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Zachary and his mum standing in front of the steps to success sign at Carlile Swim

Why We Never Gave Up

As a parent, all I ever wanted was for my child to be safe around water. I never imagined the impact swimming would have on his life. Zachary is now 11 years old, and his swimming journey began before he was even one. As a baby, he did not like

image of staff at the Challenge Month PD day with yellow and purple decorations.

Making a Splash for Starlight: Our Challenge Month Wrap-Up

February was an incredible month across our Carlile and Kirby swim schools! Challenge Month brought out the very best in our swimmers and teams, with colourful decorations, creative fundraising efforts, and plenty of smiling faces earning stamps on their progress cards. Together, our swimmers swam an astounding 211,230 kilometres during

Liv Wunsch with Students

Why Learning to Swim Helps Children Thrive in the Classroom

When most parents enrol their child in swimming lessons, they’re thinking about water safety. What many don’t realise is that swimming can also support cognitive development, confidence and academic success. The Research Behind Swimming and Brain Development A landmark Griffith University study found that children aged three to five who

Young girl swimming freestyle

Dive Into the Challenge: Join Our Starlight Super Swim Month!

February is Challenge Month at Carlile Swim, and we’re making a splash for a great cause! For the first time ever, our swimmers from Stingray level and up will take part in the Starlight Super Swim — an inspiring event supporting the Starlight Children’s Foundation and sick kids across Australia. Throughout February, our swimmers will see how

Carlile Swim Summer Campaign Banner. Enrol for your chance to win $1,500

Splash into Summer Campaign

Your ultimate summer adventure begins in the water ☀️🏊‍♂️ Learning to swim isn’t just a lesson—it’s the key to a summer of fun and adventure. Be ready for a season of fun and confidence at the pool, at the beach, snorkelling, learning to surf, on the boat! Be enrolled or

Richard Cahalan Joins Hall of Fame

Carlile’s Richard Cahalan joins the Hall of Fame.

Carlile Foundation Director Richard Cahalan has been inducted into the Australian Swim Schools Association Hall of Fame. Richard, inducted in the legend’s category is the fifth Carlile representative to join this elite group. Naturally, founders Forbes and Ursula Carlile were the first, followed by Carlile head of curriculum Dave Dubois,

Olivia Wunsch Bound For World Championships

Carlile Swimmers Shine at Australian Trials: Wunsch and Martin Bound for World Championships

After a thrilling week at the Australian Swimming Trials, Carlile Swimming is bursting with pride as two of our own, Olivia Wunsch and Tayla Martin, have earned their places on the Australian team for the upcoming World Championships. Wunsch Makes her Mark Paris Olympic relay gold medallist Olivia Wunsch delivered

Carlile Swim Team Group Photo

Carlile Swimming back on top of Australia

The mighty St Peters Western had won the title 11 years in a row but thanks to an incredible Australian Age Championships Carlile Swimming topped the point score on 2009 with St Peters Western 1787 and Knox Pymble 1757. The new look coaching team headed by Chris Nesbit started in

Young Girl Swimming

Lives at risk through falling swimming standards

The latest data from Royal Lifesaving shows lives are at risk through falling swimming standards across Australia.

Carlile Swim Team Group Photo

The Carlile Swimming Team tops the state

The Carlile Swimming Team has topped the state in another step in a fantastic summer.

Laurie Lawrence Honoured

Legend Laurie Lawrence honoured

On Australia Day, swimming legend Laurie Lawrence was honoured for his lifetime achievements in services to swimming when he was made an Officer of The Order of Australia.

Young Boy and Swim Teacher in the pool

Ten tips to stay safe this summer

With the days getting hotter, now is the time to have fun in and around the water, here are ten tips to stay safe this summer.

"To Swim Well Is An Asset For Life"

— Forbes Carlile

We make every swimmer safe, strong, and comfortable in the water, whether they’re taking their first splash as babies or refining competitive strokes. With a proven approach that combines world-class expertise and a caring environment, Carlile helps swimmers reach their full potential so they can swim with confidence for life.

Swims Better Guarantee

Join Carlile Swim for 30 days. We’re confident your child will feel safer, more assured and well supported in the water in their first four weeks. If not, we’ll refund the cost of your lessons.