1:1 Swimming Lessons are designed to provide children and adults living with a disability, or other barrier preventing group swimming lesson participation, the opportunity to learn water safety and basic swimming skills.
The Program
1:1 Swimming Lessons are designed to work towards an agreed suitable progression – whether that be joining group lessons or gaining the confidence to swim independently indoors or at the beach.
Nationally accredited Teachers tailor lesson plans to suit individual needs and goals, including a focus on:
Learn New Skills
Develop water safety and other skills such as turn taking and following instructions.
Skill Development
Develop and progress swimming strokes and other water skills.
Community Participation
Access swimming lessons within the local community.
Health and Wellbeing
Develop independence, grow self-esteem, and increase health and fitness.
Fees
| Teacher/ Student Ratio | Class Duration | Cost per Lesson per Student |
| 1:1 | 30 min | $49.50 |
| 1:2 | 30 min | $37.15 |
*1:2 lessons are available to accommodate a sibling or friend which either share the same progression goal or help the participant t achieve their progression.
Fees and the NDIS
Activities such as swimming lessons are unlikely to be covered by the NDIS. For more information talk to your LAC, Support Coordinator or Plan Manager to confirm suitability and whether you may be able to claim the additional cost of one to one support. 1:1 Swimming Lessons are paid via fortnightly direct debit and a statement of fees paid is available upon request.
Program Terms
- Payments: Fees are paid via ongoing fortnightly direct debit by credit card or bank account details.
- Cancellation: 14 days written notice of cancellation is required (one more direct debit will be charged once notice is provided).
- Suspensions: Participants are entitled to 8 lesson suspensions (missed classes) per calendar year with 24 hour written (email) notice provided. Full fees are charged for notice under 24 hours. “Make-up lessons” are not available. No fee medical suspensions are available with a accompanying medical certificate.
- Summer break & Public Holidays: Lessons automatically suspend at no cost during the holiday break (2 weeks at The Parks, Fleurieu Aquatic and Purruna and 4 weeks at other centres). No lessons are held on public holidays (the week is skipped).
Participating Locations
1:1 Swimming Lessons are subject to pool and teachers availability, typically offered during ‘non-peak’ times during the day or before or after mainstream group swimming lessons. Please use the form below to submit enquiries and questions.
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Fleurieu Aquatic Centre
4 Ocean Rd
Chiton, SA 5211 -
Port Lincoln Leisure Centre
2 Jubilee Drive
Port Lincoln SA 5606 -
Purruna Spencer Newton Centre
Scotch College,
Blythewood Road, Torrens Park SA 5062 -
The Parks Recreation and Sports Centre
46 Cowan St
Angle Park SA 5010 -
The Valleys Lifestyle Centre
180 Main North Road
Clare SA 5453 -
Whyalla Recreation Centre
5 Racecourse Rd
Whyalla Norrie SA 5608
Enrolment Requests & Questions
Enrolment requests are reviewed by the sites Swim Lesson Coordinator, who will be in touch within 3 business days to discuss pool and instructor availability and answer any questions you may have.