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For many, a pool swim is an Australian birthright. Let's make it easier for solo parents to claim it

  • Written by Michelle O'Shea, Senior Lecturer Sport Management, Western Sydney University
For many, a pool swim is an Australian birthright. Let's make it easier for solo parents to claim itIn Australia, public swimming pools are significant community assets. But for some groups - like solo parents - access can be limited.Shutterstock

Not long ago, a mother-of-three was refused entry to a Sydney pool because of its policy of one adult for every child aged under six.

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