Aquanat

Aquanat Holistic Swimming Lessons and Classes as well as Aquatic Therapy Sessions for All Ages and Levels Maintaining a good flow of air and warm or natural lighting.

Personalised aquatic education and therapy for all ages and levels of ability in a unique environment. With over 35 years of experience, Aquanat provides specialised early-age aquatic education for babies and caregivers, swimming classes for toddlers, children, adults, and those facing physical or mental challenges, as well as aquatic therapy sessions and training. Operating out of first-class poo

l environments, Aquanat is passionate about making people's experience in water enjoyable and freeing. Unique aquatic education with specialised attention:
Small groups
Start at any age, young or old, as early as 10 weeks
Specialised attention - monitoring all aspects of students’ physical and emotional needs to determine what is best for each student
Private lessons available
Helping to develop tangible aquatic skills, water freedom and confidence, in an enjoyable and empowering environment

Accredited AUSTSWIM Gold member
AUSTSWIM qualified instructors (specialising in teaching swimming to infants as well as people with disabilities)
RLSS Certificate of Pool Operation
Halliwick WST (Water Specific Therapy) Certification

We operate in dedicated pool environments, distinct from public swimming facilities, as it is imperative to our programs. We pay specialised attention to details that enhance a positive experience, by:​

Keeping water temperature at 34-35 ℃. Ensuring access to comfortable changing rooms. Aesthetically pleasant surroundings. Maintaining a sanitation and filtration system for clear, healthy, and odourless water.

Did you know the earlier babies get comfortable in water, the more confident they become? Here are 5 science-backed reas...
03/06/2026

Did you know the earlier babies get comfortable in water, the more confident they become? Here are 5 science-backed reasons to start swim lessons in the first year of life, swipe to learn more 👉

Our warm, gentle pool is designed specifically for tiny bodies and developing minds. Come feel the difference.

02/06/2026

First time in the water, and already a natural 🌊 Our littlest swimmers surprise us every single class.

Aquanat's baby swim program starts from just 10 weeks, in our 34–35°C heated pool, calm enough for even the most sensitive bub. Spots are limited to 6 per class every baby gets our full attention.

✨ Ready to take the plunge?dm us to book or link in bio!

29/05/2026

Baby swimming is often sold as a fun activity, and it absolutely is.

But the developmental benefits go so much deeper than most families realise when they first sign up.

Swimming builds full-body strength, flexibility, stamina, and kinaesthetic coordination in ways that are difficult to replicate on land. The water provides resistance without impact, meaning babies are working hard without the risk of injury.
Beyond the physical, regular swim classes strengthen cardiovascular function, supporting healthy heart and lung development from those very early months. And then there's the connection to early language development, the rhythm of movement, the responsive communication between parent and baby in the water, the call-and-response of guided play, it all supports the foundations of speech and communication.
And sleep. We mention it often because we hear it so often: babies who swim regularly at Aquanat tend to sleep better. The combination of warm water, physical exertion, and emotional regulation creates the perfect conditions for settled, restorative sleep.

All of this, starting from 10 weeks old, in Perth's warmest and most purpose-built baby swim environment. 💙
📍 Alfred Cove, WA | Link in bio

29/05/2026

In a world where most swim schools pack as many kids into a session as the pool will physically hold, we do the opposite. Here's why. 💙

Babies communicate entirely through non-verbal cues. A slight tension in the body. A change in breathing. A turn of the head. Eyes that say "I'm ready" or "I need a moment." These signals are easy to miss in a busy, noisy class of 10 or 12. In a group of 6, in a calm and focused environment, nothing gets missed.
Smaller groups also mean less overstimulation. Babies, especially infants in those early months, have a relatively narrow window of comfortable stimulation. Too much noise, too much movement, too much going on around them, and their nervous systems go into overwhelm.

Learning stops.
Distress starts.

At Aquanat, we've made a deliberate choice to keep things small so that every baby in our pool feels seen, supported, and safe. Every time, without exception.

It means we have fewer spots available, and yes, sometimes there's a waitlist. But the families who come through our doors will tell you it's worth it. 💙
📍 Alfred Cove, WA | Link in bio

The WaterPixies galleries have now been released! 🥳 Please check your emails — including your junk or spam folders — for...
29/05/2026

The WaterPixies galleries have now been released! 🥳

Please check your emails — including your junk or spam folders — for information on how to access your child’s gallery.

If you can’t find your email, please reach out to WaterPixies directly at [email protected] with your child’s full name and day of attendance.

27/05/2026

If you're researching baby swim schools in Perth, here's what we think every parent deserves to know before they book, and why it matters more than most people realise.

👉Not all swim schools are created equal.
The temperature of the water, the size of the class, whether there's one group or six running simultaneously, whether the same teacher shows up every week, these things have a real impact on how your baby experiences the water and how quickly their confidence grows.

At Aquanat, every detail of how we run our classes has been intentional from day one. Warm water. Small groups. One class at a time. The same familiar faces. A holistic, play-based approach informed by frameworks including Halliwick, Montessori, Feldenkrais and Aquatic Bodywork.

We're not the biggest swim school in Perth. We're the one where your baby actually gets seen. 💙
📍 Alfred Cove, WA | Link in bio to find out more

22/05/2026

Did you know?

Here's something that blows most new parents' minds when they first hear it. 🤯
Babies are born with something called the diving reflex, a completely natural, involuntary response that causes them to hold their breath and open their eyes when submerged in water. It's a reflex they're born with, left over from nine months of living in fluid.

This reflex is strongest in the early months of life, and like many reflexes, it gradually fades if it isn't supported. Which is one of the key reasons early swimming matters so much and why at Aquanat, we welcome babies from as young as 10 weeks old.

By introducing your baby to water early, in a warm and supportive environment, you're building on something their body already knows how to do. We don't force or rush submersion, ever. We work at each baby's pace, with careful observation and guidance, until the moment feels completely natural for both baby and parent.

When that first underwater moment happens? It's one of the most remarkable things you'll ever witness. 💙
📍 Alfred Cove, Perth | Link in bio

20/05/2026

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✔ Your bub will start sleeping so much better. The warm water and movement do something magical for sleep cycles and parents notice it almost immediately.
✔ You will feel more connected to your baby. Being in the water together, skin-to-skin, learning to move and breathe in sync, it's a bonding experience unlike anything else.
✔ You will learn how to actually support your baby in the water. Proper holds, how to read their cues, when to encourage and when to ease off.
✔ You will cry at least twice. Happy tears. Watching your baby go underwater for the first time with total calm and trust? Yeah. That'll get you every time.
✔You will look forward to it every single week. For a lot of new parents, getting out of the house feels hard. This became the highlight of our week.
Nobody really prepares you for how much YOU get out of baby swim classes. It's not just for the bub it's for the whole family. 💙

📍 Alfred Cove, Perth | Link in bio to find out more

What's the difference between a hydrotherapy pool and a regular pool? 👇When we say Aquanat has a hydrotherapy pool, we'r...
18/05/2026

What's the difference between a hydrotherapy pool and a regular pool? 👇

When we say Aquanat has a hydrotherapy pool, we're not just using a fancy word for "nice pool." There's actually a meaningful difference and for babies, it matters a lot.

A hydrotherapy pool is purpose-built for therapeutic and developmental use.

Here's how ours at Alfred Cove compares to a standard swim school pool 👇

🌡️ Temperature: our pool sits at 34–35°C, compared to the 27–29°C you'd typically find at a public pool. That warmth supports infant thermoregulation, reduces the stress response, and allows babies to stay relaxed and receptive throughout their lesson.
🏊 Size and privacy: smaller and entirely private, meaning no other classes running alongside yours, no noise from crowded lanes, and no overstimulation for sensitive little nervous systems.
💧 Water quality: we use a UV sanitation system that keeps the water crystal clear with minimal chlorine, making it much easier on young skin and eyes.
🧘 Environment: the whole space has been designed with calm in mind. It genuinely feels more like a spa than a swim school and that's completely intentional.

When the environment is right, everything else follows. 💙

Real talk, Perth parents which one is your bub right now? 👇A) Absolute water baby. Could stay in the pool forever. Cries...
15/05/2026

Real talk, Perth parents which one is your bub right now? 👇
A) Absolute water baby. Could stay in the pool forever. Cries when you take them OUT. 💙
B) Still warming up to it. Cautious but curious. Getting there session by session. 🌊
C) Screamed the entire first class and we're choosing to laugh about it now. 😅

Whatever your answer we've seen it all at Aquanat, and every single one of those babies has gone on to become a confident, happy swimmer.
That's the thing about starting early and doing it in the right environment. Warm water. Small groups. The same familiar faces every week. A calm, unhurried pace that meets each baby exactly where they are.

Drop your answer below — A, B, or C — and tell us a little about your bub's water journey so far. We genuinely love hearing from you. 💙

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545 Canning Highway
Perth, WA
6154

Telephone

+61894961622

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