A shortage of qualified instructors has made adult swimming lessons harder to find despite a rise in drownings.
Royal Life Saving South Australia says adult swimming lessons are becoming harder to access despite a rise in drownings.
Years ago, she had tried to find lessons in the region so she could join in on family days by the river but had no luck.The latest Royal Life Saving Australia figures showed adults made up more than 80 per cent of the average number of drownings each year in Australia. "There's a lot of factors at play but obviously not engaging in water safety programs for those who don't have the skills is such a big factor and unfortunately we are seeing these numbers in adults go in the wrong direction," he said.
"When we're looking at our demographic and who's working in the industry, it's predominantly 16 to 24-year-olds and can be daunting," he said. Wulanda Recreation Centre in Mount Gambier is one of the few places hosting adult lessons in regional South Australia."We are a bit restricted on how many classes we can run. We have to have the right qualifications with the teachers, but the demand is high," aquatics coordinator Lisa Rainey said.
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