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A first-hand account of Prachi's Learn To Swim Journey Starting From Scratch I’m a 26-year old from Wagga, and before this program, I had never had a single swimming lesson. For years, swimming felt completely out of reach for me. I think a big part of that was not having enough motivation or support around me to take the first step. It always felt easier to just avoid it altogether. Taking the First Step After hearing so many positive things about the Learn to Swim program, I finally decided to give it a go. Even so, I almost talked myself out of it. I was incredibly nervous before my first lesson and honestly didn’t believe I would ever be able to learn. The water felt overwhelming, and I kept thinking that I was starting too late in life. A Turning Point But something started to change after those first few sessions. With time, patience and lots of encouragement, I began to build confidence. I still can’t quite believe how far I’ve come, I can now actually swim, even if it’s still with some assistance. It really proves that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and that everything in life takes time and practice. Learning Together One of the best parts of the program has been learning alongside my friends and colleagues. Being surrounded by people who were all on a similar journey made such a big difference. It helped me realise that you can learn to swim at any age and at any stage of life, it’s never too late to start. Support That Made a Difference Some of my favourite moments have been the laughter we shared during our lessons and having Amie as our instructor. She is not only an amazing teacher but such a genuine and supportive person. She always believed in me, even on the days I doubted myself, and I’ll always be grateful for the confidence she gave me. A Message to Others To anyone in the community who feels scared or unsure about learning to swim, I would say: give it a chance. Go at your own pace, be patient with yourself, and remember, slow and steady wins the race. Find out how you can take the leap like Prachi and learn to swim here: https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/learntoswimtoday 9 Dec 2025 The People of Project Elevate Prachi's Story Swimming & Lifesaving < Back to News A first-hand account of Prachi's Learn To Swim Journey Starting From Scratch I’m a 26-year old from Wagga, and before this program, I had never had a single swimming lesson. For years, swimming felt completely out of reach for me. I think a big part of that was not having enough motivation or support around me to take the first step. It always felt easier to just avoid it altogether. Taking the First Step After hearing so many positive things about the Learn to Swim program, I finally decided to give it a go. Even so, I almost talked myself out of it. I was incredibly nervous before my first lesson and honestly didn’t believe I would ever be able to learn. The water felt overwhelming, and I kept thinking that I was starting too late in life. A Turning Point But something started to change after those first few sessions. With time, patience and lots of encouragement, I began to build confidence. I still can’t quite believe how far I’ve come, I can now actually swim, even if it’s still with some assistance. It really proves that Rome wasn’t built in a day, and that everything in life takes time and practice. Learning Together One of the best parts of the program has been learning alongside my friends and colleagues. Being surrounded by people who were all on a similar journey made such a big difference. It helped me realise that you can learn to swim at any age and at any stage of life, it’s never too late to start. Support That Made a Difference Some of my favourite moments have been the laughter we shared during our lessons and having Amie as our instructor. She is not only an amazing teacher but such a genuine and supportive person. She always believed in me, even on the days I doubted myself, and I’ll always be grateful for the confidence she gave me. A Message to Others To anyone in the community who feels scared or unsure about learning to swim, I would say: give it a chance. Go at your own pace, be patient with yourself, and remember, slow and steady wins the race. Find out how you can take the leap like Prachi and learn to swim here: https://www.drowningprevention.org.au/learntoswimtoday Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts 1,800 NSW Teachers Equipped with Lifesaving Skills Ahead of Summer News and Media Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium News and Media Record ClubGRANTS Support Helps Royal Life Saving NSW Reach More Communities News and Media

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Royal Life Saving NSW hosted an Inland Waterways Community Day on Saturday 3 June 2023 funded by the Australian Government as part of Royal Life Saving Society’s Inland Communities Water Safety Funding. ‘A Day at the River’ held at Angle Park, Chipping Norton on the picturesque Georges River was the second Inland Water Safety Community event in Western Sydney this year, with our first held at Lake Parramatta in January. The purpose of these events is to engage and educate community members of all ages and backgrounds in water safety awareness and lifesaving skills to help combat the high levels of drowning incidents seen across Western Sydney. In partnership with Surf Lifesaving NSW, Belgravia Leisure and Royal Life Saving, a variety of drowning prevention activity stations were set up for participants at this event including: Inland waterway safety information CPR awareness Dryland rescue education Lifejacket skills Beach and rock fishing safety In total 65 community members, including children, teens and adults, from a variety of multicultural backgrounds attended the day which concluded with a BBQ and prize draw. 100 percent of survey responses collected at the end of the event showed that all attendees learnt something new and would attend another RLS event in the future. For more information about Inland Waterways Safety visit Inland Waterways | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) 6 June 2023 Water Safety Education at A Day at the River Drowning Prevention < Back to News Royal Life Saving NSW hosted an Inland Waterways Community Day on Saturday 3 June 2023 funded by the Australian Government as part of Royal Life Saving Society’s Inland Communities Water Safety Funding. ‘A Day at the River’ held at Angle Park, Chipping Norton on the picturesque Georges River was the second Inland Water Safety Community event in Western Sydney this year, with our first held at Lake Parramatta in January. The purpose of these events is to engage and educate community members of all ages and backgrounds in water safety awareness and lifesaving skills to help combat the high levels of drowning incidents seen across Western Sydney. In partnership with Surf Lifesaving NSW, Belgravia Leisure and Royal Life Saving, a variety of drowning prevention activity stations were set up for participants at this event including: Inland waterway safety information CPR awareness Dryland rescue education Lifejacket skills Beach and rock fishing safety In total 65 community members, including children, teens and adults, from a variety of multicultural backgrounds attended the day which concluded with a BBQ and prize draw. 100 percent of survey responses collected at the end of the event showed that all attendees learnt something new and would attend another RLS event in the future. For more information about Inland Waterways Safety visit Inland Waterways | Royal Life Saving (drowningprevention.org.au) Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts 1,800 NSW Teachers Equipped with Lifesaving Skills Ahead of Summer News and Media Emerging Swim Teachers Dive into a Day of Learning at the 2026 Swimposium News and Media Record ClubGRANTS Support Helps Royal Life Saving NSW Reach More Communities News and Media

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