AUSTSWIM Announces Sustainability Initiative

AUSTSWIM is proud to have been at the forefront of the aquatics and drowning prevention industry since its inception in 1979.
43 years on, our role as custodian of swimming and water safety teacher training and accreditation has become even more relevant in an ever-changing and more demanding environment.
 
AUSTSWIM is committed to ensuring that teachers are trained by the best and believes that water safety starts with teaching people essential swimming and water safety skills, knowledge, and understanding.
 
This October AUSTSWIM is continuing its move towards integrating sustainability into our training courses and is proud to announce as a part of our Net Zero plan, we are reducing our carbon footprint by moving our course training manuals online.
AUSTSWIM CEO Bradley Low said, “We are gradually moving AUSTSWIM to a paperless organisation to reduce our impact on the environment and also give us the opportunity to reduce the cost of our courses”.
 
“As AUSTSWIM moves into the next step of its Net carbon footprint plan we are proud to announce that this will result in a reduction of course fees for our Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety courses by $10 across the country”.
 
“We are reducing process cycle times, reducing wastage, paper use, printing, improving the quality of products and services, and reducing costs. It’s a win, win for everyone”.
 
This development comes after industry and student consultation, and with further developments in our digital transformation coming to fruition, this is a big step that is set to enhance the online experience for every digital visitor to AUSTSWIM online.
AUSTSWIM remains focused on delivering courses that exceed the minimum industry standards and continues to set the bar for the industry and work towards its vision of having every Australasian taught by an AUSTSWIM Licenced Teacher.
 
 
What’s a carbon footprint?
Carbon footprint graphic. Footprint placed on a graphic of earth with CO2 written underneath.

The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organization, or community. People, products, and entire industries have carbon footprints. Your personal footprint includes emissions from a variety of sources — your daily commute, the food you eat, the clothes you buy, everything you throw away ... and more. The larger your footprint, the heavier the strain on the environment.