Flinders Aquatic Academy

Flinders Aquatic Academy

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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

07/09/2026

🏊 SQUAD SKILLS WORKSHOP 🏊

It’s all about the little 1%s πŸ’ͺ

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 πŸš€

πŸ—“οΈ 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 πŸ™Œ

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! πŸ’™

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 πŸ’ͺ

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

SQUADS πŸ…
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! πŸ’™πŸ’š

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 πŸ™Œ

Callum will be representing Australia at the Para Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Walnut, California, from August 28-30 πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

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 πŸ‘€

Good luck, Callum! We will all be cheering you on from the pool πŸ’™πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

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 🏊

14/08/2026

Get to know our Squad Coach, Mitch!

Since joining the team in February, Mitch has made a fantastic impact on our squad culture. Coaching the Gold and Bronze Squads, he’s passionate about helping every swimmer improve with each training session and encouraging them to be their best both in and out of the pool.πŸ’™πŸŠ

Don’t forget to say hi to Mitch when you see him on pool deck!πŸ‘‹

13/08/2026

Join us in wishing Miss Jess a very Happy Birthday!

Jess is such an important part of our Squad and Learn to Swim community. Her contagious smile, energy, and positivity makes Flinders Aquatic Academy a better place every day✨

We hope you have the best day surrounded by family and friends, Jess! We can’t wait for another year with you around the pool πŸ’™πŸŽ‚

10/08/2026

Meet one of our Swim Instructors, Miss Viki!

With years of experience, dedication, and a genuine care of every swimmer, Viki is an integral part of our Learn to Swim program. We are so grateful for everything she brings to the pool and for her passion in helping the next generation build confidence and learn the fundamentals of swimming 🌊🏊

24/07/2026

Friday afternoons and Flinders Aquatic Academy πŸ’™πŸ’š

Nothing beats an afternoon in the pool, working hard, having fun, and finishing the week with your teammates πŸŠπŸ‘―β€β™‚οΈ

See you all back in the water next week! πŸ‘

23/07/2026

From the entire FAA Community, we would like to wish all of our Australian swimmers the very best as the 2026 Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow today! 🌎🏊

We’re especially excited to watch our incredible Dolphins take on the world and proudly represent the Green and Gold. Your hard work, dedication, and commitment have inspired swimmers of all ages, and we will most definitely be cheering you on every step of the way! πŸ’šπŸ’›

If you are keen to watch our Aussie swimmers in action, you can catch all the swimming live and free on 7plus. Swimming heats begin from 7:30 pm AEST, with the semi-finals and finals session starting from 4:00 am AEST!

Good luck to all athletes; we cannot wait to watch you shine βœ¨πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί

16/07/2026

Welcome back to Term 3 at Flinders Aquatic! πŸ’™πŸŠ

We hope everyone has had a wonderful start to the term. Be sure to reference this post for all important dates, including swim fee due dates, assessment week, and the final lessons for the term.

We look forward to another fantastic term in the pool with all our swimmers and families!

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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