17/06/2026
💧 WELCOME WEDNESDAY 💧
We are so excited to welcome another beautiful certified instructor into our Bub and Me Aqua Active Instructor community 💙
A massive welcome to Lauren, who is bringing heart, purpose, and passion into the water with Bub and Me Aqua Active to VIC!!!!
Let me introduce Lauren and share her story 👇
What do you love to teach in the water?
I love teaching babies and preschoolers! It’s amazing to see them learn and progress — and they are so cute!
Why did you become a swim instructor?
I started working in the office first, then my son, who has profound autism, began 1:1 swimming lessons. Swimming brought him so much happiness and made a huge difference to our lives when we go to the pool. That experience really inspired me to help other children have the same opportunity to learn, grow, and be safe in the water.
How long have you lived in Victoria?
All my life 🤪
What did you do before getting into the aquatics industry?
I worked in admin in financial planning before kids, then explored a few creative side hustles — jewellery making and custom gift/lolly boxes. I love to create.
What does the aquatics industry make you feel?
Connection and purpose!
Favourite food?
Chocolate 🍫
Favourite colour?
Yellow 💛
Something friends would be surprised to know about you?
I’ve written a book that I hope to publish one day soon…
What do Sundays look like for you?
Sleeping in, reading, catching up with my book club friends, or heading to a winery with my family for a platter.
Swim school & company:
Prouse Swim School, Horsham.
Lauren, we are so grateful to have you as part of the Bub and Me Aqua Active family. Your story, your heart for children, and your lived experience bring so much value to the water and to the families you support 💙
Welcome to the community — we can’t wait to see the beautiful impact you continue to make.
Have an awesome week everyone,
Amanda & the Bub and Me Aqua Active team 💧
Lauren Wiggins
Kerryn Prouse
Aquatic Education