Women-only swimming sessions introduced by a Perth council are the latest in a growing list of programs being rolled out across the country to address the higher drowning risk in multicultural communities.
Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleFor the first time in her life, Jackline Obbayi is learning how to swim and is getting closer to her dream of joining her daughter in the water.Similar programs are being rolled out around the countryMs Obbayi is one of several women who are learning the essential skill this summer, after a Perth council introduced women-only pool sessions.
When she started lessons, Ms Obbayi thought, 'Oh, this is impossible' but has since gained confidence and determination. On Sunday afternoons at the small Beechboro pool, you will find women swimming laps, female instructors giving lessons, and kids enjoying a rare trip to the pool with their mum.
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