Water Partners

Water Partners Australia's only Not for Profit Water Exchange. 100% Australian and Member owned.

The Goulburn Valley doesn't need much of an introduction to anyone who's spent time there. The orchards, the irrigation ...
25/06/2026

The Goulburn Valley doesn't need much of an introduction to anyone who's spent time there.

The orchards, the irrigation channels, the rows of trees that stretch further than you can see. It's fruit country, and it has been for a long time.

What grows here feeds Australia. Pears, peaches, apricots, tomatoes, stone fruit of every kind.

Grown by families who know this land, who understand its seasons, and who show up every year regardless of what the weather decides to do.

Water is at the heart of all of it. Without reliable, affordable access to it, none of this is possible.

To the growers of the Goulburn Valley: the work you do is the reason Australian-grown still means something.

We give this performance a 10! How about you?Credit to kids on kerth
24/06/2026

We give this performance a 10! How about you?

Credit to kids on kerth

We operate in a complex and often uncertain water environment. That is precisely why we do what we do.Water Partners exi...
23/06/2026

We operate in a complex and often uncertain water environment. That is precisely why we do what we do.

Water Partners exists to bring clarity, transparency and measured advice to the water market. As a not-for-profit organisation, our focus is not short-term gain, but long-term stewardship and fair outcomes for agricultural stakeholders.

We believe responsible water management supports productive farms and a resilient regional future.

Talk to our team today, we are here to help!

At Water Partners, our focus is on supporting the people and communities that drive regional agriculture.As a not-for-pr...
21/06/2026

At Water Partners, our focus is on supporting the people and communities that drive regional agriculture.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we are committed to delivering transparent, practical services that help irrigators navigate the water market with greater confidence. We understand the challenges faced on farm and work to ensure decisions are supported by clear information and trusted insight.

Our values centre on fairness, accountability, and long-term sustainability, recognising that strong agricultural outcomes are closely tied to the wellbeing of regional communities.

If you’re reviewing your water position or planning ahead, contact our team on (03) 5853 2333 or explore the traderoom today.

19/06/2026

Water trading can feel like a big, abstract market.

But, it doesn't have to be.

Water Partners trading platform exists because farmers needed something that talked their language.

Dairy farmers. Beef producers. Horticulture growers. Cropping operations.

These are the people water trading should serve.

When the market works the way it should, you're trading with your neighbours.

Forward Allocation gives irrigators the ability to lock in a price for water to be delivered at future dates across the ...
18/06/2026

Forward Allocation gives irrigators the ability to lock in a price for water to be delivered at future dates across the season, with the option to receive it in multiple parcels to help manage cashflow.

Multi-year agreements are also available.

Think of it as the difference between booking a flight six months out versus showing up at the airport and hoping for a spare seat.

Forward planning gives you certainty on price and timing, so you can focus on the season ahead rather than watching the market.

For suppliers, Forward Allocation generally commands a premium price due to the guaranteed volume on offer, with Water Partners handling all the administration and transfers.

To learn more, get in touch with our team.

The Macalister Irrigation District remains one of Southern Victoria’s key irrigation regions.Southern Rural Water Exchan...
17/06/2026

The Macalister Irrigation District remains one of Southern Victoria’s key irrigation regions.

Southern Rural Water Exchange works with irrigators across the district to provide clear, accessible water information and ongoing support.

We understand the role water plays in day-to-day farm planning, and we’re here to help keep information straightforward and easy to access.

Macalister region — we’re here for you.

Buying permanent entitlement isn't the only way to secure more water for your operation.Leasing entitlement gives you ac...
16/06/2026

Buying permanent entitlement isn't the only way to secure more water for your operation.

Leasing entitlement gives you access to additional allocation volumes without the capital outlay of an outright purchase. For farmers expanding production, trialling a new crop, or bridging a gap in their permanent water holdings, it's a practical middle ground.

Water Partners has a wide array of lease options for both buyers and suppliers, drawing on a network of water holders across Victoria.

It works both ways too. If you're holding entitlement you're not using at full capacity, leasing it generates income from an asset that would otherwise sit idle.

Talk to the team on (03) 5853 2333 to understand what's available.

Water availability is critical for growers in the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District, one of Victoria’s key horticultural...
14/06/2026

Water availability is critical for growers in the Bacchus Marsh Irrigation District, one of Victoria’s key horticultural areas.

Through Southern Rural Water Exchange, licence holders can buy or sell water allocations and permanent entitlements via a simple online traderoom. The system provides a transparent marketplace where users can view current offers and complete trades securely.

This flexibility helps irrigators respond to seasonal conditions, manage crop requirements and optimise water use across the district.

The online platform allows buyers and sellers to participate in the market easily while ensuring trades are managed through a reliable and transparent process.

If you’d like more information or want to see what’s currently available, call us on (03) 5853 2333.

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260 Allan Street
Kyabram, VIC
3620

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+61358532333

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