Dippers is a program run by Autism Swim every summer. Dippers is a modified nippers and surf education program, open to all ages and all abilities and run in collaboration with local Surf Life Saving Clubs. The program is entering its fourth hugely successful year. The program provides vital water skills to those who may otherwise not have the opportunity. Each participant is supported in a 2:1 or 3:1 capacity, and has the opportunity to work toward their individual goals; whether that’s putting face in the water, riding a board, learning when to go over or under a wave or for some, the ability to interact socially with others.

Dippers has been nominated for multiple awards, receives a lot of media interest and we consistently receive amazing feedback from parents, participants and volunteers.

The program is curently run in Bondi and Coogee (NSW) with 2021 taking Dippers to the shores of Port Macquarie (NSW) as extensive interest around the country continues to build to run Dippers across multiple other locations. We would like to sincerely thank our generous sponsors who have supported the program to be such a raving success, and through the ongoing support of the commuinty and local organisations, we will expand to many other locations.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions Dippers will be operating with reduced numbers in 2021. All spaces in in our Dippers program for 2021 are at capacity. Please stay tunned as we look forward to bringing a back a bigger program next season and seeing more smiles on our shores.