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Everyone deserves to swim.

19/06/2026

It's never too late to turn a passion into a career.

After discovering SWIM Jobs Victoria, Joanne transformed her lifelong love of swimming into a rewarding role teaching babies, toddlers, adults and learners with disability.

Now a two-time nominee for Swim Teacher of the Year and Infant Swim Teacher of the Year, Joanne is helping swimmers build confidence one breakthrough moment at a time.

“Embrace honesty, keep communication open, and never stop learning.” 😁

👉 Read Joanne's full profile here > levellingthedeck.org/understand

SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia

17/06/2026

From Spain to swim school coordinator and squad coach, Catherine’s journey is a great example of where a career in aquatics can take you.

After completing multiple SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia qualifications, Catherine now teaches everyone from babies and adults to state-level swimmers, helping people build confidence, skills and a lifelong love of the water.

“Go for it. It’s a job that you will definitely enjoy and that will make you feel proud.”

🔗 Read Catherine's full profile story > levellingthedeck.org/understand

State Sport Centres | Melbourne Swimming Club

15/06/2026

From aspiring Olympian coach to passionate swim teacher, Chilli is making a difference one lesson at a time.

After completing her SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia Teacher course through SWIM Jobs Victoria, she now works as both a lifeguard and swim teacher, helping people of all ages build confidence and skills in the water.

“Seeing someone float for the first time, watching fear turn into joy... it’s incredibly rewarding.”

For Chilli, it's all about creating a fun, supportive environment where everyone can learn to love the water.

👉 Read Chilli's full profile here > levellingthedeck.org/understand

12/06/2026

“Period swimwear has given me the power to be able to swim and not miss a single session.”

For Para swimmer Vanessa Ozols, discovering period swimwear was life-changing, allowing her to continue training and competing with confidence and comfort.

Vanessa's story highlights the importance of inclusive solutions that remove barriers and help keep more girls and women in sport.

📖 Read the full story via ABC News or on levellingthedeck.org/understand

Credit: Elizabeth Wright, ABC News

10/06/2026

From student to leader, Kristian’s journey highlights the impact of investing in people.

After completing the SWIM Coaches & Teachers Australia Squad Fundamentals course through SWIM Jobs Victoria, Kristian has built a career as an operations manager, teacher and assistant coach working with state and national squads.

His approach is simple: connection comes first.

“Engagement always comes before instruction.”

Whether supporting students or mentoring staff, Kristian is passionate about creating environments where people feel valued, supported and inspired to succeed.

🔗 Read full story here > levellingthedeck.org/understand

Swim Academy Network

08/06/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe in the water.
And every child deserves to feel safe being themselves. 💚

Levelling the Deck is about creating aquatic environments where inclusion isn’t an add on, it’s lived, visible and felt.

It looks like this.
Connection.
Respect.
Belonging in action.

Because when everyone feels welcome, we all swim stronger.

05/06/2026

Swimming can be many things - fitness, training, routine, or escape.

But sometimes, it can simply be serenity.

No pace clock. No lap counting. Just quiet movement through the water, a moment to pause, breathe and notice the world around you.

A beautiful reflection from Graham Dietrich on slowing down and experiencing swimming differently.

👉 Read the full blog here > swim.org.au/swimming-for-serenity

03/06/2026

Inclusion starts with understanding 👇

Every athlete deserves an environment where they feel seen, supported and able to thrive and that includes understanding neurodiversity in and around the pool.

As coaches, teachers and leaders, we don’t need to have all the answers. But we do need to be willing to learn, listen and adapt.

That’s why the Foundations of Neurodiversity course is such an important step for our sport.

👉 Learn more here > swim.org.au/education

📽 Harley Connolly, Head Coach of the Paralympic Hub program University of the Sunshine Coast

02/06/2026

📣 We want to hear from sporting organisations and decision makers!

Girls and women often face unique barriers to participating in sport, yet there is still limited understanding around breast related issues in sport and the inclusion of sports bras as part of sport uniforms.

This important survey aims to explore current knowledge, attitudes, and organisational practices to help create more inclusive sporting environments for girls and women.

⏱️ Survey time: Approximately 10 minutes

Complete the survey here 👇
vuau.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeHbPAXv2r2P6qa

Victoria University, Melbourne Australia UOW: University of Wollongong, Australia

01/06/2026

Sometimes inclusion gets positioned as “one more thing.”

But the truth is, it strengthens everything.

Clear behavioural standards reduce complaints.
Supportive environments improve retention.
Visible leadership builds trust.

Levelling the Deck helps aquatic professionals move from uncertainty to confidence, not through blame, but through education and shared responsibility.

Save this post to revisit at your next staff meeting.

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