Children

Swimming Lessons for Children
Yarra Centre has partnered with Swimming Australia to bring you a new and effective swimming and water safety program, focused on experiential and activity-based learning.
GOswim swimming lessons empower students to think, discuss and decide whilst having fun in and around water.
The curriculum covers seven areas of learning that are combined and presented as activities to enhance student development. Key learning areas include:
- Entries and exits
- Floating and sculling
- Movement, propulsion and stroke development
- Personal survival
- Underwater skills
- Rescue and emergency
- Water safety knowledge
Students Gain Access To
Weekly Lessons
Enjoy weekly swimming lessons throughout the year for 48 weeks.
Easy and Affordable Payments
With weekly payments, swimming lessons are more affordable and can be easily managed with our direct debit system.
Ongoing Enrolment
Preventing the need to re-enrol each term and offering you a preferred lesson time.
Splash App
Communicate and stay in touch with your child’s progression, learning activities and outcomes via the Splash App.
Four Weeks FREE
Enjoy free family swim access for four weeks over summer period.
Plus, One Week Holiday Swim Program
One week Holiday Swim Program for either Fast Track or the Water Safety program.
Weekly Planner
Keep up to date with what's going on at The Yarra Centre Swim School by checking our weekly planner.
Other Swimming Programs
We also cater to Babies & Toddlers, Adults, Access & Inclusion, Junior Dolphins.
Download the Splash App
The GOswim program is fully integrated into Swimming Australia's Splash App to enhance parent communication with the Melton Waves swim school team.
Features of the app include:
- Parents identifying and tracking students’ progress through our clearly defined pathway.
- Availability of digital encouragement awards as students’ progress through each stage and element of the program
- Parents gain access to online information enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, learning activities, learning outcomes and other assessment criteria.
- Parents gain awareness of student application of knowledge, skill and understanding of swimming and water safety.
GOSWIM Swimming Lessons
We are proud to offer GOSWIM swimming lessons that are powered by Swimming Australia these swim lessons are a new, fun way to learn to swim and be safe in and around the water. GOSWIM focuses on contemporary, experiential and activity-based learning.
Simply take a look at our swim experience journey below to identify the ideal entry level for you and your loved ones.
GOSWIM Curriculum
The curriculum covers seven areas of learning. These areas are combined and presented as activities to enhance student development.
Key Learning Areas
- Entries and exits
- Floating and sculling
- Movement, propulsion and stroke development
- Personal survival
- Underwater skills
- Rescue and emergency
- Water safety knowledge
Junior Splash App
The program is fully integrated into Swimming Australia's Splash App to engage parent communication with your chosen Belgravia Leisure managed facility.
Features of the app include:
- Parents identifying and tracking students’ progress through our clearly defined pathway.
- Availability of digital encouragement awards as students’ progress through each stage and element of the program
- Parents access online information enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the curriculum, learning activities, learning outcomes and competency assessment criteria in student application of knowledge, skill and understanding.
Join our GOSWIM Swimming Lessons
We look forward to having you in the water with us soon!
To express your interest and lock in your preferred lesson time, please complete an enquiry form on our contact page.
Explore the Cool Stuff You’ll Be Accessing With Us!
Weekly Lessons
Enjoy weekly swimming lessons throughout the year for 48 weeks.
Easy and Affordable
With weekly payment, swimming lessons are more affordable and can be easily managed with our direct debit system.
Ongoing Enrolment
Preventing the need to re-enrol each term and offering your preferred lesson time.
Year-Round Unrestricted Access
Students have unrestricted access to aquatic areas.
Swimming Australia's Splash App
Communicate and stay in touch with your child’s progression, learning activities and outcomes.
4 Weeks FREE
Enjoy free family swim access for 4 weeks over summer.
Plus, 1 Week Holiday Swim Program
1 week Holiday Swim Program for either Fast Track or the Water Safety program.
GOswim FAQs Expand all
GOswim Caters To
- Infants with their parents - Children aged 6 months to 3 years
- Preschoolers - Children aged 3 - 5 years
- Primary school aged children - Children aged 5 years and above
- Junior Dolphins
- Adult swimming lessons
GOswim Benefits
It's never too early or late to learn how to swim! Our program ensures students learn and understand personal survival and water safety elements at all ages.
Other Benefits Include:- Establishing a strong and effective swimming technique
- Becoming empowered to think, discuss and decide
- Enhancing knowledge, skill and understanding
- Supported by professionally qualified teachers
Membership Fees
Membership fees are $17 per lesson, due and payable via direct debit. This fee covers the cost of the lesson and holds the student’s place in class. A separate document detailing terms and conditions related to direct debit payments is available from reception.
Essentials for Each Lesson
- A towel
- A well, non-contagious student
- Goggles or cap, if the student prefers
- A swim nappy if your child is not toilet trained
- A happy and cheery smile with lots of energy
- Students membership card and rewards card
- A hat or beanie to keep the head warm in winter
Missed Lessons
The membership fee secures your place within the program class. Program membership does not include an option for missed lessons.
With prior notification and presentation of a medical certificate for the missed lesson a suspension can be added to your direct debit and payment will not be taken. A suspension fee of $3 per week will be incurred for non-medical suspensions.