Frequently Asked Questions
Helpful information about your swim lesson booking with Dipadees
Will I need to rebook every month?
No, we have a perpetual booking system. This means your booking just keeps rolling on from month to month until your child can swim or you decide to stop.
How do my swim fees work?
Your monthly fees will cover the number of lessons in any given month. This means if a month has a public holiday you won't be charged for the public holiday and if a month has a fifth day you will be charged for this fifth lesson.
Are there ways I can make extra savings on lessons?
Absolutely! Check out our popular Dipadees’ $’s to see how you can make great savings.
How much are lessons?
Babies three to six months old are FREE in our 8 week Baby Bubble program. All other baby and toddler and learn to swim programs are $24.80 per lesson Monday to Friday payable monthly. Most children have between one and two lessons per week (2nd lesson per week is half price). Saturday lessons are $25.60 and Sunday $26.90 for a half hour lesson.
Our Super Dipper stroke development sessions run for 45 minutes and our Missile squads for 1 hour. Super Dipper and Missile swimmers have access to up to 3 sessions per week, all at the one low monthly fee of $104.
Do I need to re-book every month?
No, as long as your swim fees are up to date your child’s place will be secure. We have a seamless year round program. Once your child has secured a place, your booking will remain in place as long as your payments are up to date.
Can I book and then pay later?
No, you will need to make your payment at the time of booking to secure your child’s place.
Are lessons held on public holidays?
No, we don’t work on public holidays.
Are lessons held on student-free days?
Yes, lessons as usual on student-free days.
Are lessons held during the school holidays?
Yes, we operate over all school holidays, other than two weeks over Christmas and four days over the Easter weekend.
How can I communicate my child’s absence to Dipadees?
To let us know you will be away, simply log into My Swim Account and choose “Classes”. From there you can let us know when you will be away and book a make-up lesson. It is important that you mark yourself absent at least one hour prior to your lesson time to ensure you receive a make-up token. This also makes it easier for other children looking for a makeup lesson to use your place.
Can I have a replacement lesson?
Provided your fees are up to date and you have marked yourself absent at least one hour prior to your lesson, we will provide you with a complimentary make-up token to replace your missed lesson. You can book your make-up lessons by simply logging into My Swim Account and choose “Classes” and then “Make-ups”. Then follow the prompts to book your class.
Does my make-up token have an expiry date?
Your complimentary make-up token expires within 90 days of the missed lesson.
Will I be charged for missed lessons?
Yes, as we still need to pay your teacher and provide heated water and the many other expenses incurred to effectively run a swim school. This means that we need to know you will honour your commitment to your booking and pay for the time slot that you have booked. Our easy online token system makes finding a replacement lesson quick and easy and helps to provide enough time in the water for learners to progress.
Other important information to know about missed lessons:
Are lessons held when it’s raining?
Yes, the pool is heated to 32 degrees and enclosed so you will be very comfortable.
How do I cancel my booking?
If for any reason attending lessons becomes too difficult for you or your child, it’s important that you let us know as soon as possible so that we can cancel your booking and stop your payments. We have a two week notice period for cancellations.
How best can I make contact with Dipadees?
Pop on to our contact page and fill in the details, and we will be in touch with you.
What happens if my child doesn’t enjoy swim lessons?
Most children at Dipadees love their swim lessons. However, if your child isn’t enjoying lessons it’s important that you let us know as soon as possible. This way we can work with you to find a solution that works for you and your child.
Can we swim in the pool before, during or after the lesson?
Dipadees safety standards require the teacher to meet the children at the edge of the pool in readiness for their lesson. Your child should remain dry until the teacher invites them into the water. At the end of the lesson the teacher will deliver your child back to the edge of the pool where they will “officially” hand your child back into your care.
Are there times adults can lap swim?
We have limited times available for lap swimmers, water walk and to do other aquatic exercises. Please call us on 3355 1550 for more information on these times.
Can I change time or days?
While we can’t guarantee that we will have another time or day available to suit your changes, we will certainly do everything we can to meet your needs. All day and time changes can be made via email to our admin team on [email protected]
What is your pool water quality like?
Our purification system destroys bacteria and viruses that live in pool water approximately 3500 times faster than chlorine which has led to us being certified by HealthySwim.
Does my child need to wear goggles?
Goggles are good fun and necessary once children start to swim laps. In the early stages of learn to swim children should learn to swim without goggles, just so they don’t panic when water gets in their eyes. We have quality goggles available for sale at the swim school and our friendly staff will help fit the goggles to ensure the right size.
Does my child need to wear a cap?
Yes, all children 3 years and over need to wear a cap. Wearing a cap is not only hygienic and helps us to maintain our excellent water quality, but also keeps hair out of your child’s eyes and mouth while learning to swim. This simple step makes concentrating easier, which in turn helps your child’s progress. We have easy on – easy off caps available for sale at our reception.
Do we need sun protection?
No, Dipadees is an indoor facility. Your child will be protected from the sun, wind and rain.
Where are we located?
On Brisbane’s Northside, 983 South Pine Rd Everton Hills 4053.
Visit our contact page for a map reference - our driveway is right before the Foodworks building on the Queens Road roundabout.
We hope you enjoy your time at dipadees and would like to reassure you that we really do care. Your child’s learn to swim experience and success is extremely important to us.
Please feel free to contact us or call us on 3355 1550 if you have any further queries.
The Dipadees Team
No, we have a perpetual booking system. This means your booking just keeps rolling on from month to month until your child can swim or you decide to stop.
How do my swim fees work?
Your monthly fees will cover the number of lessons in any given month. This means if a month has a public holiday you won't be charged for the public holiday and if a month has a fifth day you will be charged for this fifth lesson.
Are there ways I can make extra savings on lessons?
Absolutely! Check out our popular Dipadees’ $’s to see how you can make great savings.
How much are lessons?
Babies three to six months old are FREE in our 8 week Baby Bubble program. All other baby and toddler and learn to swim programs are $24.80 per lesson Monday to Friday payable monthly. Most children have between one and two lessons per week (2nd lesson per week is half price). Saturday lessons are $25.60 and Sunday $26.90 for a half hour lesson.
Our Super Dipper stroke development sessions run for 45 minutes and our Missile squads for 1 hour. Super Dipper and Missile swimmers have access to up to 3 sessions per week, all at the one low monthly fee of $104.
Do I need to re-book every month?
No, as long as your swim fees are up to date your child’s place will be secure. We have a seamless year round program. Once your child has secured a place, your booking will remain in place as long as your payments are up to date.
Can I book and then pay later?
No, you will need to make your payment at the time of booking to secure your child’s place.
Are lessons held on public holidays?
No, we don’t work on public holidays.
Are lessons held on student-free days?
Yes, lessons as usual on student-free days.
Are lessons held during the school holidays?
Yes, we operate over all school holidays, other than two weeks over Christmas and four days over the Easter weekend.
How can I communicate my child’s absence to Dipadees?
To let us know you will be away, simply log into My Swim Account and choose “Classes”. From there you can let us know when you will be away and book a make-up lesson. It is important that you mark yourself absent at least one hour prior to your lesson time to ensure you receive a make-up token. This also makes it easier for other children looking for a makeup lesson to use your place.
Can I have a replacement lesson?
Provided your fees are up to date and you have marked yourself absent at least one hour prior to your lesson, we will provide you with a complimentary make-up token to replace your missed lesson. You can book your make-up lessons by simply logging into My Swim Account and choose “Classes” and then “Make-ups”. Then follow the prompts to book your class.
Does my make-up token have an expiry date?
Your complimentary make-up token expires within 90 days of the missed lesson.
Will I be charged for missed lessons?
Yes, as we still need to pay your teacher and provide heated water and the many other expenses incurred to effectively run a swim school. This means that we need to know you will honour your commitment to your booking and pay for the time slot that you have booked. Our easy online token system makes finding a replacement lesson quick and easy and helps to provide enough time in the water for learners to progress.
Other important information to know about missed lessons:
- Make-up tokens cannot be used as credits for future lessons or for lessons after you cancel.
- Make-up lessons are only provided if you are booked into lessons and fees are up to date.
Are lessons held when it’s raining?
Yes, the pool is heated to 32 degrees and enclosed so you will be very comfortable.
How do I cancel my booking?
If for any reason attending lessons becomes too difficult for you or your child, it’s important that you let us know as soon as possible so that we can cancel your booking and stop your payments. We have a two week notice period for cancellations.
How best can I make contact with Dipadees?
Pop on to our contact page and fill in the details, and we will be in touch with you.
What happens if my child doesn’t enjoy swim lessons?
Most children at Dipadees love their swim lessons. However, if your child isn’t enjoying lessons it’s important that you let us know as soon as possible. This way we can work with you to find a solution that works for you and your child.
Can we swim in the pool before, during or after the lesson?
Dipadees safety standards require the teacher to meet the children at the edge of the pool in readiness for their lesson. Your child should remain dry until the teacher invites them into the water. At the end of the lesson the teacher will deliver your child back to the edge of the pool where they will “officially” hand your child back into your care.
Are there times adults can lap swim?
We have limited times available for lap swimmers, water walk and to do other aquatic exercises. Please call us on 3355 1550 for more information on these times.
Can I change time or days?
While we can’t guarantee that we will have another time or day available to suit your changes, we will certainly do everything we can to meet your needs. All day and time changes can be made via email to our admin team on [email protected]
What is your pool water quality like?
Our purification system destroys bacteria and viruses that live in pool water approximately 3500 times faster than chlorine which has led to us being certified by HealthySwim.
Does my child need to wear goggles?
Goggles are good fun and necessary once children start to swim laps. In the early stages of learn to swim children should learn to swim without goggles, just so they don’t panic when water gets in their eyes. We have quality goggles available for sale at the swim school and our friendly staff will help fit the goggles to ensure the right size.
Does my child need to wear a cap?
Yes, all children 3 years and over need to wear a cap. Wearing a cap is not only hygienic and helps us to maintain our excellent water quality, but also keeps hair out of your child’s eyes and mouth while learning to swim. This simple step makes concentrating easier, which in turn helps your child’s progress. We have easy on – easy off caps available for sale at our reception.
Do we need sun protection?
No, Dipadees is an indoor facility. Your child will be protected from the sun, wind and rain.
Where are we located?
On Brisbane’s Northside, 983 South Pine Rd Everton Hills 4053.
Visit our contact page for a map reference - our driveway is right before the Foodworks building on the Queens Road roundabout.
We hope you enjoy your time at dipadees and would like to reassure you that we really do care. Your child’s learn to swim experience and success is extremely important to us.
Please feel free to contact us or call us on 3355 1550 if you have any further queries.
The Dipadees Team
