water safety
Learn essential Water Safety skills to stay safe, confident, and prepared in and around all aquatic environments.
Survival Skills
Rescue Awareness
Confidence in water
WATER SAFETY FOR EVERYONE
At the Clem Jones Centre, water safety is part of everything we do. Our programs help children build confidence in the water while learning practical survival and rescue skills in a safe and supportive environment. These programs are offered to everyone in our community not just existing Clem Jones Swim customers.
Dive into water safety these hoildays!
Build water confidence, survival skills and lifesaving knowledge these school holidays.
Ages 5-8
A fun and engaging holiday program focused on water confidence, survival skills and safe aquatic behaviours.
COURSE DATES
14–18 December 2026
18–22 January 2027
TIMES
Mon–Thu: 9 am–12 pm
Fri: 9 am–12:30 pm
Presentation & BBQ from 12 pm
COST
$150 per person
Five-day course
WHAT TO BRING
Hat, togs, towel, water bottle, morning tea/snacks, long clothes to swim in (e.g. long pyjamas) and a change of clothes.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Both programs run simultaneously, with games, demonstrations, discussions, hands-on practice and challenges on land and in water.
Program focus: water safety, lifesaving techniques and knowledge, fitness, teamwork and leadership.
The Junior Lifeguard Program also includes basic first aid and resuscitation awareness.
CERTIFICATES & ADVANCED AWARDS
All participants receive nationally recognised certificates relevant to the program or level achieved.
Eligible participants: Bronze Star (12+), Recreational Bronze Medallion (14+). Level 11 achievement required.
QUALIFIED COACHES
RLSSQ Pool Lifeguard award, CPR and First Aid awards, Child Safety Blue Card, Learn to Swim certificate.
CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds considered only with a medical certificate.
The Centre may cancel courses due to insufficient enrolments or unforeseen circumstances.
Limited places available. Secure your spot today.
SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GROUPS
We also offer customised water safety sessions for schools, sporting clubs, holiday care and community groups.
- Excursions
- Holiday care
- Sporting clubs
- Tailored group sessions
A fun and engaging holiday program focused on water confidence, survival skills and safe aquatic behaviours.