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Aquanat Holistic Swimming Lessons and Classes as well as Aquatic Therapy Sessions for All Ages and Levels Maintaining a good flow of air and warm or natural lighting.

Personalised aquatic education and therapy for all ages and levels of ability in a unique environment. With over 35 years of experience, Aquanat provides specialised early-age aquatic education for babies and caregivers, swimming classes for toddlers, children, adults, and those facing physical or mental challenges, as well as aquatic therapy sessions and training. Operating out of first-class pool environments, Aquanat is passionate about making people's experience in water enjoyable and freeing. Unique aquatic education with specialised attention:
Small groups
Start at any age, young or old, as early as 10 weeks
Specialised attention - monitoring all aspects of students’ physical and emotional needs to determine what is best for each student
Private lessons available
Helping to develop tangible aquatic skills, water freedom and confidence, in an enjoyable and empowering environment

Accredited AUSTSWIM Gold member
AUSTSWIM qualified instructors (specialising in teaching swimming to infants as well as people with disabilities)
RLSS Certificate of Pool Operation
Halliwick WST (Water Specific Therapy) Certification

We operate in dedicated pool environments, distinct from public swimming facilities, as it is imperative to our programs. We pay specialised attention to details that enhance a positive experience, by:​

Keeping water temperature at 34-35 ℃. Ensuring access to comfortable changing rooms. Aesthetically pleasant surroundings. Maintaining a sanitation and filtration system for clear, healthy, and odourless water.

This is the reaction we're chasing every single class, the full-body, can't-stop giggling, water-in-the-eyes kind of lau...
09/10/2026

This is the reaction we're chasing every single class, the full-body, can't-stop giggling, water-in-the-eyes kind of laugh. If you've got a toddler who does this face after swimming lessons, drop a 🤍 below, we know exactly what you mean. 😄

Water Pixies

06/10/2026

It seems like such a small thing, but that little countdown has an important purpose.

When we use "1, 2, 3" before a child jumps from the edge, it's not just part of the game. It helps them learn to check that their parent is paying attention and ready to receive them before they jump.

Over time, the count becomes a familiar cue: we're both ready, now you can go.

But we don't use a countdown before every activity. Before going underwater, for example, we simply take a breath rather than counting. We want submersion to stay something they simply do, not something they brace for.

That difference matters. Sometimes a cue is there to help a child know when it's safe to act. Other times, keeping things natural and relaxed is exactly what they need.

Every cue we use in our lessons has a purpose. 🤍🐳🐋

This one's less about age and more about a feeling, you'll notice bub's body actually softening in your hands instead of...
06/10/2026

This one's less about age and more about a feeling, you'll notice bub's body actually softening in your hands instead of tensing up. That's the tell. Before that happens, floating with support is doing exactly what it should: teaching their body what "safe" feels like in the water. Once the tension goes, that's when we start easing off, a few seconds at a time, always within reach. It's not a milestone you rush toward, it's one that shows up on its own once the trust is there.

photo by Water Pixies

There's something different about this world underwater, quiet, calm, just the two of them. It's one of our favourite pa...
02/10/2026

There's something different about this world underwater, quiet, calm, just the two of them. It's one of our favourite parts of class, the moments where bub isn't performing a skill, they're just... together with mum, completely at ease. This is the whole point, really.

Not just teaching a baby to swim, but giving families moments like this one. 🤍💙

Thanks Pixies for these amazing pics

30/09/2026

Nine weeks old to full freestyle at 4, we've genuinely watched this little one grow up in this pool. That's the part people don't always see when they picture "swim lessons."
It's not a term here and there, it's years of the same familiar faces, the same warm water, watching a baby who once cried at the edge turn into a kid who swims like it's second nature.

Moments like this are exactly why so many of our families stay with us for the long haul. We don't just teach kids to swim, we are lucky enough to watch them grow up. 🤍🌊🐳

No hesitation, no tension, just a completely relaxed little face gliding through the water. This is what happens when a ...
28/09/2026

No hesitation, no tension, just a completely relaxed little face gliding through the water. This is what happens when a baby has genuinely learned the pool is a safe place. Moments like this one never get old for us. 🤍🌊

Water Pixies

25/09/2026

This jump didn't happen on day one, it happened because of every class before it. The same voice, the same warm water, the same pair of arms always right there to catch them. That's what actually builds a baby who'll launch themselves off the edge with zero hesitation: confidence in the water, and confidence in the person waiting in it. So when you see this moment, know it's not really about the jump. It's about everything that came before it. 🤍

If you're ready to start building this with your own little one, send us a message, spots for next term are limited and we run a waiting list once we're full. 🌊

21/09/2026

This is one of the most common things parents worry about "is it bad that my baby doesn't love water on their face yet?" It's not.
Every baby responds differently the first few times, and none of those responses tell you anything about how confident they'll eventually become. Some take to it instantly. Others need it introduced gradually, a little at a time, until it stops being a surprise. We watch each baby's individual pace rather than comparing them to the kid next to them in class, because that comparison genuinely tells you nothing useful. What matters is the trend over weeks, not the reaction on day one. 🤍

Every prop in our pool earns its spot, nothing's just there for decoration. The rainbow platform builds confidence at th...
18/09/2026

Every prop in our pool earns its spot, nothing's just there for decoration. The rainbow platform builds confidence at the edge, the kite gets little heads tipped back into the perfect float position without a single instruction needed, and the diving toys turn "go under water" into "go get that." The hoops give kids something specific to aim for, and the kickboard lets little legs do the work without the rest of the body getting in the way. The slide makes going into the water something they're genuinely excited about, and the floating mat is wobbly on purpose, it's balance practice that just happens to look like fun. Play and skill-building aren't separate things here. They're the same thing. 🌊

Spots for next term are already filling up, and with small classes we do run a waiting list once we're full, so if any of this looks like something your little one would love, get in early rather than risk missing the term. Send us a message and we'll sort the right class for you. 🌊

Okay but can we talk about how much fun this thing is?? The floating mat is hands down one of our favourite parts of cla...
16/09/2026

Okay but can we talk about how much fun this thing is?? The floating mat is hands down one of our favourite parts of class, bub gets to wobble, giggle, splash and just be a bit silly while quietly nailing their balance the whole time. Skills in disguise, basically. 🤍🌊

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545 Canning Highway
Perth, WA
6154

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