The Benefits of Your Child Learning to Swim

• 1 in 5 of all drowning deaths are children aged under 18 years
• 56 children drowned last year
• 91% of children aged 0-4 fell or wandered into the water
• 43% of children aged 10-14 drowned in rivers
• Males are 4 times more likely to drown than females
• Drowning rate dramatically increases as teenagers become young adults.

Skills and knowledge learnt at Dolphins provides a level of protection and aims to provide children with solid foundation skills in swimming, survival and basic rescue skills.

Through Dolphins Health Precinct philosophy, “Dolphins” with the help of our friend, “Splash” will give your child the ultimate in fun based learning! The Learn to Swim teachers’ goal in every lesson is to create an adventure where children will be transported by new and innovative teaching techniques. This will ensure that they will both enjoy their time and learn at a faster rate. The facilities have been specifically designed with children in mind and cater to their every need, making every lesson an enjoyable experience.

Dolphins Learn to Swim provides professional swimming lessons for your child that is affordable and will give you peace of mind.

For more information, see Dolphins Health Precinct Reception or call 07 3880 3729.

Water Safety Warning

Many pre-school children drown each year. It is most important that you  understand having your baby in and around water means exposing them to an  environment that poses many dangers. Water safety is the responsibility of all people caring for infants. Remember children’s safety is paramount.

WARNING - You Must Supervise! 

• Never leave a child unattended in or out of the pool 
• Always keep the child close at arms length 
• Do not rely on floatation devises to supervise the child for you 
• When teaching, be alert, watch to see that baby’s mouth stays clear of the water to avoid ingesting water 

OTHER SAFETY CONCERNS 

• Keep children shaded or covered from the elements eg sun 
• Make sure the pool and surrounds are clean 
• Teach baby in warm water preferably 32 degrees Celsius 

KIDS ALIVE DO THE FIVE

1. Fence the pool 
2. Shut the gate 
3. Teach kids to swim 
4. Supervise 
5. Learn resuscitation 

For more information visit www.kidsalive.com.au

(Source: World Wide Swim School (2007))