Building confident swimmers for more than 50 yearsFrom first splashes to competitive swimming, Yarra Swim School has helped more than 20,000 swimmers build confidence, develop lifelong water safety skills and discover a love of swimming. Our experienced teachers support every swimmer through a complete learning pathway, from babies and toddlers through to Learn to Swim, Future Waves, competitive squads and Masters. | Trusted by local families for more than 50 yearsMore than swimming lessons. Building confidence for life.Yarra Swim School is one of Melbourne's longest-running community swim schools, proudly helping babies, children and adults become safer, stronger and more confident in the water. Every lesson is designed to build confidence, develop technique and inspire a lifelong love of swimming in a safe, welcoming environment. |
Why families choose YarraBuilding confident swimmers and inspiring a lifelong love of swimming.For more than 50 years, local families have trusted Yarra Swim School to help children become safe, confident swimmers in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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 | One journey. Every stage.Whether your child is taking their first splash, building confidence in Learn to Swim, preparing for Future Waves or progressing into the Yarra Plenty Waves competitive squad program, every stage is designed to support their next step. Our learning pathway helps swimmers develop confidence, refine technique and enjoy swimming for life, all within one supportive community. Building confident swimmers and inspiring a lifelong love of swimming. All in one familiar, supportive environment. |
Ready to find the right class?
Every swimmer starts somewhere. Our experienced teachers will take the time to understand your child's confidence, age and current swimming ability before recommending the most suitable class. It's the best way to ensure every swimmer begins their journey with confidence.
Every child learns differently. Our experienced teachers help every swimmer build confidence at their own pace, while making lessons fun, safe and rewarding.
What happens at an assessment?Your assessment is a relaxed 10 to 15 minute session with one of our qualified swim teachers. We'll get to know your child, assess their current swimming ability and recommend the most suitable class for their age, confidence and skill level. Please bring swimwear, a towel, goggles and a swimming cap. After the assessment, we'll answer any questions and explain the next steps before helping you enrol in the right class. We look forward to welcoming your family to Yarra Swim School and helping your child build confidence in the water. |  |
50+Years teaching swimming | QualifiedSwim teacherss | 6 monthsTo adult programs | 1Complete pathway from first splash to competitive swimming |
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Building confident swimmers and inspiring a lifelong love of swimming starts with great teachers.
If you're passionate about teaching, encouraging and helping children grow in confidence, we'd love to welcome you to the Yarra Swim School team.
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Let's find the right class for your child
Whether your child is six months old or ready to join a squad, we'll help you find the right class and answer any questions you may have.
The Yarra River, from which our name is inspired, is known as Birrarung, meaning River of Mists in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people.
Yarra Swim School proudly acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we learn, teach and gather. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
We recognise the enduring connection of First Nations peoples to Country, water and community, and honour their continuing contribution to the life of our region.
