The Symposium objectives are to:

• Provide a forum for Industry, Government, education, private sector and academia to collaborate, discuss and investigate the issues and solutions surrounding:Swimming skills – ensuring that all children have access to swimming and water safety programs and achieve National Benchmarks. Workforce – raising the profile of the industry as a career opportunity and ensuring the workforce is sustainable, supported and capable. Infrastructure – ensuring the availability and sustainability of fit-for-purpose aquatic facilities.
  

• Present research, policy and practice that aim to provide insights and address the issues.

• Facilitate setting a collective agenda and developing action statements.

• Engage, collaborate and strengthen partnerships with key stakeholders.

• Support the AWSS 2030 priority areas and key activities.