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Swimming Australia (SAL) has today apologized unreservedly to those women and girls impacted by negative experiences in the sport following the findings handed down in a detailed independent report.<\/p>\n

In June 2021, the sport\u2019s governing body appointed an independent panel to explore and better understand the experiences of females, totaling 60 percent of a six million participant base. A total of 46 recommendations were identified by the Independent Panel and Swimming Australia is committed to addressing each and every recommendation from the Independent Panel report.<\/p>\n

The report also identified issues that affect athlete experiences and wellbeing at all levels of the sport, including a fear and pressure to perform, speaking out, and more broadly, control and the coaching culture.<\/p>\n

In a statement issued today, Swimming Australia said it has acknowledged that, particularly for young female athletes, some of their experiences have had longer term impacts.<\/p>\n

\u201cSwimming Australia unreservedly apologizes to those members of the swimming community who have had a negative experience,\u201d the statement said.<\/p>\n

“The comprehensive, six-month review involved more than 150 participants spanning former and current athletes, parents, coaches, technical officials, volunteers and administrators.<\/p>\n

“In the interests of transparency and accountability, the full list of recommendations is available here<\/a> and will remain on the Swimming Australia website and be updated as progress is made in each of the areas. Swimming Australia considers that the report and recommendations will provide a strong roadmap for the organization to improve across \u00a0all five key themes identified in the report.<\/p>\n

“While a number of recommendations have highlighted areas in which Swimming Australia requires significant work, there are a number of recommendations where progress has already been made.<\/p>\n

“These areas include Women in Performance Coaching programs, the agreement to adopt the Sport Integrity Australia National Integrity Framework with a full suite of policies and procedures, including the independent complaint handling process, and the Female Performing Physique program that takes into consideration positive psychology, risk of disordered eating\/eating disorders, positive language and culture, LEA and RED-s consequences, measurement and monitoring as part of the workshop based education program for coaches. Swimming Australia also has gender equality across its Board and senior management staff.<\/p>\n

“An Implementation Steering Group has been tasked with the important role of addressing these recommendations. It will be chaired by Dr. Michelle Gallen<\/strong> (Director, Swimming Australia) and include Sally Howe <\/strong>(Director, Swimming Australia), Matti Clements<\/strong> (Acting CEO, AIS), Jason Hellwig<\/strong> (CEO, Swimming Victoria), Narelle Simpson<\/strong> (Former Australian Swimming Coach and Owner, NS Swim Schools), Greg Shaw <\/strong>(General Manager, Performance Support Swimming Australia) and Ellie Cole<\/strong> (four time Paralympian and Australian Swimmers\u2019 Association Executive) with secretariat provided by Ana Croger<\/strong> (General Counsel, Swimming Australia). Some information on the members and their respective qualifications and experience is provided\u00a0here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“Swimming Australia President Kieren Perkins<\/strong> said the governing body was steadfast in its commitment to enact genuine change.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Swimming Australia\u00a0Board acknowledges\u00a0the ultimate collective responsibility and commitment\u00a0in addressing these recommendations rests with the Board and the Executive Team in delivering and committing to meaningful and enduring change, being transparent and regaining and earning the trust of our athletes and our entire community,\u201d Perkins said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Board is committed to leading the organisation through this process of positive cultural change. They look forward to driving long term change alongside the community including the athlete cohort, participants, parents, Member Organisations, stakeholders, coaches and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Independent Panel member, Chris Ronalds AO SC, expressed the Panel’s gratitude to all those who participated in the review and supported Swimming Australia’s path forward to meaningful change.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019d like to thank everyone who came forward with their submissions and gave us their time to talk through their experiences. We acknowledge their courage for\u00a0agreeing to talk with us,\u201d Ronalds AO SC said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very encouraged after our conversation with Swimming Australia that they are committed to taking these steps towards creating positive change. We acknowledge the Swimming Australia Board and their openness in listening to our findings and creating accountability around the implementation of the recommendations to ensure the sport and all participants are\u00a0in the best place moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

“The Implementation Steering Group will meet regularly to ensure each recommendation is thoroughly reviewed with a plan of action and timeline documented, with the initial meeting being scheduled for late January. They will hold the Swimming Australia Board and Executive to account for the implementation.<\/p>\n

“With a number of the recommendations including the grassroots and junior levels of the sport, the Implementation Steering Group and Swimming Australia also look forward to working with state & territory associations, clubs, the athlete and coach community and key stakeholders at the Australian Sports Commission and Sport Integrity Australia as part of this process.<\/p>\n

“While Swimming Australia cannot release the full report due to the confidentiality guaranteed to participants, the themes of the report are clear in the recommendations and provide public accountability for Swimming Australia\u2019s steps forward.<\/p>\n

“The organization appreciates that this has been a challenging time for athletes, coaches, staff and the broader community.\u00a0 Swimming Australia thanks everyone that has contributed and remains resolute in its commitment to continually improving the sport to ensure it is a safe and thriving environment for all participants from grassroots through to the elite level.<\/p>\n

“Support for participants continues to be made available. If participants or any member of the swimming community would like support or to report any matters, please contact the free and confidential AIS Be Heard hotline (1800 565 965), email (aisbeheard@coreintegrity.com.au<\/a>) or\u00a0ais.gov.au\/AISBe-Heard.”<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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