FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Rainbow Club is a network of social swimming clubs for children with a disability. With NDIS Provider status and our unique Swim the Rainbow program, Rainbow Club offers a fun and safe community for children with a disability to swim, interact, and play.
Here are our most frequently asked questions
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What are the age requirements to join Rainbow Club?
Our Swim the Rainbow program is specially designed for children with a disability aged 3 years and over.
Our Active Moves program is for young adults, aged 16 years and over, with physical, intellectual or sensory disabilities.
When do Rainbow Club hold lessons?
Rainbow Clubs operate during school terms.
For our Club locations (including days and times) See our Locations
Where is the Club closest to me?
All our Club locations can be found on our locations page See our Locations
What are the fees?
Members fees: $386 – $423 per term
Additional Merchant fees apply to full-term credit card payments – Visa/Mastercard 1.6% + $0.20/ AMEX 2.42% + $0.20
For more details See Fees
How can I pay for my child’s fees? Am I able to use NDIS funds?
Term fees can be paid by credit card.
Annual Membership – monthly direct debit
Yes, Rainbow Club is a Registered NDIS Provider and you may use NDIS funding. See NDIS Information
When are term fees paid?
Term subscription fees are required to be paid prior to the beginning of every term in order to secure a place on the schedule for the term. Rainbow Club offers an annual membership which will give you the option to pay on a monthly direct debit. Payments will be debited on the same day of each month from your nominated account.
Am I able to use an Active Kids voucher towards the payment of term fees?
The following vouchers are accepted by Rainbow Club:
- Active and Creative Vouchers (NSW)
- Fair Play Voucher (QLD)
- Swim Start Voucher (QLD)
Parents are to email a copy of the voucher (including the QR code if provided) to info@myrainbowclub.org.au. The voucher will be claimed by the administrative team and the invoice amount adjusted accordingly. The parent will be notified when the invoice has been adjusted and the invoice can be actioned (payment made or NDIS details submitted).
What code do I use for Rainbow Club in the NDIS plan?
Many of our members are able to use funding from the NDIS categories below:
Category: Core Supports
Support Budget: Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation (RG Number 0125)
Support Item Name: access Community, Social and Rec activities
OR
Category: Capacity Building
Support Budget: Increased Social and Community Participation (RG Number 0125)
Support Item Name: Participation in community based activities that build skills and independence
OR
Category: Core Supports
Support Budget: Group and Centre Based Activities (RG Number 0136)
Support Item Name: Group Activities
To find out more See NDIS Information
How can I find out what time my child is swimming?
To see all your child’s details including swim time and teacher please log in to My Portal.
Here you will click on “Sessions (advise your non attendance)” from the top menu bar which will bring you to a page where you will see be able to see all future sessions including start time.
What if my child is unable to attend lessons?
Our term subscription fee covers a 9 week term, and is not a fee per lesson as such, so we are unable to provide refunds in the event a child cannot attend lessons.
A child’s term fees will be forfeited and their lessons will be allocated to another child on the waiting list if three or more lessons are missed in any one term without prior notice being given of the intention to miss lessons.
All families are asked to inform their club of any absences by logging in to My Portal
What if I cannot afford the term fees?
Should parents have difficulty with making payments, please contact our Finance team at fees@myrainbowclub.org.au or speak to your Club Manager to discuss how we can help. Contact us
When will lessons start for my child?
Many of our Clubs have a waiting list, so after you register your interest in our program your child’s name will be placed on our waitlist. When a place becomes available, you will be contacted by Rainbow Club. At that time you will be advised of the Club location, available lesson time, and start date.
Are lessons private?
Rainbow Club offers personalised swimming lessons. When your child starts at Rainbow Club they will be assessed for their Swim the Rainbow colour level. For more information see Swim the Rainbow
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Personalised lessons
Rainbow Club provides personalised swimming lessons which are essential for children who:
- are petrified of the water
- have sensory/behavioural needs and require extra attention
- have behavioural issues and cannot be placed in a shared lesson
- have challenges processing instruction and cannot cope in mainstream lessons (they need a slowly, slowly approach)
- have physical disabilities and need the full attention of a teacher
Locations
Acacia Ridge (QLD), Altona (VIC), Armidale, Auburn, Batemans Bay, Baulkham Hills, Bexley, Blayney, Bondi, Bruce (ACT), Calwell (ACT), Caringbah (Active Moves), Castle Hill, Cherrybrook, Coffs Harbour, Denistone East, Dubbo, Erina, Fairy Meadow, Ferny Hills(QLD), Five Dock, Freshwater, Glenmore Park, Gregory Hills, Gunnedah, Hoppers Crossing (VIC), Hurstville, Jindalee (QLD), Kensington, Kilsyth (VIC), Kurri Kurri, Lane Cove, Lane Cove West, Lithgow, Liverpool CBD, Liverpool, Maroubra, Mt Annan, Mt Pritchard, Muswellbrook, Narellan, Newcastle City, Newington/Stanmore, North Sydney, Norwest, Orange, Penrith, Queanbeyan, Revesby, Sans Souci, Seven Hills, Seven Hills North, Southern Highlands, Southport (QLD), Springwood, Strathfield, Sutherland, Sylvania, Tamworth, Taree, The Ponds, Tuggerah, Valentine, Wahroonga, Warriewood, Warringah, Warwick Farm, West Pymble, Windsor, Wollongong, Woolooware. See details