Raising your kids in Australia? Here’s why teaching them how to swim is vital

Water safety and swimming skills are a must for any child in Australia. Here’s what every parent should know about the importance of swimming lessons and options available.

Water safety and swimming skills are a must for any child in Australia. Here’s what every parent should know about the importance of swimming lessons and options available. Credit: fatCamera/Getty images

Key Points

• Swimming education should cover water survival and safety skills
• Key aquatic competencies for children depend on their age
• Primary schools deliver swimming and water safety programs and states/territories offer sports vouchers for swim lessons

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