Splashdown’s Michelle McInnes loves teaching babies and toddlers how to swim.
Michelle’s dedication, care and popularity in the pool have been recognised through numerous aquatic industry awards.
She was named AustSwim’s Victorian infant teacher of the year and Aquatic and Recreation Victoria’s infants, toddlers and preschool swim teacher of the year.
Michelle says all parents should have their babies in the water, undertaking structured lessons with qualified instructors from an early age.
“Babies can learn to swim at our Swim Sport and Leisure centres from six months of age.
“In our Webstar’s Swim School program babies are taught through play with purpose, where instructors gain the baby’s trust through fun activities that help them gain confidence being in and around the water.
One of the first skills Michelle teaches her babies is how to get back to the side of the pool so they are able to save themselves if they should ever fall into the water.
“It’s an invaluable skill to learn that can prevent drowning and save lives,” she says.
Children aged from six months can be enrolled in the Webstar’s Swim School program at Leisurelink, Waterworld, Splashdown or Bellarine Aquatic and Sports Centre.
