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FREE: Swimming Lesson for Children Under 5 (Nationally)

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tightarse on 17/08/2015 - 19:35 learntoswimweek.com.au (2910 clicks)
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Drowning is the number one cause of accidental death in children under five so we hope this special event will lead to more children learning the vital skills of how to swim and ultimately help reduce our drowning statistics.

Learn to Swim Week 2015 will be held during the September holidays from September 28 - October 2.

It will be kick-started by Learn to Swim Day on Monday, 28th September - the first week of school holidays.

It is an inaugural awareness week aimed at educating parents on the importance of teaching kids aged under five to swim. It’s also about reminding everyone about the importance of water safety.

Register your child for a free swim lesson at a participating swim school in your area (enter your own postcode)…

You can also register your school to take part here

Sports & Outdoors Swimming Swimming Lesson

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  • bigspike on 17/08/2015 - 19:46
    +5

    They need one for pensioners as well. More pensioners die in backyard pools than kids. Need a new style of pool gate.

    • [Deactivated] on 17/08/2015 - 20:30
      +2

      wut! Did not know that.

    • captobvious on 17/08/2015 - 21:01

      And Asians.

      I know it sounds racist and will probably get neg but only 1 out of my many Asian friends can swim.

      • airzone on 17/08/2015 - 21:16
        +1

        I wouldn't disagree. But it would be a matter of culture, not race the drives this. In my wife's home town, only naughty children fool around with water.. As a result, my brother-in-law is the only one in the family that knows how to swim. None of my Asian-born colleagues knew how to swim and were taking lessons as adults - alongside their kids!!

        • Scrooge McDuck on 18/08/2015 - 12:02
          +1

          But it would be a matter of culture, not race the [sic] drives this.

          Unfortunately cultur-ism is conflated with racism by the PC crowd — the majority.

        • tonsta on 23/08/2015 - 02:32

          I think the matter might be slightly more complex that just being Asian or not. I believe the stereo type your assuming is incorrect, Asians who migrated here at a later stage in life are normally non swimmers (after school age).

          Asian children who grow up here are like every other kid because the school system encourages and makes swimming classes compulsory (more or less).

          I remember swimming in a public pool in shanghai while on business and seeing hundreds (no exaggeration, must have been hot day) of people all hanging onto the edge of the pool, no one looked like a swimmer (everyone with dry hair), myself and a few others were the only ones really using the middle of the pool. I must say the pool was very murky in these parts, got out after 10 minutes.

        • Scrooge McDuck on 23/08/2015 - 10:42
          -1

          @tonsta:

          Maybe they just couldn't swim and pee at the same time.

        • daydream on 01/09/2015 - 01:19

          Why can't many Asians swim well? Often because of lack of swimming pools or water that you'd want to swim in (Different in island cultures or remote/cleaner rural areas). Also modesty in some countries means les likely to be in gear you can (learn to) swim in.

      • bigspike on 17/08/2015 - 21:20

        The data backs that. Page 16 of the report.

      • Findo on 17/08/2015 - 22:09
        +6

        Indians man, so many Indians can't float or swim to save themselves.

        • Findo on 17/08/2015 - 23:19
          +1

          Oh yeah, I did a few years of learn to swim instructing (great pay!) and darker skinned kids just seemed to sink like stones more than their lighter skinned counterparts

        • [Deactivated] on 26/08/2015 - 20:23

          @niggard:

          Can't tell if serious or sarcastic…

        • Findo on 27/08/2015 - 00:09

          @inose:
          No sarcasm intended. These are my observations.

        • [Deactivated] on 27/08/2015 - 07:26

          @nigga awayrd:

          Ah cheers fit clearing that up

        • daydream on 01/09/2015 - 01:28

          See my explanation above for likely reason. Very different for Indians who have access to cleaner water ie, rural beaches, fishermen, etc

          Indian Open swim team attempts world record
          http://www.thehindu.com/sport/other-sports/indian-open-swim-…

      • Ezy on 18/08/2015 - 09:17
        +1

        The family and I visit 6 swimming pools. Not disagreeing with you but from what i see it's predominantly Asian children and their parents. I rarely see an Asian kid who can't swim. They start their kids in the pool long before they can walk. Thanks for post OP.

      • Randxyz123 on 18/08/2015 - 15:19
        -2

        You're completely correct +1 for you.

        Particularly Tourists from countries without many beaches don't know how to swim and unfortunately they come here and get in trouble in the water.

        Australian born Asians it isn't such a issue. I guess because they're aware of the dangers and don't go into the water.

    • bigspike on 17/08/2015 - 21:10
      +3

      2014 Snapshot of findings

      Overall
      • 266 people drowned in Australia between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014
      • This is a reduction of 29 drowning deaths (or 10 per cent) on the adjusted total of 295 drowning deaths in 2012/13
      • This is a reduction of 26 drowning deaths (or nine per cent) on the 10 year
      average of 292 drowning deaths
      Sex and age
      • 81 per cent of all drowning deaths were male (215 drowning deaths)
      • 19 per cent of all drowning deaths were female (51 drowning deaths)
      • 20 (eight per cent) drowning deaths occurred in children aged 0-4 years
      • 10 (four per cent) drowning deaths occurred in children aged 5-14 years
      • 40 (15 per cent) drowning deaths occurred in young people aged 15 to 24 years
      • 87 (33 per cent) drowning deaths occurred in people aged 55 years and over
      State and Territory
      • 90 (34 per cent) drowning deaths ocurred in New South Wales
      • 60 (23 per cent) drowning deaths occurred in Queensland
      • 47 (18 per cent) drowning deaths occurred in Victoria
      Location and activity
      • 105 (39 per cent) drowning deaths occurred in inland waterway locations
      • 39 (15 per cent) drowning deaths occurred in swimming pools
      • 34 (13 per cent) drowning deaths occurred at beaches
      • 65 people (24 per cent) were swimming and recreating immediately prior to drowning
      • 56 people (21 per cent) drowned as a result of falls into water
      • 43 people (16 per cent) were using watercraft immediately prior to drowning

      For the full report go here: National Drowning Report 2014

      • drns2007 on 17/08/2015 - 23:30
        +4

        Please mention 1 free lesson.

        • vr4indian on 19/08/2015 - 10:52

          Yes.. Single Free session lasting for 30 mins.

      • nobro25 on 18/08/2015 - 02:05

        I would like to know the statistics for "Death by fapping". I doubt anyone reports it but you seem to have the inside info.

    • DarwinBoy on 17/08/2015 - 21:13

      And for drunks. Need gates with a breath analysis device to stop drunks going swimming.

    • daydream on 01/09/2015 - 01:31

      Their cars end up in backyard pools too?! [kidding]

  • stumo on 17/08/2015 - 19:48

    A bit crap that its under 5s only. Why is that?

    • ozy on 17/08/2015 - 20:00
      +15

      @bigspike, I think I found a pensioner ^^

  • Jessie Ryder on 17/08/2015 - 19:53
    +5

    Because drowning is number cause of death in under fives…..

    • Maverick-au on 17/08/2015 - 20:13
      +2

      Because drowning is number cause of death in under fives…..

      And most children drown in lakes, dams, baths and beaches not swimming pools as the authorities would lead us to believe.

      • airzone on 17/08/2015 - 20:57
        +2

        Because the fence around your pool generally keeps under 5's out.

        • Maverick-au on 17/08/2015 - 23:03
          +1

          Because the fence around your pool generally keeps under 5's out.

          Not everyone had or has a pool fence, children drown in dog water bowls and water features which are not fenced. Pool fences are only a very small part of water safety but most parents won't take responsibility for their children's safety.

    • swiggity swag on 17/08/2015 - 23:25

      And one free swimming lesson will fix it.

  • dan76n on 17/08/2015 - 20:08

    All of the places we enquired at for our daughter gave you a free lesson to test it out. If you can't make this week then call your local and see what they say.
    Still a good deal as its raising awareness.

      • airzone on 17/08/2015 - 21:33
        +7

        Blocking porn websites is one things, but RCD switches, smoke detectors, minimum wiring thickness, workplace safety, food standards for baby formula, periodic elevator testing, N.D. testing of jet engine blades, etc save lives and protect from dodgy operators who would put your safety at risk to save a buck. Just have a look at the dodgy crap that happens in China as a result of poor regulation. Baby formula contamination, people getting chewed up by travellators, fake eggs (and rice lol), the horrific mine safety record, air and water quality… All to save a buck.

        Edit: But I agree, learning to swim should be a matter of common sense..

        • ItsMeAgro on 17/08/2015 - 22:38
          +3

          Baby formula contamination, people getting chewed up by travellators, fake eggs (and rice lol), the horrific mine safety record, air and water quality… All to save a buck.

          You forgot massive explosions that kill dozens (hundreds, now?) of people:

          https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7FXeaahRsg

      • SlickMick on 18/08/2015 - 12:14

        why is there so much call to anarchy these days? Sure we all hate politicians, but we'd surely be worse off without them??

  • DealzEddy123 on 17/08/2015 - 20:17

    thanks OP, got two

  • ffb01 on 17/08/2015 - 20:30

    Ensure you submit your swim school no later than August 3 for inclusion in Learn to Swim Week 2015….

    Is it too late??

    • owenz on 17/08/2015 - 20:40

      Wondering this too. And their website is too slow to load from mobile device. Not sure from conputer

  • lgacb08 on 17/08/2015 - 20:35

    looks like a lot of ozbargainer can't swim, website crashed!

    • Vash1984 on 17/08/2015 - 20:47
      +1

      Yes because us under 5 year old ozbargainers spend more time looking for deals than learning the alphabet and swimming

  • timbrot on 17/08/2015 - 20:47

    Does anyone know how old the minimum age limit is?

  • kokomo1978 on 17/08/2015 - 20:48

    Thanks for posting!

    Perth has two locations available from what I can see. Belmont and Wembley Downs.

  • Hornpub on 17/08/2015 - 20:50
    +1

    damn it is too cold to learn this shit right now, but i guess i'll make it. oh wait, i am over 5.

  • anonymoususer on 17/08/2015 - 21:04

    Thanks OP. Any idea, how long is this lesson? and how many free lessons?

  • kima on 17/08/2015 - 21:31

    I loved swimming lessons when I was little. I think more parents should get their children swimming its fun.

  • cozmo on 17/08/2015 - 23:17
    +10

    Is this for ONE free swim lesson…. no deal as this is the normal price for the first swim lesson at nearly every place you get swimming lessons for kids.maybe move to forums to discuss learn to swim week.

    • ShamelessBargains on 17/08/2015 - 23:40

      I think this deal is an awareness sorta thing too. Being on the front page gets the message across even though the forums would be more suitable. Getting the first session complimentary happens for most physical activities, gets you hooked to go back again and pay for more sessions.

    • RockyRaccoon on 18/08/2015 - 08:04

      Good point but I guess you have been "drowned" out by Ozbargainers … 😊

  • MaMan on 18/08/2015 - 00:38

    This is absolutely about awareness & deserves it's place on Ozbargain and not be buried in the forums. If people are serious about Pool safety then regulate the sale of Pools and ensure proper process is followed in terms of location, design and fencing by way of a building permit, signoff and ongoing compliance checks.

    Everyone is a critic until it is their child that dies.

    • misterpotatomato on 18/08/2015 - 08:39
      +5

      Screaming "won't somebody please think of the children" still doesn't make this a deal.

    • RockyRaccoon on 18/08/2015 - 09:44
      +1

      Agreed, and while pool design, fencing and sale is regulated and rightly so, that has nothing to do with the free swimming lesson.

      As for forums "burying" the information, then are you advocating every safety issue. like those to do with traffic, medicines, cigarettes, toys, vaccination, guns, flying, chainsaws etc etc should be posted on the front page of a bargain site because some could get harmed if these warnings etc are posted in a forum?

      One could argue, that promoting this one free lesson could also be dangerous as people may delay starting swimming lessons until this starts just to save the cost of one lesson 😊

  • figarow on 18/08/2015 - 08:30

    Swim Lessons

    Title had me assuming it was multiple lessons. Would not have clicked knowing it was just 1 single free lesson. Thanks anyway OP.

    • stumo on 18/08/2015 - 08:37
      -1

      And swimming lessons are a rort - they are so damn expensive for what they are.

      If drowning was really such a massive problem, why aren't swimming lessons for kids heavily subsidized?

      It only seems to be a massive problem according to companies that are trying to sell you these expensive swimming lessons.

      • MaMan on 18/08/2015 - 08:42
        +1

        Let's break it down then - sink or swim

        • stumo on 18/08/2015 - 10:07

          Thanks for making my point for me

        • figarow on 18/08/2015 - 11:17

          @stumo: lol

      • CarbonTwelve on 21/08/2015 - 11:45

        And swimming lessons are a rort - they are so damn expensive for what they are.

        Idunno where you're getting your swimming lessons from, but for us it's ~$15 a week for 30 min lesson. Out of that they have to pay the instructor (max of 4 per session), lifeguards, admin staff, pool running costs, facility running costs, etc. Included with that you get free access to the pool any time (with your child), and free use of lockers.

        Not really sure how much you think it should cost, but seems fair to me.

  • siresteelhell on 18/08/2015 - 08:51
    +2

    not free lessons… free lesson…(1).. Many places do this already as an intro to get you to sign up

  • bohn on 18/08/2015 - 09:37
    +1

    I love the smell of urine and chlorine in the morning.

    • scud70 on 18/08/2015 - 09:45
      +1

      damn… no one needs to know how you start off your day!

    • Ezy on 18/08/2015 - 14:17

      You should see what vomit looks like.

  • tik tok on 18/08/2015 - 14:38

    ..and the kids in Darwin learnt to swim in their mama's womb !

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