There are many factors that contribute to a child’s readiness to swim by themselves. Like all developmental milestones it is hard to predict exactly when a child will be able to do it by itself.
Many factors play a part including past experiences in the water, their maturity and age.
Children who have had a lot of playtime in the water are generally more relaxed in an aquatic environment compared with those who have had little or no exposure.
The most important thing to remember is that constant adult supervision is vital even if your child begins swimming and demonstrates that they understand water safety skills.
The cost of a group class is $26.
Swim School Fees are collected on the 25th of each month for the month ahead.
All payments are taken via direct debit through our Customer Portal.
A private class is $70 for 30mins
All classes are 30mins in duration.
For Water familiarisation, parent and baby classes, we have a maximum of 6-8 in a group.
For Learn to Swim class size can vary from 1 child to a maximum of 3 children in a group learn to swim lesson.
Private and semi-private classes can be organised depending on availability.
For semi-private classes the customer is required organised the 2 children that would share the lesson.
Please get in touch via email to check availability for our upcoming term or holiday intensive program.
At our Coogee Centre – Classes can start from 6months of age through to roughly 8yrs
At our Bondi pool – We start from 3 years of age to roughly 10 years. Children must be toilet trained to enter the water due requirements of the school.
Please respect our precautionary health rules and refrain from lessons if your child is suffering from the following:
a. any contagious disease
b. Flu, fever, head cold, infected runny nose, sore throat, cold sores and open wounds
c. Vomiting, diarrhoea, symptoms of gastroenteritis, ringworm or head lice.
You can notify us of your child’s absence via the customer portal or via email.
Please notify us of your absence via email to info@aquabuddies.com.au or alternatively via the customer portal.
Only the main account holder will be able to register a customer portal account.
Unfortunately the system cannot recognise multiple email addresses for the same child.
To register please click here
Once you have completed this registration it needs to be activated from our end, so you will not be able to login automatically. You will receive an email notification once it is activated and you can login.
AquaBuddies instructors are qualified by Austswim or Swim Australia. In addition they also have a current CPR qualification.
Yes, AquaBuddies has a $22 million Public Liability and Professional Indemnity insurance policy.
In addition all our instructors have their own personal insurance cover.
Lessons are available throughout the year. The pool is indoor and heated to 32degrees all year round.
Swimmers should have bathers, a towel, goggles, dry clothes to change back into and a water bottle.
Swim nappies are required for children age four months to three years.
Please have 2 layers to minimise any acccidents in the pool. We recommend a disposable nappy with a reusable Happy nappy over the top. These are available to purchase at our Coogee Centre.
Caps are compulsory for all swimmers over 3years of age.
At Coogee – Onstreet parking is available, however please be mindful of parking restrictions that are in place at the front of the building. Please DO NOT park in the 10min restricted parking area at the following times – 7-9am/3.30-6pm
At Bondi – Parking is available on Sunday’s. The school’s car park is located at the top of the school – entrance on Hastings Parade. Please only use this carpark if you are unable to find onstreet parking.
Please note the car park will be locked up at 1pm sharp.
During the week there is ample street parking available after school hours
