The Albany Creek Leisure Centre accredited Royal Life Saving Society Australia Swim and Survive Program is an is a comprehensive swimming and water safety that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity.
The Albany Creek Leisure Centre Swim School believes children need more than just swimming skills to keep them safe from harm. The skills and knowledge learnt through the Swim and Survive program provides a level of protection and aims to provide children with solid foundation skills in swimming, survival and basic rescue.
Why Swim and Survive?
• 1 in 5 of all drowning deaths are children aged under 18 years of age
• 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 in the Swim and Survive program provides a level of protection and aims to provide children with solid foundation skills in swimming, survival and basic rescue skills.
Wonder, Courage and Active have been chosen as the Swim and Survive Program Titles to reflect the hopes and aspirations of children and families as they embark on a lifetime of fun and safety in the water.
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