AQUALIFE AUSTSWIM Swim Centre News

Edition 1. 2016

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IN TOUCH WITH THE CEO

Are You Confused?
The phones at AUSTSWIM have been running hot over the past week with questions and queries from centres and individuals regarding the landscape of the aquatics industry.

AUSTSWIM is not a party to any of these moves or changes. No AUSTSWIM Guidelines, Policies, Recognised Centres or Teacher Licenses have undergone any change.

There are good reasons why AUSTSWIM is regarded by the industry, education departments, government agencies and the community, as the mainstay of grassroots training and advocacy for the teaching of swimming and water safety.

We’ve been doing it for 38 years, we have 33,500 licensed and accredited teachers AND we’re not going anywhere.

AUSTSWIM’s focus remains on drowning prevention. We work closely with the diverse workforce involved with the teaching of swimming and water safety, and aqua activity, to develop, evaluate and implement strategies to keep people safe in and around water.

Truly World Class
In a world-first, AUSTSWIM was last year awarded ISO/IEC 17024 status. This international standard has been developed with the objective of achieving and promoting a globally accepted benchmark for organisations operating certification of persons.

The process involves stringent and ongoing independent audit and review by the Australian and New Zealand governing body for international standards known as JAS-ANZ.

The process is independent and rigorous – you can’t ‘buy’ the ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation! This international standard identifies that the AUSTSWIM Licence is the globally accepted benchmark for the teaching of swimming and water safety.
Now that’s World Class...

Collaboration
AUSTSWIM continues its collaboration with peak industry organisations for improved outcomes in swimming and water safety education where knowledge, skill and understanding provide the cornerstone for safer aquatic participation.

AUSTSWIM has a genuine consultation process to ensure consideration of all policy and guideline options.   This practice leads to better outcomes and greater acceptance in the industry, particularly among stakeholders, teachers and consumers.   This is best practice that avoids creating cumulative or overlapping regulatory burdens.

AUSTSWIM Guidelines
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.

Current guidelines can be found here; we will keep you informed of the next review dates in the next newsletter.

And the makeup of the AUSTSWIM Council is truly representative of the industry. Every state and territory has industry representation through its State Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Council includes members from

Australian Leisure Facilities Association (ALFA);
YMCA Australia;
Royal Life Saving Society Australia;
Swimming Australia;
Surf Life Saving Australia;
and Water Safety New Zealand (WSNZ).

Soak It Up 2016 CONFERENCES
Affordable, informative, educational and flexible – it’s time to catch up with colleagues and share, share, share!

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Professional development is important; here’s your chance to offer your staff the best.

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AUSTSWIM WHAT'S MAKING NEWS

AQUA GUIDELINES LAUNCHED
In a significant move for the industry, AUSTSWIM’s Aqua Position Paper and Guidelines were launched at the recent FILEX fitness convention in Melbourne.

WATER SAFETY COUNCIL STRATEGY AND AUSTSWIM

The Australian Water Safety Council’s 2016-2020 Strategy was launched on April 28 by the federal Minister for Health, Aged Care and Sport, Sussan Ley, at the Coffs Harbour Surf Life Saving Club.

HELPFUL TIPS, RESOURCES & PRODUCT
AUSTSWIM ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
You asked, we listened...check out the special introductory Online Teaching Tips offer today.For only $33.00 and 3 hours that contribute to registration, your team can access user friendly teaching tips.

MANAGING EXPECTATIONS
Knowledge is the key to managing expectations; empowering people with knowledge leads to learning that in turn leads to greater understanding and greater understanding may lead to a shared and engaged learning pathway for your students and their parents.

MS- A MYSTERY DISEASE
Exercise, particularly in an aquatic environment, is beneficial in maintaining a person’s ability to remain as active as possible for as long as possible.

AUSTSWIM PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
The TRISWIM range is voted one of the top 3 products worldwide to actually remove chlorine - but it is the only one currently available in Australia.

YOUR TIME TO SHINE..
AUSTSWIM Will be Exhibiting at this years Pregnancy Babies and Children's Expos in Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth & Melbourne!

We will be promoting your swim centre with parent information bags and our recognised swim centre lists!

If you have flyers that you would like to be included into our bags please send these to your state business centre no later than 2 weeks before the above dates.
Please title delivery- PBC Expo inserts

Download Free Tickets for your parents here

SAFER AROUND WATER...Information for parents...