Kirby Swim Harrisdale

Kirby Swim Harrisdale We are Perth's Premier Swim School, with small class sizes, warm, clean water, and a program created and run by Olympic Gold Medalist Bill Kirby and his team.

Opening in June 2023.

The day has finally arrived… we are officially Carlile Swim!!We absolutely love the community we've built here, and we'd...
12/05/2026

The day has finally arrived… we are officially Carlile Swim!!

We absolutely love the community we've built here, and we'd love to continue nurturing it over at on Instagram & Carlile Swim on Facebook - come follow us there and be part of this exciting new chapter!

Welcome to the Carlile family 💙

08/05/2026

At Carlile, swimming is more than a just skill, it’s a foundation for life. Forbes and Ursula Carlile built more than a swim school, they built a legacy that continues to inspire every child who learns to swim with us today! 🏊‍♀️✨

07/05/2026

Don't forget to pick up your bag tag in centre this week! 💙

Big news for our Kirby Swim families! From Tuesday the 12th of May, your child's swim level is getting a new name as we ...
05/05/2026

Big news for our Kirby Swim families!

From Tuesday the 12th of May, your child's swim level is getting a new name as we officially become Carlile Swim.

Same teachers, same lessons, same program you know and love, just fresh new level names and very cute sea creatures to go with them!

Pop into reception from Monday the 4th of May to grab your child's new bag tag. We can't wait to share this next chapter with you!

🐠🪸 🐚 🪼✨

From a rock pool in Palm Beach to the Olympic podium. For over 75 years, the Carlile method has shaped Australian swimmi...
28/04/2026

From a rock pool in Palm Beach to the Olympic podium. For over 75 years, the Carlile method has shaped Australian swimming history. From Ursula Carlile, Australia's first female national head coach and International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee, to John Davies' 1952 Helsinki gold, to Shane Gould's three Munich gold medals, to Olivia Wunsch's Paris 2024 world championship title. That legacy lives in every single lesson ✨

We will be closed on Saturday the 25th AND Monday the 27th of April for ANZAC day. Lest we forget ❤️
23/04/2026

We will be closed on Saturday the 25th AND Monday the 27th of April for ANZAC day.

Lest we forget ❤️

22/04/2026

Did you know the way your child learns to swim today was shaped by two Australians?

Forbes and Ursula Carlile weren't just coaches, they were visionaries. They’re the only husband and wife duo in the International Swimming Hall of Fame.

They pioneered everything from the pace clock and goggles to heart rate monitoring and underwater filming, opening Australia's first commercial swim school and building the industry we are part of today.

Forbes was Australia's first Olympic swimming coach. Ursula remains the only woman to serve as head coach of the Australian Swimming Team.

Together, their legacy spans 50+ Australian representatives, 8 world record holders and over 250 Australian Open Gold medals.

Their methods are the foundation of the program your children experience with us today. Excellence has always been in our DNA ✨

Forbes and Ursula Carlile weren’t just coaches, they were pioneers who built Australia’s first commercial swim school an...
20/04/2026

Forbes and Ursula Carlile weren’t just coaches, they were pioneers who built Australia’s first commercial swim school and transformed swimming forever.

Their passion for innovation created the foundation of modern swim teaching, and their legacy continues in every Carlile pool today.

16/04/2026

Introducing our favourite frog & Carlile mascot Forbesy!! He absolutely lovesss the spotlight (what a king) 🐸👑

We are proud to announce that Kirby Swim has chosen to become Carlile Swim from the 12th of May! Carlile Swim 🤗This is...
13/04/2026

We are proud to announce that Kirby Swim has chosen to become Carlile Swim from the 12th of May! Carlile Swim 🤗

This is not a simple name change; it's a powerful evolution which our founders Bill and Saskia Kirby are proud to be a part of. We now share the same technique-focused teaching philosophy across Australia, backed by a legendary name in Australian and world swimming.

This partnership is not a coincidence. Bill and Saskia have always led with the same values that Forbes and Ursula Carlile built their legacy upon: water safety, skill progression, and a family-first community.

One philosophy, two legacies, now united.

Most importantly, our expert team remains. The same dedicated people, the same safe and supportive environment, now with even greater support behind us.

We are thrilled to take this journey with you. Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more of the incredible Carlile story. If you have any questions, please ask!
Thank you for your ongoing support 💙

A huge congratulations to 3 of our incredible Harrisdale team members who took on the Port to Pub swim - all the way fro...
01/04/2026

A huge congratulations to 3 of our incredible Harrisdale team members who took on the Port to Pub swim - all the way from Port Beach Fremantle to Rottnest Island! We couldn't be prouder of your efforts!

🏆Hayden Ferguson - 1st place in the 25km, finishing in 5:54:16
🔥Charmaine Ferguson - 1st pace in the female duo finishing in 4:54:40
❤️Stephanie Price - Completing her first solo, 19.7kms finishing in 7:19:41

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33 Wright Road
Harrisdale, WA
6112

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