About Us

AUSTSWIM develops and delivers high-quality swimming and water safety education programs, including the nationally recognised Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course and a range of specialist extension courses. Our work equips teachers with the skills, confidence and professional standards needed to lead safe, inclusive learning environments in pools and aquatic settings across Australia.

AUSTSWIM’s passion for the aquatic industry has seen us grow over more than four decades, continually innovating to respond to community and industry needs.
Our innovation has positioned us as an industry leader, including (industry-first initiatives):

• First Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course
• First national teacher licensing system
• First ISO-certified aquatic education organisation
• First Access and Inclusion teacher course
• First Infant and Preschool course
• First Adults course
• Heavy investment in education and learning technology

AUSTSWIM’s impact is national and far-reaching: our teachers are recognised across every state and territory of Australia and in many countries internationally. Our programs support local councils, swim schools, community organisations and aquatic facilities to deliver safe, effective swim education. Each year, thousands of candidates commence careers in aquatics, supported by AUSTSWIM’s licence, development opportunities and industry recognition.