Concerns over lack of swimming skills among new migrants

The Royal Life Saving Society says it's concerned about the number of children who don't know how to swim - many from families new to Australia.

Concerns over lack of swimming skills among new migrants

Many Australians like to think of swimming as an iconic national pastime.

But the skill is often taken for granted.

The Royal Life Saving Society says it's concerned about the number of children who don't know how to swim - many from families new to Australia.

Julia Calixto reports.

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