Adult Migrant Water Safety Program: Embracing Diversity, Ensuring Safety

Program Overview

Australia’s waterways are breathtaking but without proper water safety skills, they can be dangerous. This fully funded program, proudly supported by the Sunshine Coast Council Grants Program, aims to educate and empower newly arrived migrants and individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds with essential water safety knowledge.

Program Details

📍 Location: Nambour Aquatic Centre
📅 Dates: 17-21 November 2025
🕗 Session Times:
- Morning: 8:00am – 9:00am
- Evening: 5:00pm – 6:00pm
💸 Cost: Free of charge

What’s Included

This inclusive, community driven program is designed to build confidence and safety around water through:

Water safety education and awareness
Basic swimming and water familiarisation
Survival and emergency skills
Supportive, inclusive environment celebrating cultural diversity

Free Participant Swim Pack!

All participants in the Migrant Water Safety Program will receive a FREE Swim Bag, packed with essentials to help build confidence and safety in the water:

Swimming Cap: Stay streamlined and protected in the water with our high-quality swimming cap. Designed for comfort and performance, this cap helps reduce drag while keeping hair neatly tucked away.
Goggles: Protect your eyes and see clearly underwater with our comfortable, high-quality swimming goggles. Designed with anti-fog lenses and UV protection, these goggles provide crystal-clear vision in both indoor and outdoor pools.
Water Safety Resources: Our water safety flyers and information sheets are designed to educate, inform, and promote safe behaviour in and around water. These easy-to-read resources are filled with essential tips, practical advice, and engaging visuals

Program Outcomes

Boosted confidence in and around aquatic environments
Fundamental knowledge of water risks and safety
Basic emergency response awareness
Connection with others in a culturally safe space

Please Note: Child-minding services are not available during this program. Participants are responsible for the care and supervision of their children at all times.

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Participants will receive a certificate of completion at the conclusion of the sessions. This certificate is not a VET certificate and is not suitable for most workplace settings.

Swimming Ability
Language -other than English- spoken at home

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