Swimming Australia: Performance, Strategy, and Funding Analysis Report

This report provides an in-depth analysis of Swimming Australia, examining its vision, mission, and strategic direction as outlined in its 2019-2024 strategic plan. It explores the organization's funding history, particularly from Sport Australia, and its impact on international performance, highlighting strengths and weaknesses. The report delves into the high-performance and development strategies, systems, and structures employed by Swimming Australia, including the Australian Swimming Framework, various programs like Go-Swim and Optus Junior Dolphins, and the role of sport science professionals in areas such as strength and conditioning and nutrition. Additionally, it discusses performance analysis, focusing on shoulder injuries in swimmers, and concludes with personal observations on the impact of collaboration between the University of Sydney and Swimming Australia in research projects and the importance of coach development.