12/05/2026
The day has finally arrived… we are officially Carlile Swim!!
We absolutely love the community we've built here, and we'd love to continue nurturing it over at on Instagram & Carlile Swim on Facebook - come follow us there and be part of this exciting new chapter!
Welcome to the Carlile family 💙
05/05/2026
Big news for our Kirby Swim families!
From Tuesday the 12th of May, your child's swim level is getting a new name as we officially become Carlile Swim.
Same teachers, same lessons, same program you know and love, just fresh new level names and very cute sea creatures to go with them!
Pop into reception from Monday the 4th of May to grab your child's new bag tag. We can't wait to share this next chapter with you!
🐠🪸 🐚 🪼✨
28/04/2026
From a rock pool in Palm Beach to the Olympic podium. For over 75 years, the Carlile method has shaped Australian swimming history. From Ursula Carlile, Australia's first female national head coach and International Swimming Hall of Fame inductee, to John Davies' 1952 Helsinki gold, to Shane Gould's three Munich gold medals, to Olivia Wunsch's Paris 2024 world championship title. That legacy lives in every single lesson ✨
23/04/2026
We will be closed on Saturday the 25th AND Monday the 27th of April for ANZAC day.
Lest we forget ❤️
20/04/2026
Forbes and Ursula Carlile weren’t just coaches, they were pioneers who built Australia’s first commercial swim school and transformed swimming forever.
Their passion for innovation created the foundation of modern swim teaching, and their legacy continues in every Carlile pool today.
13/04/2026
We are proud to announce that Kirby Swim has chosen to become Carlile Swim from the 12th of May! Carlile Swim 🤗
This is not a simple name change; it's a powerful evolution which our founders Bill and Saskia Kirby are proud to be a part of. We now share the same technique-focused teaching philosophy across Australia, backed by a legendary name in Australian and world swimming.
This partnership is not a coincidence. Bill and Saskia have always led with the same values that Forbes and Ursula Carlile built their legacy upon: water safety, skill progression, and a family-first community.
One philosophy, two legacies, now united.
Most importantly, our expert team remains. The same dedicated people, the same safe and supportive environment, now with even greater support behind us.
We are thrilled to take this journey with you. Over the coming weeks, we'll be sharing more of the incredible Carlile story. If you have any questions, please ask!
Thank you for your ongoing support 💙