FREE swimming classes at PARC and the Pines Pool are helping novice swimmers stay safe this summer.
January of 2024 saw drowning rates double compared to the year prior. Free swimming classes are now running at Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre and Pines Forest Aquatic Centre in a bid to reverse that trend.
The “Can Swim” programs are designed for people of all ages. Frankston councillor Emily Green said “these fully funded programs cater to all needs – from children just learning to swim, to adults with limited swimming abilities.”
“By partnering with Peninsula Leisure, we are placing the safety of our community as a top priority, ensuring no one is left behind,” Green said. “We are committed to creating a safe, family and pet-friendly space for our residents and visitors, and this involves promoting water safety and ensuring the security of our foreshore.”
For more information or to book a session visit peninsulaleisure.com.au/can-swim/
First published in the Frankston Times – 7 January 2025