Aligned to the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework and Swim & Survive

program, SwimVAC programs encompass nationally recognised swimming and

water safety benchmarks teaching swimming and personal safety skills to children

of all skill abilities. 

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Royal Life Saving NSW is proud to deliver free learn-to-swim lessons as part of the NSW Government Learn to Swim for At-Risk Communities initiative. SwimVAC, is designed for children aged 3 to 14 years, with a particular focus on achieving the national swimming and water safety benchmarks for 6 and 12 year olds. Lessons will be offered in preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, running as a two week intensive program during 12th-23rd January 2026.

 

For further information about the framework and benchmarks please click here.

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Our SwimVAC program for 2026  includes:   

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• Daily intensive swimming lessons delivered over two weeks​​

• Parent/Carer and Preschool classes (30 minutes) and School Age classes (45 minutes)

• A Nationally Accredited Swimming and Water Safety Program suitable for children of all ability levels

• Fully aligned with the National Swimming and Water Safety Framework

• Swim & Survive curriculum, lesson plans and certificates provided by Royal Life Saving

• Access to parent support resources

• Participants must attend at least 8 of the 10 lessons, complete a pre and post program survey and keep a valid card on file. A $100 fee will apply for missed lessons without a valid reason. 

• Please note that funding does not apply to programs in Cessnock and Branxton. These centres will continue to run programs; however, participation will be on a paid basis of $50 per week.

• Unfortunately, Nyngan and Lightning Ridge were not included in our funding. Platform and Co. are operating free lessons in these area. For further information, please contact them at admin@platformandco.com.au

• Please note: Parent/Carer lessons are not including in the funding.