Labor is ensuring more kids across the state will have access to life-saving water safety skills at an affordable price.
Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence today announced that 159 venues have been locked in to deliver the 2027 VICSWIM Summer Kidz program.
The program is reaching more venues than last year, giving more kids access to affordable swimming lessons.
This includes over 100 venues participating in regional Victoria.
Enrolments open on Wednesday 11 November for children aged four to 12 years.
Five lessons will be subsidised, costing a total of $43, delivered over the course of one week in January.
More than 16,000 kids took part last summer, and with more venues participating this year, the program can reach even more families.
For many children expected to participate, it will be their only swimming lessons in 12 months.
Since 1976, the VICSWIM program has helped kids learn the skills they need to stay safe in and around the water.
It’s part of wide-ranging efforts in response to drownings seen in recent summers, and to ensure even more kids get their chance to learn water-safety basics at lessons that are more affordable and accessible for families.
Labor is easing pressure on family budgets while helping kids learn skills that could save their lives.
Jess Wilson’s Liberal-One Nation coalition’s $40 billion in cuts would put support for families like this at risk.
For more information about 2027 VICSWIM Summer Kidz, including a list of venues, visit vicswim.com.au.
As stated by Minister for Community Sport Ros Spence
“Whether it’s during the school holidays or a trip to the local pool, Labor is helping to ensure Victorians aren’t out of their depth when it comes to having fun and staying safe in the water.”
“Labor is delivering cost-of-living relief to families, helping more kids learn vital swimming skills.”
“We’re lucky to have beautiful beaches, rivers and lakes across Victoria – swimming and water safety skills help kids enjoy them safely.”
As stated by CEO of Aquatics Recreation Victoria Kathy Parton
“At a time of cost of living pressures, VICSWIM provides an affordable learn-to-swim and water safety education program for children at pools and beaches across Victoria.
“The program equips children with essential lifelong swimming and water safety skills, giving them the confidence to participate in and enjoy recreational activities in, on and around the water for years to come.”
