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Lives at risk through falling swimming standards

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

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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.

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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.

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Why learning to swim well is more than just a lifesaving skill

Learning to swim well is more than just a life-saving skill – It is a powerful tool for building confidence and resilience. Carlile Swimming has created a nurturing environment where children can learn to swim while developing confidence and self-assurance to excel beyond the pool.

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Why Swimvac will help your child

An Intensive school holiday program like Swimvac will help your child fast track their skill development.  So If you’re looking to help your child’s progress in the lead up to Summer, Carlile’s upcoming Spring Swimvac program is the best step!

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Carlile swimmers at the Olympics.

Carlile Swimmers will once again be at the Olympics, the greatest sporting event on earth. And many of them started with us as babies and toddlers.

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From Waterbabies to swimming with the big kids

There are key moments in life, starting big school, high school, moving out of home. Okay moving from Waterbabies to Tadpole isn’t quite as emotional (for you) as your teenager moving into their first shared flat. But it can be for your child. Don’t worry, we’ve been helping small children

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From Babies to Olympians

From babies to Olympians, and so it was again. On the weekend, Carlile Swimming Team star Olivia Wunsch sealed a place in the world’s hottest relay team for the Paris Olympics. Australia has won the last three Olympic Gold medals in the women’s 4x100m freestyle and Liv will be part

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Ten reasons to swim through winter

Swimming is often associated with balmy summer days, but dismissing it as a seasonal activity overlooks the benefits of embracing it during the colder months. Here are ten reasons to swim through winter and why its a wise investment in your child’s future.

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What are the three Fs of swimming teaching?

The three Fs of swimming teaching? Fun, Fulfilling Flexible. If that’s what you want in your life, swimming teaching is mighty hard to beat. It’s one of the most rewarding roles in the world. Working with children, keeping them safe and helping them learn a lifesaving skill and grow to

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What’s the secret to learning to swim?

If there is one secret to learning to swim well, it’s consistency.

"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.