Breakthrough for Back to Swim!
Channel: Melissa McIntosh MP
Date: 2021-10-25

To all the parents, families, swim schools and community members - we pushed for a fast-track back to swimming lessons and our voices have been heard. 

Our campaign to put water safety in the fast lane has had another breakthrough, with the NSW Government today announcing the First Lap learn to swim voucher to get children aged 3-6 back in the pool. 

We worked hard to get indoor pools re-opened, and have now scored another victory for our kids by increasing access to swimming lessons. 

This is great news but drownings in children 0-4 are up 108% from last year. We also need to get this age group back in the pool and into swimming lessons, and encourage the NSW Government to extend the voucher to our littlest learn to swimmers!