Congratulations to Laurie Lawrence, who was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the Australia Day 2025 Honours List “for distinguished service to water safety education, and to swimming as a high-performance coach.” This prestigious honour acknowledges his tireless advocacy for swimming education, his role in coaching world-class athletes, and his […]
Swim Schools
How to Teach Breaststroke to Kids – Our Swimming Tips
Through the provision of interactive training modules, we are improving the quality of swimming training and teaching around the world. The Laurie Lawrence method of teaching breaststroke focuses on many different factors. It starts with isolating the kicking and pulling skills so that quick, efficient and correct mastery of breaststroke […]
5 Skills That Make A Quality Swim Teacher
Being a swim teacher is a rewarding and essential role. It requires many skills to ensure the student’s safety, engagement and development. These include organisational, communication, physical and technical skills. Good swim teachers possess the necessary skills to teach the physical aspects of swimming and provide an enjoyable learning experience […]
Swim Into Summer with Kids Alive!
Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to prepare than by making sure your little ones are getting back in the water and learning to swim? Kids Alive – Do the Five is thrilled to announce the launch of our new drowning prevention campaign, Swim Into Summer with […]
Getting Started with Adult Swim Lessons
If you find yourself pondering the question, “Are adult swim lessons right for me?” it is worth delving into the realm of swimming classes for adults. Embarking on this aquatic journey can be a transformative experience, enabling individuals to conquer their fears and discover newfound confidence in the water. Let’s […]