Swimming lessons in the bush in winter – crazy?!
I guess you could say that we have finally had our negative experience out here! I love the water; you could never get me out of the pool as a kid or get me away from the beach as I got older. When I...
View ArticleBrooke Hanson: “my story and safety tips”
I decided to write this post to highlight the importance of a few things close to my heart. One of the main things I am passionate about is electrical safety. For those of you who don’t know my story –...
View ArticleLaurie Lawrence launches online swim school
“All my life I have been passionate about teaching and education. Olympic successes and world records have been fantastic but my greatest joy has come from teaching my daughters and granddaughters to...
View ArticleLaurie Lawrence is teaching my kids to swim. He can teach yours too!
My children are a bit scared of swimming. They don’t love the water and they’re extremely cautious around the pool. They hate getting their heads wet. And, you know what? So do I. So, with me as a role...
View ArticleHow to teach your baby to swim
Teaching learn-to-swim to any age group follows certain basic principles. They include water familiarisation, breath control, submersion, free floating, propulsion and breathing. It is important that...
View ArticleTips to staying safer in and around water this Australia Day
Aussies love the water, so it’s not hard to imagine our Australia Day celebrations taking place in and around any of our aquatic options. However, as the leading learn-to-swim and water safety...
View ArticleWinter – why it’s vital for children’s swimming lessons
Water safety advocate Ian Campbell has advised parents to keep up with swimming lessons for their children during the cooler months. “Winter is the best time of the year to participate in swimming – it...
View ArticleWhat’s the winning formula for Australia’s next generation of swim stars?
JUMP! Swim Schools has drafted the winning formula for Australia’s next generation of Olympic swim stars, starting them as young as three months of age. “Babies are capable of achieving amazing things...
View ArticleDon’t let your kid’s swimming skills drown in winter
“It’s colder out there, than it is in here …” Yes, in Australia, winter swimming actually exists right across the country. The pools are often toasty-oasty warm and there are some huge advantages to...
View Article5 tips for choosing the best swim school for your child
There are literally hundreds of swim schools across the country that parents can choose from to introduce their child to the wonderful world of swimming – but how do you choose the one that’s right for...
View ArticleAussie kids swimming circles around parents
Known as the nation with glorious beaches and fantastic water sports, it’s assumed most Aussies are in the water regularly, especially during those blazing summer months. Yet, a recent survey conducted...
View ArticleLocking out the kids to keep them safe
It’s summer in Australia again – I can tell by the sweat droplets plopping from my forehead onto the keyboard as I type. It’s hot, so I’ve just signed up my hyper-excitable two-year old to swimming...
View ArticleChild water safety experts warn parents not to be complacent over winter
Water safety expert Laurie Lawrence is calling on parents to remain vigilant about water safety during Winter, especially with COVID-19 interrupting learn-to-swim lessons and water education. “Last...
View Article5 lifesaving skills every child should know
As the weather heats up so too does the swimming season, but leading swim safety advocate Laurie Lawrence from Kids Alive, is urging parents to make sure their children have the necessary water safety...
View ArticleLaurie Lawrence launches online swim school
“All my life I have been passionate about teaching and education. Olympic successes and world records have been fantastic but my greatest joy has come from teaching my daughters and granddaughters to...
View ArticleLaurie Lawrence is teaching my kids to swim. He can teach yours too!
My children are a bit scared of swimming. They don’t love the water and they’re extremely cautious around the pool. They hate getting their heads wet. And, you know what? So do I. So, with me as a role...
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