Adult Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program

Ipswich City Council, in conjunction with Royal Life Saving Queensland, are happy to offer adults aged 18+ years free water safety and swimming lessons in a five-day program.

The Adult Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program is designed to support adults with free water safety and swimming lessons to help them build confidence and encourage them to be more comfortable around various water bodies.

Bookings for the December and February programs are now open. The lesson plan will be the same across both programs, please book into one program only.

Each lesson goes for one hour. By enrolling in this program, you are committing to attend all five lessons to be held at the same time each day for one week, Monday to Friday, at Orion Lagoon, 155 Southern Cross Circuit, Springfield Central.

Monday 1 December to Friday 5 December 2025

2.30pm – 3.30pm - FULLY BOOKED
3.30pm – 4.30pm - FULLY BOOKED
5.00pm – 6.00pm - FULLY BOOKED
6.00pm – 7.00pm - FULLY BOOKED

Monday 2 February to Friday 6 February 2026

2.30pm – 3.30pm - FULLY BOOKED
3.30pm – 4.30pm - FULLY BOOKED
5.00pm – 6.00pm - FULLY BOOKED
6.00pm – 7.00pm - FULLY BOOKED

Stay up to date on any booking openings, by joining the program waitlist, and we will contact you if a space becomes available. Please contact our Pool Safety team by phone (07) 3810 6120 or email poolsprogram@ipswich.qld.gov.au if you have any questions.

Program terms and conditions(PDF, 58KB)

This program is a one-off introductory program, primarily for Ipswich residents. Priority is given to those who have not yet participated in this program.

If you have already participated in an Adult Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program at any time in the past, if there are no available session times suitable, or if you reside outside of the Ipswich Local Government Area, you are welcome to join the program waitlist and we will contact you if a space becomes available

This program is offered under Ipswich City Council’s SEAL Pool Safety Program
Lessons are conducted by qualified Royal Life Saving Queensland’s Swim Instructors in a safe and supportive environment
Bookings are essential as numbers are capped per session
The program consists of one 1-hour lesson, and attendance is at the same time each day for five consecutive days (Monday to Friday).

Please note: Child minding services are not available during this program. Participants are responsible for the care and supervision of their children at all times.

In this program, you will learn:

Day 1

Lagoon orientation
Water familiarisation and basic safe entry into the water
Introduction to breath control.

Day 2

Safe entry
Balance and orientation in the water
Introduction to wetting the face, breath control and face submersion
Back floats with assistance and noodles
Introduction to push and glide - torpedo kicks
Introduction to kicking.

Day 3

Independent safe entry
Face/head submersion and bubbles
Back floats with noodles
Front floats with assistance
Submersion demonstration
Push and glide - torpedo kicks
Basic kicking holding the wall/noodle
Arm introduction.

Day 4

Floats
Kicking on wall/noodle
Arm introduction
Submersions
Life jacket experience.

Day 5

Consolidation of all skills
Practice kicks, torpedos, submersions and basic freestyle etc.

We encourage you to reach out to us directly if you have any questions regarding our Adult Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program. Our friendly team is here to assist you and ensure that your experience with us is tailored to suit your every need. You can contact our Pool Safety Team by phone (07) 3810 6120 or email poolsprogram@ipswich.qld.gov.au

What previous participants have said about the Adult Water Safety and Learn to Swim Program

"'The whole program was very well organised, it gave me confidence and helpful tips to get over my fear of water learning how to float and free style swimming technique. I am really thankful to Ipswich Council for providing us with great program. Also, many thanks to everyone involved, management, staff and instructors you are great. Never too old to learn to swim!" Nibras

"Tracey, Eliza and Kasey's friendly coaching this week has boosted this community member to take up swimming! Keep it up!" Jacqueline

"Keep up continuing this great work. You guys are amazing!" Ambika

Find more information about SEAL and our other free pool safety programs.