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- 10 Gymnasium Road
- Macquarie University NSW 2109
- T: +61 (2) 9850 7636
- E: swimschool@mq.edu.au
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Register nowSwimming support for those who are new to Australia
Our Swim Safe program is available to Macquarie University international students.
- Duration - 5-week program (1 day per week)
- Cost: $10 - payable upon online enrolment
These sessions may include guest speakers from NSW Royal Life Saving Society, Surf Life Saving NSW and other aquatic services.
Practical components will help you learn basic swimming skills and water safety knowledge in time for Summer.
The theory in this course will help you identify risks, hazards and dangers in all aquatic environments.
Please note, this program is not a Learn to Swim Program, but an introduction to water safety in Australia.
Facilitated by our trained Swim School staff, the goal of this program is to help international students develop not only knowledge, but confidence. Bookings are required, so please fill in this form to receive more information about the upcoming program.
Water safety resources
Downloadable PDFs
- Beach Safety Fact Sheet
- National Drowning Report
- Inland Waterways Fact Sheet
- Water Craft Safety Fact Sheet
- Rock Fishing Fact Sheet
- Water Safety on Holidays Fact Sheet
Swim safe timetable
| Week | Date | Time | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29/8 | 12pm – 1pm | 30-minutes theory + 30-minutes in water swim time |
| 2 | 5/9 | 12pm – 1pm | 30-minutes theory + 30-minutes in water swim time |
| 3 | 12/9 | 12pm – 1pm | 1-hour in water swim time |
| 4 | 19/9 | 12pm – 1pm | 1-hour in water swim time |
| 5 | 25/9 | 12pm – 1pm | 1-hour in water swim time |
Book your spot
To book into the swim safe program, click here.
