Ruth Smith Email & Phone Number

Hi I’m RuthI am THE leader of Aquatic Therapy in Australia. The most recent evidence of that is the Access and Inclusion award from Austswim.I have been immersed in the aquatics industry for over 40 years with every national ticket aquired. A fun fact about me is that I was the first female Beach Inspector in NSW in the early 80's. In anticipation of the focus which will be applied to the Special Olympics in 2032, I am currently in negotiations with a leading Australian University to deliever an indepth evident-based research project, on the effacicy of aquatic therapy and the upskilling to tertiary level of aquatic industry professional.If you have students with Autism and/or additional needs, or you are a parent looking for the best health outcomes for your child, my 1:1 therapy work and/or my 16 module online training course will help you and those you care so deeply for reach their potential.Having run numerous successful aquatic businesses and an aquatic therapy practice, my passion is to leave a legacy for my clients and our industry.1. In the busyness and ever increasing demands of a swim school, Aquatic professionals lack the focused knowledge, skills, experience and confidence to work with students with Autism and additional needs. 2. I provide practical education for aquatic professionals working with children with Autism and additonal needs. 3. Parents therefore find it difficult to access professionally trained speciaists and aquatic therapists.4. Swim schools owners and managers do not know where to look for cutting edge professional development opportunities for their staff.