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From a young age, Michaela (Mikki) was always in the water. She participated in water polo, SCUBA diving, and thing that could get her involved with water. She obtained her AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Licence in 2016 and becoming a swimming teacher, teaching across a variety of pools and ages.
After COVD-19, she joined AUSTSWIM as a Customer Experience Officer, and was able to see the inner workings of the industry from the inside. During her time with AUSTSWIM, she has witnessed major changes to both the company and the industry. She has worked incredibly hard and was granted promotions to reflect this by now being the Industry Support Team Leader for AUSTSWIM.
Michaela joined the ARI Young Leaders Advisory Group in April 2024.
We asked Michaela few questions to get to know her more!
How long have you been in the industry for? 8+ Years.
What was your first job in the Aquatics & Leisure Industry? Swimming Teacher at Just Swimming Nunawading
What do you love about your job as Industry Support Lead at AUSTSWIM? I love that my job plays an integral part of quality teachers providing swimming and water safety skills that save lives.
Tell us about your most challenging day so far. Working at AUSTSWIM's 'Soak It Up Reimagined International Conference 2023' in the Gold Coast.
What skill would you like to master? I would love to be proficient in another spoken language or AUSLAN
What would be your advice for someone starting in the industry? Always remember your 'Why' - why is this work important to you? Why are you passionate?
What would make your job easier? More accessible Government funding to offer subsidised courses in metro and regional areas.
Who has been your most influential mentor to you? My Grandparents.
If you could travel anywhere, where would it be? Japan! I've just come back from a 3-week trip in February 2024 and I already want to go back!
