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Winter is where safe swimmers are made

As parents, we all want to keep our children safe. But did you know that nearly half of Australian Year 6 students can’t swim 50 metres or tread water for two minutes?

This isn’t just a concerning stat – it’s a national wake-up call.

According to the 2025 Children’s Swimming & Water Safety Skills: Teacher and Parent Perceptions Report released by Royal Life Saving Australia, there’s been a further decline in swimming competency among school-aged children. The findings, as reported in Australasian Leisure Management, confirm what many parents and teachers are already witnessing: Aussie kids are falling behind on essential water safety skills.

A generational risk

The report highlights that:

  • 45% of Year 6 students are unable to swim 50 metres or tread water for 2 minutes.
  • Teachers and parents alike feel their children lack confidence and haven’t had enough access to swimming education.
  • Many schools have been forced to cancel swimming carnivals altogether due to low skill levels.

This isn’t just about missing out on school events. It’s about safety, confidence, and preparedness around water.

Drowning is preventable

Every year, Royal Life Saving Australia reminds us that drowning is preventable – and learning to swim is the most effective protection we can give our kids.

Swimming isn’t just a summer activity. It’s a lifesaving skill, and one that needs to be developed consistently, especially during the cooler months when many families pause lessons.

Why winter matters

That’s why at PARC Swim, we’re encouraging families to keep swimming through winter.

Our warm indoor pools, expert swim teachers, and fun, progressive program create a safe and supportive environment for children, and adults, to build strong, year-round water safety skills.

Join PARC Swim 

Whether your child, or you as an adult wishing to learn, are just starting out or building on existing skills, our swim program gives you the confidence to be safer and stronger in the water – no matter the season.

Enrolments are now open. Don’t delay, book in for a free in-water assessment today. Join PARC Swim now, learn more here.

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🚨 Don’t assume they’re water-safe, make sure they are 🚨

When it comes to staying safe in and around water, teenagers are one of the most at risk groups due to a lack of swimming ability. 

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. 

- Pre Teens Life Program – Tuesdays or Thursdays 12 Aug to 11 Sep from 6:45pm – 7:30pm at PARC 
- Teens Life Program – Tuesdays or Thursdays 12 Aug to 11 Sep from 6:45pm – 7:30pm at PARC 
 
Expressions of Interest are now open 

To learn more or to submit your EOI please visit our website via the link in bio

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Keep cup challenge! ☕️ 🙌

Round 2 Nathan vs Kynen, Let's Go!

Can Nathan or Kynen beat Maya's time of 26 seconds or will they get mixed up!

Grab your Fressko Keep cup at PARC Cafe today. 

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PARC Fam, have you checked out PARC PLUS? 📱

PARC Plus is our online fitness portal that allows our community to work out when, where and how you like. Enjoy 1000+ workouts , including:

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Not a member? That's ok! Enjoy our PARC PLUS community access with loads of workouts led by our much loved instructors. It's available to anyone who wants to be active. 

You can access PARC Plus through the TechnoGym app or via the website.

Check it out here: https://parc.peninsulaleisure.com.au/parc-plus/

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Missing lap swimming? We've got you covered! 🏊‍♀️ 

Thank you for your patience as we complete important works on the Main 50m Pool. While the lanes get a much needed makeover, there’s still other things do to keep you moving at PARC:

🧘🏻‍♂️ Join a low impact class - from yoga to our cycle studio, try one of our many group exercise classes to shake up your routine.
🧖‍♀️ Relax and recover in the spa - our Warm Water Pool Hall is still open to soak your stress away.
📱 Try our PARC Plus community access with hundreds of workouts for all fitness level. The videos are led by our much loved PARC Group Exercise Instructors - See the link in bio

We're here to support you remain active and thank you for your continued patience.

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Three weeks later and we're still celebrating!! 🎉

We're still so excited to have won Facility of the Year Award for both PARC and PINES at the ARV Awards last month. 

A huge thank you to our amazing PARC Fam and our PINES passionates for your support has helped make our facilities truly special. We can't stop dancing! 💃🕺

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