If you or someone you know has experienced grooming, sexual abuse, or assault — whether by a coach, official, or another person in swimming — please know that help is available and reporting is encouraged. You will be believed and supported.
Swimming Australia
Central resource for reporting misconduct, abuse, and integrity concerns to Swimming Australia.
Policies covering child safety, abuse, harassment, and member protection across Australian swimming.
Information about Swimming Australia's participation in the National Redress Scheme for survivors of institutional child sexual abuse.
Reach Swimming Australia directly to report a concern or seek guidance.
integrity@swimming.org.au(03) 9910 7010
Swimming NSW
Swimming NSW's framework for child safety, member protection, and safeguarding children and young people.
How to make a complaint and access support through Swimming NSW's Member Protection Information Officers (MPIOs).
Swimming NSW's comprehensive action plan for creating a child-safe organisation — includes policies on grooming, abuse prevention, and response procedures.
Crisis & Counselling Support
24/7 national counselling and support for sexual assault survivors.
1800 737 732Free, confidential support for young people aged 5–25, available 24/7 by phone, chat, or email.
1800 551 80024/7 sexual violence helpline providing counselling, information, and referrals across NSW.
1800 385 578Report non-urgent child abuse or neglect 24/7. For urgent situations always call 000.
132 111Sport Integrity Australia
Complaints about athlete welfare, grooming, or abuse in any Australian sport can also be made directly to Sport Integrity Australia — an independent body separate from Swimming Australia.
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