Meet Casey –
Owner and Head Teacher
With a lifelong connection to the water, Casey’s passion for swimming began growing up on the Northern Beaches, where swimming, surfing and surf lifesaving were an important part of her upbringing.
Learning the importance of water safety from an early age shaped her values and inspired her dedication to aquatic education.
With over 25 years of experience across the aquatic, sport and recreation industries, Casey brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and genuine passion to Swim Stars. Her background spans infant aquatics, parent-and-child classes, learn-to-swim programs, stroke development and coaching, as well as teaching children with additional needs, including neurodivergent children and children with disabilities.
Beyond teaching, Casey has extensive experience in aquatic operations, facility and program management. She has also expanded her passion for education into training and assessing, facilitating nationally accredited courses that help prepare and support the next generation of swimming instructors.
For Casey, swimming is more than a skill — it’s a life skill. Her goal is to ensure every child has the opportunity to develop confidence, learn at their own pace and build the skills they need to enjoy the water safely.
About Us
Building confident swimmers and safer futures since 1990.
Established around 1990, Swim Stars has been proudly serving families in our local community for over three decades. Since taking over the business from Erika and Raff in 2017, Casey has continued to grow Swim Stars into a vibrant, boutique and family-focused swim school on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches.
At Swim Stars, we believe learning to swim is about so much more than mastering strokes. It’s about developing water confidence, understanding water safety and equipping children with essential life-saving skills that can last a lifetime. While learning to swim is our goal, water safety, education and survival skills are always our priority.
Our Priority
At Swim Stars, we pride ourselves on creating a fun, nurturing and supportive environment where every swimmer feels encouraged, included and celebrated. As a small, family-focused swim school, we value building relationships with our families and understanding that every child’s swimming journey is unique.
Our experienced and dedicated team caters to a range of ages, abilities and developmental stages, offering programs in:
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Parent and child aquatics
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Preschool and school-age learn-to-swim
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Water familiarisation and water safety
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Stroke development and correction
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Swimming fitness and technique
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Lessons tailored to children with additional needs
We are passionate about delivering more than swimming lessons. Our mission is to make water education and essential safety skills an integral part of every program, helping children become capable, confident and safer swimmers.
Our Vision
Our exciting vision is to empower every child thrive and blossom into confident swimmers who cherish and respect the aquatic world! We want them to gain a lifelong skill that not only keeps them safe but also fuels a deep love for the water, just like we have!
Our Mission
Our mission is to inspire children and families to dive into the exciting world of aquatic education!
We believe water safety is crucial, and learning to swim is amazing adventure that opens up endless possibilities! Let’s make a splash together on this incredible journey!
