We’re delighted that WSYD Moving has been selected as one of eight national recipients of a $100,000 WE SWIM Place-Based Partnerships grant for Water Connections – Canterbury-Bankstown.
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Led nationally by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia, WE SWIM is a multicultural community water safety program focused on saving lives, removing barriers and building belonging. It brings together community organisations and aquatic providers to improve access to swimming and water safety education and create more welcoming aquatic environments.
WSYD Moving is leading a local consortium including City of Canterbury-Bankstown, Stepwise Community Services, Bankstown Senior College, UNSW Addi Moves and Collective Leisure. The consortium will work alongside a wider coalition of partners through the Canterbury-Bankstown Local Active Partnership, connecting trusted community networks with opportunities to participate.
Together, we will support children, young people, adults and caregivers from refugee backgrounds and recently arrived migrant communities through 10 swimming lessons delivered by City of Canterbury-Bankstown’s aquatic education team. No previous swimming experience is needed, and women-only swimming options are available.
All lessons will take place at the new Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre, which opened on 7 November, providing an opportunity for participants and families to become familiar with their local facility and feel more confident visiting beyond the program. Privacy screening also supports women-only swimming sessions.
Participants should live in Canterbury-Bankstown or have an existing connection to a community within the area.
Individuals and families can register their interest, and organisations are welcome to refer people with their permission.
FIND OUT MORE AND REGISTER YOUR INTEREST
The WE SWIM Multicultural Community Water Safety Program is funded by the Australian Government and led by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia.
