The Swim 4 Safety program offers families from demographics identified as high drowning risk the opportunity to participate in a drowning prevention, water awareness, and swimming program at the City of Gosnells Leisure World.

The City is eager to promote the Sport of Swimming to its wider community aiming to enhance its benefits at an early age.

This program targets families from demographics identified as high drowning risk. This includes groups that do not know how to swim and have not had the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons.

These groups include but are not limited to:

  • those who have not completed swimming lessons before,
  • families where both the parent and child are born overseas, or
  • families that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
 

This project has received grant funding from the Australian Government managed by the Australian Sports Commission.

Am I Eligible?

  • Participants must be aged 6 months - 5 years old
  • Parent/guardian must be able to participate in the water based component with child
  • Applicants must live within the City of Gosnells
  • Applicant must not have participated in swimming lessons or water awareness training previously

Limit: Maximum of 2 children per family 

Priority Consideration

All eligible applications will be considered to join the program. Priority will be given to families who have not completed swimming lessons before. Places are limited for this program.

The following criteria will be used: 

First Priority: Both parent and child born overseas, or both parent and child identifies as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

Second Priority: Either parent or child are born overseas, or either parent or child identifies Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 

Third Priority: Both parent and child are born in Australia 

Evidence must be provided for address(examples include rates notice or utility bill or a snip showing your name and address). 
Contact the Community Development team to further discuss at info@gosnells.wa.gov.au 

Program Details

 

#1 Water Safety Awareness (compulsory): 

Participants parents/guardian MUST complete the Water Safety Awareness training before the 1st parent and child water-based sessions. 

Interactive workshop to equip participants with the knowledge to actively and safely participate in aquatic activities (please note children are not required to attend).  

Date: Wednesday 9 April 2025

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am or 10.30-11.30am 

Location: Leisure World (Cnr Thornlie Avenue and Culross Avenue, Thornlie WA 6108)

Leisure World Creche is available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 12:30pm. Please indicate this on your enrolment form if creche will be required. 

#2 Heart Beat Club (optional): 

The Heart Beat Club is a community education initiative of Royal Life Saving that aims to increase your skills and confidence in CPR and First Aid on infants and children. This training session covers first aid for common child injuries including burns and scalds, choking , drowning and provides information on how to perform infant and child CPR.  

Date:  Thursday 10 April 2025 

Time: 9:30am - 12.30pm  

Location: Leisure World (Cnr Thornlie Avenue and Culross Avenue, Thornlie WA 6108)

Leisure World Creche is available Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am - 12:30pm. Please indicate this on your enrolment form if creche will be required. 

#3 Parent and Child Water Based Sessions (compulsory): 

Children will begin their swimming journey with the Leisure World swim program, which focuses on water familiarisation, basic water safety skills and developing elementary skills necessary for independent swimming.  

Start Date:  To be confirmed one Water Safety training session is completed. Register your interest for future sessions 

Duration: 10 weekly sessions, 30 minutes per session

Note: Parent/guardian must be in the water for ALL sessions and have appropriate swimwear. Participating children will be provided with a swimming pack including goggles, towel and water bottle. 

Sessions will be booked directly with Leisure World staff. Lesson times vary on weekdays. Please indicate on your enrolment form your preferred days/times. 

Enrolment Process

I meet the criteria how do I enrol? 

1. Complete an online enrolment form

2. Email your completed form to info@gosnells.wa.gov.au

3. Wait to hear back from the Community Development team who are reviewing application forms 

Please note:

  • Completing an enrolment form does not guarantee enrolment into the program
  • The Community Development team will review your Enrolment form and accepted applications will receive written confirmation and the next steps
  • You will be contacted if additional information is required
  • There are limited spots available, priority will be given to those as described above
  • If you are not accepted for the first round of the program, there will be future rounds available
  • To register your interest for future dates, please email info@gosnells.wa.gov.au
  • Leisure World Terms and Conditions apply.

Payment Information

Cost: $42.50 (ex GST) for enrolment

  • Includes access to Heart Beat Club Training, Water Safety Awareness training and 10-weeks of parent and child water based sessions
  • The City will cover 75% of the total cost ($127.50) 
  • Payment instructions will be provided upon enrolment 

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