NSW Government raises awareness of First Lap swim voucher program

The NSW Government is reminding families to take advantage of the second $100 First Lap learn to swim voucher program which became available on 1st July and which is aimed at helping families across NSW access swimming lessons to ensure more children are safe in the water this summer.

NSW families have saved more than $18 million on swimming lessons during the first round of the program.

Royal Life Saving Society NSW Chief Executive, Michael Illinsky said it was the right of every child to access a quality swimming and water safety education.

“Learning skills such as general swimming techniques and treading water, survival techniques and strategies, floating and rescue skills is vital for Australian children,” Illinsky said.

“The First Lap vouchers help provide many children with their first swimming and water safety experience which in turn leads to a lifetime of fun and enjoyment in, on and around water.”

NSW Minister for Sport Alister Henskens said with summer just around the corner, now is the perfect time for families of pre-schoolers to download their learn to swim voucher.

Minister Henskens notes “taking your child to swimming lessons is one of the most rewarding moments in a parent’s life and this voucher allows you to kickstart that journey.”

NSW Minister for Customer Service and Digital Government Victor Dominello said using the voucher is simple and can be done in a few clicks on your phone.

“Just like Active Kids, Creative Kids and the Dine and Discover NSW vouchers, families have embraced the First Lap program, with 94% giving it the thumbs up,” Minister Dominello said.

First Lap vouchers can be accessed from Service NSW and redeemed with registered First Lap providers. A list of First Lap providers is available on the Service NSW website. More information is available on the Service NSW website