Bush Nippers 2025
We're partnering with Lifesaving Victoria to bring back Bush Nippers for the second year in a row!
Bush Nippers is a rural inland adaption to the coastal nipper’s education program for primary school aged children, creating 'Everyday Lifesavers' out of Victorian kids, aiming to build lifesaving water safety knowledge and skills in open water environments. These skills will empower participants to make safe aquatic related decisions while enjoying their local waterways.
Date: Monday 20 to Wednesday 22 January 2025
Location: Sydney Beaches
Duration: 3 day program
Session times:
9:00am-11am
11:30am-1:30pm
Age: Primary school aged children
Expressions of interest
Is this a Learn to Swim program?
This is a lifesaving and water safety program. Although your child will benefit enormously and increase their confidence from exposure to open water-based activities including survival swimming and board paddling, this is not a learn to swim program. See Options HERE to enrol into swimming lessons with us.
What do participants need to bring on the day?
Participants should bring:
- Any medication requirements (parent/ guardian to have with them)
- Bathers, lightweight long-sleeved shirt, sunglasses, warm clothing and spare towel (in case of cool weather), SPF 30+ sunscreen, wetsuit (optional), drink bottle, wide brimmed hat, enclosed shoes (recommended).
- Participants will be provided with a rash top to wear during the program and a lifesaving cap
Does my child need to meet the necessary criteria?
Participant swimming ability evaluations are in place to ensure that participants are able to swim and float to ensure their safety when participating in an open water environment or pool.
By registering your child or children into the program you are agreeing that they meet the standard required for the age group or to discuss options with the provider for your child to safely participate, I.e., undertaking additional swimming lessons in the weeks prior, having additional support available for in water activities, being included in another age group.
Please also indicate with us when your child is well above the recommended swimming criteria to ensure appropriate adaptations may be made.