News & Events

12.5.2026 Australia needs pools where swimming teachers can teach the skills that save lives AUSTSWIM supports Royal Life Saving Australia’s long-standing advocacy for a coordinated national approach to aquatic infrastructu... Read More 7.5.2026 AUSTSWIM welcomes Lisa Kinross as Chief Executive Officer AUSTSWIM is delighted to welcome Lisa Kinross as its new Chief Executive Officer of AUSTSWIM, Australia’s national organisation fo... Read More 30.4.2026 Autumn 2026 State Bulletins have arrived! Our Spring 2025 State Bulletins were sent out to all teachers, candidates, and swim schools this morning. Be sure to take a look f... Read More 29.4.2026 Out and About: Strengthening Water Safety and Building the Future Workforce AUSTSWIM has been out and about across VIC and NSW this past month connecting with industry, engaging communities and supporting t... Read More 23.4.2026 Building safer communities through culturally inclusive water safety education Building safer communities through culturally inclusive water safety education. Organised by Impowerful, a not-for-profit committe... Read More 9.4.2026 Swimming NZ and AUSTSWIM are today announcing changes to the delivery of swim teacher education in New Zealand Swimming NZ is shifting its focus from delivering swim teacher education to advocacy, ending its partnership with AUSTSWIM after s... Read More 29.3.2026 A simpler way to start or grow your journey as a swim teacher Explore AUSTSWIM's new website designed for aspiring swim teachers, offering easy access to courses, professional development, and... Read More 24.3.2026 AUSTSWIM and Life Saving Victoria launch new swim teacher development initiative AUSTSWIM and Life Saving Victoria unveil a new professional development program for swim teachers, enhancing skills and promoting ... Read More 20.3.2026 Empowering Women in Aquatics: Support for Fiji’s Future Leaders Supporting women's leadership in aquatics, AUSTSWIM and Commonwealth Games Australia empower Fijian women with training and certif... Read More 18.3.2026 Swim Teacher Wellbeing Matters: practical strategies for voice, hearing, body and mind Strategies to enhance swim teachers' wellbeing, focusing on voice, hearing, body, and mindset, were highlighted in AUSTSWIM’s late... Read More 24.3.2026 AUSTSWIM Spotlight Meet Nan Brandt - The volunteer Teacher making a difference Meet Nan Brant, a 78-year-old volunteer swimming teacher in Albury, making water safety accessible to refugees and adults, saving ... Read More 24.3.2026 Supporting Regional and Remote Communities AUSTSWIM supporting regional and remote Australia, not just with courses, but by helping communities thrive. Read More 27.2.2026 2026 Victorian Joint Trainer Workshop – Setting the Benchmark for Quality and Consistency 2026 Victorian Joint Trainer Workshop – Setting the Benchmark Read More 30.3.2026 AUSTSWIM and LSV partnership delivers first joint Trainers Day AUSTSWIM and Life Saving Victoria deliver their first joint Trainers Day under a new partnership strengthening Victoria’s aquatic ... Read More 20.2.2026 AUSTSWIM Contributes to Landmark India - Australia Drowning Prevention Technical Exchange AUSTSWIM joins India–Australia Drowning Prevention Exchange to address global drowning challenges through data-driven policy, cult... Read More 24.3.2026 AUSTSWIM strengthens its training workforce to teach MORE Australians how to swim and be safe around water AUSTSWIM expands its trainer network, enhancing swim safety education and drowning prevention across Australia with new trainers a... Read More