Our Staff

Liam

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.

Sarah

Sarah believes swimming is more than just technique—it’s a valuable, life-saving skill that supports personal growth, discipline, and mental and physical health. She finds it incredibly fulfilling to teach kids skills they’ll carry for life. A creative soul, Sarah writes her own music, sings, and plays guitar (often seen humming whatever’s stuck in her head). She enjoys going to the gym, walking along the beach, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite book is Many Lives, Many Masters for its fascinating look at past lives and healing through regression therapy. She loves How to Train Your Dragon, enjoys reading, basketball, and swimming at the beach, and is a fan of Tom from Tom and Jerry. Sarah is an Aquarius.

Rachelle

Rachelle believes that basic swimming skills are essential for both survival and enjoyment, especially in a hot country where time is often spent at the pool or beach. She loves watching kids grow in confidence as they improve their swimming. Last year, Rachelle won a Deadlift competition at her local gym. She enjoys walking her dog, playing board games, spending time with family, and reading the Plum series by Janet Evanovich for its lighthearted humor. Her favorite movie is Free Guy, and she also likes going to the gym and Peppa Pig. Rachelle’s star sign is Cancer

Mackenzie

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.

Kate

Kate believes swimming is a life-saving skill that can rescue someone from drowning. She values creating a fun and safe environment and is a fast learner. Kate enjoys playing with her sister, swimming, and loves The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Her favorite movie is Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift, she’s a fan of Hello Kitty, and she’s a Leo.

Piper

Piper values swimming as a life-saving skill that builds confidence, promotes health, and teaches discipline. She has experience at Kmart, connecting with regular customers, and at Camp Wright, where she built strong bonds with campers and friends. A blackbelt, Piper enjoys spending time with her family and friends—especially her nieces and nephews—along with weaving, beach trips, and hikes. Her favorite book is The Hate U Give for its powerful message, her go-to movie is Disney’s Hercules, she loves Hello Kitty, and she’s a Pisces.

Anita

Anita believes swimming is a lifelong skill that promotes health and enjoyment. She loves working at Just Like Fish Swim School, where she helps kids gain confidence in the water while having fun, supported by a great team. Anita enjoys watching UFC, spending time with her partner, and traveling. She’s a fan of Donkey from Shrek and is a Capricorn.

Isabella

Izzy believes swimming helps keep people safe and healthy around water. She enjoys improving her skills and has won a national title in karate as a white belt. In her free time, Izzy loves spending time with friends and family, dancing, and practising karate. She enjoys The Hunger Games for its rich lore, loves Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, is a fan of Lagoona Blue from Monster High, and is a Gemini.

Lily

Lily believes learning to swim is one of the most important skills a child can have, as water safety is something you never realise you need until you do. She loves being part of each child’s swimming journey and watching their progress and confidence grow. Lily enjoys playing the guitar and piano, going to the beach, fishing, and spending time with her dog, Tigger. She also has a talent for numbers and can solve a Rubik’s Cube. Her favourite book is How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend by Rachel Barr, reflecting her interest in neuroscience, and she loved the recent Barbie movie for its deeper meaning. Her favourite cartoon character is Smurfette from The Smurfs. Lily is a Virgo.

Alison

Ally believes swimming lessons are essential for young children, helping them stay safe while building confidence in the water. She loves how rewarding the role is—teaching important skills while seeing kids have fun and parents learn the value of water safety too. A theatre and music enthusiast, Alison grew up performing for family, friends, and community events, which helped build her confidence in public speaking. In her spare time she enjoys singing, swimming, snorkelling, camping, fishing, travelling, and spending time with her dogs and God-kids. She also enjoys visiting the theatre and keeping in touch with her brother in the Air Force. Her favourite book is Too Much Is Not Enough by Andrew Rannells, she loves The Great Gatsby, is a fan of Stolas from Helluva Boss, and is a Sagittarius.

Mykaela

Mykaela believes learning to swim is an important life skill that can help keep children safe in unexpected situations. She enjoys working with others, learning new things, and challenging herself while helping children build confidence in the water. In her spare time, Mykaela loves spending time with friends, watching movies and TV shows, and building Lego. She also enjoys playing netball and touch football and has a unique hobby of collecting coins. Her favourite movie is Fast & Furious, and Mickey Mouse is her favourite cartoon character. As an Aquarius, Mykaela brings a fun and friendly energy to the JLF team.

Lily Grace

Lily believes learning to swim is an essential life skill that everyone should have. She knows that being confident in the water can make all the difference in an emergency and is passionate about helping children develop the skills they need to stay safe. She also enjoys working in a supportive team environment where everyone works together to achieve great outcomes. Outside of work, Lily enjoys playing netball, spending time with her friends, and is proud to have won two Netball State Titles. She loves The Hunger Games series because it inspired her to read the books, giving her a deeper appreciation for the story, and her favourite movie is Pitch Perfect. Snoopy is her favourite cartoon character, and as an Aquarius, Lily brings enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude to the JLF team.

Jessica

Jessica believes that, living in a country surrounded by water, knowing how to swim is extremely important for staying safe and developing a better understanding of the water. She is passionate about becoming a better person and learning as much as she can. Jessica is also the only member of her family born in Australia. Outside of work, she loves reading, baking, playing D&D, and sewing. Her favourite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which was the first Harry Potter book she read by herself after starting the series with her dad, and her favourite movie is Robin Hood: Men in Tights. Tinkerbell is her favourite character, and as a Pisces, Jessica brings curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning to the JLF team.

Mackenzie

Mackenzie believes swimming is an important life skill, especially because you never know when you may find yourself knocked or pushed into a body of water and need to save yourself. She loves seeing how the kids and parents interact with her and the other staff and enjoys being part of those connections at Just Like Fish. Outside of swimming, Mackenzie enjoys shopping and creating things, and she’s a big fan of Twilight and the Scream franchise. Her favourite character is Marceline from Adventure Time, and as a Gemini, she brings her own unique personality to the team.

Finley

Finley believes learning to swim is an important life skill because it helps set people up for safety in the water for the rest of their lives. He enjoys working as part of a team and loves being involved with others both in and outside of swimming. One of his proudest achievements was taking on a lead role in his school musical production of Mamma Mia!. Outside of work, Finley enjoys reading and spending time talking with friends, as well as gaming, Air Force Cadets, soccer, and trampolining. His favourite book is Red Rising by Pierce Brown, which he loves for its compelling story, while his favourite movie is Project Hail Mary. Denji from Chainsaw Man is his favourite character, and as an Aries, Finley brings enthusiasm, teamwork, and plenty of energy to the FinS team.

Kayla

Kayla believes learning to swim is an important life skill that helps people stay safe around water, while also being a fun way to build confidence. She enjoys meeting new people, learning new things, and being part of a team, and loves helping and encouraging others as they develop new skills and become more confident in the water. Kayla has travelled internationally three times, visiting the USA twice and Bali, and outside of swimming she enjoys being creative through painting her nails, trying new nail designs, bedazzling, and cooking. Her favourite book and movie series is The Hunger Games, which she loves for its engaging story, memorable characters, and action. Eeyore from Winnie the Pooh is her favourite character, and as an Aries, Kayla brings enthusiasm, creativity, and a positive attitude to the FinS team.

Christine

Christine believes learning to swim is an important lifelong skill that helps keep people safe around water, supports good health, and can be enjoyed for many years. She enjoys working with young people, supporting their learning, and helping them build confidence and important life skills. Christine is passionate about education and believes everyone is a lifelong learner. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, going for long walks, and playing netball. Her favourite book is Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, while her favourite movie is The Shawshank Redemption. Bugs Bunny is her favourite character, and as a Scorpio, Christine brings warmth, curiosity, and a passion for helping others to the Just Like Fish team.

Codey

Codey believes learning to swim is an important safety skill that can help save lives in an emergency, while also being an enjoyable activity that can open up opportunities through sport and social connections. He enjoys gaining experience, learning new skills, and finding his place in a work environment. One of his achievements is being able to swim 50m freestyle in under 30 seconds. Outside of swimming, Codey enjoys listening to and playing music, gaming, spending time with family and friends, and watching movies. He also enjoys building computers and playing guitar. His favourite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, his favourite movie is The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and Batman is his favourite character. Codey believes he is a Virgo and brings a willingness to learn and grow to the Just Like Fish team.