Canterbury-Bankstown
WE SWIM: Water Connections
Learn to swim. Build confidence. Connect with your community.
Would you or someone in your family like to learn to swim and feel more confident around water?
10
free lessons
A program built together, for our community
Water Connections is a collaborative program led by WSYD Moving, bringing together a consortium of partners.
Together, we’re supporting children, young people, adults and caregivers from refugee backgrounds and recently arrived migrant communities to learn swimming and water safety skills, build confidence and connect with their community.
WSYD Moving
City of Canterbury-Bankstown
Bankstown Senior College
Collective Leisure
UNSW Addi Moves
Stepwise
About the program
Participants will receive a block of 10 free swimming lessons at the new Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre.
10
Free swimming lessons
At the new Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre
Learn to swim
Learn swimming and water safety skills.
Build confidence
Build confidence in and around water.
Know your local pool
Become familiar with your local aquatic centre.
Meet others
Meet others and connect with your community.
Beginners are welcome
You do not need any previous swimming experience.
Beginners are welcome, including people who feel nervous about getting into the water.
Women-only swimming options
Women-only swimming sessions are an option, with privacy screening available at the centre.
If you would prefer women-only lessons, please let us know when registering your interest so we can plan sessions around participants’ needs.
Who can take part?
We welcome expressions of interest from children, young people, adults, parents and caregivers from refugee backgrounds and recently arrived migrant communities.
You should live in the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area, or have an existing connection to a community within the area.
You can register for yourself, your child or your family.
How to get involved
Register for yourself or your family, or refer someone you support.
Register your interest
Complete our expression of interest form and tell us who would like to participate.
Please include any preferences or support needs, such as your preferred language, accessibility needs or interest in women-only sessions.
What happens next
You complete the expression of interest form.
We contact you to discuss the program and next steps.
We talk through lesson dates, times and available places.
Registering your interest does not confirm a place in the program.
Refer someone to the program
Community organisations, settlement services, schools, health services and support workers are welcome to refer individuals and families.
Before you refer
Speak with the person or family and obtain their permission before sharing their details.
Use our referral form to provide contact details and any information that will help us support their participation.
Location and how to get there
All swimming sessions will take place at:
Canterbury Leisure & Aquatic Centre
17 Phillips Avenue
Canterbury NSW 2193
By car: Street and off-street parking is available.
By train: Canterbury Station is approximately 700 metres away.
By bus: The bus stop at Wonga Street at Redman Street is approximately 290 metres away. Check current services before travelling.
About WE SWIM
Water Connections forms part of WE SWIM, a national initiative helping multicultural communities access swimming and water safety education, feel welcome in aquatic environments and build belonging.
The WE SWIM Multicultural Community Water Safety Program is funded by the Australian Government and led by Royal Life Saving Society – Australia.
Need help or more information?
If you need help completing a form, would like to discuss a referral or have questions about taking part, please contact us.