Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability. With NDIS Provider status and our unique Swim the Rainbow program, Rainbow Club offers a fun and safe community for children with a disability to have individualised swimming lessons catered to their needs.
Swim the Rainbow
Children with a disability love swimming with Rainbow Club. Our rainbow-coloured goals program rewards their progress.
Our locations
Located throughout Sydney and NSW, Rainbow Clubs swim on weekends during school terms. Find a Club near you.
NDIS Provider
We are registered to provide Community & Social Participation activities for those with this category in their NDIS Plan.
Supportive teachers
Our teachers ensure your child feels safe and supported, and we support our teachers with training and resources.
Family friendly events
Join in the fun and a little friendly competition at our Family Carnival and the Murray Rose Malabar Magic Ocean Swim.
Working together
People make Rainbow Club great! Our story includes many wonderful people all working together to help children with a disability.
Celebrating 50 years
50 years ago a chance encounter inspired the creation of Rainbow Club. In 1969, Ron Siddons, Beach Inspector and man of action, saw a father trying to enjoy the water with his disabled son. The child was placed in an inner tube of a car tyre for floatation. Ron said, “The poor little chap kept going under. I wondered why someone hadn’t tried to design a costume for these kiddies and I decided to do something about it.”
Recent news
Louise Sauvage Legend Status
Louise Sauvage is the first Paralympian to be elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.
2010 to 2019
Leadership, funding and reframing enables Rainbow Club to grow and go from strength to strength, providing individualised swim lessons and social participation for children with a disability.
1993-2009 Into the deep
A new Board reaches out to their networks to raise awareness and Rainbow Club grows from one club to sixteen clubs, but tough times start to take hold.
Rainbow Stories
At Rainbow Club we understand children with a disability. We encourage each child to Swim the Rainbow at their own pace, to best of their ability.
Our Club members each have a unique story. Read their shared experiences and discover the Rainbow Club community.
Love what we do?
Rainbow Club appreciates the donations which enable us to increase our capacity so children with a disability can receive regular swimming lessons.
Locations
Bexley, Bondi, Byron Bay, Campbelltown, Cherrybrook, Cronulla/Miranda, Hornsby, Hurstville, Lane Cove, Liverpool, Maroubra, Mt Pritchard, Newington/Stanmore, Northmead, Orange, Penrith, Revesby, Southern Highlands, Seven Hills, Sutherland, Tamworth, The Ponds, Villawood, Warriewood, Warringah. See details