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Fully Subsidised Swim Programs – Pre-Teen & Teen

Fully Subsidised Swim Programs – Learn Vital Water Safety Skills  

Can your child save themselves in the water? According to Royal Life Saving Australia, 84% of Australian Year 10 students can’t. Does your child meet the swimming benchmarks?  

From Primary to High school, there is a generational decline in swimming skill and it’s endangering young lives. According to the Royal Life Saving Australia’s 2025 Report on Children’s Swimming & Water Safety Skills, many school-aged children are still struggling to meet the essential swimming benchmark, with 48% of Australian Pre-teens (10 – 12 year old) lacking the ability to swim 50m or tread water for 2 minutes. 

Drowning is preventable, make sure your child is safer in and around water. Join our Can Swim Program this August & September. The fully subsidised swim program for pre-teens and teens is the perfect opportunity for young people to build confidence in the water and develop essential life-saving skills. 

About the Program 

Pre Teens Life Program 

WHO – Pre-Teens (10 – 12 years old)   
WHAT – This program is for teenagers 10 years to 12 years old who may have dropped out of swimming lessons from when they were younger, without gaining the skills to be safer around water, or those who have never had access to or participated in prior swimming lessons. 
WHERE & WHEN – Tuesdays or Thursdays 12 Aug to 11 Sep from 6:45pm – 7:30pm at PARC 
COST – Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. 

Teens Life Program

WHO – Teens (13-17 years old)  
WHAT – This program is for teenagers 13 years to 17 years old who have little to no swimming skills and water safety awareness. 
WHERE & WHEN – Tuesdays or Thursdays 12 Aug to 11 Sep from 6:45pm – 7:30pm at PARC 
COST – Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council.  

How to participate? 

To participate, simply complete an Expressions of Interest form via our website here. Expressions of Interest open Monday 14 July. 
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to our friendly team via email at can.swim@peninsulaleisure.com.au .

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Expression of Interest are still open for our Can Swim 4 Day School Holiday Intensive Program 🏊

This program is for school-aged children with little to no swimming experience or confidence, and will be running during the upcoming September school holidays. 

The program will be delivered in three groups:
- Primary School children aged 5 -10 years old
- Pre-Teen children aged between 10 – 12 years old
- Teenagers aged between 13 – 17 years old, suitable for beginners 

📆 Dates:�Tuesday 29, Wednesday 30 September, Thursday 1 and Friday 2 October 2026 commencing at either 10.30am or 11.15am.
🎟️ Cost: Fully subsidised, thanks to the support of our partner Frankston City Council. 

Expressions of interest close this Friday 11 September. Head to our website to register or learn more.
Get ready to dive into fun at PARC! 🐬 

School Holidays are just around the corner, so if you’re looking for a great day out with the kids, head on down to PARC and check out all the fun we have in store: 

🪼 Our inflatable obstacle course, Splash Island (bookings essential) 
🐠 Rafter waterslides 
🐙 Aquatic Playground 
🐳 Scavenger Hunt 
🪸 Balloon entertainment and face painting 
🦀 Prizes and giveaways 

Our school holiday program will run from Monday 21 September – Friday 2 October, excluding the Grand Final public holiday. Visit our website to learn more about pricing and booking.
Happy Father's Day! 💙

We hope all the legendary dads and father figures in our community have a great day. 

Make sure to grab a savoury muffin and small coffee for $10 while you're in Centre today!
Need a last minute gift for Father's Day? 🎁

Gift a timeless tribute of your loved one in the form of a tree and plaque at Rotary Peninsula 2.0’s 2026 Birth Tree, and give the new Dad in your life memories to share and enjoy with his mini me forever. 

By participating in the Birth Tree, your contribution will go directly to funding Infant Can Swim water safety programs.

Buy your Birth Tree name via the link in our bio.
The Feel Good Challenge kicks off on Monday! 

This challenge is for members who are looking for support with strength training, mobility and nutrition to help you feel stronger, move better and improve your quality of life, through perimenopause and menopause. 

Thinking about joining? There's still time to sign up! Head to the Small Group Training page on our website, or speak to a member of our Gym staff when in Centre. 

If you’d like to learn more about the challenge, you can read our blog via the link in our bio.
Father's Day Cafe Special ☕️🥯

To celebrate all the special Dads and Father Figures in our life, we will be running a cafe special this Sunday 6 September.

Come down to Centre and enjoy a savoury muffin and small coffee for $10. 
Choose from: 

🥓 Egg, bacon, cheese and relish muffin
🍳 Egg, halloumi, spinach & avocado muffin

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