VICSWIM Saftey Programs 

VICSWIM program details 

VICSWIM is a 5-day intensive learn to swim and water safety program for children aged 4 to 12 years, run in the summer holidays. VICSWIM is particularly helpful for those who may not access swimming lessons regularly. The Victorian Government subsidises the program, which is run by Aquatics and Recreation Victoria.

Please see the program details below 

Program details

Dates: Monday 5 January to Friday 23 January 2026

Time: 5 lessons, 30 minutes each 

Location: at 140 venues across the state. To find your nearest location, refer to VICSWIM 2026 venues

Cost: $43 per child for the week.

For more information and to book (log in required), refer to the VICSWIM website.

Water safety resources 

Swim City

Please see the link for Life Saving Victoria’s Swim City and Swim City resources .

Swim City is game based. It involves a series of modules to teach children about water safety, including new modules on coastlines and oceans. These help students identify hazards, understand safety signs and make safe choices at the beach and in the ocean.