I hope this summer will be different, that every family enjoys safe days at pools and beaches free from tragic drownings. Learning to swim as an adult can be challenging, but it is within reach for everyone, especially those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Many of us inherited a fear of water from parents who never learned to swim, a dangerous cycle.
It's encouraging to see some CALD parents investing in swimming lessons for their children, diligently watching them learn to kick, float, breathe, and enjoy the water. Yet, many CALD parents themselves still cannot swim.
