Water Safety
Children need to be supervised by an adult when in or around public pools, backyard pools, beaches, lakes and rivers.
Parental Supervision Policy at Cumberland Swim Centre's
- Children aged 0 to 5 years old: Parents must stay within arms' reach
- Children aged 6 to 10 years old: Parents must be close, be prepared and maintain constant visual contact
- Children aged 11 to 14 years old: Parents must maintain visual contact
- Distractions are dangerous: Avoid mobile phones and other distractions that interrupt supervision
Swimming lessons could save lives
At any age, being able to swim and understanding how to be safe in and around water is a necessary life skill.
It is not only a great form of exercise, but it can help you:
- Become more water confident
- Enhance social and personal skills
- Improve your hand-eye coordination and muscle tone
- Become more aware of how to be water safe and prevent drowning
At Cumberland Council we recognise the importance of learning to swim and becoming more water safe as our community grows. Which is why we offer a number of Learn to Swim and Keep Watch programs at each of the 5 swim centres across Cumberland.
These programs teach skills in water safety, confidence and survival and are available to residents of all ages and skill level.
Learn more about our Learn to Swim programs
Active Kids Vouchers
Parents, guardians and carers receiving Family Tax Benefit can apply for an Active Kids voucher for each eligible child.
The $50 vouchers are available twice a year to use toward sport activities, including swimming lessons.
- Apply for Voucher 1 and use by: 31 December 2024
- Apply for Voucher 2 and use by: 14 July 2025
Children must be aged between 4.5 and 18 years.
To apply or learn more, visit Apply for an Active and Creative Kids voucher | Service NSW
Water Safety Program
We've signed up to become a partner of the The Royal Life Saving Society's Keep Watch at Public Pools program to promote the importance of appropriate levels of supervision within aquatic facilities to the community.