Learning to Belong Teaching a toddler to swim is about far more than just swimming. Learning to swim provides a great, weekly social occasion for both you and your child. Not only the chance to meet and share “war stories” with other parents, but also the quality time spent with your own child each […]

madi visits everest
Hi, my name’s Madi and I’ve been working at aquatic achievers for almost a year now. I’m studying law, political science and French at UQ and I don’t remember what sleep is anymore. I’m not typically an adventurous person but I do like the idea of being an adventurous person. And earlier this year that […]

community awareness program
Presented with a challenge that was too good to miss, Jess and Naomi set out on a journey of a life time to educate improve the safety of the water-loving young children within their local community. Engaging children across a range of kindy and child care centres, they used fun stories and actions along the way to spread […]

meet joyce
Joyce and her identical twin sister Jane grew up in Brisbane. The two of them have always been very close, following in each other’s footsteps through high school and getting their first jobs together at Woolies. After struggling with weight issues and low self-esteem for many years, Joyce decided it was time to follow her […]

meet jess
centre manager – gumdale Born and raised in Brisbane, it was always Jessica’s passion to work in the swimming industry. Growing up she had the added bonus of her swim coach living next door and would only have to jump the fence to make it to training on time. After making the decision 3 years […]

meet pej
meet pej Pej grew up in Kurdistan, in the north of Iran. He became a civil engineer in his hometown of Sanandaj but always had a dream of becoming a primary school teacher. Five years ago he decided to follow his dream of working with kids and moved to Brisbane to pursue it. Arriving in […]

harrison and matthew making a splash
harrison and matthew making a splash “I have been meaning to email you for quite some time and apologize for not sending this sooner. I felt I really needed to email and thank you for everything you have done for my boys in the last 9 years. My oldest son Harrison who is 11 years […]

jordan’s triathlon successes
jordan’s triathlon successes Hi Guys, It occurred to me when I was in on Saturday that you would like to hear about Jordan’s triathlon successes that all started from his years at aquatic achievers! Some of you will remember Jordan who started lessons at 10mths of age in 2003. He had many wonderful […]