Northern Swimming Vision: Swimming is the sport of choice for Western Australians.
Northern Swimming Purpose: To actively promote and provide opportunities that will increase participation in aquatic activities producing life-long swimmers and champions in our community.
Northern Swimming Values: Excellence, Respect & Teamwork
SwimmingWA SPIRIT Values
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.
