PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) is the world’s largest recreational diving membership organization and in Australia is the leading certifing agency.

The membership includes Padi dive businesses, Padi resort facilities,Padi academic institutions, Padi instructor trainers, Padi dive educators, divers, snorkelers and other watersports enthusiasts. Professional PADI Members (dive centers, resorts, educational facilities, instructors, assistant instructors and divemasters) teach the vast majority of the world’s recreational divers, issuing nearly 946,000 certifications each year.

PADI Professionals make underwater exploration and adventure accessible to the public while maintaining the highest industry standards for dive training, safety and customer service.