About

**Dive into Inspiration with Hannah Watkins**

From the moment she first touched water, it was inevitable that swimming would course through Hannah Watkins’ veins. Raised with a legacy of competitive swimming by a mother who excelled in the sport and moulded by the expertise of acclaimed Welsh coaches, Hannah’s destiny was clear. Now, alongside her husband—who she affectionately calls her swimming guru, an Australian Gold License Performance Coach, Simon Watkins—she has built an inspiring journey that spans 25 years of teaching, coaching, and developing sports skills across multiple disciplines.

Hannah’s experience shines across every facet of her career: from owning and operating her own swim schools to volunteering and working in diverse sectors including public, private, and school environments. Today, she inspires budding athletes at a prestigious private school in South Australia, guiding children from ELC through Year 12.

She is a presenter for SWIM and AUSTSWIM. As a Silver License Coach and a key force behind the newly established Purruna Swim Team, Hannah has earned accolades like Best Swim School and celebrated the triumph of placing a swimmer on the Australian Team.

Passionate about making a positive impact on everyone she meets, Hannah also contributes her expertise as a Technical Classifier for Swimming Australia and World Para Swimming. With a wealth of sport-specific certifications, a Bachelor of Sports Science, and a Masters of Education, she is dedicated to proving that everyone has the right to swim, compete, and reach for their dreams.

Join Hannah Watkins at SWIMInfo Canberra and ride the wave of inspiration—discover new depths in coaching, teaching, and the boundless joy of swimming.

*Afternoon tea is supplied.

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

1.45pm - 2.00pm Welcome and Introductions

2.00pm - 3.00pm Calm in the Deep End: Navigating Difficult Situations at the Pool

3.00pm - 4.00pm From Frustration to Focus: Real Solutions for Real Struggles

4.00pm - 4.30pm Afternoon Tea

4.30pm - 5.30pm Ignorance is not an Excuse: Practical Advice for Developing Swimmers with Disabilities

5.30pm - 6.00pm Questions & Networking Opportunities 

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Mercure Canberra
Corner Ainslie Avenue & Limestone Avenue, Braddon ACT 2612

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