{"id":10989,"date":"2023-02-01T14:44:26","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T03:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kelsolawyers.com\/au\/?post_type=institutions&p=10989"},"modified":"2026-04-16T11:39:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T01:39:44","slug":"swimming-australia","status":"publish","type":"institutions","link":"https:\/\/kelsolawyers.com\/au\/institutions\/swimming-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Offending Institution: Swimming Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"

Child abuse in swimming is a serious problem in Australia.<\/p>\n

The training environment could be considered \u201chigh risk\u201d for children \u2014 kids in their swimmers training with unsupervised adults (often men) in positions of power.<\/p>\n

In 2014, the Royal Commission discovered that Swimming Australia allowed multiple coaches to slip through the cracks and bypass the compulsory screening required by their Child Welfare Policy, ultimately putting vulnerable children in danger.<\/p>\n

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Image: Unsplash<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In recent years, several swimming coaches and instructors have been thrown into the spotlight and shamed for their abusive behaviour towards aspiring swimmers. Some have worked at an elite level, while others have abused children in rural swimming clubs.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to speak out and seek justice<\/h2>\n

Hundreds of young swimmers have been put through hell in the pursuit of success and athletic prowess. Coaches, instructors and other staff members have used and abused their positions of power, leaving countless children behind to pick up the pieces of their shattered lives.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to stand up, speak out and seek justice with Kelso Lawyers by your side.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve been fighting for survivors of child abuse for more than 30 years. We have the experience, passion and drive to achieve the best possible result on your behalf, whether it\u2019s through a civil claim or the National Redress Scheme. Compensation is also available for AIS scholarship holders.<\/p>\n

Get in touch to discover your options. We\u2019re here to help.<\/p>\n

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Get the justice you deserve with Kelso Lawyers. We want to hear your story. Call (02) 4907 4200<\/a> or complete the online form<\/a>.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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