HELPING people with a disability to be active has seen a Kingston swim teacher receive Aquatics and Recreation Industry Awards recognition.
Kingston Leisure Centres swim teacher Elaine Phillips was named Swim Teacher of the Year for people with a disability.
Kingston mayor Cr Steve Staikos congratulated the swim instructor for many years of service.
“For the past decade Elaine has been a key part of the Swim School at Kingston Leisure Centres, which teach thousands of people the valuable skill of swimming each year,” Cr Staikos said.
“Elaine passes on her love of swimming to people of all ages and her background working at special development schools has helped her build a strong reputation for helping people with disabilities feel confident in the water.”
Ms Phillips said she is “thrilled” to receive the award.
“I get so much satisfaction seeing people enjoy themselves in the pool and building on their skills,” she said.
“One of my highlights is teaching students who, due to physical disabilities, love being in the water where they are weightless and can move more freely.”
Swimming lessons for babies, children and adults are accessible at Kingston municipality leisure centres. There is a Disability Inclusion Program for people with special needs.
See kingstonactive.com.au or call 9559 7111 for more details.
First published in the Chelsea Mordialloc Mentone News – 18 July 2018
