This session covers contracts, insurance, current regulations, permits, barriers, building surveyors and important consumer advice on how to find the right builder and the questions you need to ask. |
12pm |
Garden and Pool Design – Why do some just work? Ian Barker, Landscaping Victoria There are far more considerations to be made in the Garden Design Process, than just digging a large hole, when a pool is part of the landscape. |
1pm
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6 Common errors made when planning a pool Anthony Scott, Landscape Designer Channel 10’s “The Home Show” Landscaping Victoria Learn from these common mistakes that are seen time and again and make sure that your new pool and landscape are enjoyed by you and your family for years to come. |
2pm |
Choosing the Right Pool for My Area Mario Aiezza, Structerre Consulting The choice of pool type and location can be influenced by many factors, but the primary factors are soil classification, proximity to adjacent structures and the number and size of trees around the area. This presentation will go through the importance of understanding these factors and ensuring your pool builder has considered and investigated them correctly. We will help you ask the right questions and give you some ideas of what to avoid. |
3pm |
More Than the Pool Scott Wynd, Director, MINT Pool and Landscape Design What we want from an outdoor area is so much more than a pool Scott Wynd has 30 years of experience and has won numerous awards both at home and abroad. Scott will share his many tips to achieve a great outdoor space.
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Sunday 11 Aug 2019
11am |
Evaluating Alternative Decking Materials Jamie Blackman, DECO Review of decking materials and their costs for pool and spa areas. Includes information on materials, maintenance, non-slip and installation. |
12pm |
The Value of Investing in Landscape Design Lisa Ellis, Director, Lisa Ellis Gardens Pty Ltd Whether you’re overhauling your garden– or you’re creating something new – a landscape designer is the key to a fabulous and functional outdoor area. An experienced and professional landscape designer will help you get the most our of your space and budget, and help you avoid costly mistakes. |
1pm
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A to Z About Fibreglass Pools Ted Martin, Director, Compass Pools Melbourne Discover the benefits and options when choosing a fibreglass pool. Join Ted Martin as he discusses their history, what to look for, the position of the pool, the finished product and examples of installations. |
2pm |
How to be a Winner with Your Pool and Landscape Choices David Kirkpatrick, Director, Outdoor Creations How to identify the pitfalls of expensive decisions and avoid them. How to identify the pitfalls of expensive decisions and avoid them. How to make the smart choices in pool and pool surround decisions.How to ensure you get the best value for money with your choices. |
3pm |
Consumer Advice for Prospective Spa & Pool Owners Chris Samartzis, CEO, SPASA Victoria Chris Samartzis, CEO of SPASA Victoria, will discuss everything consumers need to know on purchasing a new pool or spa. This session covers contracts, insurance, current regulations, permits, barriers, building surveyors and important consumer advice on how to find the right builder and the questions you need to ask. |
Sessions subject to change.