Learn to Swim Strategy

The Swim and Survive Committee was formed in 2008 as a result of the need for a co-ordinated approach to Swim and Survive in New Zealand.

The committee was established and is chaired by Water Safety New Zealand; other organisations on the committee are Swimming NZ, NZ Recreation Association, and Swim Coaches and Teachers NZ. The defined purpose of the committee is:

  • To provide a process for the consideration and coordination of swim and survive in New Zealand;
  • To encourage communication, sharing of information and co-operation between learn to swim partners to ensure cost-effectiveness and avoid duplication;
  • To work collaboratively in order to coordinate a consolidated funding application for learn to the WSNZ Project Review Team;
  • To consider issues and opportunities for swim and survive and work to resolve/optimise these for the benefit of the community;
  • To make recommendations and findings on swim and survive to the Water Safety Education Forum.