Introduction
From 1 July 2023, parents, guardians and carers of children aged 3 to 6 years who are not enrolled in school, can apply for a $50 voucher towards the cost of swimming lessons.
The voucher is valid until 30 June 2024.
You can use the voucher:
- for a program of at least 5 structured and supervised swimming lessons, which are either intensive (daily) or regular weekly lessons
- at any participating business that is an approved First Lap provider
- before the expiry date.
You can apply for a voucher for each eligible child.
Eligibility
Your child must be:
- a resident of NSW
- aged between 3 and 6 years and not enrolled in school
- listed on a valid Australian Medicare card.
Voucher eligibility
- Each voucher can only be used:
- once (if the program is less than $50, the remaining balance is given up and cannot be refunded or used with another provider)
- with an approved First Lap provider
- for a program of at least 5 structured and supervised swimming lessons, which are either intensive (daily) or regular weekly lessons
- on or before the expiry date.
- Vouchers cannot be used:
- for programs that take place in:
- moving bodies of water
- water with potential underwater hazards
- water with low visibility
- to buy individual items (such as swimming costumes, goggles and kickboards)
- for online swimming lessons
- to pay for pool entrance/membership costs for the child, parent, guardian or carer
- to redeem cash.
- for programs that take place in:
What you need
- a MyServiceNSW Account – you can create one when you start your application
- one proof of identity document for the parent, carer or guardian
- your child's Medicare card details.
How to apply
- Check the eligibility requirements.
- Select the 'Apply online' button.
- Log in, or create your MyServiceNSW Account.
- Follow the prompts to apply for the voucher.
If successful, you'll:
- find the voucher under the ‘Vouchers’ section of the Service NSW app within an hour
- receive an email from Service NSW with the voucher available to download and print.
How to use the vouchers
- Choose a participating swimming provider where you'll use the voucher.
- Log in to the Service NSW app on your mobile device.
- Select ‘Vouchers’.
- Select the First Lap voucher.
- Present the voucher QR code for the business to scan at payment.
- Your device will show the voucher as being used.
If you do not have a mobile device, you can provide the printed voucher or voucher code instead.
Both printed and digital options can be scanned by participating providers.
Last updated: 28 July 2023