Facilities / Kickstart Swimming Program

The Kickstart Program provides lessons for children with autism, communication difficulties, sensory processing difficulties and developmental delay. Kickstart swimming instructors are provided with training and resources to create a more supportive learning environment for children with specific learning need and their families.

Kickstart Swimming Lessons are designed to develop skills in the following areas:

Water Familiarisation - Becoming comfortable in the pool environment and entering the water in a calm manner.

Water Safety - Entering the water safely, floating and moving to the edge of the pool.

Breath Control - Blowing bubbles, closing the mouth in waterand turning the head to breathe.

Swimming Skills - Kicking legs, arm movements, floating and moving through the water.