Support and Resources
AUSTSWIM provides trusted support, resources and guidance to help teachers deliver safe, high-quality swimming and water safety education. This page brings together key information, policies and support services to assist you throughout your professional practice, whether you are teaching, renewing your licence, or completing an AUSTSWIM course.
How AUSTSWIM supports teachers
Support available to AUSTSWIM teachers includes:
- Professional policies and guidelines
- Safeguarding information and resources
- Teaching and learning support materials
- Access to student support while completing an AUSTSWIM course
- Clear pathways to further assistance when needed
These resources are designed to support best practice, professional responsibility and positive outcomes for learners.
Resources and Policies
AUSTSWIM provides a range of professional resources and policies to support teachers in their roles. These resources offer guidance on safeguarding children and young people, professional conduct, and best practice in aquatic education.
Teacher Insurance
Insurance coverage is automatic for all qualified AUSTWIM licensed teachers.
Teacher Declaration
When you become a registered AUSTSWIM licensed swim teacher, you must comply with AUSTSWIM’s teacher declaration and Teacher Code of Conduct.
Teacher Education
Learn more about our learning pillars, support worker guidelines and positions on diving and forced back float and submersion techniques.
AUSTSWIM Candidate Information Guides
Download our course guides for key information on structure, assessment and expectations for key AUSTSWIM courses.
Candidate Forms
This section contains links to all the key forms that candidates and teachers may require, from credit and workshop transfers to complaints and appeals.
Student Support Office
Are you a candidate needing some extra support to help you complete your course? Our student support office is here to help you.
