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Supporting people with additional needs/all abilities to access the water. Supporting you as you strive to .

Aqua Access 4 All was developed by Samantha as a way of sharing her the love of the water, to empower people of all abilities and ages to harness the benefits of water. After 20 years in special education settings, gaining aquatic qualifications and learning collaboratively from allied health teams, Aqua Access 4 All (AA4A) was started to support those who needed and recognised water benefits the

most. The essence of the service is to bring together all the knowledge and fantastic rewards of the water, build connections and foster relationships of trust and support that as a teacher in early childhood and special education settings has come to be one of the key factors in gaining learning, progress and positive outcomes with individuals. In the water and extending into other daily and community living environments.

05/09/2026

💙 Happy Father’s Day to all the wonderful dads and father figures in our WaterLovers community.

Today we celebrate the dads, grandads, stepdads, foster dads, carers, uncles and all the special people who step into that father figure role with love, encouragement and support.

We see you poolside cheering on the wins, helping with the tricky moments, carrying the bags, sharing the laughs and simply being there. 💦

We also know Father’s Day can bring many different emotions. For those missing someone special, remembering a dad, navigating a difficult relationship, or finding today a little harder than others, we’re thinking of you too. 💙

However today looks for you, we hope there’s a little time for connection, kindness and something that makes you smile.

Happy Father’s Day from Sam and the AquaAccess4All team. 💙🌊

02/09/2026

💙 Looking for a little extra connection and support?

One of our wonderful WaterLover families shared this with us, and we thought it was well worth passing on to our wider AA4A community.

The Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne is offering Take a Breath, a FREE online parent support group designed for parents of children with a disability.

Across six online sessions, the group provides a supportive space to connect with other parents, while exploring practical ways to manage stress and navigate some of the challenges that can come with parenting.

💻 Online
💙 Completely free and voluntary
🧠 Facilitated by a Senior Clinical Psychologist
🔬 Supported by research from The Royal Children’s Hospital, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute and Parenting Research Centre

Some eligibility criteria apply, including having a child who attends appointments with the Department of Neurodevelopment and Disability at The Royal Children’s Hospital.

Take a look at the flyer for dates and contact details if this sounds like something that could support you, or please share it with someone who may benefit. 💙

Sometimes simply connecting with people who understand can make a difference.

27/08/2026

💙🌊 Meet Emerson, or Emmy as we know her! 🌊💙 Emmy is our Taylor Swift-loving WaterLover who loves nothing more than getting into the warmth of the warm water pool. 🎶✨

With a big smile and plenty of laughs, Emmy continues to challenge herself and step outside her comfort zone. She loves doing Humpties off the wall, playing with the water makeup brushes and, of course, a little horse riding in the pool! 🐴💦

Together, Emmy and Vicky are working on:
💙 Feeling more comfortable in deeper water
🥽 Wearing goggles for longer periods
💪 Climbing independently out of the pool
🦵 Building leg strength through kicking

Emmy has also discovered a love for wearing flippers, or as she calls them, her "slippers"! 😂 She is doing a fantastic job kicking around the pool in them and getting those legs working.

We love the fun, determination and personality Emmy brings to every session. Keep challenging yourself, keep smiling and keep being your best, Emmy! 💙🌊

25/08/2026

💙 A big THANK YOU to Breanna and Uly! 💙 Earlier this month we had the pleasure of hosting Breanna and Uly, two amazing fourth-year Monash University Physiotherapy students who are set to graduate in 2026. 🎓

Spending time within our AA4A community has given them the opportunity to work alongside our team and participants, developing experience in:
💦 Communication and engagement with younger participants
💦 Using fun, flexible and open-ended approaches to motivate movement and therapy
💦 Building trust and rapport
💦 Exploring AAC, non-verbal cues, visual schedules and Key Word Sign
💦 Adapting ideas and activities to suit the individual in front of them

It's also been a wonderful experience for our WaterLovers, who have welcomed new faces into their sessions, shared their space and been open to trying some new ideas in the water.

Breanna and Uly now have just one more placement and their final exams ahead before graduation at the end of the year. We wish you both every success with what's ahead and hope you've enjoyed your time with us as much as we've enjoyed having you! 🌊

And they even brought us chocolate to say thank you... 🍫😂

We think WE were the lucky ones!

Thanks for being part of AA4A for these three weeks, Breanna and Uly. 💙

18/08/2026

💙🌊 Meet Sawyer! 🌊💙 Over the past six months, Sawyer has achieved some incredible milestones in the water, and we couldn't be prouder of his hard work and determination. 💦

One of his biggest achievements has been building the confidence to conquer the big pool, even when the cooler temperatures have made it that little bit more challenging.

Together we've been working on:
✨ Body position
✨ Strong, fast kicking
✨ Introducing breathing and arm patterns
✨ Building core strength and balance
✨ Push and glides

Every success Sawyer has achieved is a reflection of the effort he brings to every session.

Our AA4A team loves Sawyer's kind heart, his fun personality and the way he communicates so well when he needs a break. It's wonderful to see him understanding his own needs while continuing to challenge himself and grow.

Sawyer, we're so proud of everything you've accomplished. Keep believing in yourself, keep working hard and keep being your best, both in the water and beyond. 💙

13/08/2026

💙 Thank you to everyone who has already sent through their Hydro Letter! 💙

We've had an amazing response so far, with many families already returning their updated GP letter. Thank you for helping us keep our records up to date and supporting a safe environment for everyone. 🌊

If you haven't had a chance to organise yours yet, this is a friendly reminder. You may be one of the families we're still waiting to hear from.

We understand life gets busy, so if you're having trouble arranging an appointment, you're unsure what's required, or you have any questions at all, please get in touch. We're here to help and make the process as easy as possible.

As a reminder, we're simply asking for a letter from your GP confirming there are no known concerns or contraindications to participating in a supervised warm water/hydrotherapy environment.

Thank you for working with us to ensure we can continue providing safe, supportive and enjoyable sessions for every WaterLover. 💙

If you need any assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to the team.

11/08/2026

🌸☀️ Spring School Holiday Planning Has Started! ☀️🌸 It might still feel like winter, but we're already looking ahead to our September school holiday adventures!

Expressions of Interest are NOW OPEN for our Spring Holiday Program, running from Monday 21 September to Friday 2 October. 💙

We're exploring plenty of fun possibilities, including:
🎨 Arts & crafts
🍳 Cooking & music
🎳 Bowling
🎬 Movies
🏕️ A sleepover camp
🌈 Indoor play
✨ And more!

As always, our holiday activities aren't just about having a great day out. We consider opportunities to build independence, communication, social participation, community access and everyday life skills, while having plenty of fun along the way.

Your Expressions of Interest help us understand what our WaterLovers and families would like to do, and help shape the final program around participant needs, interests and our team's availability.

👉 Interested in joining us? Please complete the Expression of Interest form and let us know what you'd love to see these holidays.

🔗 https://forms.gle/ztV5bysXtuwuGAnbA

We can't wait to see what Spring brings! 🌸💙

06/08/2026

💙 We value your feedback! 💙 Your feedback helps us understand what's working well, what we can improve and how we can continue creating meaningful experiences for our WaterLovers and families.

The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response helps shape future events, programs and activities.

👉 If you haven't completed it yet, please take a moment to share your thoughts: 🔗 https://forms.gle/tyLnXXsLn3otDNt87

Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us continue to grow, learn and be our best. 🌊💙

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Melbourne, VIC

Telephone

+61408582820

Website

http://www.aquaaccess4all.com.au/

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