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Why Choose AUSTSWIM Teachers?

“It is so important for kids to learn to swim and survive in the water. AUSTSWIM teachers have the training to teach water safety and swimming to all ages”.
Giaan Rooney 2002

AUSTSWIM (The Australian Council for the Teaching of Swimming and Water Safety) was established in 1979 with the prime purpose of developing a sound educational foundation for the teaching of swimming and water safety.

AUSTSWIM’s philosophy, aims and guidelines for aquatic programs serve to create an environment that is appealing and safe with activities that will provide a positive contribution to a child’s physical, psychological, social and emotional growth.

AUSTSWIM believes that:

• Participation in aquatic activities should be a positive educational experience providing a range of professionally presented activities and skills for both the child and parent.
• Children must be encouraged to learn at their own pace and never be forced to be involved in water activities.
• Irrespective of aquatic ability, children are never safe when in, on or around water and must be constantly supervised by an appropriately skilled person.