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AUSTSWIM is a not-for-profit organisation registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC).
AUSTSWIM’s objects (purpose) and governance structure is defined in its constitution which is guided by the Corporations Act 2001.
The constitution is supported by a number of by-laws and terms of references that facilitate its effective operation.
Team AUSTSWIM is overseen and led by a Chairperson and Board of Directors who are responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organisation and are supported by an executive team responsible for the operational delivery of the strategy.
The Board is recruited from a group of member representatives referred to internally as the AUSTSWIM Council (or simply, the Council).
Melinda Crole – Chairperson
Appointed 30 March 2021
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology), Graduate Certificate in Management, Diploma of Social Science, Graduate and member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors
National CEO of the YMCA in Australia, appointed in November 2016 after over 10 years serving the YMCA. Prior to being appointed National CEO, she was Executive Manager, Licensing and Development for YMCA Australia. Throughout her career, Melinda has had the opportunity to work across many general areas of operational and strategic management including direct business planning, human resource management, financial management and risk management in a national not-for-profit/community environment.
Ian Fullagar – Board Member
Appointed 3 December 2020
Bachelors of Arts and Law, Master of Law
Ian has held many positions on government, commercial and not-for profit boards both as a director and as company secretary. He has also lectured at a number of universities in various sports law and sports governance related subjects. Ian is a founding member of the Australian and New Zealand Sports Law Association (ANZSLA) and was National Secretary from 1990- 1997. He is now a life member of ANZSLA and is also a Vincent Fairfax Fellow.
Justin Scarr – Board Member
Appointed 29 March 2021
Bachelor of Education, Master of Business Administration
Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Life Saving Society-Australia, and Chair of the Australian Water Safety Council. Justin is a leading advocate in the development of drowning prevention across the Asia-Pacific for over 15 years.
In addition to the eight state/territory AUSTSWIM Advisory Committees (AACs), the Board has a number of committee and working groups including:
If you are interested in joining one of our committees, please register your interest. We will be in touch as soon as possible.
Should you wish to nominate an individual whom you believe is deserving of a life membership or fellowship, please fill out an online nomination form.
Our Guidelines are devised by industry stakeholders in a consultative and transparent process and represent the collective opinion of the aquatics industry and a range of expert personnel across Australia.
Local government, education departments, teachers and consumers can be confident that AUSTSWIM trained and accredited educators are meeting the highest standards to foster safer aquatic participation.
This information centre contains application forms and material relevant to AUSTSWIM teachers, presenters and recognised swim schools.
Street Address: 8/21 Howleys Road, Notting Hill VIC 3168
Postal Address: PO Box 139, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Phone: 1300 885 666
Street Address: 5.04B / 5 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista, NSW 2153
Postal Address: PO Box 139, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Phone: 1300 885 666
Street Address: 5.04B / 5 Celebration Drive, Bella Vista, NSW 2153
Postal Address: PO Box 139, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Phone: 1300 885 666
Street Address: c/0 Surf Life Saving SA, 2 Barcoo Road, West Beach SA 5024
Postal Address: PO Box 139, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Phone: 1300 885 666
Street Address: 8/21 Howleys Road, Notting Hill VIC 3168
Postal Address: PO Box 139, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Phone: 1300 885 666
Street Address: The Garden Office Park, Level 2, Building C, 355 Scarborough Beach Road, Osborne Park, WA, 6017
Postal Address: PO Box 139, Mulgrave, VIC, 3170
Phone: 1300 885 666
Please Note: AUSTSWIM is administered by RLSS (NT)
Street Address: 77 Ross Smith Avenue, Parap NT 0820
GPO Box: 1229 Darwin, NT 0801
(08) 8981 5036
trainingmanagernt@rlssa.org.au