Edition 1. 2016

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A YEAR TO LEAP FORWARD

Welcome to AUSTSWIM 2016
We’re taking advantage of this leap year to enhance our training, reconfirm our quality and really connect with people.

IN TOUCH WITH THE CEO

Every new year brings with it new challenges and expectations. For me this is especially true of 2016 as I settle in to my new role and look forward to the great things we in the AUSTSWIM family can achieve by working together.

Each and every AUSTSWIM volunteer, contractor, intern, staff member, presenter, teacher and trainee helps make it possible for AUSTSWIM to provide students with the knowledge, skill and understanding that enhances aquatic safety and reduces the incidence and tragedy of drowning and near death fatalities.

Our recent ISO accreditation is the most public of endorsements for our programs, and our state conferences are the perfect places to ensure the continued growth of both our organisation and you as individuals. Check out the dates here.

I look forward to connecting and communicating with all AUSTSWIM Teachers, so please say hello when you see me on pool deck or at conference events.

AUSTSWIM TEACHERS MAKING NEWS

THERE'S MORE TO WATER SAFETY THAN SWIMMING

Being able to swim is not enough to keep people safer in water

GOLD AT THE END OF JACKIE'S RAINBOW

Become a Rainbow Club Teacher Today! NSW Teachers, like Jackie Cole, are getting involved in this rewarding aquatic environment.

HEROES DON'T HAVE TO WEAR HELMETS

JustinTeece has a message to anyone thinking about becoming a swimming and water safety teacher: “Give it a try.”

HELPFUL TIPS, RESOURCES & PRODUCT
AUSTSWIM ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
You asked we listened...for only $33.00 you gain user friendly teacher tips for on $33.00 (introductory offer)

DROWNING PREVENTION RESOURCES
The Children's Hospital at Westmead is dedicated to preventing children drowning. Brochures and posters are available for free in English and have been translated into 16 community languages.

TEACHING CHILDREN TO RESPECT THE WATER

World Wide Swim School provides an insight into the importance of water safety education.