Rabia Johini had never stepped foot in a pool until last month, when she decided to join a program that offers free swimming lessons to newly-arrived Afghan women in Sydney's west.
Ten months after arriving in Australia from Afghanistan, Rabia Johini has taken on a new challenge — learning to swim.
Ms Zahid said in landlocked Afghanistan, learning to swim is not viewed as a priority, pools are scarce, and women often face cultural barriers when trying to participate. Royal Life Saving Australia said research has shown tailored, culturally appropriate swimming and water safety programs can help engage multicultural communities.
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