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Never too late to learn swimming

Chaitali at the pool

Chaitali during one of her swimming lessons in Western Sydney. Source: Gavin Blyth

Migrants and people visiting Australia are most at risk of drowning in our waterways. Almost half of the drowning deaths each year are non Australian residents. So, as summer officially begins, everyone is being encouraged to learn to swim - no matter their age.



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