The figures are striking: Over the past 25 years, 965 children under the age of five have drowned in Australia. This is like the population of a village. What is more striking, is that each of those tragic events could have been avoided. Every single drowning, no matter the different reasons that have caused each one, could have been prevented if the kids were watched properly.

There are times in life, when there are, literally, matters of life and death. Occasions, when the life of a person depends on knowledge and calm thinking. Such a case is when a human has lost his senses and needs Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to spring back to life.

For many parents, any thought of water related fatal accidents regarding their children within their homes, seems unlikely to happen to them. It is not, of course, that they don't care about their kids. On the contrary, they could be extremely protective of them and think that they have everything under their control. However, all parents or guardians shall be aware of the possible fatal water related accidents that can occur at home.

Probably one of the major issues of debate, regarding the swimming courses, is the one about the appropriate age of beginning such courses. Indeed, parents who are not familiar with the great advantages of early swimming lessons could be reluctant to enrol their babies and infants in swimming classes.