Aquastars Swim School – Leading the Hunter Region in Drowning Prevention

We are the only Qualified provider in the Newcastle/Hunter Region

Swim survival

Aquastars is the ONLY swim school in the Hunter Region to offer this intensive swim-survival training for children aged six months to six years. Once children know that they can keep themselves safe in the water, they—and their caregivers—have less reason to worry and more fun to look forward to.

Our swim survival courses are extraordinarily popular, and some families find themselves booking nine months or more in advance. To get your child started on a lifetime of safe swimming, please see our timetable and Contact us to reserve your place today.

Swim survival is taught one on one by an internationally trained water-safety expert, and follows the acclaimed Swim Float Swim method. Courses range from four to six weeks, depending on your child’s age and physical ability.

Pricing information

Swim Survival – Once off $90 Registration Fee

6 months to Walking – 4 Week Program

Up Front Payment – $670
Payment Plan – $180 P/W (4 Weeks) (Total Cost $720)

*Once completed and your child begins running they can complete the program for a reduced cost.

Walking to 5 Years – (3 or 6 Week Program)

Up Front Payment – $850

Payment Plan – Either $300 or $150 P/W (3 or 6 Weeks, Total cost $900)

Speak to us if you need a different payment plan

Swim Survival Group Lessons (Once completed Swim Survival Program)

Funday – $ 18.60 Per Week

Transition – $21.60 per Week

Direct Debit, Online and In-store Payments available.

*From October 1 2026, quarterly payments made by CASH will receive a discount for Funday and Transition Lessons only.

Your child could be learning valuable life saving swim skills in a matter of weeks

Could your baby save themselves?

Aqua Stars Swim School is accredited across many organisations