Purruna Spencer Newton Centre

As we head into Drowning Prevention and Safety Week (20–26 July), our swimming lesson students are practising the skills that matter most: staying calm in the water, and safely managing themselves should they ever fall in unexpectedly.

It's not a drill for the sake of it, year round lessons save lives.

According to Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, our country recorded 357 drowning deaths in 2024–25, 27% above the ten-year average, and almost half of all children still leave primary school without meeting national swimming and water safety benchmarks.

Friday 25 July is also World Drowning Prevention Day. Support us in raising awareness by wearing something blue to your child's lesson.

Book a swimming lesson with us: https://www.purruna.ymca.org.au/swimming-lessons/about

💦👶 Aqua Babies is a free class for 3-5 month olds, designed specifically for you and your new bubs.

Aqua babies is the perfect way to introduce bubs to the water and to teach you how to support your child in the water. On top of building up their confidence, it also creates those essential memories and bonds through fun engagement together.

👉 Head online for and more info and enrolment: purruna.ymca.org.au/swimming-lessons/aqua-babies

Here’s our (very official) swimming lesson checklist to stay warm this winter:

✅Warm shower
✅PJ’s
✅Beanie
✅A cosy bedtime movie

Did we miss any? 🤔

With 25% off class packs this EOFY, there's no better time for your wellbeing. Here's where to get started: purruna.ymca.org.au/wellbeing-studio/class-packs

Sale ends 30 June. T&Cs apply.

Water safety skills need regular practice.

According to Royal Life Saving Society - Australia, an increasing number of children are unable to stay safe in the water for even 2 minutes.

Keeping your child enrolled through winter helps maintain their confidence, swimming ability, and safety skills year-round.

Find out more about our swimming lessons this winter, purruna.ymca.org.au/swimming-lessons/about

Source: Royal Life Saving Australia, 2025

Final chance to enter Swim To Win! 💦

In case you missed it, there’s still time to go in the draw to win a 2 night stay at Discovery Parks & Resorts.

Entry is easy, just attend 10 or more YMCA SA swimming lessons before 23 August to qualify.

Competition T&Cs available on our website or drop in to ask us for more info at reception.

Water safety doesn't take a season off, and neither do we. Attending swimming lessons year round is as important as ever.

Our qualified swimming teacher and heated pools are here year-round. Enrol now to keep your child's skills sharp this winter.

Read our latest article here: purruna.ymca.org.au/about/news-events/keep-swimming-keep-safe-why-winter-lessons-make-the-difference