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When is a child SAFE around water?

Find out why the world’s leading learn to swim experts believe children are never completely safe around water. “The answer to this question is never. No child is totally SAFE around water,” says Carlile Swimming director, former teacher and Australian champion Richard Cahalan. “That’s why we use the word SAFER.

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How Forbes Carlile became one of sport’s most influential and innovative leaders

On the anniversary of his passing we remember Forbes Carlile, one of the most influential and innovative figures in the world of swimming and in sport. Early days Born in Melbourne in 1921, Forbes grew up in Mosman, Sydney. He confessed to at first being “an unwilling student” during swimming

"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.

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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.