About Aquatic Mentors

Experience, compassion and practical aquatic knowledge for children, families and aquatic professionals.

Ruth and Lyn from Aquatic Mentors

Our team

Aquatic Mentors was developed from more than 60 years of combined experience in swim teaching, inclusion and aquatic therapy practice.

The mission is to educate swim teachers and allied health professionals by expanding knowledge, understanding and practical skills for teaching students with additional needs and challenging behaviours.

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Areas of expertise

Ruth Smith

Experience across aquatic therapy, swim teaching, specialist support and professional education.

Lyn O’Brien

Experience across physical education, training, assessment, inclusion and aquatic programs.