From Wednesday 1 December 2021, the NSW Government has released First Lap vouchers for every child aged 3 – 6 years old to assist with swimming lessons. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, young kids have missed vital water safety education during their pre-school years, the First Lap voucher program aims to make water safety education more accessible for NSW families, providing $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of children aged 3-6 years who are not enrolled in school. The voucher can only be used for swimming lessons, which must be: part of a structured and supervised program; given by a swimming teacher; in a swimming pool; and a program of at least 5 lessons. The first voucher will be available on 1 December 2021, expiring on 30 June 2022. The next voucher will be available on 1 July 2022, expiring on 30 June 2023. Royal Life Saving NSW has compiled the key steps for parents and providers to ensure every voucher can be fulfilled for a program ahead and to help spread the word to all NSW families and facilities. Guide for parents Log in or create an account with ServiceNSW (account must be verified with one form of ID) and apply for the voucher/s using a valid Medicare card with details of the eligible child to complete the transaction and claim the voucher. Vouchers will be displayed in your MyServiceNSW account on your First Lap dashboard. Find your local provider here (available from 1 December) and quote the voucher number or QR code with the eligible child's name. Guide for providers All applications for registration as a First Lap provider must be assessed and approved by the Office of Sport before accepting any vouchers. To register as a provider with the First Lap program, you must deliver a structured and supervised learn to swim program over a minimum of 5 sessions. Read more on Provider Guidelines and Provider Terms and Conditions. To register – log onto https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ and apply for “First Lap.” Your Registration Approval will be confirmed via email. All FAQs and information can be found on the Office of Sport First Lap website. 26 Nov 2021 RLSNSW guide on First Lap vouchers for parents and providers Swimming & Lifesaving < Back to News From Wednesday 1 December 2021, the NSW Government has released First Lap vouchers for every child aged 3 – 6 years old to assist with swimming lessons. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, young kids have missed vital water safety education during their pre-school years, the First Lap voucher program aims to make water safety education more accessible for NSW families, providing $100 vouchers for parents, guardians and carers of children aged 3-6 years who are not enrolled in school. The voucher can only be used for swimming lessons, which must be: part of a structured and supervised program; given by a swimming teacher; in a swimming pool; and a program of at least 5 lessons. The first voucher will be available on 1 December 2021, expiring on 30 June 2022. The next voucher will be available on 1 July 2022, expiring on 30 June 2023. Royal Life Saving NSW has compiled the key steps for parents and providers to ensure every voucher can be fulfilled for a program ahead and to help spread the word to all NSW families and facilities. Guide for parents Log in or create an account with ServiceNSW (account must be verified with one form of ID) and apply for the voucher/s using a valid Medicare card with details of the eligible child to complete the transaction and claim the voucher. Vouchers will be displayed in your MyServiceNSW account on your First Lap dashboard. Find your local provider here ( available from 1 December ) and quote the voucher number or QR code with the eligible child's name. Guide for providers All applications for registration as a First Lap provider must be assessed and approved by the Office of Sport before accepting any vouchers. To register as a provider with the First Lap program, you must deliver a structured and supervised learn to swim program over a minimum of 5 sessions. Read more on Provider Guidelines and Provider Terms and Conditions. To register – log onto https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/ and apply for “First Lap.” Your Registration Approval will be confirmed via email. All FAQs and information can be found on the Office of Sport First Lap website. Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day News and Media National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action News and Media Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training News and Media

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Summer sport registrations are officially open and families are being encouraged to take advantage of the State’s enormously successful Active Kids Voucher program, so children can get back into swimming lessons without breaking the family budget. Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said there is an exciting summer ahead and families are being reminded to use these excellent NSW Government cost-saving measures. “Getting kids out of the house to be active is vitally important for health and wellbeing. Signing your child up for sports allows for them to make new friends, learn important skills and stay healthy,” Mr Henskens said. School-enrolled children in NSW can access two $100 Active Kids vouchers each year towards the cost of swimming lessons each year. Premier Dominic Perrottet announced last weekend the second round of $100 First Lap Vouchers that became available on 1 July. Mr Perrotet encouraged parents of children aged 3-6 years old to use the new voucher for those children not yet at school. “As a father, I know how important swimming lessons are and how helpful the First Lap vouchers are for families. “This program is one of more than 70 ways for households to save and boost their budgets. My message to families is simple – check to see if you’re eligible for this voucher and redeem it. You’ll save money and could save a life.” The recent Drowning Report released by Royal Life Saving Australia identified an increase in drowning rates for children aged 5-14 years. This is a timely reminder of the importance to keep children enrolled in swimming lessons. The continuation of Active Kids’ and First Lap vouchers is welcome news to reduce the costs of Swimming lessons. Royal Life Saving urges parents to make use of the vouchers and contact your local swim school to enroll your child ahead of the summer season. Active Kids & Frist Lap vouchers are available at the Service NSW Website 7 Oct 2022 Active Kids & First Lap Vouchers a welcome relief for Swimming lessons Swimming & Lifesaving < Back to News Summer sport registrations are officially open and families are being encouraged to take advantage of the State’s enormously successful Active Kids Voucher program , so children can get back into swimming lessons without breaking the family budget. Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said there is an exciting summer ahead and families are being reminded to use these excellent NSW Government cost-saving measures. “Getting kids out of the house to be active is vitally important for health and wellbeing. Signing your child up for sports allows for them to make new friends, learn important skills and stay healthy,” Mr Henskens said. School-enrolled children in NSW can access two $100 Active Kids vouchers each year towards the cost of swimming lessons each year. Premier Dominic Perrottet announced last weekend the second round of $100 First Lap Vouchers that became available on 1 July. Mr Perrotet encouraged parents of children aged 3-6 years old to use the new voucher for those children not yet at school. “As a father, I know how important swimming lessons are and how helpful the First Lap vouchers are for families. “This program is one of more than 70 ways for households to save and boost their budgets. My message to families is simple – check to see if you’re eligible for this voucher and redeem it. You’ll save money and could save a life.” The recent Drowning Report released by Royal Life Saving Australia identified an increase in drowning rates for children aged 5-14 years. This is a timely reminder of the importance to keep children enrolled in swimming lessons. The continuation of Active Kids’ and First Lap vouchers is welcome news to reduce the costs of Swimming lessons. Royal Life Saving urges parents to make use of the vouchers and contact your local swim school to enroll your child ahead of the summer season. Active Kids & Frist Lap vouchers are available at the Service NSW Website Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day News and Media National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action News and Media Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training News and Media

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Body language is very important to students and parents. A look of disinterest or boredom can easily portray negativity to your students, parents and onlookers. Parents cannot always hear what you are saying so they assess the class by what they observe. This also extends to correct terminology and appropriate language. Choose your words carefully and ensure they are appropriate and relevant to the class participants. Actions such as folding your arms, looking at the clock, looking or staring at other people, being interested in another class or activity happening elsewhere, are examples of negative body language. You should show your class attentiveness, active listening and overall interest. Smiling, actively teaching, talking to your students about the activity or skill, ensuring you are paying full attention to your students, are examples of positive body language. Positive body language contributes to a students’ engagement and learning. You are responsible for the supervision and instruction of all your participants in your class whilst they are under your Duty of Care 9 Dec 2020 Body Language in Teaching News and Media < Back to News Body language is very important to students and parents. A look of disinterest or boredom can easily portray negativity to your students, parents and onlookers. Parents cannot always hear what you are saying so they assess the class by what they observe. This also extends to correct terminology and appropriate language. Choose your words carefully and ensure they are appropriate and relevant to the class participants. Actions such as folding your arms, looking at the clock, looking or staring at other people, being interested in another class or activity happening elsewhere, are examples of negative body language. You should show your class attentiveness, active listening and overall interest. Smiling, actively teaching, talking to your students about the activity or skill, ensuring you are paying full attention to your students, are examples of positive body language. Positive body language contributes to a students’ engagement and learning. You are responsible for the supervision and instruction of all your participants in your class whilst they are under your Duty of Care Previous Next < Back to News Related Posts A Great Day on the Green at the Drowning Prevention Golf Day News and Media National Drowning Report 2026: New South Wales drowning toll reinforces need for action News and Media Celebrate World First Aid Day with 10% Off First Aid Training News and Media

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