Get Learn to Swim vouchers for your child

If your child is under 5 years old and not enrolled in school, you can apply for the Learn to Swim program in the Northern Territory (NT).

The program gives your child two $100 Learn to Swim vouchers each year - one in January and one in July.

You can use the vouchers to enrol them in swimming lessons with a registered activity provider.

Who can apply

To get a Learn to Swim voucher, your child must be all of the following:

• a resident of the NT
• under 5 years old
• not enrolled in transition or school.

You can only get one voucher in a semester - either a Learn to Swim voucher or a sport voucher.

If you already have a sports voucher, you can use it instead to enrol your child in swimming lessons.

How to apply

To apply for the Learn to Swim voucher, follow these steps:

Step 1. Register your child for the water safety awareness program.

Applications for the program close at 4:30pm on Friday 13 December 2024 and reopen at 8am on 1 January 2025.

Learn about the program on the Royal Life Saving NT website.

If you’re not sure if your child is already registered for the program, or if you just need your registration number, call 08 8981 5036 or email nt@rlssa.org.au.

Step 2. Apply for your voucher through GrantsNT. You will need to register if you don't have an account.

If you don't have access to the internet or need help, contact:

• the sport voucher team by calling 1800 817 860
• the activity provider you want to use or
• your child's school.

Libraries have computers with internet access. Find a library in the NT.

Using the vouchers

You can only use the Learn to Swim vouchers for swimming lessons with a registered swim activity provider.

You can't use it for any of the following:

• to buy items such as bathers, goggles, swimming equipment or toys
• lessons that have already taken place
• swimming pool entry fees
• to trade for cash.

Contact

To find out more, call 1800 817 860 or email Sport.VoucherScheme@nt.gov.au.