Emily Drummond Swimming Helps Local Families Access Affordable Lessons

With Emily Drummond Swimming joining the SwimStart program, families across Brisbane and Ipswich can access affordable lessons that teach lifesaving skills from an early age.

Support Through SwimStart

Emily Drummond Swimming in Tarragindi is helping local families access affordable learn-to-swim lessons by accepting $150 SwimStart vouchers for children aged 0–4. The vouchers can be used for both private and group classes, making early water education more accessible for parents in Brisbane and Ipswich.

Families can apply online through the Enquire portal and redeem the vouchers with approved providers. Emily Drummond Swimming is listed in the official SwimStart directory as one of the eligible providers. The current funding round runs from 28 July 2025 to 12 June 2026.

About Emily Drummond Swimming

Founded by swim instructor Emily Drummond, the business offers lessons at Wellers Hill State School in Tarragindi and also provides mobile swim teaching services across Brisbane and Ipswich.

Emily has more than eight years of experience and holds Austswim and Royal Life Saving Australia certifications, including qualifications to teach children with special needs. She also works as an Austswim assessor, ensuring instructors meet high teaching and safety standards.

Lessons for Every Age

Emily Drummond Swimming caters to infants as young as three months through free water familiarisation sessions, before progressing to structured classes that develop breath control, floating, and propulsion skills. Private one-on-one lessons and small group options are available, as well as baby and toddler programs with affordable per-class pricing.

The school also runs swimming intensives at local schools, following the Royal Life Saving Australia National Swimming and Water Safety Framework, with qualified instructors and lifeguards on site.

Community Impact

By participating in SwimStart, Emily Drummond Swimming is helping make early water safety education more affordable for families, especially those in financial hardship. Parents without concession cards can still apply through a referral agent if they have been in contact with a professional who has known their child for at least three months.

The combination of professional instruction, flexible lesson delivery, and government support aims to improve water safety outcomes for the youngest members of the community.

Published 12-August-2025

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