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Australian Trio Safely Through To Grand Prix Diving Finals

Australian divers Kevin Chavez, Brittany Oâ€™Brien and Taneka Kovchenko have all qualified for Saturdayâ€™s finals at the 2016 FINA Grand Prix on the Gold Coast. In the one shock result from the opening day of competition, defending 3-metre gold medallist, Bowen Huang of China, failed to qualify for Saturdayâ€™s final.

Thu 27 Oct 2016

Surprise Olympian Oâ€™Brien Taking Next Step On Gold Coast

The weeks leading up to the Rio Olympics were a difficult time for Australian diver, Brittany Oâ€™Brien. She had to train, and train hard, because there was a slight chance she could still make Olympic team, even though the days were ticking down.

Wed 26 Oct 2016

Diving Australia Announcement - Appointment of Steve Foley

Diving Australia has today announced the appointment of Steve Foley to the newly created position of General Manager, High Performance and Technical Pathways.

Thu 13 Oct 2016

Funkita New range!

With a new range out, Funkita Swimwear is definitely what we will be wearing in the pool this summer!

Tue 11 Oct 2016

Brittany Broben announces retirement

Brittany Broben has today announced her retirement from diving. Thank you, Brittany, for all you have contributed and achieved.

Sun 02 Oct 2016

2016 Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games | Diving

Compete in diving at the 10th biennial Jupiters Pan Pacific Masters Games held from 5 â€“ 13 November 2016 on the beautiful Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia. Diving will be held at Gold Coast Aquatic Centre on Saturday 12 â€“ Sunday 13 November 2016 with the minimum age for competition set at 19 years of age.

Fri 23 Sep 2016

Spin to Win with Olympians - Gymnastics & Diving

Did you watch the Olympics? Did you see the amazing performances by the gymnasts and divers? Are you a future Australian Olympian in gymnastics or diving? Or do you have a little future Olympian at home?

Wed 24 Aug 2016

And the Officials!

An event cannot be run without dedicated officials and in the Brooker's, DA is well represented! Eric will be at the Games as a referee as part of his FINA Technical Diving Committee Role and Gillian has been selected by FINA to Judge. All the best to you both!

Fri 05 Aug 2016

And of course our support staff!

DA also wishes to acknowledge and give our sincere thanks to our amazing coaches in Australia (all of you!). Hui Tong, Michel Larouche and Chava Sobrino are with the team and are being assisted by Gong Ming and Xiangning Chen as coaches, and Michael Hetherington as Team Leader. Thank you and all the best!

Fri 05 Aug 2016

1 - Domonic Bedggood

Domonic Bedggood has been dreaming for a long time of competing at an Olympic Games. First as gymnast, and then due to injury, refocussing on a diving pathway.

Thu 04 Aug 2016

2 - James Connor

US based James Connor will be a leader amongst our team as a second time Olympian. As a 17 year old, he made his debut in London and 4 years later he heads to Rio with new World Championship and World Cup experience.

Wed 03 Aug 2016

3 - Melissa Wu

Melissa Wu is one of Australia's most celebrated divers. She burst on to the scene as a 14 year old at the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games and has gone from strength to strength.

Tue 02 Aug 2016

4 - Brittany O'Brien

A whirlwind few days has seen Brittany O'Brien take her place in the diving section of the Australian Olympic Team

Mon 01 Aug 2016

5 - Kevin Chavez

Us Australian's like to think of ourselves as a welcoming bunch - and so it is with Kevin Chavez.

Sun 31 Jul 2016

Oâ€™BRIEN WAKES TO BEST NEWS â€“ SHEâ€™S OFF TO RIO

No teenager likes to be woken up by her parents, but 18-year-old Brittany Oâ€™Brien was prepared to cut her dad some slack early on Sunday morning. After all, heâ€™d just burst in to tell his daughter she was off to Rio with the Australian diving team.

Sun 31 Jul 2016