RAPID SWIM

Rapid Swim was developed by SASRAPID in response to an expressed desire for people with disabilities to gain water confidence. The first Rapid Swim program was established at the Elizabeth Aquadome in February 1991 in conjunction with the Royal Life Saving Society. 

Rapid Swim is a water awareness, confidence, safety and learn to swim program for people of all ages with an integration difficulty, who require more support than they can obtain from a regular learn to swim program.  Consequently Rapid Swim offers a instructor to student ratio e.g. 1:1 or 1:2, dependent upon the needs of each individual. Each program has an Instructor In Charge and a team of accredited Swimming Instructors. Aquatic Therapy for Children with Autism is an expansion of Rapid Swim and caters specifically for the needs of children with autism spectrum disorder.  Programs are conducted at Hampstead Rehabiliatation Centre, Women's and Children's Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre.

Rapid Swim Plus is a program for swimmers with integration difficulties, who are capable of swimming at least 50 metres freestyle. Swimmers receive instruction in small groups.

Rapid Swim programs are conducted after hours or on weekends and are conducted during school terms. Participants pay fees at the beginning of each term and lessons are of half-hour duration. Rapid Swim programs are located throughout the Adelaide metropolitan area and outer metropolitan areas. (See below for locations and times).

TEENAGE RECREATION ACCESS INTO THE COMMUNITY (TRAC)

HISTORY

The Teenage Recreation Access into the Community (TRAC) Project is an initiative of SASRAPID, which was established in 1995. The Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations  (DEEWR) funds the project, under the YouthLinx Program.

  
THE ROLE OF THE YOUTHLINX PROGRAM

The YOUTHLINX Program specifically helps to prevent young people from developing and continuing with patterns of behaviour that place them at risk of disconnecting from their families and community and which may have long term adverse effects on their family relationships, schooling and labour force participation.

 
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF TRAC?

The purpose of TRAC is to provide young people (11-16 years) who have integration difficulties (intellectual and/or physical disability, learning difficulties, social depravation, challenging behaviours etc.) and who are “at risk” (of developing / continuing with patterns of behaviour that place them at risk of disconnecting from their families and community), the opportunity to participate in activities of their choice in ongoing meaningful sport, recreation and leisure.

 
WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF TRAC?

The aim of TRAC is for the individual to become integrated into the activity of their choice, so they feel comfortable and are able to access the activity with the support from relevant networks.

The project also aims to:

   1.   Respond to individual needs and to take into consideration cultural, religious socio-economic status and gender.

   2. Assist participants to gain the self-esteem, confidence needed to become involved in meaningful education, employment and general community activities in the future.

     
WHAT ARE THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES FOR A PARTICIPANT?

TRAC contributes to the individual’s quality of life by improving health, fitness and lifestyles through the activity the person is involved in. Activities are intended to increase self-esteem, confidence and develop the resources of the adolescent who attend, by giving them the opportunity to undertake creative or challenging activities.

 
WHO SUPPORTS A TRAC PARTICIPANT?

TRAC encourages parents/guardians to support the individual wherever they can. However, SASRAPID employs Recreation Assistants who can provide support in areas of need. Recreation Assistants are an important part of the inclusion process for many participants. 

 
WHAT ACTIVITIES CAN A PARTICIPANT DO?

Activities offered are innovative, structured, supervised and focus on the expressed wishes of the participant. In the past, participants have been involved in netball, cycling, personal fitness, soccer, gymnastics, tennis, indoor cricket, basketball, dancing, arts and crafts and many more.

 
HOW DO YOU BECOME A TRAC PARTICIPANT?

A parent/guardian, caseworker, teacher or other significant person can complete a formal request. The TRAC Project Officer will then arrange to meet with the family and participant to assess their eligibility for the project, and to discuss other options that exist within SASRAPID.

DOWNLOAD Request for Service form

Please POST to SASRAPID office

Attn: Mike Fidge

SASRAPID Level 2, Station Arcade
52-54 Hindley Street
Adelaide SA 5000

OR

Fax or Email (fill out and save as attachment) to mike.fidge@sasrapid.com.au

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FAMILY LIAISON SERVICE

The Family Liaison Service is a SASRAPID initiative (1997). The Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations  (DEEWR) funds the project, under the YouthLinx Program. Specifically, the funding received from The Australian Government Department is for young people (aged 11-16 years) and their families. The young person must have an integration difficulty and be ‘at risk’ of developing destructive behaviour which is detrimental to themselves and the community.

However, SASRAPID is committed to ensuring that all participants and their families can access this service through the program they attend. It is the role of SASRAPID office staff, Coordinators, Swimming Instructors and Recreation Assistants to identify those who may benefit from receiving this service. The service that SASRAPID provides is low-key and informal and works on the strengths of the individual and family. The service is also based on the choices of the individual and family.

HOW CAN THE FAMILY LIAISON SERVICE ASSIST YOU?

Through the Family Liaison Service the SASRAPID staff are able to offer advice, guidance, and assistance to families to ensure that they are given every possible opportunity to understand and access services for their child with a intergration difficulty.

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Contact SASRAPID Inc:	Level 2, Station Arcade	Phone: (61+8)  8410 6999
	52-54 Hindley Street	Fax:     (61+8)  8212 8666
	ADELAIDE  5000