The pandemic putting swimming lessons on hold for longer than anticipated throughout the course of 2021, it's feared some children are falling behind and being put at risk of accidents.
A new national information campaign aims to avoid drowning tragedies.
For many Australians, learning to swim is an integral part of their childhood.
The COVID-19 lockdown has swept across much of the country and stay-at-home orders this year have left little opportunity for children to take swimming lessons.
New research shows one in two Australian children have not learned to swim, with 27 per cent of them unable to attend lessons due to COVID restrictions.
The new data included in the SwimSafer Report has sparked concern from experts, who warn a lack of exposure to water could increase the risk of drowning this summer.
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