Supervision Requirements at SWELL

Swim and Survive students with swim teachers Paxton (Left) and OJ (Right)  Almost 2,000 indigenous students across years 1-6 have gained critical water safety and survival skills at SWELL Palmerston this year, all thanks to the venue’s free Swim and Survive school swimming program. This includes 40 youth from the remote town of Kalkarindji, who travelled more than 12 hours to take part.   For the Kalkarindji students, the trip was a rare and vital opportunity. With no access to commercial swimming pools in…

Men’s Health Week (June 9–15) is a national movement to spotlight the health and wellbeing of Australian men. This year’s theme, “See Your GP”, is a powerful call to action — reminding men to prioritise their health by taking that first step: booking a check-up.  We believe that seeing your GP is the perfect check…

As the Wet Season is upon us, some of our rules will change! See below our FAQ for Wet Season at SWELL!

It’s Loneliness Awareness Week!   Loneliness is a critical issue and is recognised as a public health priority for many countries around the world. However, despite being highly prevalent, loneliness isn’t widely understood or spoken about in Australia.  Loneliness Awareness Week, from Ending Loneliness Together, shines a spotlight on the shared experience of loneliness and calls…

It’s World Mental Health Day! World Mental Health Day is observed on 10 October each year as a global movement to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage positive action for mental wellbeing. The day invites communities, workplaces, schools, and individuals to pause, reflect, and act in ways that strengthen social connection and mental health. About…