What is AUSTSWIM?

Vision

Mission

Philosophy

Values

Annual Report

Strategic Plan

Partnerships

International Affiliations

Community Service Announcements

Contact Us

AUSTSWIM is the Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety™. It has a representation in each state and territory of Australia. AUSTSWIM is a non-profit organisation.

The AUSTSWIM Council comprises an independent Chairperson, a member from each Business Centre and a representative from the following organisations:

• Swimming Australia Ltd .
• The Royal Life Saving Society – Australia
• Surf Life Saving Australia
• YMCA
• Australian Leisure Facilities Association

Every Australian will be taught to swim by an accredited AUSTSWIM teacher™,
enabling them to safely enjoy aquatic environments and activities.

Mission

• AUSTSWIM Leadership
• AUSTSWIM Standards
• AUSTSWIM Products and Services
• AUSTSWIM Licensing

Philosophy

AUSTSWIM has a strong philosophy that is founded on the belief that all Australians should have
appropriate and relevant swimming and water safety skills and understand the principles and
practices of water safety.

Our values provide a guide and a benchmark for the board, management, staff and volunteers
of AUSTSWIM to measure their individual and organisational behaviours.

Ethical and Professional Behaviours
We expect the highest ethical and professional behaviours in all we do and all we say.

Learning and Education
We encourage an environment that promotes the value and benefits of learning and education.

Our History, Our Traditions
We value our history, our traditions and the past experiences that have given us today’s learnings, understandings and position.

Diversity, Equity and Access
We strive for diversity, equity and access for all in gender, age, culture, beliefs and

socio-economic.

Honesty, Integrity and Trust
We promote honesty, integrity and trust as a foundation of our relationships.

Annual Report

Click here to view AUSTSWIM Annual Report 2008/2009

Click here to view AUSTSWIM Annual Report 2007/2008

Click here to view AUSTSWIM Annual Report 2006/2007

Click here to view AUSTSWIM Annual Report 2005/2006

Click here to view AUSTSWIM Annual Report 2004/2005

Click here to view AUSTSWIM Annual Report 2003/2004

Click here to view Strategic Plan

Partnerships

AUSTSWIM has established strategic partnerships with a representative on the following committees:

• Australian Water Safety Council
• Community Recreation Council of Australia
• Standards Australia – Committee on flotation aids for water familiarisation and swimming tuition
• World Aquatic Babies Congress.

International Affiliations

AUSTSWIM also has established alliances with organisations in New Zealand, Dubai, Hong Kong, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Click here to view International courses.

AUSTSWIM Community Service Announcements

Below are the latest AUSTSWIM Community Service Announcements (CSA's) featuring Olympic Medallists and AUSTSWIM Ambassadors, Geoff Huegill and Brooke Hanson.

Brooke Hanson interviewing a parent on their perspective of learn to swim and water safety

Brooke Hanson interviewing an AUSTSWIM Teacher on becoming an AUSTSWIM Teacher

Geoff Huegill interviewing a parent on their perspective of learn to swim and water safety

Geoff Huegill interviewing kids on their learn to swim and water safety experiences

Please note that these files may take a couple of minutes to download.