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Learn water safety these holidays

For children 5 - 17 years

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 open

The Education Department's VacSwim program enrolments are now open for the October 2025 and January 2026 Programs.

Learn more and enrol

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 20251 October - 10 October 202508:00 - 15:00
January program 1 20266 January - 16 January 202608:00 - 16:15
January program 2 202619 January - 29 January 2026
NB: no lessons will be conducted on Monday 26 January 2026.
08:00 - 16:05