SafeWave is dedicated to providing the opportunity to gain vital water safety knowledge and swimming skills for people of all backgrounds.
SafeWave is a non-profit advocacy project initiated and led by teenagers. Our mission is to enhance water safety awareness among children and teenagers to ultimately reduce drowning incidents caused by limited swimming and self-rescue skills.
Through practical training, we uphold our philosophy: Equal Access to Water, Shared Safety of Lives. We believe every child deserves the chance to access water, learn essential self-rescue techniques, and experience the joy of safe swimming – regardless of cultural background, language, or family circumstances.
By empowering teenage leaders to mobilise schools, communities, and institutions, SafeWave works to build a friendly, inclusive, and safe water education environment.
Teaching practical swimming and rescue skills to prevent drowning
Initiated and managed by teenagers who understand community needs and inspire change
Breaking cultural and language barriers to enable equal access to water education
We envision an Australia where every child – regardless of linguistic, or economic background – can enjoy equal safety and growth opportunities in aquatic environments. We aspire to build a future with zero accidental drowning risks, where water becomes not a source of fear, but a safe and supportive space for children to learn, play, and grow strong.
We are committed to breaking cultural barriers and bridging resource gaps, making water safety knowledge and swimming skills an accessible “life essential course” for every family. By harnessing the energy of teenage peer leadership and multilingual support, we hope to reduce parents’ fears and misconceptions about water, while empowering children to engage with it confidently.
We look forward to collaborating with communities, schools, governments, and swimming institutions to build this inclusive and vibrant water education ecosystem – one that allows SafeWave’s ripples of safety and joy to continue to spread.
Equal Access to Water, Shared Safety of Lives
Beneficiary Children
Partner Communities
Water Safety Awareness
Drowning Incidents Target
Safe Wave works closely with organisations in various fields to promote water safety education
St George Russian
Orthodox Church
Nepalese Penshurst
Committee Inc.
Aqua Wings
Swim Academy
Auburn
Swimming Club
Jennifer
Swimming School
Learn to recognise potential risks, master practical skills, and keep yourself and your family safe around water
Accidents often occur at unmarked boundaries between deep and shallow waters. Children should always enter water with adult supervision.
Hidden currents are common in the ocean and rivers, sweeping away even experienced swimmers.
Prolonged swimming or cold water immersion can trigger muscle cramps, a leading cause of drowning.
Over 80% of child drowning accidents occur during brief lapses in supervision of even just a few seconds.
False. Even strong swimmers can be overcome by cramps, fatigue, injury, or unforeseen circumstances.
False. Statistics show children can drown in as little as 30 cm of water.
False. Drowning is often silent, as victims are unable to call out for help once their airways are submerged.
Panic drains energy. Try to relax, taking slow, deep breaths.
Adopt a back floating position, keeping your mouth and nose above water, conserve energy and await help.
If possible, shout for help. Keep one arm raised straight above your head with a closed first; avoid waving your arms as this may confuse potential rescuers.
Grab items like plastic bottles, wooden boards, or floats to help stay afloat.
Join our water safety events to learn practical skills and give your family the gift of safety
Can you save your child from drowning?
This water safety lecture, supported by Jennifer Swimming School, welcomes all members of the Chinese community in the Enfield area. Through interactive demonstrations and practical guidance, parents and families will gain essential skills to effectively handle water emergencies and ensure children’s safety.
Saturday, September 20, 2025
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
8 Portland St, Enfield NSW 2136
All members of the Chinese community in the Enfield area
Read these real stories from our community, sharing the changes brought by water safety education
New immigrant from China
"As new immigrants, our family had never really been exposed to swimming and I was always afraid of water. After attending SafeWave’s workshop, not only did my 7-year-old son learn basic self-rescue skills, but I also overcame my own fear. Now we can safely enjoy family time in the water".
Single mother of two
"SafeWave’s multilingual support helped me a lot. As someone with limited English, I worried about not being able to help my children with water safety. Now I know how to respond to emergencies, and my kids have gained valuable swimming skills".
Have any questions or want to participate in our projects? Please feel free to contact us
