Australian’s love BBQs parties and picnics. Very often these activities involve alcohol and water. Be under no illusion, if you have young children, alcohol and swimming pools do not mix. Sober adults at Australian BBQs must be appointed to supervise young children at all times. Young children are inquisitive. They […]
Resources & Baby Swimming Tips For Parents
These articles are invaluable resources for parents. They include baby swimming tips and educational tips and techniques we recommend on implementing towards your child's development.
Swimming Lessons Save Lives! – Learn More
Laurie has always advocated his evidence that learning to swim teaches children a respect for the water. It also, importantly, makes them less likely to wander into life threating situations. Now there is evidence to support Laurie’s claim. In 2009, R.A. Brenner did a case study on this. He reported […]
Unintentional Drownings – How to Keep Children Safe
I would like to share an email sent to me by one of our members. In it, she has taken it upon herself to self-educate about water safety. Moreover, I’d like to say thank you to Jasmine for sharing her story. In addition, the important links contained below. Also, if […]
Swimming During Winter – Tips & Swimming Importance
This is a great article from Julia Ham, director of Hamptons Swim School in Brisbane Queensland. The article looks at how swimming during Winter is vital for drowning prevention. It is also essential for the rapid progression of swimming skills, the benefits for children’s health and development. As well as […]
The Importance of Babies Learning to Swim
In 1975 Laurie started advocating the benefits of the importance of babies learning to swim. His new found passion came after the birth of his first child. Laurie observed the absolute joy his daughter had as she learnt to swim. Laurie also soon observed the many social, emotional, health and […]