- SwimSAFER: FREE Learn to Swim Lessons

SAFER. SMARTER. STRONGER.

Between 21-27 November 2022, SWIM Schools Australia is holding its annual SWIMSAFER Week.

Nearly 500 registered swim schools will participate in the campaign, and coordinate educational activities for students to gain vital water safety skills.

SWIM Schools Australia advocates that swimming year-round, learning and abiding by vital water safety skills, and participating in the SWIMSAFER Week will not only help kids become safer, smarter and stronger in the water, but in everyday life as well.

Swim It Forward is a charitable initiative by Swim Australia for the benefit of those who cannot afford regular swimming lessons. Swim it Forward's mission is to save lives by making learn to swim lessons accessible to as many children as possible across Australia. To be eligible for FREE lessons, applicants:

• Must not already be currently enrolled in swimming lessons.
• A current Health Care Card issued by Services Australia must be held and provided at any time upon request.
• The selected Swim School must be a registered member with Swim Australia, found at https://swimsafer.org.au/find-a-swim-school, with days and times for Swimming Lessons are Subject to Swim School availability.
• By submitting the application form, permission is granted for the dependant to potentially be included in multimedia material.
• Swim Australia cannot guarantee that completing this form will result in successful qualification for funding, and your application will be pending approval. 

Visit the SwimSAFER website for full details and to apply.