About Sport and Recreation's Swim and Survive Lessons
For more than 30 years Sport and Recreation has delivered community-based learn to swim lessons throughout NSW.
Swim and Survive is based on the Royal Life Saving Society’s national industry program of the same name. The program provides industry standard lessons with a clear progression between grades and quality support resources for all our clients.
Our program focuses on servicing those areas of NSW where limited opportunities are provided for communities to access learn to swim programs.
Swim and Survive lessons cater for children between 18 months and 12 years and provide instruction in water familiarisation through to stroke development in a supportive and caring environment.
Classes are held every weekday (in most cases) for eight or nine days. You will see great results from the extra practice of a daily program.
Programs run between November and February each year and are taught by experienced, AUSTSWIM-qualified instructors. Everyone employed in our Swim and Survive program is also screened for their suitability to work in child-related employment.
Frequently asked questions
Where will I find Swim and Survive?
Sport and Recreation’s Swim and Survive program is conducted in pools throughout regional NSW. Bookings are now open for the 2011/2012 Swim and Survive program.
When can I go to a Swim and Survive program?
Swim and Survive classes run from November to March each year. Lessons are held after school and during school holidays.
Who do Swim and Survive lessons cater for?
- Infant and Preschool classes for 18 months to 5 years
- School age for 5 to 12 years
In all programs, lessons cater for complete beginners through to confident swimmers who need to improve their technique. People with special needs can also participate in Swim and Survive where suitably-qualified instructors are available. Call 13 13 02 for more information.
Who teaches Swim and Survive classes?
Friendly swim teachers with AUSTSWIM accreditation, (a nationally recognised qualification) or equivalent, conduct classes. All instructors are also screened each year for their suitability to work in child-related employment.
