Why Swimming All Year Round Matters (Yes, Even in Winter!) When you think of swimming, do long summer days at the beach spring to mind? You're not alone. But while summer may feel like peak swim season, swimming is a life-saving skill that should be nurtured year-round, especially for children who are still learning. At AquaBuddies, our indoor pools in Bondi and Coogee are heated to a comfortable 32°C all year, creating a warm, inviting environment for your little ones to fo

Is There Really a “Best” Time to Start Swim Lessons for Children? Studies in Australia suggest children begin to master water confidence and basic aquatic locomotive skills at around four years of age. But babies can begin getting familiar in the water from the age of six months. Guidelines from AUSTSWIM, the national swim teaching body, help inform the programs at AquaBuddies, defining the correct age to introduce babies into the water with their parents. Lessons can help a