Learn To Swim
Make a splash in our inclusive and safety-focused swim lessons.
Learn To Swim
Nillumbik Leisure offers a safe and inclusive swim lesson program that focuses on water safety, life-saving skills and building confidence in and around the water.
Our program runs for 46 weeks of the year, from January through to December, with classes across 7 days at our Eltham Leisure Centre venue and during the summer months at our Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool.
As part of this commitment to safety, we have partnered with Royal Life Saving to provide our community with the Swim and Survive, a nationally recognised program.
We offer Learn To Swim at the following Nillumbik Leisure centres:
Our progam
Swim and Survive
The Swim and Survive program aligns with the National Swimming and Water Safety framework.
Swim and Survive is a comprehensive swimming and water safety initiative that seeks to increase the swimming and water safety skills of all Australian children in order to prevent drowning and increase participation in safe aquatic activity.
Learn to swim, swimming lessons and infant aquatics are all terms commonly used across the aquatic industry for programs that seek to build swimming skills. Swim and Survive is all of these, but most importantly it ensures that the essential components of personal survival and water safety are provided, in addition to a process of developing strong and effective swimming technique.
Program levels
A level to suit your childs needs
Our Swim and Survive program offers classes for all levels, from infants to adults. Each class is led by a qualified and experienced instructor who is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Infants - 4 to 12 months
Little Wonders Explorers is a FREE safety and water familiarisation program for little ones aged 4 to 12 months of age at Eltham Leisure Centre.
Class times:
- Wednesday – 12.10pm to 1.10pm
- Thursday – 11.00am to 12.00pm
Bookings available online and will open 24 hours prior to the class and we recommend you reserve your spot or you can still come on the day if you prefer however class limits will be observed.
Navigate to the portal link and select the Little Wonders Swim Program.
Infants - 12 to 36 months
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 12 to 36 months.
Pre-School - 3 to 5 years
A program that builds water confidence for preschool aged children between the ages of 3-5 years.
School Age - 5 to 14 years
A swimming and water safety program for school aged children between the ages of 5-14 years.
Adult Lessons
At the Eltham Leisure Centre we also have swimming lessons for teens and adults. Whether you have never swum before, or wanted to improve breathing and stroke technique, we have classes available for everyone of all skill levels.
Access and Inclusion
One on one small group classes available on request.
Little Wonders Explorers is a FREE safety and water familiarisation program for little ones aged 4 to 12 months of age at Eltham Leisure Centre.
Class times:
- Wednesday – 12.10pm to 1.10pm
- Thursday – 11.00am to 12.00pm
Bookings available online and will open 24 hours prior to the class and we recommend you reserve your spot or you can still come on the day if you prefer however class limits will be observed.
Click this Portal link and choose Little Wonders Swim Program: https://secure.activecarrot.com/public/session/classes/1164
A water familiarisation program for parents and their children aged 12 to 36 months.
3 to 5 years A program that builds water confidence for preschool aged children between the ages of 3-5 years.
5 to 14 years A swimming and water safety program for school aged children between the ages of 5-14 years.
At the Eltham Leisure Centre we also have swimming lessons for teens and adults. Whether you have never swum before, or wanted to improve breathing and stroke technique, we have classes available for everyone of all skill levels.
Access and Inclusion
Competitive pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
We are very excited to offer the Swim and Survive program to the community. The Swim and Survive program is broken down into three main categories;
- Infants 12 months to 3 years
- Preschool children between the ages of 3 to 5 years
- School aged children between the ages of 5 to 14 years.
See the Swim and Survive program
Yes, absolutely. We have teachers qualified and continually trained to aid children of all needs learn how to swim. To express interest please call the centre or email our Head of Aquatics: lisa.wilson@alignedleisure.com.au
We run Learn to Swim classes for adults which are split into three categories: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced.
Beginning January, swim lessons will run 7 days a week. Our program will run for 46 weeks throughout the year. Ongoing swim lessons start in January and continue through to December, with a six week break over the summer holiday period.
Each class runs for 30 minutes. Our classes run back to back so please ensure your child is on time to class and picked up promptly after the class has finished.
Your child/you will need their membership card, bathers, goggles, swim cap and have a towel handy for after class. For children up to 24 months we suggest an aqua nappy also be worn.
We do not charge additional fees to join our swim lesson program.
Our swimming lessons are charged via direct debit on a fortnightly basis.
Swim Lessons are charged at $41.00 per fortnight per child.
We are pleased to offer a multi child discount of $38.95 per fortnight per additional child.
Your fortnightly direct debit includes;
- One swim lesson per week
- Unlimited make-up lessons to be used while your membership is current.
- Each child has year-round access to the pool at Eltham Leisure Centre and seasonal access to Diamond Creek Outdoor Pool with a free supervisory adult:
- Children under the age of 5 will be issued a pink wrist band which must be worn at all times. Supervisory adult to have free pool access when accessing the pool with enrolled child and must be within arms reach at all times.
- Children aged 5 to 9 will be issued a yellow wrist band which must be worn at all times. Supervisory adult to pay a casual fee if entering the pool.
For full details on our Watch around Water policy head to https://nillumbikleisure.com.au/watch-around-water
Yes, you can subject to availability. You can change your child’s permanent booking at any time by calling the centre or speaking with the Swim Captain on duty at the centre.
Yes, all students are entitled to unlimited make up lessons, valid for the lifetime of your membership. As such there are no refunds for non-attendance of lessons. Our make up lesson policy can be found in your terms and conditions and below:
Make up lessons can be organised by calling the Centre no later than 2 hours prior to your normal class time. Following this you can call the Centre at any stage while your membership is current, and book the make up lesson within 7 days of the time of your call.
Make up lessons are non refundable for non attendance and are valid while your membership remains current.
Once booked make up lessons are unable to be cancelled or rebooked, therefore you forfeit this lesson.
No. If your scheduled class falls on a Public Holiday you will receive an additional make up lesson to use.
Suspension of swim school membership is offered during the December/January school holiday ONLY. Medical suspensions are available for a minimum of two consecutive lessons and for a maximum of eight missed consecutive lessons. Medical suspensions can only be back dated for a maximum of one month with a medical certificate.
If you need to cancel your enrolment, please contact reception via email or in person at the Centre. Cancellations require a 14-day notice period during which time you can still access your class. You cannot however receive make up lessons after the end date of your membership.
We do not charge a fee to cancel your membership.
