2026 ASSA Swimposium - QLD
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ASSA Swimposium 2026 | Queensland
This is Swimposium Queensland. One day on the ground at Colmslie, built for swim school owners, managers and teachers who want practical content they can put to work the following week.
What's on the day:
Barb Smith on accountability inside your swim school business
The Why SAFERwater Warriors framework powered by Rheem
Working With Others, ASSA's swim school-specific personality model with Luke Daly
Bringing real fun back into your lessons
Alena Sarri on teaching the under-threes
Natalie Pedler on the adult learn-to-swim opportunity
A Gen Z panel featuring BlueFit, Swim Factory and Rackley Swimming
Bring your team. The whole point is that everyone walks out with something useful.
Affordable. Accessible. Awesome.
The industry is evolving—make sure you’re part of it. Register now!
Lineup
Luke Daly
CEO, Australian Swim Schools Association Luke Daly is CEO of the Australian Swim Schools Association. He leads ASSA's strategy, advocacy and industry development work and runs the association's national content program. At Swimposium, Luke opens the day, walks the room through ASSA's flagship Working With Others session, and presents the Why SAFERwater Warriors framework powered by Rheem.
Barb Smith
ASSA Subject Matter Expert Barb Smith is a respected ASSA subject matter expert and long-standing voice in the Australian swim school industry. Her work centres on engaging swimmers through rich language, varied teaching cues and the small in-class moments that turn a good lesson into a great one. At Swimposium she presents See It, Own It, Solve It, her no-nonsense framework for accountability inside a swim school business.
Alena Sarri
Co-founder & Owner, Aquatots Swim School Canberra Alena Sarri is the co-founder and owner of Aquatots Swim School, the family-owned Canberra operation she's been running since 2002. Aquatots was the first swim school in Australia to launch an aquatic program for babies from six weeks, and Alena now leads a team across four ACT locations. She brings that double specialism in babies and water safety to Swimposium to lead Starting Small and to deliver Why SAFERwater Warriors in selected regions.
Natalie Pedler
Adult Learn-to-Swim Specialist Natalie Pedler is an industry voice on adult learn-to-swim and one of the people pushing the sector to take adult education more seriously. At Swimposium she presents The Adults Want In, a session for operators on how to design adult programs that actually retain and how to find the people in your community who are quietly waiting to enrol.
Agenda
State of Play with Luke Daly
A short opener on where the industry is heading and what ASSA is working on this year.
See It, Own It, Solve It with Barb Smith
A no-nonsense framework for accountability inside your business.
Why SAFERwater Warriors — Powered by Rheem
Putting proper substance behind your water safety promise.
Working With Others with Luke Daly
ASSA's personality model built specifically for swim school teams.
How to Have Fun
Bringing play and energy back into your teaching.
Starting Small with Alena Sarri
What good baby program design actually looks like.
The Adults Want In with Natalie Pedler
Designing adult programs that actually retain.
The Next Generation: A Gen Z Panel
BlueFit, Swim Factory and Rackley Swimming on what the next wave wants from work.
FAQs
- What time does the day start and finish?
Doors open from 8:50am for arrival. Sessions begin promptly at 9:00am and the day wraps at 3:30pm.
- Is morning tea and lunch included?
Yes. Morning tea and a sit-down lunch are included in your ticket. Please flag any dietary requirements at checkout so we can pass them on to the venue.
- Can I bring my whole team?
Absolutely, and we'd encourage it. Swimposium is built for swim school teams to attend together. Use our group pricing where available and check with us if you're bringing a larger crew.
- What should I wear?
Smart casual. You won't be on the pool deck on the day, so no need for swimwear or polos. Dress for a comfortable day of learning.
- Is parking available at the venue?
Most venues offer onsite or nearby parking. Specific parking and access information for each location is included on the venue confirmation you'll receive a week out.
- What's your refund and transfer policy?
Tickets are non-refundable but fully transferrable. If you can't make it, you're welcome to send a colleague in your place. Just let us know in advance so we can update the attendee list.
- Who do I contact if I have questions?
Email admin@australianswimschools.org.au or call the ASSA office. We're happy to help.
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