COMING SOON - NEW LOCATIONS FOR 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
A Splash of Colour Swimming Program is targeted towards PEOPLE from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Cultural and linguistic diversity is generally understood as a person who identifies with a culture or religion that is not predominantly represented in Australian society or speaks a language other than English at home.
At this stage, the program is open to ADULTS over 18 to 70+ who are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
At this stage, we are not accepting enrolments for children under 18 years of age.
Your swimming instructor / coach will be a staff member of a recognised Aquatic Centre.
All coaches are qualified with the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association (ASCTA), and instructors and lifeguards hold current AUSTSWIM and Royal Life Saving qualifications.
The program is best suited to non-swimmers (completely new to swimming) and those with minimal swimming ability (e.g.: have had some swimming lessons in the past but are not confident swimmers).
All learn-to-swim sessions are 45 minutes long.
Please make the most of your time by arriving early and allowing extra time for travel and parking.
The sessions will be held at recognised swimming pools. Please refer to the program guide for more information on the type of pool you will having lessons in.
Newcastle - NuSport at The Forum, Callaghan campus, University of Newcastle, NSW.
Indoor heated pool.
Maitland - Maitland City Council Aquatic Centre, Maitland, NSW.
Indoor heated pool.
Charlestown - Charlestown Aquatic Centre, Lake Macquarie, NSW
Indoor heated pool.
West Wallsend Swimming Pool - West Wallsend, Lake Macquarie, NSW
Indoor heated pool.
Toukley Aquatic Centre - Central Coast
Indoor heated pool.
All learn to swim lessons will be held in shallow water.
Please let us know if you will need a translator OR if you plan to bring a translator with you.
The program is free to 20 eligible participants.
The program is split into two components:
1. Two online sessions
2. Ten in pool sessions
All pool sessions are 45 minutes long.
Please allow time for travel to and from the venue.
A full schedule will be made available to enrolled participants.
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