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Learn water safety these holidays

For children 5 - 17 years

VacSwim

Enrolments for The Education Department's VacSwim October and summer school holiday programs are now open.

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. Enrolments for these programs are now open.

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.

ProgramDatesTimesEnrolments Close
October program 2026
45 minute lessons		30 September to 9 October 2026
8 day program		08:00 - 11:40
12:25 - 15:00		19 August 2026
January program 1 2027
40 minute lessons		5 to 15 January 2027
9 day program		08:00 - 12:10
12:55 - 16:15		14 October 2026
January program 2 2027
45 minute lessons		18 to 28 January 2027
8 day program
NB: no lessons will be conducted on Tuesday 26 January 2027.		08:00 - 11:40
12:25 - 16:05		14 October 2026

 

 

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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.