NSW Updates
It’s been a busy and rewarding first semester across New South Wales, with our SBAT trainees continuing to achieve amazing things both in and out of the workplace. From welcoming new trainees into the program, to celebrating completions, award nominations and new training opportunities, there has been plenty happening across all regions.
Throughout the semester, our trainees have continued developing their skills, building confidence and gaining valuable hands-on industry experience while balancing school, study and work commitments. It has been fantastic to see the growth, resilience and teamwork shown across every site.
We are incredibly proud of everything our trainees have accomplished so far in 2026 and are excited to share some highlights below!
NSW 2026 Training Award Nominations
A big shout out to all of our NSW trainees who submitted nominations for the NSW 2026 Training Awards. Every trainee who participated in the nomination process was exceptionally deserving and demonstrated the dedication, professionalism and commitment that we value in our trainees.
Congratulations to:
- Ethan Houghton – Casula
- Zahra Malas – Sans Souci
- Wesley Dimanche – Oran Park
- Matilda Briggs- Mount Annan
- Carmella Aquino – Prospect
- Katherine Spitzerova – Mosman
- Eugene Harrison – Lane Cove
- Grace O'shannessy – Newcastle
- Billy Bamford – Newcastle
A special congratulations to Kate Spitzerova from Mosman, who has been named a finalist in the NSW Training Awards. Following an outstanding application and interview process, Kate has secured her place among this year's finalists and will attend the awards ceremony alongside other talented trainees and VET students from across the state.
This achievement is a testament to Kate's hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout her traineeship. We are incredibly proud of what she has accomplished and are excited to see her represent our organisation at the awards.
Congratulations again, Kate, and best of luck on awards night!
Trainee Spotlight: Lane Cove Swimathon Trainee Involvement
The North Region recently came together for the incredible BlueFit Waves of Change event, with several of our trainees proudly participating and supporting the cause from swimming laps to lifeguarding to face painting.
A huge shoutout goes to Sophia, Evie, and Rohnan, who represented the LEA team in the swimming challenge alongside their coworkers. We were also proud to see our NSW State Manager, Kate, take part as a team leader in the swimming event, demonstrating her support and commitment to the community initiative.
In addition, Emily, one of our Youth Trainees from Lane Cove, played a vital role throughout the day by running and managing the food, drink, and activity stalls. Her enthusiasm and dedication helped ensure the event ran smoothly and created a fantastic experience for everyone involved.
We love seeing our team members give back to their local communities and get involved in meaningful causes. It’s safe to say that without the support, energy, and contribution of the LEA/BlueFit team as well as our community, the event would not have been the same.
South Sydney Update
Congratulations to our Hurstville and Sans Souci Trainees who have done an amazing job this Semester!
There have been so many fabulous achievements over the past 6 months, to list off a few, we have:
- 10 early completions within the 2025 cohort!
- Welcome 10 new 2026 trainees, who have now settled into their roles.
- We’ve had an increase in additional training opportunities for all our trainees across Learn to Swim, Pool Lifeguard, Cafe and Kids Sport.
- One nomination for the NSW 2026 Training Awards this year.
- Trainees attended BlueFit Swimming training days where they had the opportunity to build their skills, communicate with their managers and build relationships within the team.
- All 2025 trainees have completed their Certificate III in Sport, Aquatics and Recreation theory work.
- LEA have been out and about at local schools, attending expos and speaking with interested 2027 applicants.
- We ran into our Hurstville SBAT, Rory, at a recent careers expo!
Congratulations to all our Hurstville and Sans Souci trainees on all the commitment, consistency and courage they have shown throughout the start to 2026. Keep up the amazing work!
We can’t wait to see all the phenomenal accomplishments you all achieve over the rest of 2026!
Dedicated Sites Update
Our dedicated BlueFit Swimming sites have been absolutely thriving this semester, with trainees making a huge impact across Prospect, Emerald Hills, Casula, Chatswood, Willoughby, Mosman and our newest site in Carlingford!
These trainees play such an important role in helping young children build confidence in and around the water while teaching essential water safety and swimming skills. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the positive influence they have on students and families.
Site shout out to Prospect – our four trainees have completed a whopping 1,322 hours between them. They’ve shown remarkable dedication and commitment as Learn to Swim Instructors, working with their amazing site manager Lynnae on creating a supportive and encouraging environment for the students at BlueFit Swimming Prospect.
A special shout out to Zoe Hamilton from Emerald Hills, who has been absolutely smashing her hours and consistently showing amazing dedication and commitment throughout the semester. Keep up the incredible work Zoe!
Camden Region Update
The year has gotten off to an incredible start in our Camden region. Our trainees have not only expanded their expertise and grown within their core roles and sites, but also dedicated time to support the Camden War Memorial Pool. We are truly grateful to everyone who contributed during this fantastic season.
We want to extend another sincere thank you to all who assisted throughout the demanding summer season. Your efforts are deeply appreciated, and it is wonderful to see that same dedication carried through as we transition into the cooler months. Another huge congratulations to all of the past trainees who have recently completed their traineeship. HUGE congratulations on this big accomplishment.
Also, wishing all of the Year 12 trainees the best of luck for their HSC, you will smash it, and for our Year 11 trainees, as they continue throughout their year exam period, we are sure you will all do fantastically well!
North Sydney Update
The North Sydney trainees have been off to a flying start this year! Our trainees continue to bring great energy, enthusiasm and dedication to their sites, and we're incredibly proud of their progress.
Our 2026 trainees have now been in their roles for six months and are doing an outstanding job as Learn to Swim Teachers and Pool Lifeguards. Meanwhile, our 2025 cohort is smashing through their hours, with several early completions already achieved and many more trainees closing in on the finish line.
A special shoutout goes to 2026 trainee Michiru Tokuhara from Lane Cove, who currently has the highest number of trainee hours in the state and is on track to complete her traineeship by the end of 2026, an incredible achievement!
Keep up the fantastic work, everyone. We can't wait to see what the rest of the year brings!
Newcastle End of Season
As we wrap up another fantastic season, we'd like to extend a huge thank you to all our 2025 and 2026 Newcastle trainees who have gone above and beyond this year. We’ve truly valued your hard work, dedication and commitment, and we're incredibly proud of everything you've achieved.
A special shout out to Billy Bamford and Grace Kierce for their recent early completions and nominations in the 2026 NSW Training Awards. What an outstanding achievement! We're excited to see your continued growth and career journeys within BlueFit.
We can't wait to welcome everyone back in September alongside our new 2027 trainee cohort. Applications are now open, and our LEA team will be out and about at local careers expos. We recently caught up with one of our 2026 trainees, Caitlyn, at the Newcastle Careers Expo!
Our 2027 applications are now officially open. If you see us at an expo, come and say hello – and make sure to apply today to become part of our 2027 cohort!
Thank you to all of our current NSW trainees for your hard work and dedication throughout Semester 1, 2026. We’re incredibly proud of everything you’ve achieved so far and appreciate the positive impact you continue to make across our BlueFit sites.