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Flinders Aquatic Academy Family owned and operated by local Olympians Mel and Chris Wright. Learn to swim through to squad. Founded by Jan & Kevin Cameron and Erin Mooney

Understanding our Female Athletes 💜Calling all parents of female swimmers and athletes - and female athletes themselves!...
13/10/2026

Understanding our Female Athletes 💜

Calling all parents of female swimmers and athletes - and female athletes themselves! This is a workshop you won’t want to miss.

🗓️ October 21 | ⏰ 4.15pm

Join our very own Dr Melanie Wright for an insightful session exploring the female body and the unique physical, psychological, and mental challenges young female athletes may experience throughout their sporting journey.

As a dual Olympian and two-time Olympic gold medalists in swimming, as well as a dedicated GP passionate about the development of female athletes, Mel brings an incredible depth of personal and professional experience to this important topic ⭐️

Come along, learn something new and discover how we can better support our female swimmers to thrive both in and out of the pool 🏊‍♀️

🙌 No bookings required - simply come along to Flinders Aquatic on the day!

🎉 Save the date and spread the word!

Happy Birthday, Miss Viki! 🎂🎉Thank you for your years of dedication, care, and commitment to our swimmers. We’re so luck...
13/10/2026

Happy Birthday, Miss Viki! 🎂🎉

Thank you for your years of dedication, care, and commitment to our swimmers. We’re so lucky to have you as part of the FAA family!

We hope you have a wonderful day celebrating 🥳

🏊🔥 RACE NIGHT IS BACK! 🔥🏊Our first race night of the season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see everyone...
09/10/2026

🏊🔥 RACE NIGHT IS BACK! 🔥🏊

Our first race night of the season is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to see everyone back on the blocks for a night of fast and furious racing 💨

🗓️ Tuesday 13 October
⏰ Warm up at 4.30pm | Racing starts at 4.45pm

EVENTS ORDER:
🌊 200m Freestyle (10 & over)
🌊 25m Freestyle
🌊 25m Breastroke
🌊 50m Butterfly
🌊 50m Backstroke

BBQ & TIMEKEEPING
A big thank you in advance to our Silver Squad parents, who will be helping out with timekeeping and BBQ duties!

📣 HOW TO NOMINATE

🏅 Flinders Phoenix Members: Nominate through Swim Central
🏊 Non-members: Interested in joining the fun? Email [email protected] or [email protected] with your swimmer’s name and the events they would like to enter, and we’ll organise their nomination.

Bring your racing spirit, cheer on your teammates and get ready for a fantastic night in the pool! 💙

Welcome back to Term 4! 💙We’re excited to have everyone back around the pool for our final term of the year 🎉It’s set to...
04/10/2026

Welcome back to Term 4! 💙

We’re excited to have everyone back around the pool for our final term of the year 🎉
It’s set to be an action-packed few months, with Swim Safety Week and plenty more happening at Flinders Aquatic Academy!

A quick reminder that Monday 5 October, the start of Week 1, is a public holiday, so the pool will be closed. We’ll be back in the pool from Tuesday 6 October 🐬

Be sure to save this post and refer back to it for all the key dates for Term 4 🏊‍♀️

If you have any questions or queries throughout the term, we’re always happy to have a chat at the front desk!

Let’s finish the year strong 💪🫧

Starts & Turns Clinic! Last Saturday, our squad swimmers took their skills to the next level, focusing on refining their...
29/09/2026

Starts & Turns Clinic!

Last Saturday, our squad swimmers took their skills to the next level, focusing on refining their starts and turns and mastering those little 1% improvements that make all the difference 💪

A huge thank you to our coaches and swimmers for bringing the energy and giving it their all. And of course, thank you to all the parents for your continued support and getting our swimmers there!

Make sure to keep an eye on our socials for more upcoming workshops 🏊‍♀️

15/09/2026

Q&A with our paralympic champion, Callum Simpson - Part 2!

Fresh off an incredible Para Pan Pacs Championships in Walnut, California, Callum has plenty to be proud of 🥇🥇🥈🥉

Competing against some of the best swimmers from Australia, Canada, America, and Japan, Callum took home gold in both the Mixed 4x100m Freestyle Relay and Medley Relay, silver in the 400m Freestyle, and bronze in the 100m freestyle 👏👏

We’re incredibly proud of Callum and the dedication he continues to show as he chases his dreams! 💙

If you see Callum around the Flinders pool, don’t be afraid to say hi 👋

🏊 SQUAD SKILLS WORKSHOP 🏊 It’s all about the little 1%s 💪Join us for a special Squad Skills Workshop focusing on starts,...
07/09/2026

🏊 SQUAD SKILLS WORKSHOP 🏊

It’s all about the little 1%s 💪

Join us for a special Squad Skills Workshop focusing on starts, turns, and underwater skills. These small technical details can make a BIG difference to your swimming 🚀

🗓️ Saturday, September 19th
⏱️ 9.00am - 10.30am
🏊Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Junior Squad swimmers

This session is designed for swimmers who are keen to sharpen their skills, improve their technique, and find those extra little gains that can help take their swimming to the next level.

Stick around after the workshop to enjoy a sausage sizzle with your fellow squad swimmers 🙌

If you are interested, you can secure your spot through the Student Portal.

If you have any trouble booking or have any questions, please contact us via phone or email.

We’d love to see all of our squad swimmers there! 💙

⭐️ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HOLIDAY PROGRAM IS OPEN ⭐️Whether your swimmer wants to maintain their skills, fast-track their pro...
04/09/2026

⭐️ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER HOLIDAY PROGRAM IS OPEN ⭐️

Whether your swimmer wants to maintain their skills, fast-track their progression or sharpen their technique, we’ve got sessions to suit 💪

Week 1: September 21 - 25
Week 2: September 28 - October 2
🏊 Learn to Swim + Squad sessions
💥 Limited private sessions available
*All lessons are during weekday mornings*

SQUADS 🏅
Please note that Dolphin & Gold squads will run from 6am - 8am, and Silver & Bronze squads from 8am - 9am each weekday morning.

‼️This is our busiest holiday program, and sessions are expected to fill quickly. Don’t miss out on your preferred days and times!

Head to the Student Portal to secure your bookings

For program information and pricing, visit the link in our bio.

We can’t wait to see our swimmers in the pool these school holidays! 💙💚

28/08/2026

Q&A with our very own Paralympic Champion - Part 1!

We caught up with Callum Simpson for a quick Q&A ahead of his next big challenge 🙌

Callum will be representing Australia at the Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Walnut, California, from August 28-30 🇦🇺

You can catch Callum in his 3 main events spread across the 3 days of racing:

🏊 Day 1: 100m Freestyle
🏊 Day 2: 400m Freestyle
🏊 Day 3: 200m Individual Medley

And you can stream all the action via the Swimming Australia page!
Heats: 9.30am local time / 2.30am next day AEST
Finals: 5.30pm local time / 10.30am next day AEST

Plus, stay tuned for Part 2 of our Q&A 👀

Good luck, Callum! We will all be cheering you on from the pool 💙🇦🇺

Get to know our Head Coach, Chris! As a former olympian, Chris understands the dedication, resilience, and hard work it ...
14/08/2026

Get to know our Head Coach, Chris!

As a former olympian, Chris understands the dedication, resilience, and hard work it takes to achieve your goals. He brings that same passion and experience to the pool every day, creating an environment where every swimmer is encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and reach their full potential.

We’re proud to have Chris leading our Flinders Aquatic Academy team 🏊

Address

1-47 Stringybark Road
Buderim, QLD
4556

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 11am

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+61448482444

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