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Learn water safety these holidays

For children 5 - 17 years

Competition Pool Closed to Public - Sunday 19 July

On 19 July, the competition pool will be unavailable for public and casual lap swimming due to the Special Olympics WA Swimming Championships. A limited number of lanes will be available in the leisure pool. Please view current lane availability here.

VacSwim

The Education Department's VacSwim program provides vital swimming and water safety education to Western Australian children aged 5 to 17 years of age.

More information about VacSwim enrolment details can be found on the Department of Education website.

VacSwim Contact Details:

Phone: (08) 9402 6412
Email:   [email protected]

VacSwim late enrolment (one week prior to the program commencing) details can be found on the VacSwim website.

Enrolments

The Education Department's VacSwim program will be running again in October 2026 and January 2027.

Learn more

Key Information

  • Siblings will be charged entry.
  • Under 12 years have to be supervised by an adult at all times, parents must stay in the aquatic centre.
  • All swimmers under 6 years must wear a Watch around Water wristband and must be accompanied by a parent or teacher in the water.

VacSwim Pool Entry Passes

All passes include entry for 1 child swimmer and 1 spectator.

ProgramDatesTimes
October program 202630 September to 9 October 2026TBC
January program 1 20275 to 15 January 2027TBC
January program 2 202718 to 28 January 2027
NB: no lessons will be conducted on Tuesday 26 January 2027.		TBC

 

 

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FAQs

  • VacSwim is available for children aged 5 to 17 years, with programs designed to suit a wide range of swimming abilities through structured holiday swimming lessons for different age groups and skill levels. Learn more about VacSwim programs here.

  • VacSwim is a school holiday swimming program run by the Department of Education that helps children build water safety skills and confidence in a structured environment through holiday swimming programs focused on water safety and skill development.

  • VacSwim programs are typically held during school holidays, including summer and October breaks, with lessons delivered over consecutive days through intensive holiday swimming programs held during school terms and breaks. For the latest details visit the Department of Education website.