Vision, Mission and Values

To ensure swimming is an essential part of Western Australian life.

To foster the SPIRIT of swimming within our community.

Safety | Passion | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Teamwork

Safety: To practice and promote the safety and well-being of all people in the swimming community.

Questions to ask

• Am I familiar with the Safe Sport Framework, and where is it located?
• Are we considering what's best for the sport, its members and participants?
• Are we embracing the diverse priorities of the organisations within our sport?
• How do we lead our sport in values-based behaviour?

Examples of Behaviours and Action

• Member protections Information Officers available in multiple levels across, Clubs/Zones/Region and Association.
• Include Safety and Safe Sport Framework discussions as part of 'normal business' at all levels of sport.
• Annually evaluate the well-being of athletes, coaches and volunteers.
• Implement grievance policies, and clear communication pathways for areas of concern.
   

Passion: To have fun whilst encouraging everyone to be the best they can be.

Questions to Ask

• Is this still fun for me, or am I doing it for the wrong reasons?
• Do our motives align?
• Is my passion an excuse for poor behaviour?
• Are all our Members representing the organisation and its interests and not acting in favour of personal other interests?

Examples of Behaviours and Action

• Holistic view of the sport, and the needs of all the participants.
• Providing fun events (in and out of the pool) to your Members to keep engagement a priority.
   

Integrity: To act ethically, honestly and with transparency.

Questions to Ask

• Do I reflect on my behaviour; the impact I have on others and the way decisions are made?
• How do we call out behaviour that goes against our values?
• As leaders of our organisation, do were have known, shared and agreed values which underpin our culture?

Examples of Behaviours and Action

• Leaders reflect on their actions and behaviours and if they exhibit the values.
• Challenge fellow leaders in a respectful manner on actions that are in contradiction with the values.
• Key leadership act in the way that exemplifies the values.
• Provide the Board, SWA Staff and other Leadership positions with honest assessments of organisational culture from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct a periodic culture survey of the organisation, with results published, actions documented and progress communicated. 
   

Respect: To demonstrate a sense of fair play and value the contribution of everyone in the swimming community.

Questions to Ask

• Would I be comfortable with this being said to my family/friend?
• Have I listened to the needs of others?
• Have I managed my conflicts of interest in a neutral manner?
• Am I working within the Code of Conduct?

Examples of Behaviours and Action

• Understanding the pressures of a volunteer based sport.
• Promote education and training when required.
• Lead by example.
• Induct Members to be familiar with SWA Code of Conducts.
   

Inclusion: We are proud and inclusive to all those who are interested and involved in the sport.

Questions to Ask

• Are we diverse?
• is what we are providing accessible for all?
• Is how we communicate inclusive?
• Are we reaching out to the wider community?

Examples of Behaviours and Action

• Provide equal opportunities for all Members.
• Be understanding of differences.
• Have approachability and accessibility.
   

Teamwork: To collaborate with purpose, and to keep each other accountable.

Questions to Ask

• How do we ensure our collaboration and consultation is meaningful and enduring?
• What areas of our sport can we collaborate with others (squads, coaches, clubs, committees, events)?
• Does our structure allow everyone to fulfil their duties to Members of the sport?

Examples of Behaviours and Action

• Retention of Membership and Key volunteers.
• Removing duplication working as a community.
• Sharing resources, and Intellectual Property.