Bush Nippers is coming to Yarrawonga in January with registrations open now.
For the first time, the Bush Nippers water safety program will be run in Yarrawonga.
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The program teaches vital water safety and lifesaving skills to children aged 5-14 through fun activities specifically tailored to regional inland waterways.
The program will run in January on Lake Mulwala and in Cobram-Barooga at Thompson’s Beach with registrations now open.
Moira Shire Council chair administrator, Graeme Emonson said it was fantastic to have an expanded program available for more families.
"The Murray River and Lake Mulwala are among our region's greatest assets, but they can present dangers if people aren't familiar with the location, especially young children,” Dr Emonson said.
"Bush Nippers is a great program to help children learn essential water safety skills and confidence in a safe environment."
Bush Nippers teaches inland water safety to children aged 5-14 years.
Bush Nippers focusses on building practical skills, including water safety and survival skills, rescue, environmental awareness and physical skills.
Hands-on activities include emergency response training, survival techniques with lifejackets, rescue skills using various equipment, safe water entry and exit methods, body boarding safety, swimming survival skills, and beach activities like flags and sprints.
All activities are designed to be age-appropriate and engaging and to build essential water safety knowledge and practical lifesaving skills.
The program is delivered through partnership between Life Saving Victoria, Moira Shire Council, Barooga Aquatic Recreation Centre and YMCA.
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Dates: January 20-22, 2026
Where: Frank Keenan Reserve, Yarrawonga Yacht Club
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