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Safety first
Operate within fire, electrical, and building requirements; maintain heaters, guards, and ventilation; and have clear emergency procedures and first-aid provision.
Standards & Safety
Raising the standard of sauna.
What good sauna looks like in Australia: a shared definition of sauna, and a charter operators sign on to for safety, honesty, and care.
Start here
What counts as a sauna.
We hold a clear, respectful position on what a sauna is, built on the International Sauna Association's definition. It's the foundation everything below sits on.
Read our position: what is a sauna?
For operators
The Operators' Charter.
A voluntary commitment for sauna operators across Australia, to bather safety, honesty, and care for the craft. Operators who sign on are recognised through the ASA.
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Honest information
Represent temperatures, sessions, and facilities accurately, and make health guidance and contraindications easy to find before bathing.
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Hygiene & water care
Keep benches, floors, and plunge water clean and well-maintained, with documented cleaning routines appropriate to the facility.
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Respect & inclusion
Provide a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for all bathers, with clear etiquette and a process for raising concerns.
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Trained practitioners
Where Aufguss or guided sessions are offered, ensure practitioners are trained in heat control, towel technique, and guest safety.
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Continuous improvement
Engage with ASA guidance, share learnings, and work toward raising the standard of sauna across Australia.
Sign on as an operator
Get in touch and we'll add your facility to the operators who have committed to the charter.
Coming soon
Accreditation is on the way.
A values-based accreditation that turns these standards into a recognised, supportive mark for Australian sauna. Not a hard top-tier badge, and not a judgement.