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10-Week Swim Program
City of Parramatta is proud to have the support of the NSW Government in funding the roll out of the ‘Community Aquatic Programs’.
This initiative will allow the Parramatta Aquatic Centre to provide access to 10 weeks of fully funded Learn to Swim classes for people from our local communities who would not have had the means to access such services.
FAQs
Below are Q/A for the most important pieces of information for this new program.
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The Community Aquatic Programs offer members of the community who come from low socio-economic backgrounds the opportunity to access a 10-week course of fully funded swimming lessons.
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The program is available to anyone within the community who is 3+ years of age. You must not have previously attended swimming lessons with City of Parramatta.
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The program will launch for term 2 of 2025 from Monday 28 April 2025 (Delivery of lessons starts) and runs until Friday 4 July 2025 (Delivery of lessons end). The program is scheduled to be offered for terms 3, 4 of 2025 and into 2026.
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No, this is a fully funded program. All successful applicants will be provided with access to 10 weeks of swimming lessons at the Parramatta Aquatic Centre.
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Yes, lessons will occur weekly, and it is recommended that participants commit to attending every lesson to ensure they maximise the benefits of the program.
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Yes, lessons will take place on the same day and time each week for the duration of the 10-week program. You will be able to see the available days and times of classes once you have been accepted into the program before committing to your enrolment.
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All participants will be provided with a swim pack when commencing the program. This includes goggles, a swim cap and drawstring bag. You will need to bring your own towel and a dry change of clothes to wear after your lesson. Showers and changing rooms are available in the centre. Items such as kickboards and pool noodles will be provided to use during lessons where required.
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Appropriate swimwear must always be worn when in the pool. Jeans, t-shirts, tights and other “clothing items” etc. are not acceptable. Swimwear must be Lycra/nylon material.
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No, the centre follows a strict supervision policy. A responsible parent/guardian is required to remain poolside in the location of the child’s lesson for the duration of the class.
Furthermore, all children in your care must be actively supervised in line with the Royal Life Keep Watch Policy.0-5 YEAR OLDS & NON-SWIMMERS:
Stay within arms' reach
6-10 YEARS OLDS & WEAK SWIMMERS:
Be close, be prepared & maintain constant visual contact11-14 YEAR OLDS:
Maintain visual contact
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No, as this is a 10-week program, there is no opportunity to attend additional lessons if you do miss a class during your term. Unfortunately, due to the structure of the program, spaces within other classes will not be available.