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OUR EVENTS
AUSTSWIM hosts and supports aquatic education seminars, industry forums and conferences across Australia, in addition to the biannual National or International Aquatic Conference. These conferences provide an opportunity for industry associates to enhance their skills and knowledge through a select range of professional development sessions presented by highly respected speakers.
Attending conferences, summits, workshops and seminars is one of the most effective ways to advance your aquatic career. AUSTSWIM events offer an opportunity to develop new professional relationships, make new friends, gain knowledge and become more successful in your career.
There are a number of benefits to attending our conferences and workshops, including:
- Networking opportunities – Building new relationships and meeting new contacts is important to personal and business growth. Relationships with clients, speakers and vendors can help you gain knowledge and future business prospects.
- Learning something new – Learn about new and more effective ways to accomplish tasks and gain more knowledge about related subjects and concepts.
- Becoming an expert – Professional development training enables you to gain more expertise in your field and develop new ideas on ways to improve in your career.
- Gaining inspiration – Meeting new people and learning new things often leads to great feelings of inspiration. You will want to share this new enthusiasm with your staff and peers.
- Having fun – Attending workshops and seminars is usually a very fun exercise. It’s a day away from the office that helps you to improve yourself and connect with others who share your interests and passions.
- Contribute to your personal development hours – In most cases, a workshop will allow you to gain professional development hours to credit against your licence renewal.
Conferences
AUSTSWIM SOAK IT UP INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE SERIES
Each year, AUSTSWIM presents a series of conferences across Australia and New Zealand, focusing on innovative and up-to-date initiatives.
Our theme for our 2023 conference series was Soak It Up, providing delegates with relevant and up-to-date information delivered by outstanding presenters in an interactive manner.
AUSTSWIM would like to thank all those involved in Soak It Up 2023. We can't wait to have you back next time.
PARTNER WITH US AT SOAK IT UP
Do you have a product you’d love the aquatic industry? Soak It Up is the perfect opportunity for your business to showcase your products and services and network with industry delegates directly. Get in touch with us at conference@austswim.com.au to discuss options for collaborating at our next conference.
Our Awards
Do you want to recognise an outstanding teacher, swim school, presenter, program or organisation in your state or territory? You can celebrate their achievements by nominating them for an AUSTSWIM Award!
What started as three national award categories in 2004 has now grown to over 15, covering the AUSTSWIM family on a state, national and international level. The Awards acknowledge individuals, swim centres and organisations for their contribution to aquatic education and water safety through leadership, innovation, and community spirit – helping students and their community to be safer in, on and around water.
Nominating for an AUSTSWIM Award provides a real boost for individuals and organisations. Previous award nominators report an increase in staff morale, better staff retention and recruitment, increased participation and revenue and stronger community engagement and support. Previous recipients have benefited from obtaining professional learning in areas of their choice, unique career opportunities and accelerated career progression, all because of their award receipt.
AUSTSWIM AWARD CATEGORIES
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics – Access and Inclusion
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults
AUSTSWIM Teacher of Competitive Strokes
AUSTSWIM WETS Aqua Instructor
Best New AUSTSWIM Teacher
AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre – Small
AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre – Large
AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre – New Zealand
AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre – International
AUSTSWIM Teacher of the Year – New Zealand
International AUSTSWIM Teacher of the Year
Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM (National Award only)
AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year (National Award only)
Most Significant Contribution (National Award only)
Local Community Initiative of the Year (National Award only)
AUSTSWIM HONOUR BOARD
The National and State AUSTSWIM Awards provide an opportunity to recognise and congratulate AUSTSWIM Teachers, presenters and recognised swim centres for their contribution to the aquatic education industry.
The AUSTSWIM award is the premier award presented to individuals in Australia that achieve the highest standards of aquatic education excellence.
See the 2023 national and state recipients below.
AUSTSWIM AWARDS RECIPIENTS
The National and State AUSTSWIM awards provide an opportunity to recognise and congratulate AUSTSWIM Teachers, Presenters and Recognised Swim Centres for their contribution to the aquatic education industry.
The AUSTSWIM award is the premier award presented to individuals in Australia that achieve the highest standards of aquatic education excellence.
To be eligible for an award the nominees must have been able to demonstrate considerable experience and or knowledge in all areas of the selection criteria.
Click here to nominate a teacher, presenter or swim centre for an AUSTSWIM award.
Please see below previous award recipients for each state. Award categories vary between states and have been introduced in each state at different times.
The AUSTSWIM award is the premier award presented to individuals in Australia that achieve the highest standards of aquatic education excellence.
To be eligible for an award the nominees must have been able to demonstrate considerable experience and or knowledge in all areas of the selection criteria.
Click here to nominate a teacher, presenter or swim centre for an AUSTSWIM award.
Please see below previous award recipients for each state. Award categories vary between states and have been introduced in each state at different times.
2023 Recipients
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Previous Recipients
National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2023 | Wanda Grime | VIC |
| 2021/2022 | Arielle Francis | WA |
| 2020 | Pete Coleborne | NSW |
| 2019 | Tahnee Mackenzie | QLD |
| 2018 | Emma Pendlebury | VIC |
| 2017 | Robyne May | SA |
| 2016 | Paul Dew | VIC |
| 2015 | Jacqui Taylor | VIC |
| 2014 | Robyn Bayliss | NSW |
| 2013 | Margaret Wood | TAS |
| 2012 | Brian Weatherley | NSW |
| 2011 | Shane Kerinaiua | NT |
| 2010 | Raelene Edgar | QLD |
| 2009 | Maureen Lasisz | WA |
| 2008 | Beverley Anne Devery | NSW |
| 2007 | Angela Smith | WA |
| 2006 | Sue Quartermain | VIC |
| 2005 | Nola Wellington | WA |
National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2023 | Jessica Adkins-Barber | VIC |
| 2021/2022 | Robyn Gosbell | VIC |
| 2020 | Melissa Holst | WA |
| 2019 | Stephanie East | NT |
| 2018 | Karina Palmer | VIC |
| 2017 | Krista Palmer | NSW |
| 2016 | Robyn Larkham | NSW |
| 2015 | Lesley Richardson | NSW |
| 2014 | Davina Wirth | QLD |
| 2013 | Linda Beetham | NSW |
| 2012 | Maria Burn | VIC |
| 2011 | Jill Bell | TAS |
| 2010 | Adele Gregory | NSW |
| 2009 | Jenny Verall | NT |
| 2008 | Rebecca Wade | VIC |
| 2007 | Carolyn May | VIC |
National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2023 | Danielle Lysle | WA |
| 2021/2022 | Ruth Smith | NSW |
| 2020 | Katrina Scarpin | NSW |
| 2019 | Phoebe Godfrey | VIC |
| 2018 | Amanda Maher | VIC |
| 2017 | Anna Jarman | TAS |
| 2016 | Jacqueline Cole & Jill Kellett | NSW & VIC |
| 2015 | Roslyn Laurie | VIC |
| 2014 | Jason Smylie | NSW |
| 2013 | Mark Cranage | TAS |
| 2012 | Lindy Crack | TAS |
| 2011 | Cathy Meaney | NSW |
| 2010 | Lyn O'Brien | QLD |
| 2009 | Kate Burns | NSW |
| 2008 | Janet Borer- Draffin | WA |
| 2007 | Yvonne Schermacher | VIC |
| 2006 | Linda Campbell | VIC |
| 2005 | Marjorie Neale | WA |
National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults
| 2023 | Dianne Whitelaw | VIC |
| 2021/2022 | Tania Sheehan | NSW |
| 2020 | Randev Sappany | NSW |
| 2019 | Bonnie Doumbalis | VIC |
| 2018 | Petrina Liyanage | NSW |
| 2017 | Jennifer Fuhrmeister | VIC |
| 2016 | Yvonne Piachniarski | WA |
| 2015 | Karen Martin | NSW |
| 2014 | Daria Kearon | WA |
| 2013 | Amy Hipwood | QLD |
| 2012 | Paula Thistleton | NSW |
National AUSTSWIM Aqua Instructor Award
| 2023 | Marisa Zinghini | NSW |
| 2021/2022 | Daria Kearon | WA |
| 2020 | Kathryn Macdonald | VIC |
| 2019 | Krista Palmer | NSW |
| 2018 | Lisa Higgs | VIC |
| 2017 | Jan Caton | VIC |
| 2016 | Stacey Aldous | TAS |
National AUSTSWIM Teacher of Competitive Strokes Award
| 2023 | Louise Waller | QLD |
National Best New AUSTSWIM Teacher
| 2023 | Grace Lingard | WA |
National Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2023 | Nick Cox | |
| 2021/2022 | Ceri Weeks | TAS |
| 2020 | Gwen Welford | QLD |
| 2019 | Annette Roberts | NT |
| 2018 | Lyn O’Brien | QLD |
| 2017 | Valerie Henderson | WA |
| 2016 | Meredith King | VIC |
| 2015 | Maureen Summerhayes | NSW |
| 2014 | Roz Neville | NSW |
| 2013 | Rae Szulawa | SA |
| 2012 | Peter Conochie | WA |
| 2011 | John Rigby | TAS |
| 2010 | Marcelle Renforth | QLD |
| 2009 | Col Purdy | QLD |
| 2008 | Kath Midgley | NT |
| 2007 | Shirley Bernoth | NSW |
| 2006 | Maureen Summerhayes | NSW |
| 2005 | Suzanne Parry | VIC |
National AUSTSWIM Trainer of the Year
| 2023 | Sheryl Everett | |
| 2021/2022 | Jan Bean | TAS |
| 2020 | Bernie Wilson | QLD |
| 2019 | Joy Symons | QLD |
| 2018 | Christine Naysmith | QLD |
| 2017 | Tryon Francis | NSW |
| 2016 | Amy Foran | ACT |
| 2015 | Lisa Rolls | QLD |
| 2014 | Tanya Langenbach | NZ |
| 2013 | Judith Dickinson | QLD |
| 2012 | Ceri Weeks | TAS |
| 2011 | Judy Muir | VIC |
| 2010 | Alina Graham | QLD |
| 2009 | Marcelle Renforth | QLD |
| 2008 | Peter Connochie | WA |
National AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Small
|
2023 |
Goldfishbowl Swim School |
NT |
|
2021/2022 |
Flippers Swim School | TAS |
National AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Large
|
2023 |
iSwim @ Immanuel |
SA |
|
2021/2022 |
Maryborough Aquatic Centre |
QLD |
Most Significant Contribution to Water Safety
|
2023 |
The Kemp Family |
|
|
2021/2022 |
Kwinana Swim School |
WA |
National AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre
| 2020 | Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre | NSW |
| 2019 | Ripples Leisure Centre | NSW |
| 2018 | Aquatics Down Under | NSW |
| 2017 | i Swim @Immanuel College & Travelling Tadpole Swim Centre | SA & NT |
| 2016 | Echuca War Memorial Aquatic Centre | VIC |
| 2015 | The Swim Centre | VIC |
| 2014 | Laurie Lawrence- Swim School- Aqualogan | QLD |
| 2013 | Elders Swim Centre | QLD |
| 2012 | Launceston Aquatic Swim School | TAS |
| 2011 | Swim and Fitness at the AIS | ACT |
| 2010 | Swim and Fitness at the AIS | ACT |
| 2010 | Fairholme Aquatic Swim School | QLD |
| 2009 | Des Renford Aquatic Centre | NSW |
| 2008 | Blacktown Leisure Centre - Surfees Swim |
NSW |
Community Education Program of the Year
|
2021/2022 |
UNSW Health Promotion Unit Learn to Swim Program |
NSW |
Water Safety Event of the Year
|
2021/2022 |
The Swim School WA - Safety September |
WA |
Community Education Program of the Year
|
2021/2022 |
UNSW Health Promotion Unit Learn to Swim Program |
NSW |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | Harrison Stanford |
| 2020 | Rosalinda Young |
| 2019 | Tahnee Mackenzie |
| 2018 | Shelly Clarke |
| 2017 | Hayley Wolff |
| 2016 | Mikhaley Brandenburg |
| 2015 | Mark MacDonald |
| 2014 | Katherine Harvey |
| 2013 | Leesa Langdon |
| 2012 | Leanne Lee |
| 2011 | Judith Dickinson |
| 2010 | Raelene Edgar |
| 2009 | Leesa Langdon |
| 2008 | Patricia O’Donnell |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | Samantha Cameron |
| 2020 | Zena Dawson |
| 2019 | Genevieve Keleher |
| 2018 | Sarah Nobelius |
| 2017 | Julie Sells |
| 2016 | Sandra Parrish |
| 2015 | Elizabeth Eyschen |
| 2014 | Davina Wirth |
| 2013 | Sarah Grummett |
| 2012 | Lisa Maclean |
| 2011 | Angela Holland |
| 2010 | Raelene Hancock |
| 2009 | Alina Graham |
| 2008 | Jan Arndt |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Cheryl Wilson |
| 2020 | Kasey Haas |
| 2019 | Desleigh Jones |
| 2018 | Belinda Stephens |
| 2017 | Sophie Clancy |
| 2016 | Susan Ninyett |
| 2015 | Catherine Thompson |
| 2014 | Elizabeth Eyschen |
| 2013 | Robyn Somers |
| 2012 | Kylie Gae Latham |
| 2011 | Sarah Gale |
| 2010 | Lyn O’Brien |
| 2009 | Brad Low |
| 2008 | Brad Low |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults
| 2021/2022 | n/a |
| 2020 | n/a |
| 2019 | Debbie Robertson |
| 2018 | Leesa Landon |
| 2017 | n/a |
| 2016 | Kristy Brown |
| 2015 | Tate Renforth-Frederick |
| 2014 | n/a |
| 2013 | Amy Hipwood |
Queensland AUSTSWIM WETS Aqua Instructor
| 2021/2022 | Grace Crossland |
| 2020 | Ashlee Rawsthorne |
| 2019 | Joel Seeney |
| 2018 | Julie Hunter |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Nicholas Folley |
| 2020 | Bernie Wilson |
| 2019 | Joy Symons |
| 2018 | Christine Naysmith |
| 2017 | Brad Low |
| 2016 | Leesa Langdon |
| 2015 | Lisa Rolls |
| 2014 | Joy Symons |
| 2013 | Judith Dickinson |
| 2012 | Bernadette Wilson |
| 2011 | Brad Low |
| 2010 | Alina Graham |
| 2009 | Marcelle Renforth - Frederick |
| 2008 | Marcelle Renforth - Frederick |
Queensland Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | n/a |
| 2020 | Gwen Welfod |
| 2019 | n/a |
| 2018 | Lyn O'Brien |
| 2017 | Alina Graham |
| 2016 | Judy Dickinson |
| 2015 | n/a |
| 2014 | n/a |
| 2013 | Colin Purdy |
| 2012 | Marcelle Renfort - Frederick |
| 2011 | Brad Low |
| 2010 | Marcelle Renforth - Frederick |
| 2009 | Col Purdy |
| 2008 | Gwen Welford |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Recognised Swimming and Water Safety School of the Year
| 2020 | Noosa Aquatic Centre |
| 2019 | Elders Swim Centre |
| 2018 | Love2Swim School |
| 2017 | YMCA Victoria Point Swim School |
| 2016 | Shut the Gate Learn to Swim |
| 2015 | Marborough Aquatic Centre |
| 2014 | Laurie Lawrence Swim School- Aqualogan |
| 2013 | Elders Swim Centre |
| 2012 | Dolphins Health Precinct |
| 2011 | Fairholme Aquatics Swim School |
| 2010 | Fairholme Aquatics Swim School |
| 2009 | Carribea Swim Centre |
| 2008 | Runaway Bay Sports Super Centre |
Queensland Best New Teacher
| 2021/2022 | Saskia Kells |
Queensland Community Education Program of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Sunny Skye's Aquatics and Wellness Hub |
Queensland Local Community Initiative of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Fairholme Aquatics Swim School |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Small
| 2021/2022 | Focus On Movement |
Queensland AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Large
| 2021/2022 | Maryborough Aquatic Centre |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | Elise Filmer |
| 2020 | Peter Coleborne |
| 2019 | Jacqueline Fahey |
| 2018 | Lynette Wooden |
| 2017 | Kaylyn Tomkinson |
| 2015/16 | Melissa Corby |
| 2014 | Susana Taha |
| 2013 | Robyn Bayliss |
| 2012 | Karen Martin |
| 2011 | Brian Weatherley |
| 2010 | Michelle Thomas |
| 2009 | Barb Muxlow |
| 2008 | Michelle Thomas |
| 2007 | Bev Devery |
| 2006 | Tim Paul |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | Rebecca Warner |
| 2020 | Robyn Jordan |
| 2019 | Karen Kirby |
| 2018 | Hope Dawson |
| 2017 | Krista Palmer |
| 2015/16 | Robyn Larkham |
| 2014 | Lesley Richardson |
| 2013 | Jeremy Whitehurst |
| 2012 | Linda Beetham |
| 2011 | Sharon Falkner |
| 2010 | Catherine Hurley |
| 2009 | Adel Gregory |
| 2008 | Janet Sawatzky |
| 2007 | Tracy Ayton |
| 2006 | Tracy Ayton |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Ruth Smith |
| 2020 | Katrina Scarpin |
| 2019 | Denise Cain |
| 2018 | Alison Feilen |
| 2017 | Patricia King |
| 2015/16 | Jacqueline Cole |
| 2014 | Sharon Surr |
| 2013 | Jason Smylie |
| 2012 | Melissa Corby |
| 2011 | Rhonda Fitton |
| 2010 | Cathy Meaney |
| 2009 | Robina Felleer |
| 2008 | Kate Burns |
| 2007 | Katie Wightman |
| 2006 | Nancy Russo |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults
| 2021/2022 | Tania Sheehan |
| 2020 | Randev Sappany |
| 2019 | Annika Skulander |
| 2018 | Petrina Liyanage |
| 2017 | Sharon Falkner |
| 2015/16 | Joanne Mansion |
| 2014 | Karen Martin |
| 2013 | Katherine Bernard |
| 2012 | Natalie Graham |
| 2011 | N/A |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Aqua Instructor
| 2021/2022 | Donna Jackson |
| 2020 | Lianne Tiemens |
| 2019 | Krista Palmer |
| 2018 | Lesley Richardson |
| 2017 | Rowena Malone |
| 2016 | Kerry Taylor |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Nina Nyitrai |
| 2020 | Daniel Calizaya-Jave |
| 2019 | Melissa White |
| 2018 | Monique Sneddon |
| 2017 | Tryon Francis |
| 2015/16 | Florence Errington |
| 2014 | Ranay Kennerley |
| 2013 | Karina Klueckmann |
| 2012 | Robyn Larkham |
| 2011 | Barbara Muxlow |
| 2010 | Phil Benoit |
| 2009 | Gary Fears |
| 2008 | Kristy Adams |
| 2007 | Melissa Van Poppel |
| 2006 | Kathy Pilcher |
New South Wales Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Barbara Hartnett |
| 2019 | Julie Zancanaro |
| 2018 | Diane Gray |
| 2017 | David Macallister |
| 2015/16 | Melissa Rickwood |
| 2014 | Maureen Summerhayes |
| 2013 | Roz Neville |
| 2012 | Ruth Arnold |
| 2012 | Dawn Prowse |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2010 | Bill Meaney |
| 2009 | Dawn Prowse |
| 2008 | Pat Taylor |
| 2007 | Patricia Krajacic |
| 2006 | Leichhardt Park Aquatic Centre |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Recognised Swimming and Water Safety School of the Year
| 2020 | Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre |
| 2019 | Ripples Leisure Centre |
| 2018 | Aquatics Down Under, North Rocks |
| 2017 | Ripples Leisure Centre- St Marys |
| 2015/16 | Shoalhaven Swim & Fitness |
| 2014 | Dolphins Swim School |
| 2013 | Sydney Olympic Park Swim School |
| 2012 | Little Fishes Swim School |
| 2011 | Emerton Leisure Centre |
| 2010 | Balance Health Club |
| 2009 | Fairfield City Leisures |
| 2008 | Emerton Leisure Centre (Small) |
| 2008 | Des Renford Aquatic Centre (Large) |
| 2007 | Great Lakes Aquatic and Leisure Centre Forster (Small) |
| 2007 | Surfees Swim School Blacktown Leisure Centre (large) |
| 2006 | Fitness Edge Swim School (Small) |
| 2006 | Fairfield City Leisure Centres (large) |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Small
| 2021/2022 | Swimz Guildford |
New South Wales AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Large
| 2021/2022 | Mt Annan Leisure Centre Swim School |
New South Wales Best New Teacher
| 2021/2022 | Michael Garvey |
New South Wales Community Education Program of the Year
| 2021/2022 | UNSW Health Promotion Unit Learn to Swim Program |
New South Wales Most Outstanding Contribution to Swimming and Water Safety through Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | ADSI and Auburn Ruth Everuss Aquatic Centre |
New South Wales Local Community Initiative of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Swim Brothers - Fitness For Purpose Initiative |
New South Wales Local Community Initiative of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Swim Brothers - Keep Your family Safe Event |
Australian Capital Territory AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Hamish Jackson |
| 2019 | Sarah Reed |
| 2018 | Artur Vasconcellos |
| 2017 | Joel Malouf |
| 2016 | Kailee Tindale & Megan Eastman |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | Chris Young |
| 2012 | Debbie Sarri |
| 2011 | Claire Griffiths |
| 2010 | Jade Prasertrungerung |
| 2009 | Tony Streets |
| 2007 | Jody Crawford |
Australian Capital Territory AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
|
2021/2022 |
N/A |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Julie Crawford-Ramalho |
| 2018 | Yvonne Court |
| 2017 | Celia Hunt |
| 2016 | Alena Sarri |
| 2015 | Julie Crawford-Ramalho |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2012 | Alena Sarri |
| 2011 | Yvonne Court |
| 2010 | Christine Verco |
| 2009 | Kate Lowe |
| 2007 | Lisa Jones |
Australian Capital Territory AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics -Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Margaret Van Aalst |
| 2018 | Kathryn Jarvis |
| 2017 | Lisa Jones |
| 2016 | Lisa Dunlop |
Australian Capital Territory AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Lisa Dunlop |
| 2019 | Katrina Scarpin |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A |
| 2016 | Amy Foran |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2012 | Ben Cuttriss |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2010 | Ben Cuttriss |
| 2009 | Lyn McDermott |
Australian Capital Territory Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | Ben Cuttriss |
| 2016 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2010 | Lyn McDermott |
| 2009 | Lyn McDermott |
Australian Capital Territory AUSTSWIM Recognised Swimming and Water Safety School of the Year
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Club Lime Swim School - CISAC |
| 2019 | Gungahlin Leisure Centre- Lisa Jones |
| 2018 | CISAC - Swim Club |
| 2017 | Canberra International Sports & Aquatic Centre |
| 2016 | Australian Institute of Sport Swim School |
| 2015 | Club Swim, CISAC |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2012 | Dickson Aquatic Centre |
| 2011 | Active Leisure Centre |
| 2010 | Swim and Fitness at the AIS |
| 2009 | Swim and Fitness at the A.I.S |
| 2007 | Aqua Harmony |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | Yu Shing Chow |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Khy Blizzard |
| 2018 | Emma Pendlebury |
| 2017 | Jacob Lawrie |
| 2016 | Paul Dew |
| 2015 | Jacqui Taylor |
| 2014 | Marie Noonan |
| 2013 | Matthew Sires |
| 2012 | Claire Griffiths |
| 2011 | Sally Pizzey |
| 2010 | Jennifer Ashmore |
| 2009 | Robbie Rae |
| 2008 | Gary Rosenberg |
| 2007 | Louise Taylor |
| 2006 | Lisa Pennington |
| 2005 | Sue Quartermain |
| 2004 | Lauren McLaverty |
| 2003 | Shandelle Rosewarne |
| 2002 | Michelle Wood |
| 2001 | Andrea Sutton |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | Robyn Gosbell |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Khy Blizzard |
| 2018 | Karina Palmer |
| 2017 | Meredith Griffiths |
| 2016 | Michelle McInnes |
| 2015 | Tania Molloy |
| 2014 | Fiona Adams |
| 2013 | Rod Prime |
| 2012 | Yvonne Court |
| 2011 | Sue Ford |
| 2010 | Katrina Gevaux |
| 2009 | Josephine Landau |
| 2008 | Carol Hall |
| 2007 | Rebecca Wade |
| 2006 | Carolyn May |
| 2005 | Charmaine Von Bibra |
| 2004 | Janey McClure |
| 2003 | Neena Akehurst |
| 2002 | Anne Rutland |
| 2001 | Gail Dimitriades |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Louise Tilley |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Phoebe Godfrey |
| 2018 | Amanda Maher |
| 2017 | Felicity Porter |
| 2016 | Jill Kellett |
| 2015 | Roslyn Laurie |
| 2014 | Kate McIntosh |
| 2013 | Glenda Barnard |
| 2012 | Steven Cooper |
| 2011 | Janine Sheen |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2009 | N/A |
| 2008 | Sheryl Everett |
| 2007 | Shirley-Anne Milgate |
| 2006 | Yvonne Schermacher |
| 2005 | Linda Campbell |
| 2004 | Maria Burn |
| 2003 | Gail Dimitriades |
| 2002 | Rita Webb |
| 2001 | Dawn Gain |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Bonnie Doumbalis |
| 2018 | Mona Mustafa |
| 2017 | Jennifer Fuhrmeister |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Aqua Instructor Award
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Kathryn Macdonald |
| 2019 | Kristy Gregory |
| 2018 | Lisa Higgs |
| 2017 | Jan Caton |
| 2016 | Sandy Heyen |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Presenter
| 2021/2022 | Donna Gadsby |
| 2020 | Sheryl Everett |
| 2019 | Maria Burn |
| 2018 | Simone Griffin |
| 2017 | Leigh Flavelle |
| 2016 | Neesha Bateson |
| 2015 | Tim Kemp |
| 2014 | Leanne White |
| 2013 | Deborah Gill Simone Griffin |
| 2012 | Michelle Jokic |
| 2011 | Judy Muir |
| 2010 | Jan Williams |
Victorian Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | Tim Kemp |
| 2020 | Judith Muir OAM |
| 2019 | Leanne White |
| 2018 | Carol Crofts |
| 2017 | Kaye Garner |
| 2016 | Meredith King |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | Gail Dimitriadis |
| 2013 | Ted Tullberg |
| 2012 | Kirsten Kruse |
| 2011 | Karen Franceschini |
| 2010 | Jean Kemp |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Small
| 2021/2022 | Monbulk Aquatic Centre Swim School |
Victorian AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Large
| 2021/2022 | Sunshine Leisure Centre |
Victorian Best New Teacher
| 2021/2022 | Elle Seath |
Victorian Most Outstanding Contribution to TSW Through Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Aqua for All - Samantha Elliott |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | Rebecca Dennis |
| 2020 | Melissa Crosswell |
| 2019 | Ada Crantock |
| 2018 | Stacey Benson |
| 2017 | Michelle Walters |
| 2016 | Nikki Heathcote |
| 2015 | Tania Chugg |
| 2014 | Jennifer Williams |
| 2013 | Margaret Wood |
| 2012 | Emma Morton |
| 2011 | Colleen Vanderstaay |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2009 | Joseph Divona |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Deborah Dingemanse |
| 2019 | Kimbra Hill |
| 2018 | Emma Lawrance |
| 2017 | Susan Smith |
| 2016 | Julie Squires |
| 2015 | Katrina Donnelly |
| 2014 | Katrina Donnelly |
| 2013 | Katrina Williams |
| 2012 | Susan Smith |
| 2011 | Jill Bell |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2009 | Lindy Crack |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Tracey Rowell |
| 2020 | Katrina Williams |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | Don Keating |
| 2017 | Anna Jarman |
| 2016 | Tracey Rowell |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | Lindy Crack |
| 2013 | Mark Cranage |
| 2012 | Lindy Crack |
| 2011 | Shirley Jordan |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM WETS Aqua Instructor
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A |
| 2016 | Stacey Aldous |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Presenter
| 2021/2022 | Jan Bean |
| 2020 | Lindy Crack |
| 2019 | Stacey Aldous |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | Lindy Crack |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2012 | Ceri Weeks |
Tasmanian Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | Ceri Weeks |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A |
| 2016 | Denise Palmer |
| 2015 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2012 | Robyn Pryce -Jones |
| 2011 | John Rigby |
| 2010 | Mark Barling |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre
| 2020 | Launceston Swim School |
| 2019 | Friends Health and Fitness |
| 2018 | Launceston Swim School |
| 2017 | Friends Health & Fitness |
| 2016 | L A Swim School (City of Launceston) |
| 2015 | Launceston Swim School |
| 2014 | Launceston Swim School |
| 2013 | Launceston Swim School |
| 2012 | Launceston Aquatic Swim School |
| 2011 | Launceston Swim School |
Tasmanian AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Small
| 2021/2022 | Flippers Swim Centre |
Tasmanian Most Outstanding Contribution to Swimming and Water Safety Through Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Tracey Rowell |
Tasmanian Community Education Program of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Better Ability Swim School |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | Chloe Howe |
| 2020 | Gail Humphrys |
| 2019 | Sarah Hurley |
| 2018 | Simon Moore & Elizabeth Gould |
| 2017 | Robyne May |
| 2016 | Deborah Williams |
| 2015 | Ryan Bennett |
| 2014 | Travis Laxton |
| 2013 | John Graham |
| 2012 | Margaret Lyttle |
| 2011 | Jane Nilligan |
| 2010 | Kathy Barry- Secker |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | Nikki Georgeson |
| 2020 | Natasha Paterakis |
| 2019 | Georgia Phillips |
| 2018 | Natalie Borlase |
| 2017 | Petra Majchrak |
| 2016 | Laura saegenschnitter |
| 2015 | Natalie Borlase |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2013 | Tahlia Winsor |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2009 | Kym A'Court |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Hayley Sawley |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | Lorraine Dargatz |
| 2017 | Nicole Thiele |
| 2016 | Megan Stubberfield |
| 2015 | Karen Johnson |
| 2012 | Sue Cooke |
| 2011 | N/A |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Robyn Ormsby |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | Kerrie Osborne |
| 2018 | Robyn Ormsby |
| 2017 | N/A |
| 2016 | Helen Bickers |
South Australian Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | Damien Marangon |
| 2020 | Kerrie Osborne |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | Peter Taylor |
| 2017 | Samantha Wharton |
| 2016 | Ann Price |
| 2015 | Barry Daniell |
| 2014 | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A |
| 2012 | Rae Szulawa |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2010 | Carolyn Veldhuyzen |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Recognised Swimming and Water Safety School of the Year
| 2020 | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| 2019 | i Swim @Immanuel |
| 2018 | Jump! Swim School Hackham |
| 2017 | Immanuel Sports and Aquatic Centre |
| 2016 | iswim novar gardens |
| 2015 | Blackwood Fitness Swim School |
| 2014 | Gawler Swimming School |
| 2013 | Westswim learn to swim |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2011 | Cummins Swim School |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Recognised Centre - Small
| 2021/2022 | The Parks Recreation & Sports Centre |
South Australian AUSTSWIM Recognised Centre - Large
| 2021/2022 | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
South Australian Best New Teacher
| 2021/2022 | Effie Carey |
South Australian Water Safety Event of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Philbert's Carnival |
South Australian Community Education Program of the Year
| 2021/2022 | SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre - Aqua Sensory Play |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | Arielle Francis |
| 2020 | Laura Woodward |
| 2019 | Natalie Alco |
| 2018 | Gloria Heuvink |
| 2017 | Micheal Faassen |
| 2016 | Cathy Burbridge |
| 2015 | Sam Currie |
| 2014 | Allan Flintoff |
| 2013 | Wendy Spence |
| 2012 | Sandra Rawlings |
| 2011 | Margaret Davies |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2009 | Maureen Lasisz |
| 2008 | Angela Smith |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | Tiffany Sweatman |
| 2020 | Melissa Holst |
| 2019 | Barbara Worth |
| 2018 | Sacha Dewit |
| 2017 | Katii Traeger |
| 2016 | Louise Schmidt |
| 2015 | Chloe Were Spice |
| 2014 | Lauren Clark |
| 2013 | Lisa Johnston |
| 2012 | Jean-Anne David |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2009 | Lyndal Neale |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Teacher Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Melissa McCabe |
| 2020 | Miranda Kelder |
| 2019 | Vanessa Jessett |
| 2018 | Kim McMInn |
| 2017 | Wendy Spence |
| 2016 | Guy Bird |
| 2015 | Martina McGovern |
| 2013 | Robyn Grealy |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Teacher of Adults
| 2021/2022 | Cecilia Cappeluti |
| 2020 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | Marion Price |
| 2016 | Yvonne Piachniarski |
| 2014 | Daria Kearon |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Aqua Instructor
| 2021/2022 | Daria Kearon |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
| 2021/2022 | Marlene Stevens |
| 2020 | Yvonne Piachniarski |
| 2019 | Marlene Stevens |
| 2018 | Gaye Curtis |
| 2017 | Barbara Worth |
| 2016 | Jeanette Hooper |
| 2015 | Janine Rowe |
| 2014 | Kay Cox |
| 2013 | Barbara Worth |
| 2012 | N/A |
| 2011 | Tryon Francis |
| 2010 | N/A |
| 2009 | Debbie Onus |
Western Australia Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | Marlene Stevens / Murray Stevens |
| 2020 | Marlene Stevens |
| 2019 | Kathryn May |
| 2018 | Yvonne Piachniarski |
| 2017 | Valerie Henderson |
| 2016 | N/A |
| 2015 | Gary Shaw |
| 2013 | Brana Williams |
| 2012 | Peter Conochie |
| 2011 | Noelene Usher |
| 2010 | N/A |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Recognised Swimming and Water Safety School of the Year
| 2020 | Active Armadale Swim School |
| 2019 | Aqua Jetty |
| 2018 | Cockburn ARC |
| 2017 | Manjimup Regional Aqua Centre |
| 2016 | Wanneroo Aquamotion |
| 2015 | SeaStarz Swim School |
| 2014 | The Swim School WA |
| 2013 | Aquamotion Wanneroo |
| 2012 | Altone Park |
| 2011 | N/A |
| 2010 | Little Lappers Swim School |
| 2009 | Leschenault Leisure Centre |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Small
| 2021/2022 | Lozswim |
Western Australia AUSTSWIM Recognised Swim Centre - Large
| 2021/2022 | Cockburn ARC Swim ARCademy |
Western Australia Most Outstanding Contribution to TSW Through Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | Kwinana Swim School |
Western Australia Water Safety Event of the Year
| 2021/2022 | The Swim School WA - Safety September |
Northern Territory AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Cieran New |
| 2019 | Laura Withers |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | Brogen Barrington |
| 2016 | Roslyn Bstuart |
| 2015 | Brogen Begg |
| 2014 | Hollie Goodall |
| 2011 | Wayne Van Sambeek |
| 2010 | Shane Kerinaiua |
| 2009 | Jacqui Dobson |
| 2007 | Petina Franklin |
Northern Territory AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Tiarne Vella-Hunt |
| 2019 | Stephanie East |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | Joan Burns |
| 2011 | Jacqui Dobson |
| 2009 | Jenny Verrall |
Northern Territory AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics - Access and Inclusion
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Steve Whiteside |
| 2019 | Tania Sloane |
| 2009 | Leah Cullen |
Northern Territory AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Annette Roberts |
| 2019 | Petina Franklin |
| 2017 | Wayne Van Sambeek |
| 2011 | Petina Franklin |
| 2009 | Petina Franklin |
Northern Territory Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Petina Franklin |
| 2019 | Annette (Floss) Roberts |
| 2017 | Petina Franklin |
| 2015 | Annette (Floss) Roberts |
| 2011 | Annette (Floss) Roberts |
| 2007 | Kath Midgley |
| 2005 | Sue Parry |
Northern Territory AUSTSWIM Recognised Swimming and Water Safety School of the Year
| 2021/2022 | N/A |
| 2020 | Mirri Swim School |
| 2019 | Alice Springs Aquatic and Leisure Centre |
| 2018 | N/A |
| 2017 | Travelling Tadpole Swim School |
| 2013 | ISARP Swim & water safety School |
| 2011 | Marianne's Private Swimming School |
| 2009 | Marianne's private Swimming School |
New Zealand AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety
| 2020 | Laura Witcombe |
| 2019 | N/A |
| 2018 | Jeni Tamboer |
| 2017 | Lisa Stove |
| 2016 | Louise Collings |
| 2015 | Fallyn Birtwhistle |
| 2014 | Samantha Teo Chang |
New Zealand AUSTSWIM Teacher of Infant and Preschool Aquatics
| 2018 | Helen Vann |
| 2017 | Liam Blain Caunce |
| 2016 | Tracey Lyon |
| 2015 | Karla McCaughan |
| 2014 | Tracey Adams |
New Zealand AUSTSWIM Teacher of Aquatics Access and Inclusion
| 2018 | Kirstie Nash |
| 2017 | Kelly Doyle |
| 2016 | Alis Russell |
| 2015 | Tracey Adams |
New Zealand AUSTSWIM Presenter of the Year Award
| 2018 | Lisa Stove |
| 2017 | Tracey Adams |
| 2016 | Karla McCaughan |
| 2015 | Sally Dobson |
| 2014 | Anya Langenbach |
New Zealand AUSTSWIM Swim Centre of the Year Award
| 2018 | YMCA Auckland |
| 2017 | The Centre Swim School |
| 2016 | YMCA Onehunga War Memorial Pool |
| 2015 | The Swim Centre |
New Zealand Most Outstanding Contribution to AUSTSWIM Award
| 2018 | Karla McCaughan |
| 2017 | Sally Dobson |
| 2016 | Denise Gasson |
| 2014 | Louise Collings |
Professional Development
As AUSTSWIM Teachers, it is important we continue to further our knowledge and skills and keep up to date in an ever-changing industry. Undertaking professional development assists in achieving this goal.
AUSTSWIM provides opportunities for AUSTSWIM teachers to gain professional development through various means. Click below to explore your options.
AUSTSWIM provides opportunities for AUSTSWIM teachers to gain professional development through various means. Click below to explore your options.
Online Events
AUSTSWIM ONLINE
AUSTSWIM hosts and supports aquatic education workshops, industry forums, and webinars. These events provide an opportunity for industry associates to enhance their skills and knowledge through a select range of professional development sessions presented by highly respected speakers.
Hosted by AUSTSWIM Chief Executive Officer Bradley Low, the webinar includes an exciting panel of experts, while also being an opportunity to present AUSTSWIM’s vision for the future of diversity and inclusion in swimming and water safety.
Watch the recording here!