Buoyant Swimming & Aquatics

14/09/2026

Have you lost anything? Our lost property box is over flowing! Please have a look when you are in next. All unclaimed items will be taken to the op shop over the holidays

07/09/2026

This week is safety week, please remember to bring a jumper, if L7 and above pants as well.
We are doing rescues so please PUT DOWN or TURN OFF your phone! We need you to be actively watching and listening, the kids may need your help.

07/09/2026

Assessment lessons are now open during the October school holidays, for children 3 years old and above.

Please reach out if you would like your child/children to swim during Term 4.

31/08/2026

We are bursting to share some very exciting news!

Last week, Tabitha attended the Australia Swim Schools Association 2026 Conference on the Gold Coast, connecting with swim school leaders from across Australia, gaining new insights, and bringing home fresh ideas to continue strengthening our programs and services.

While there, Buoyant Swimming & Aquatics was honoured to receive both the:

🥇 SA Regional Community Service Award AND
🥇 National Community Service Award!!!

These awards are in recognition of our Regional Swim Program which was taken to Broken Hill twice in 2026 and we hope to become a regular intensive.

Together, we're making waves 🌊, building confidence, and helping create safer swimmers across South Australia.

21/08/2026

Some waves are bigger than others... and today we're celebrating a big one! 🌊🏆

We are thrilled to share that Buoyant Swimming & Aquatics has been recognised as the recipient of the Swim School Program of the Year Award for our "Making Waves in Broken Hill" regional swimming initiative.

Thank you to our staff, participants, families, local partners, and the Broken Hill community for helping make this program such a success. We are honoured to be recognised and remain committed to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn vital swimming and water safety skills.

🌊 Here's to continuing to make waves and change lives.

10/08/2026

**FINAL EDIT Tuesday 10am
We are back up and running! Sorry for the hassle and thank you for your understanding. Everything is back to normal from 10.30am.

*EDITED 8:25pm

*WE HAVE NO POWER*

*Unfortunately we still have no power. Which means we have had to cancel sessions tomorrow. We have called those that will be affected. Please check your voicemails.

We are hoping to be back and running by 10:30am if not we will call and advise.

We are so sorry for this inconvenience. We are still waiting for SA Power network to turn up. *

Sorry everyone, we have a power issue at the moment which means our phone line is down. If you need to contact us, please send an email, fb message or a message through the portal.
Unfortunately as we don't have lights, everything from 5pm will be cancelled this evening. Thankyou for your understanding.

06/08/2026

Why small steps matter.

Our program is built around incremental progressions. Each new skill is introduced only when a child is ready, allowing confidence and competence to grow together.

It's much like learning to play the piano—you don't start with a full concerto. You learn a few notes, then simple melodies alongside hand position and timing, gradually building towards something more complex.

Swimming is no different, each new skill builds on the one before it. By creating small, achievable successes, children develop skills they can rely on, not just perform once. We believe that steady progress creates confident swimmers—and confidence is one of the most valuable skills a child can take into the water.

05/08/2026

Please look out for Dolly on your way to and from swimming.

Our little Chihuahua ‘Dolly’ is missing.
We are beside ourselves. Please keep an eye out.
Missing from Avenue Road Strathalbyn.
Very timid.
Microchipped, Greencross Strath are aware.
0466 312 066

05/08/2026

We are changing some of our IT things - if your email fails to go through, please try again or call Ph 8536 2302