GymAbility
Gymnastics is a fun, inclusive sport. Focuses on individual physical development through motor, cognitive and social skills, balance, coordination and enhances self-esteem. Gymnastics Australia’s GymAbility is an umbrella brand for all initiatives within Gymnastics Australia, State Association members and clubs that seek to include people with disabilities in any capacity within gymnastics, including as an athlete, coach, judge, volunteer or other.
The GymAbility program encourages participation in a supportive and sociable environment fostering connections and friendship for families with a child with special needs. The initiative offer a variety of gymnastics programs that can cater for specific needs through specialised 1:1 coaching, small group therapy or recreational group classes. Their coaches are qualified, experienced and adaptive to the physical, sensory and learning requirements of every individual.
There are only 3 places in NSW offering this program.
- Quaycentre
- Location: Olympic Boulevard Sydney Olympic Park
- Cost: by application
- Session times: various
- Duration: 1 hour
- Enquiry: 02 9714 7600 or [email protected]
- Bankstown City YMCA Pre School
- Location: 184 The River Rd, Revesby NSW 2212
- Session times: Thursdays 5.30–6.30 pm.
- Enquiry: 02 9771 6033 or [email protected]
- Five Docks Leisure Centre
- Location: CNR Queens Rd and William St Five Dock, NSW, 2046
- Session times: Term 4, 2021 program, 6 sessions, Sunday 31st October, 2021 – Sunday 5th December, 2021
- Duration: 12:45pm – 1:30pm (45 mins), children aged 5 -16 years
- Cost:
- $50.40 per term (6 weeks @ $8.40/lesson),
- annual Registration $57.00 (expires on Friday, 31 December 2022),
- 1 x $8.40 trial class permitted before full term payment of the program is required
- Enquiry: 02 9911 6300 or [email protected]
Swimming
Rainbow Clubs
https://www.myrainbowclub.org.au/about-us/
Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability located throughout Sydney and NSW. With NDIS Provider status and their unique Swim the Rainbow program, Rainbow Club offers a fun and safe community for children with a disability to swim, interact, and play.
Rainbow Club is a vibrant, robust and centrally managed charity, with our Board providing governance, oversight and support to their Clubs. The Board is committed to expanding Rainbow Club’s footprint and building capacity to provide personalised swim lessons and social participation for 1000+ children with a disability.
They have a few locations across Sydney and NSW. Please check: https://www.myrainbowclub.org.au/locations/
You can contact them via their website for more information.
Autism Swim
https://autismswim.com.au/about-us/
AUTISM SWIM is an international, social enterprise of experts specialising in wandering and drowning prevention for those with ASD and other abilities. Autism Swim is an international, multi-disciplinary organisation, combining the expertise of Autism Specialists, Behaviour Specialists, Occupational Therapists and Swimming Instructors to achieve the best possible outcomes for the individuals whom they support. Autism Swim also operates under the skilled leadership of an Advisory Board.
There are a few places around greater Sydney that you may find a swimming coach specialised in teaching children with autism.
- A1 Swimming Academy
- Location: 1 Martin Place, Sydney
- Phone: 0468 406 765
- Email: [email protected]
- Graeme Reid
- Location: Bondi Beach, Bondi NSW 2035
- Phone: 0405 702 211
- Email: [email protected]
- South Sydney Swim Development
- Location: Bronte Beach Pools, 502 Bronte Rd, Bronte NSW 2024
- Phone: 0416 967 939
- Email: [email protected]
- A1 Swimming Academy
- Location: 1 Botany Road, Mascot
- Phone: 0468 406 765
- Email: [email protected]
- South East Swim Development
- Location: Arden Street, Coogee NSW 2034
- Phone: 0416 967 939
- Email: [email protected]
- South Sydney Swim Development
- Location: Clovelly Ocean Pool, Clovelly Road, Clovelly NSW 2031
- Phone: 0416 967 939
- Email: [email protected]
- South Sydney Swim Development
- Location: 105-109R Beach St, Coogee NSW 2034
- Phone: 0416 967 939
- Email: [email protected]
- South Sydney Swim Development
- Location: Maroubra Beach Pools, 15R Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035
- Phone: 0416 967 939
- Email: [email protected]
- South Sydney Swim Development
- Location: Malabar Beach Pool, Bay Parade, Malabar NSW 2036
- Phone: 0416 967 939
- Email: [email protected]
- Cerebral Palsy Alliance
- Location: 187 Allambie Road, Allambie Heights NSW 2100
- Phone: 1300 888 378
- Email: [email protected]
- NS Swim School
- Location: 9b Green Street, Brookvale NSW 2100
- Phone: 02 9907 4637
- Email: [email protected]
Leichhardt park Aquatic centre
Location: Mary St, Lilyfield NSW 2040
Their All Abilities swim classes are available 6 days a week at the centre. Children and adults with many varied skill levels participate in this program. Instructors modify strokes, entries and exits. The focus for this level is teaching children to experience water in a way that is comfortable for them. Special needs lessons are generally one-on-one, depending on child’s needs and the availability of program. Group lessons are available as well as integration into capped/smaller mainstream classes.
For more information please contact the swim school office on 02 9392 5400 or email [email protected]
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre
https://www.aquaticcentre.com.au/Aquatic-Programs/Swim-School/Special-Needs
Sydney Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Qualified and experienced Special Needs Instructors cater for most adults and children with disabilities, from beginners to those wishing to join a squad.
- Duration: 30 minutes class
- Cost: $22 per lesson
- Availability: Classes depend on lane availability
- Enquiry: 02 9714 7500 or [email protected]
Ripples NSW
https://ripplesnsw.com.au/learn-to-swim/special-needs
Ripples Special Needs program caters for students with mild to severe disabilities of all ages and swimming abilities. We offer private tuition, small group-based classes as well as integration pathways into our mainstream program. Their dedicated instructors that deliver this program are certified in AUSTSWIM’s Access and Inclusion qualification and deliver each class with a caring and supportive approach. Instructors will modify skills as necessary and always use discretion to ensure a positive and rewarding experience. They can accept NDIS funding agreements for Special Needs lessons and assessments.
For enquiry, contact:
St Marys
- Location: Charles Hackett Drive, St Marys NSW 2760
- Phone: 02 9833 3000
- Email: [email protected]
Penrith
- Location: 119 Station Street, Penrith NSW 2750
- Phone: 02 4721 3625
- Email: [email protected]
