Never Too Late
It's never too late in the term to start in our Learn To Swim program. Spaces available in Group or Private 1:1 lessons. Enquire HERE today !!
H2O is a TECHNIQUE BASED Learn to Swim Program that teaches all ages (4 years old to adult) and abilities to swim effortlessly with reduced risk of future injury to be able to keep swimming over a lifetime.
Unlike a lot of other learn to swim programs that primarily focus on water-safety; H2O teaches & develops great swimming technique with life-saving skills to safely swim for fun or fitness with a love of the water for years to come.
Unlike a lot of other learn to swim programs that primarily focus on water-safety; H2O teaches & develops great swimming technique with life-saving skills to safely swim for fun or fitness with a love of the water for years to come.
Do you know someone who would make a great swimming teacher? They don't need to be a former swimmer. They can just be someone who wants to learn or share a Life Skill with others. Lots of on-the job & online training & support offered. Join a fun team with great young people. CLICK HERE TO APPLY or HERE TO GET QUALIFIED
Get your AustSwim License when you turn 16yo by ....
Step 1. COURSE: register & complete a 2 day AustSwim course
Step 2. BOOK: click HERE for TSW course dates/locations/times
Step 3. HOURS: complete your hours with H2O for your AustSwim License requirements
Step 4. SHADOW: learn from our teachers in their classes
Step 5. LEARN: complete our online training modules to learn the H2O curriculum
Step 6. START: get lots of assistance and support from our Pool Deck Supervisors & Teachers.
Get your AustSwim License when you turn 16yo by ....
Step 1. COURSE: register & complete a 2 day AustSwim course
Step 2. BOOK: click HERE for TSW course dates/locations/times
Step 3. HOURS: complete your hours with H2O for your AustSwim License requirements
Step 4. SHADOW: learn from our teachers in their classes
Step 5. LEARN: complete our online training modules to learn the H2O curriculum
Step 6. START: get lots of assistance and support from our Pool Deck Supervisors & Teachers.
Makeup Lessons
Group Makeup lessons can ONLY be booked if you have recorded your Absence in Advance BEFORE 12:00 midnight using MY SWIM ACCOUNT. This frees your space for others to use as a Makeup. Four (4) Makeups are possible each term.
Makeups are not guaranteed and can NOT be carried over to the next term. Private Makeup lessons are NOT offered ... but can be taken in a Group class; due to limited water space and teacher availability at other times.
Makeups are not guaranteed and can NOT be carried over to the next term. Private Makeup lessons are NOT offered ... but can be taken in a Group class; due to limited water space and teacher availability at other times.
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Who is H2O Swimming?
National Drowning Report 2025
The National Drowning Report 2025, published by the Royal Life Saving Australia in partnership with Surf Life Saving Australia, found there were 357 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, which was 27% higher than the 10-year average .
Report 2025 insights include:
Report 2025 insights include:
- 357 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, a 27% increase on the 10-year average.
- The lowest rates of drowning were in children 5-14 years, but this rises sharply by ages 15-24 years.
- Drowning rates were above the 10-year average for every age group over 45 years.
- One third (33%) of all drowning deaths were adults aged 65 and older (118).
- The highest drowning rates were in people aged 75 years and older.
- 43% occurred in coastal locations (154), including 82 drowning deaths (23%) at beaches.
- 34% at inland waterway locations (122), including 99 drowning deaths (28%) at rivers.
- 10% occurred in swimming pools (35 deaths), 68% of those deaths were in backyard pools.
- Where country of birth was known, 33% were born overseas, consistent with the 10-year average.
- Inequities persist – drowning rates double for those from the most disadvantages areas and nearly triple for regional and remote residents compared to major cities.
Quality is our Strength & your Protection
H2O provides structured lessons in Learn to Swim. With over 40 years in the industry and spearheading the movement in adult fitness, we provide Swimming For The Whole Family. Our programs are conducted at pools in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs in the City of Stonnington.
Our Infant Aquatics program offers Toddlers water confidence lessons from 3 years old at Geelong Grammar Toorak only. Our Learn to Swim program offers lessons from the age of 4, from Beginners through to Advanced; ready to Graduate from Learn to Swim to Squad Training and Competitions.
We provide every child with a positive, enjoyable environment and a program based on sound scientific principles. We provide a systematic, graded program with seven (7) Learn to Swim levels. Older learners are also catered for as well, though most choose to have private lessons.
Our philosophy can best be summed up by our motto: Swim to Live : Live to Swim. So great is our passion for swimming and our belief that it is indisputably the best form of exercise for all, we want to share the joy and the benefits by providing a variety of programs that cater for the needs of every member within a family as they age, irrespective of ability.
We have third generation swimmers now learning in our program; mums swimming for fitness in our daytime squads, parents in private lessons learning to swim or improving their strokes, while others train in our various adult training squads. We even have families who train together.
The business is a registered member of Swim Australia and Swim Schools Australia, which certifies swim schools meet stringent benchmarks and guidelines. It gives you peace of mind and also ensures that we are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in learn-to-swim and water safety.
If you want excellence in swimming, quality is our strength and your protection.
We provide every child with a positive, enjoyable environment and a program based on sound scientific principles. We provide a systematic, graded program with seven (7) Learn to Swim levels. Older learners are also catered for as well, though most choose to have private lessons.
Our philosophy can best be summed up by our motto: Swim to Live : Live to Swim. So great is our passion for swimming and our belief that it is indisputably the best form of exercise for all, we want to share the joy and the benefits by providing a variety of programs that cater for the needs of every member within a family as they age, irrespective of ability.
We have third generation swimmers now learning in our program; mums swimming for fitness in our daytime squads, parents in private lessons learning to swim or improving their strokes, while others train in our various adult training squads. We even have families who train together.
The business is a registered member of Swim Australia and Swim Schools Australia, which certifies swim schools meet stringent benchmarks and guidelines. It gives you peace of mind and also ensures that we are kept up-to-date with the latest developments in learn-to-swim and water safety.
If you want excellence in swimming, quality is our strength and your protection.
Dear Anita, Thank you for your fantastic swim school and teachers. Your swim school is definitely a stand out amongst many others we had tried out prior to discovering you! I have recommended H2O swim school to many friends over the years and will continue to do so. Kind Regards, Kerryn