Wednesday, 8 February 2023

 Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (10:02): Swimming is a great Australian passion. Our weather lends itself to it, in Melbourne sometimes. But anyway, safety-in-water skills need to be developed early, and so I am really pleased that our government has a $3.4 million initiative to deliver 280 inclusive employment opportunities at pools and leisure centres around the state. How fantastic is that? It was really wonderful to be able to attend Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre with Minister Ben Carroll for this announcement, and I met the wonderful Chloe Turner. She is a swim teacher, she is a triathlete and a local and she is getting right into it, and this means so much to her. It was wonderful to hear that firsthand and to see how she is making such a difference in our community, and so many more people will. There is huge demand. They are great jobs. You are not stuck to a desk and are keeping the community a safer place, so if you are interested, I suggest you get on board.