Pool

Learn about our lap pool, swimming lessons and water aerobics classes.

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Location

P Building
Mt Helen Campus
Ballarat

Opening hours

Monday, 6 am–7.30 pm
Tuesday–Friday, 6 am–8.30 pm
Saturday and Sunday, 8 am–4 pm

The Centre is closed on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ANZAC Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day but open 8 am–4 pm on all other public holidays.

Our eight‑lane, heated pool is kept at a comfortable 29 degrees – perfect for both recreational swimming and dedicated lap swimmers. (Note that lap lane availability may vary depending on bookings and events.) Qualified lifeguards supervise the pool at all times, but all children under 10 must be accompanied by someone aged 16 or over.

The aquatic facilities and swimming programs are available to Federation students and staff, as well as the local community and school groups. You can buy a 12-month membership or pay per casual visit.

Membership and casual visit pricing

Learn to swim

Our Swim and Survive program includes:

one 30-minute lesson each week during school terms
automatic re-enrolment each term
unlimited access to the pool (including the giant inflatable on school holidays).

Programs

Wonder is designed for children aged 6 months to 3 years. It covers pool entry, floating, breathing and movement. A parent or carer must be in the water their child.

Active is designed for children aged 3–14 years. It covers swimming technique, water safety and survival and basic rescue skills.

2026 term dates

Term 1: Monday 2 February to Thursday 2 April (9-week term)
Term 2: Monday 20 April to Saturday 27 June (10-week term)
Term 3: Monday 13 July to Saturday 20 September (10-week term)
Term 4: Monday 5 October to Saturday 5 December (9-week term)

Classes don't run on public holidays. Invoices are adjusted accordingly.

Lesson pricing

We charge per term for swimming lessons. See our current pricing.

Enrolment

Enrolments are now open for Term 2.

Our adult swimming lessons cater for beginner, intermediate and stroke correction levels. Book a 30-minute private lesson with one of our friendly, qualified instructors to make learning to swim fun and help ease anxiety. See our current pricing.

Call (03) 5327 9695 or email hsa@federation.edu.au to book a swimming lesson.