Our Staff

Leila Kummeling

Leila, a water enthusiast, believes all kids should learn to swim for comfort and safety. She finds joy in learning new things and earning her own money. Passionate about art, particularly painting and drawing, Leila enjoys spending time with friends and family. She loves reading to Willow and appreciates 'On the Night You Were Born.' Her favourite movie is "Titanic," and Garfield is her favourite character. As a Pisces, Leila likely brings creativity and empathy to her pursuits.

Liam Bailey

Liam values swimming for its survival benefits. He enjoyed teaching sports to primary school kids during his year 11 and 12 course. A diehard Manchester United fan, he stays committed to watching games. In his leisure, Liam plays soccer, goes to the gym, and hangs out with friends. "Blade Runner 2049" is his favourite movie, and he shares a passion for soccer, gym workouts, and Spiderman as a Virgo.

Sonia Bailey

Sonia, recognising the importance of swimming in Australia, is passionate about all things creative and artistic, including teaching. A former political candidate, she values individual freedom. In her seemingly scarce spare time, Sonia enjoys diverse interests like cooking, crafting, swimming, and fishing. Her current favourite book is "The Complete Guide to Pressure Canning," and she finds humour in movies like "Elf" and those featuring Will Ferrell and John C Reilly. Ensign Beckett Mariner is her favourite character, reflecting her Pisces traits of creativity and empathy.

Donna Plumridge

Donna emphasises the importance of swimming for safety and confidence. She enjoys working at Just Like Fish for its diversity and safety focus. With a background as a pyrotechnician, her leisure involves family time and military clubs. Donna appreciates the creativity in Steven King and Dean Koontz books, and her favourite movie is "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory." In her free time, she enjoys 4WDriving, camping, reading, and restoring military vehicles. Donna's favourite characters are Donald Duck and Tweetie. Astrologically, she is primarily an Aries with a touch of Pisces once every four years.

Jai Kelly

Jai sees swimming as a necessary and fun skill for children, emphasising safety. In his role, he finds joy in watching kids learn and have fun. As a former chef for celebrities, Jai enjoys spending time with family, gaming, bowling, and visiting Timezone. He likes the challenge of finding Wally and is a Star Wars fan. His preferred music ands include bowling, gaming, listening to music, and going to the beach. Stewie Griffin is his favourite character, reflecting his fondness for animated humour. As a Pisces, Jai likely brings creativity and empathy to his pursuits.

Jacinta Wenham

Jacinta values swimming as a lifelong skill and enjoys sharing her passion, witnessing children's progress. In her leisure time, she is obsessed with mowing her lawn and cherishes quality moments with her kids. "The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" transformed her perspective, and "Forrest Gump" is her favourite movie. Jacinta engages in diverse activities like swimming, weights, reading, baking, and helping on her parents' farm. Her favourite character is Tweety Bird, reflecting a fondness for classic animation. As an Aries, she likely brings determination and energy to her pursuits.

Layton Kelly

Layton values learning to swim for self-saving in beach or pool scenarios. He appreciates the structure of classes and the supportive environment at his training place. Outside of swimming, Layton enjoys riding mountain bikes, reading "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," and watching "Fast and Furious." His leisure activities include biking and spending time with friends and family. Bugs Bunny is his favourite character, and as an Aries, he likely brings enthusiasm and energy to his pursuits.

Marley Russ

Marley emphasises the importance of learning to swim for comfort and self-saving. She enjoys interacting with everyone and seeing children's happy faces when they accomplish something. In her leisure, Marley spends time with friends, goes to the beach, and has a pet goat. Her favourite book, "All Your Perfects" by Colleen Hoover, explores imperfect relationships with perfect beginnings. Marley engages in sports like Oztag and netball and fondly identifies with Boo from Monsters Inc. As an Aquarius, she likely brings creativity and sociability to her pursuits.

Amy Philips

Amy Philips recognises swimming as a crucial life skill, emphasizing its potential life-saving importance. Witnessing her kids' joy in the water brings her immense happiness. Amy sees her ADHD as a superpower, aiding her in being a versatile learner and jack of all trades. She enjoys building things and indulges in various craft-related activities. George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" is her favoured book series, providing depth and escapism. "Rogue" is her all-time favourite movie, and she has a soft spot for realistic shark films. Constantly exploring new hobbies, Amy's favourite character is Bender from Futurama, and as a Pisces, she likely brings creativity and adaptability to her pursuits.

Celine Jones

Celine considers swimming an essential skill and values being part of a great team. Sewing is not just a hobby but a passion for her. She finds joy in spending time with her children and family. "The Barefoot Investor" is her preferred book, and she enjoys the magical world of "Harry Potter." Her favourite movie is "Moana." As a Taurus, Celine likely brings practicality and determination to her pursuits, finding satisfaction in essential life skills, meaningful relationships, and creative hobbies.

Mackenzie Whiting

Mac believes swimming is crucial, especially in a water-surrounded country like ours. At Just Like Fish, she finds joy in kids' progress. She used to sing in a band. In her free time, Mac enjoys sports, exercise, and time with loved ones. Her favorite book is "The Hobbit," and she hopes to visit its filming locations. She's also a Harry Potter fan and loves playing various sports. Daffy Duck is her favorite cartoon character, and as a Taurus, she's likely determined and appreciates the finer things in life.

Levi Hampton

Levi underscores the life-saving importance of swimming near water. He enjoys meeting new people and has demonstrated generosity by donating his hair for charity. Levi's favorite sport is cricket, and he actively participates in various activities like swimming, rugby league, mountain bike riding, and motorbike riding. His top book pick is "Game Day" by Patty Mills, and he enjoys the movie "Rush Hour." Scooby-Doo is his favorite character, and as a Libra, Levi likely brings sociability and a love for diverse activities to his pursuits.