“Swim for Refugees”: Perth’s free swimming program unites migrants and refugees across cultures.

A free swimming program called “Swim for Refugees” is running in Perth for migrants and refugees arriving in Australia, with all services delivered by volunteers. According to community coordinator Rida Malik, women are taught to swim in fully private, women-only sessions designed around their cultural and traditional needs. Afghan-born Saima Rahmani is among the women who came to Australia as a refugee and learned to swim through these classes. She says the program has been highly beneficial for women. Listen to the full story in this podcast.

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Afghan-born Saima Rahmani is one of the migrant women who learned to swim through this program after arriving in Australia. She says the experience was not only enjoyable but also helped her begin a new chapter in life. According to her, the program is highly beneficial and empowering for women.

Swim for Refugees offers free swimming classes for men, women, and children, along with a community activity centre (Credit: Swim for refugees). Credit: “Swim for Refugees”

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