News & Events

11.10.2026 New initiative to strengthen Queensland's aquatic workforce Queensland’s aquatic workforce is set to benefit from industry collaboration focused on skills, professional development and workf... Read More 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM Safeguarding Masterclass Highlights Child Safety AUSTSWIM’s safeguarding masterclass brings aquatic professionals together to strengthen child protection, prevent grooming and pro... Read More 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM 2025 Awards of Excellence 2025 AUSTSWIM Awards of Excellence Read More 11.10.2026 Austswim at Swimcon 2025 - Aquatic Industry Insights See how AUSTSWIM contributed to SwimCon 2025, sharing industry expertise and connecting aquatic professionals to support safer swi... Read More 11.10.2026 A personal invitation from our Chair to Safeguarding PD Event Join AUSTSWIM's Chair, Melinda Crole, for a vital Safeguarding PD Event in Melbourne to ensure children's safety in aquatic and sp... Read More 11.10.2026 National Drowning Report 2025 - 357 Lives Lost National Drowning Report 2025 records 357 drowning deaths, a 27% increase on the 10-year average, highlighting the need for water ... Read More 11.10.2026 Winter 2025 State Bulletins have arrived! Our Winter 2025 State Bulletins were sent out to all teachers, candidates, and swim schools this morning. Be sure to take a look f... Read More 11.10.2026 World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 - Anyone Can Drown Learn how swimming lessons, active supervision, CPR and water safety can help prevent drowning on World Drowning Prevention Day 20... Read More 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM Launches New Online Safeguarding PD for Swim Teachers AUSTSWIM’s new online safeguarding PD helps swim teachers strengthen child safety practices and create safer, more supportive lear... Read More 11.10.2026 Safeguarding Children - PD Event for Swim Teachers Swim teachers can strengthen their safeguarding knowledge and skills through professional development focused on protecting childr... Read More 11.10.2026 Autumn 2025 State Bulletins have arrived! Our Autumn 2025 State Bulletins were sent out to all teachers, candidates, and swim schools this morning. Be sure to take a look f... Read More 11.10.2026 Bridge the Gap: Gain the latest swimming and water safety skill set Bridge the Gap, AUSTSWIM’s professional development module is designed for swim teachers looking to update their qualifications to... Read More 11.10.2026 Inclusivity and managing challenging behaviours AUSTSWIM’s Inclusivity and Managing Challenging Behaviours course empowers teachers with the skills to support all learners, parti... Read More 11.10.2026 Managing learn to swim classes with neurodivergent students AUSTSWIM is proud to introduce our latest professional development module, Managing Learn to Swim Classes with Neurodivergent Stud... Read More 11.10.2026 AUSTSWIM is training more aqua exercise instructors to meet demand Aqua Exercise Instructors Course launched by AUSTSWIM with courses kicking off in Vic, QLD, NSW and SA in February 2025. Read More