About VACSWIM

VACSWIM is the leading South Australian Government supported initiative to provide pre and primary school aged children (aged 3 to 12 years old) with opportunities to develop a range of skills and positive experiences in the areas of water safety, confidence and competence in the water, personal survival activities and basic aquatic emergency procedures.

VACSWIM is run in 5 day blocks throughout December 2025 and January 2026 — below are the dates:

Block 1: 15/12/2025 to 19/12/2025
Block 2: 05/01/2026 to 09/01/2026
Block 3: 12/01/2026 to 16/01/2026
Block 4: 19/01/2026 to 23/01/2026

Every child deserves the opportunity to learn lifesaving water skills – which is why VACSWIM is offering free water safety and survival programs to primary school aged children in care during December 2025 and January 2026.

Children will be given the opportunity to develop a range of skills and positive experiences in the areas of water safety, confidence and competence in the water, personal survival activities and basic aquatic emergency procedures. We are pleased to announce that all children between the ages of 3 and 12 years in the care of the DCP will receive ONE free VACSWIM enrolment at their chosen location.

Enrolling as a Child in Care:

To begin the enrolment process, kindly submit a form through THIS PAGE. Our team will collaborate with the DCP to confirm the eligibility of the child for the free enrolment. You will receive further instructions from the VACSWIM Team to complete the enrolment for the child. We are committed to streamlining this process for all parties.