Who can take part?
Presentation audiences
| Group | Age or role |
|---|---|
| Kindergartens and childcare | Children aged 3–5 |
| Primary schools | Children aged 5–12 |
| Education staff | Teachers working with children |
| Parent and community groups | Parents of children under 3 |
HEALTHWAYS SWIMMING
Water Safety Presentations
Bring water-safety learning into your school, early-learning centre or community group. Presentations are funded through Healthways Community Initiatives.
Water Safety Presentations — at a glance
• Community funded: Presentations are free.
• Age-appropriate learning: Options for children, educators and parents.
• Classroom resources: Interactive learning uses visual aids and practical demonstrations.
• Age-appropriate learning: Options for children, educators and parents.
• Classroom resources: Interactive learning uses visual aids and practical demonstrations.
What the program covers
Learning themes
| Theme | Focus |
|---|---|
| Adult supervision | Having an adult present near water. |
| Beach awareness | Flags, lifesavers and recognising hazards. |
| Boating | Lifejacket use and fitting. |
| Swimming lessons | Building skills at different ages. |
| Emergencies | Calling for help and responding when someone is in difficulty. |
How the sessions are taught
AUSTSWIM-qualified, registered presenters adapt activities to age. Photos, toys, posters, kickboards and lifejackets support learning.
The program received Victorian water-safety education awards in 2006 and an innovative-program award in 2012.
Interactive video option
A video version lets educators lead the session at their own centre. Allow approximately 45 minutes, either together or split over two sittings.
The resource is accessed using details supplied after registration with Healthways. Choose a suitable viewing date and follow the activities with your group.
Confirm the current delivery options when enquiring. Submitting this website’s enquiry form requests contact; it does not issue video access automatically.
Children’s resource packs
The remote-learning program describes showbags for centres within 5 km of the Mont Albert or Ringwood area. Requests distinguish packs for three-year-olds and ages four to six.
Include quantities, your delivery address and a preferred delivery date when asking about packs. Confirm current availability and delivery eligibility before scheduling around them.
Prepare your classroom session
These planning prompts can help your staff organise a session once its format is confirmed.
- Identify the children’s ages and any communication or access needs so you can discuss a suitable format.
- For video delivery, check screen visibility and sound and allow time for children to join in.
- Decide whether one full session or two shorter sessions fits your group’s routine.
- Ask what equipment or resources are supplied and what your centre needs to prepare.
- Plan time afterwards for children’s questions and for sharing the learning themes with families.
Request a presentation
Bookings are allocated in request order, up to eight months ahead. Send your group name, contact person, phone/email, location, age range, approximate numbers and preferred dates.
Mention whether you are asking about a presentation, video access or showbags. You can also contact Mont Albert North reception on 03 9895 2300.
Next steps
Let’s plan your next swim
Use the enquiry link on this page to contact the team.
Contact the team about availability and the option that suits you.
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