Pat Taylor Swim School

About Pat Taylor Pat has been involved in the aquatic industry for over 45 years. She was one of the early pioneers of infant aquatics in Australia. Pat is the author of two books "Kids Can Swim" and "Miracles in Water".Pat has also produced videos and DVDs on the teaching of swimming. Pat has received many awards for excellence in the teaching of swimming. In 2009 Pat was nominated for Australian of the Year. She also received an Austswim Award for New South Wales for her outstanding contribution to swimming and was the runner up for the Australian Award in 2009. Pat's passion for teaching swimming to special needs children saw her nominated to carry the torch at the Olympic Games in Sydney. Pat is internationally recognized for her contribution to infant aquatics and special needs children in an aquatic environment, as well as adults and children overcoming aqua phobia. Pat is still enjoying being involved full time in the swim school and is as passionate as ever about swimming . Pat still trains staff and teaches special needs children, as well as children and adults suffering from aqua phobia. Pat is a cancer survivor and, away from the pool, Pat counsels families and individuals who have been touched by cancer. Pat swims outdoors daily, all year round (in the Shelley Beach rock pool.) Pat believes "Swimming is an Asset for Life"! The Pat Taylor Swim School is registered with Swim Australia, is a member of the Australian Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA) and is an HCF provider. All teachers are Austswim or Swim Australia or InStyleSwimming Australia qualified.