Take Charge
A mental health and wellbeing program for people who have been referred by a general practitioner, psychiatrist or psychologist.
Belgravia Foundation’s Take Charge Exercise Program is a FREE referral-based program that provides access and support to those diagnosed with a mental health condition at a participating Belgravia Leisure venue.
What you need to know
How to enrol
Read the and scan the QR code on the guide to complete and submit your referral.
You'll need to include referral details from your GP, psychologist, or psychiatrist on the form.
Once received, your referrer will be contacted to discuss the suitability of the program.
If agreed, we'll contact you to discuss your personal goals and preferences in using our facilities and services.
We can organise your first visit to your preferred centre, where you'll meet key staff and plan a suitable program.
Your progress will be regularly reviewed by your exercise consultant and adjustments may be made to support your continued success.
If a place in the program is not currently available, you will be given options, including a waitlist or referral to another centre which runs the program.
Preschool level one
This level introduces key swimming fundamentals, including breath control through bubble blowing, floating on front and back, and safe entries and exits. Swimmers build confidence with submersion while learning basic arm movements and back kicking up to 5 metres. The estimated time in this level is 6 to 9 months.
Infant level three: 2 to 3 years
This level focuses on building independence and confidence in the water. Children learn to control their movements and safety while developing breath control, submersion, rotation, and coordinated swimming actions. Key milestones include entering and exiting the water independently, pushing and gliding toward a target, and safely jumping in and returning to the pool edge.
Preschool level two
This level builds early swimming strength and control, with swimmers learning to paddle and kick up to 4 metres, develop streamlined positions on front and back, and rotate from front float to back float with control. The estimated time in this level is 9 to 12 months.
Primary level five
This level focuses on advanced stroke development and technique, including freestyle with bilateral breathing for 50 metres with tumble turns, backstroke with race finishes for 50 metres, butterfly kick for 10 metres, breaststroke pull-down technique, and butterfly arm and kick timing for six strokes. The estimated time in this level is 9 to 12 months.
Primary level four
This level builds endurance and stroke coordination, including freestyle with bilateral breathing for 25 metres, backstroke with correct timing for 25 metres, developing breaststroke for 15 metres, butterfly kick for 10 metres, and survival backstroke for 25 metres. The estimated time in this level is 12 to 18 months.
Adults swimming lessons
For 16 years and over, our adult learn to swim program caters to all abilities and is tailored to meet your individual needs. Boost your fitness with resistance exercises, improve joint mobility, and enhance your swimming skills and water confidence.
Primary level one
This level introduces key swimming fundamentals, including breath control through bubble blowing, floating on front and back, and safe entries and exits. Swimmers build confidence with submersion while learning basic arm movements and back kicking up to 5 metres. The estimated time in this level is 6 to 9 months.
Splish Splash: 3 to 6 months
Our Splish Splash program is a free water familiarisation class for babies aged 3 to 6 months. Each session is all about helping your little one feel happy and comfortable in the water with gentle holds and playful interaction.
Preschool level three
This level develops stroke confidence and coordination, introducing freestyle “big arms” up to 10 metres, bilateral breathing, streamline kicking on front and back, and backstroke arms up to 5 metres. Swimmers also practise confident submersion and object retrieval. The estimated time in this level is 9 to 12 months.
Infant level two: 1 to 2 years
This level supports the transition from water familiarisation to early independence. With guided activities, swimmers build confidence, coordination, and safe water habits while developing breath control, floating, rotation, and purposeful movement. A key focus is improving mobility and safety, including confidently holding the pool edge.
Infant level one: 6 months to 1 year
These lessons build early water confidence and foundational aquatic skills with the support of a parent or carer. Through playful, guided activities, children are introduced to safe water practices, breath control, floating, buoyancy, and gentle movement - helping develop comfort, awareness, and early swimming readiness in a secure environment.
Primary level six
This level focuses on advanced endurance, technique, and water skills. Swimmers complete freestyle and backstroke for 100 metres with tumble turns, develop butterfly for 25 metres, practise sculling and treading water for 2 minutes, learn to read a pace clock, and complete a 100m Individual Medley (IM). The estimated time in this level is 9 to 12 months.
Primary level two
This level develops stroke technique and water confidence, including freestyle with bilateral breathing, backstroke up to 10 metres, and confident submersion with object retrieval. The estimated time in this level is 9 to 12 months.
Primary level three
This level focuses on refining strokes and building endurance, including freestyle with bilateral breathing for 15 metres, backstroke with opposite arm timing for 15 metres, developing the breaststroke kick for 10 metres, and practicing survival backstroke. The estimated time in this level is 9 to 12 months.
