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Community Based Programs



Participation in Community Sport and Active Recreation (PICSAR)

PICSAR is a key program developed by VicHealth to coordinate various levels of activity across Victoria. This program provides organisations with the funding and support necessary to develop activities that increase physical activity among in-need community groups. With research and evidence supplied by VicHealth and the Centre of Multicultural Youth (CMY), Swimming Victoria (SV) has designed programs with the chief objective as being to promote participation in swimming throughout Victoria. The funding received through PICSAR’s state and regional grants enables Swimming Victoria to focus on swimming programs for 3 specific target community groups including: 

  • Swimmers with Disability (SWD)

  • Indigenous Community (ISP)

  • Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and new arrival communities

The programs also include training and support information to assist SV in educating various sport centres, staff and coaches on how to accommodate these particular groups.  This Inclusion Training will provide an overview of opportunities for people with a disability to participate in sport and be followed by training on inclusive coaching practices. Inclusion training will assist your swimming club to support people with a disability to be included in sport and recreation activities.

 

With the help of partner organisations SV will continue to pursue and deliver programs that promote change in policy and practice enhancing and influencing individuals and communities to support healthy lifestyles.

 

To find out how your swimming club can become more inclusive please click here for some tips from the Lara Swimming Club!

   

Indigenous Swimming Program (ISP)

Swimming Victoria, in partnership with Swimming Australia (SAL) and Sport and Recreation Victoria (SRV), deliver annual Indigenous Swimming Programs which aim to engage Indigeous Communities to participate in swimming programs to increase water safety and awareness skills. 

The Indigenous Swimming Programs are being held in Term 3, 2010, and are a vital link for the community to join in with the local swimming Club. Swimming Victoria would like to acknowledge the ongoing support from local Swimming Clubs, Coaches, Facilities, Co-operatives and Koori Educators involved. 

Please find details of the 2010 ISP's below:

  • Bairnsdale: John Katal – East Gippsland Water Dragons Swimming Club - Flyer
  • Swan Hill: Shirley Swan – Nyah Two Bays Swimming Club - Flyer
  • Geelong: Lucky Weerakkody – Geelong City Aquatic Swimming Club - Flyer
  • Wodonga: Mandy Sawyer – Wodonga Swimming Club - Flyer
  • Shepparton: Aquamoves - Shepparton Swimming Club - Flyer

  

Swimmers with a Purpose (SWAP Programs)

Swimming Victoria, in conjunction with Sport & Recreation Victoria (Access all Abilities - AAA Providers) deliver a number of SWAP programs across Melbourne.   SWAP Programs are designed to increase fitness and swimming technique in a friendly and welcoming environment.  SWAP welcomes people of all abilities and backgrounds, of all ages and sexes, and we cater for individual needs!

The following programs are currently being organised for Term 4, 2010:

  • Yarra Ranges SWAP Program - Kilsyth Centenary Pool, Kilsyth. Yarra Ranges Flyer
  • Moreland SWAP Program - Elite Swimming, Pascoe Vale. Moreland Flyer
  • Wyndham SWAP Program - Wyndham Leisure & Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing. Wyndham Flyer
  • Kingston SWAP Program- Waves Leisure centre, Cheltenham. Still TBC. More details coming.

Stay tuned for more details, including dates and contact details.

Blind Swimming Programs

BAYSIDE BLIND SWIMMING PROGRAM

Swimming Victoria, in conjunction with Blind Sports Victoria and Joint Council Access All Abilities, have recently piloted a Blind Swimming Program in the Bayside region.  With the assistance of the Bayside Swimming Club and SEDA volunteers, we have just wrapped up a successful 6 week pilot program for people who have low or no vision.  The program was designed for participants to regain their confidence in the water and increase their swimming technique in a safe and friendly environment, whilst catering for all swimming abilities. Flyer. We will run this program again next year in 2011, so stay tuned for more details!

Bayside Leader Article.

 

MSAC BLIND SWIMMING PROGRAM

We are soon commencing the annual Blind Swimming Program at MSAC in Term 3, 2010, with the assistance of Melbourne Vicentre Swimming Club and SEDA volunteers.  If you or someone you know is interested in participating, please click on the flyer for more details, and register your interest.  Flyer

Aquatic Education Program

Swim? Study? Sail? Study? Surf? Study? Why choose when you can now do all with the SEDA Aquatic Education Program starting in 2010.
 
Imagine a couple of hours of formal lessons in the classroom in the morning, followed by the rest of the day on the beach or pool with practical lessons from highly qualified instructors.  Sport Education and Development Australia (SEDA) has developed as one of the finest new secondary school education providers in Victoria and is now providing a fully accredited alternative to VCE studies and the opportunity for those passionate about their sport, a unique learning experience and environment.
 
The Aquatic Education program is endorsed by Swimming Victoria, Yachting Victoria and Life Saving Victoria.  All students are linked to and enrolled at Victoria University.  This offers students direct pathways into Undergraduate Courses at Victoria University.
 
Acceptance into this course is not dependant on your sporting ability.
For more information contact Amy Gifford on (03) 9819 9669 or apply online at www.sedagroup.com.au