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The Town of Port Hedland is committed to building an inclusive community where people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds can participate in and contribute to our diverse community.
Alarmingly, current findings indicate that the risk of drowning among individuals on the autism spectrum is 160 times greater than that of the general population.
It's a sobering statistic that underscores the importance of specialised swimming support, however providing neurodiverse swimmers with the assistance they need can be challenging.
To more fully serve the needs of the community, Swim School Instructors at South Hedland Aquatic Centre receive specialised training, resources, and ongoing support to better understand the unique sensory, behavioural, and communication needs of neurodiverse swimmers.
Our instructors also work alongside families to ensure that each swimmer is taught in a way that's aligned with their needs – whether that means modified instructions, quieter environments, or increased visual support.
We also ensure that our teaching practices are aligned with internationally recognised standards in inclusive aquatics, and we are thrilled to have recently received accreditation as an approved provider by Autism Swim, the global authority in inclusive swim education.
This accreditation reinforces our commitment to continually refining our programs to stay inclusive, supportive, and impactful.
We welcome enquiries from parents, carers, and support professionals who would like to learn more about our programs.
Call (08) 9158 9772 or email swimschool@porthedland.wa.gov.au for more information.
Useful Links
Access and Inclusion Plan 2023-2026
Autism, Drowning and Autism Swim's Mission: Inclusive Aquatics, Worldwide
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