Management Team
Jake Culkin - Founder & Director
MBA, Bachelor of Business - Sport and Recreation Management
Jake founded Inclusive Swim in 2017, identifying a need for Autistic children to participate in water safety education in a calm and sensory friendly environment. Initially conducting lessons in the North Eastern suburbs of the Adelaide Metropolitan region, Jake has delivered an array of holiday programs and sensory friendly swimming events throughout South Australia.
Most recently, Jake has held the role of Chief Executive Officer of Royal Life Saving South Australia. In this role, Jake has delivered a vast array of inclusive programs, including designing and delivering Autism Friendly programs in collaboration with the Department of Premier and Cabinet.
In Jake’s role as director of Inclusive Swim, he is committed to the growth of services, as well as greater advocacy for NDIS support for water safety education
Emily Kalinovic - Inclusive Swim Coordinator
Double Degree in Exercise Sport Sciences and Nutrition & Food Services
With more than nine years of experience in the aquatics industry, Emily brings a strong background in swimming and water safety education, program delivery and leadership. She has more than two years of experience as a Pool Manager, having held management roles at both Emali Swim School at Emali Early Learning Centre and Royal Life Saving South Australia where she oversaw daily operations, supporting staff to deliver high-quality, consistent services.
Emily is passionate about creating and delivering programs that make a genuine difference, particularly for children and adults with diverse needs.
Emily also lives with mild Right Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy and embraces the motto “different but not less”. Her lived experience, combined with her professional background and experience competing for several years as an elite Multi-Class state and national swimmer, has shaped a strong commitment to promoting inclusion and accessibility.
Naomi Mitchell - Administration Manager
Cert IV Bookkeeping and Accounting
With a background in retail, beauty, and administration, Naomi brings a unique mix of creativity and organisation to my role. For the past three years, Naomi has worked in administration within the aquatic industry, and holds a Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping. Naomi is passionate about crafting, helping others, and watching parents light up when their children achieve the impossible.