GOswim Swimming and Water Safety Program
GOswim Swimming and Water Safety Program
Learn to swim with us!
Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre is proud to deliver our innovative GOswim program to students, families and the community in FERNY HILLS and surrounding areas.
GOswim lessons will equip students of all ages and abilities with essential swimming and water safety skills, focusing on five key learning areas:
- Safe entries and exits
- Balance, movement and recovery
- Breath control, submersion and readiness
- Water safety
- Swimming stroke development
Our GOswim swimming and water safety lessons are suitable for infants from 6 months of age through to adults. Students can join a small group or request private one-on-one lessons, year in our indoor and outdoor pool.
GOswim Program
Developed in partnership with Swimming Australia, GOswim swimming and water safety lessons focus on contemporary, experiential, activity-based aquatic learning experiences. GOswim is a fun and engaging way for kids and adults to learn to swim and be safe in aquatic environments. Suitable for infants from 6 months of age through to adults GOswim swimming lessons empower students to grow their swimming ability and confidence through a variety of exercises tailored to promote optimal development and competency.
The GOswim Program at Ferny Hills runs for 48 Weeks throughout the Seasonalyear, with a 4-week break over the summer holidays, allowing you to secure your spot all year long and enjoy our exclusive GOswim member benefits.
Students can progress at any time and will be awarded a medal upon level progression.
Swimming lessons for all abilities
We welcome students of all abilities and ages to participate in our GOswim program. If you are seeking an accessible and inclusive swimming experience, please contact us to discuss.
Overview of Learning Outcomes
Infants
Begin your child’s water safety journey from 6 months of age with GOswim sessions focusing on water familiarisation. Parents or Carers and their infants will learn essential swimming skills while enjoying themselves in a fun and comfortable environment.
- Suitable for babies aged 6+ months (recommended to make a booking from 5 months of age).
- A Parent/Carer is required to be in the water with their infant for the full duration of the lesson.
Preschool
Ensure your little one is safe in and around water. Lessons for pre-school aged children implement a fun-filled and activity-based style of learning, focusing on safe entries and exits and breath control, helping to build independence and water confidence.
- Suitable for children aged 3+ years.
- Parent/Carer observing from poolside for the full duration of the lesson.
Children
Lessons for primary-aged children implement a fun-filled and activity-based style of learning, focusing on the five key areas of learning:
- Safe entries and exits
- Breath Control, Submersion and Readiness
- Balance, Movement and Recovery
- Stroke Development
- Water Safety
GOswim Academy
Part of the GOswim Swimming and Water Safety Program Pathway, the GOswim Academy Levels 1 and 2 serve as a transition from learning the foundations of swimming and water safety to participation in recreation or competitive swimming squads. The GOswim Academy is designed to encourage continued participation in aquatic activity including involvement in competitive swimming, school competitions and also swimming for health and wellbeing.
Adults
It’s never too late to learn to swim or improve your existing swimming skills. GOswim swimming and water safety lessons are available for teens aged from 16 years through to adults.
Lessons may be held in private or small group sessions. Various levels and class options are available to help you build or improve your confidence in and around the water.
Adults
It’s never too late to learn to swim or improve your existing swimming skills. GOswim swimming and water safety lessons are available for teens aged from 16 years through to adults.
Lessons may be held in private or small group sessions. Various levels and class options are available to help you build or improve your confidence in and around the water.
Membership Inclusions
When you become a member of our GOswim program at Ferny Hills Aquatic Centre, you’ll be accessing these great inclusions:
Weekly lessons start at: 23.5023.50
*Membership terms and conditions apply.
Enrol via our app
Everyone’s GOswim journey is powered by innovative technology. Enrol in lessons via our Active World app. Follow the steps below:
- Download the Active World app
- Create an account
- Tap Book Weekly Lesson from the home screen
- Add each student you wish to enrol, if not yourself. Then simply follow the prompts to find a lesson and time that suits you.
If you need assistance, please complete the enquiry form on this page for a team member to give you a call back.
The Active World app was specifically designed to improve communication and interaction between our GOswim team and students, parents/carers. Your self-managed personal portal will enable you to:
- View upcoming classes
- Book new classes
- Advise of us of student absence and book a make-up lesson
- Track learning pathways, skill achievement and progression
- Receive digital awards for effort, teamwork, perseverance and having FUN!
- Send and receive messages to the Centre staff
- Manage personal and billing details
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Further Development Pathways
Find out more about our GOswim Academy and squads program that supports all swimmers to train to their individual potential and maximise their enjoyment of the sport, whether swimming for fun, competition and other aquatic activities.