https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast/head-above-waterYour guide to Australia’s water culture – and how to dive in if you’ve always felt left out. Comedian Sashi Perera is on a mission to help her friend, Suren Jayemanne, feel confident in the water – and you’re invited! They'll take you across pools, beaches, lakes and boats. Along the way you’ll find out how to take your first plunge in a swimming lesson and hear some tips from Olympian Ian Thorpe.en-usStreamGuys RecastCopyright 2025, Special Broadcasting ServicesSBSYour guide to Australia’s water culture – and how to dive in if you’ve always felt left out. Comedian Sashi Perera is on a mission to help her friend, Suren Jayemanne, feel confident in the water – and you’re invited! They'll take you across pools, beaches, lakes and boats. Along the way you’ll find out how to take your first plunge in a swimming lesson and hear some tips from Olympian Ian Thorpe.Your guide to Australia’s water culture – and how to dive in if you’ve always felt left out. Comedian Sashi Perera is on a mission to help her friend, Suren Jayemanne, feel confident in the water – and you’re invited! They'll take you across pools, beaches, lakes and boats. Along the way you’ll find out how to take your first plunge in a swimming lesson and hear some tips from Olympian Ian Thorpe.falseserialSBS Audioaudio@sbs.com.auhttps://sbs-rss.streamguys1.com/head-above-water/20250905152501-90.jpghttps://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast/head-above-waterSBS,Water safety,Swimming,Swimming Lessons,Recreational fishing,Rock Fishing,South Asian CommunityAustralia’s inland waterways are magical—peaceful rivers, natural hot springs, and still, shimmering lakes. But while they offer amazing places to relax and cool off, they can also be unfamiliar and dangerous for people new to Australia. Learn how to stay safe, respect Indigenous land, and enjoy these freshwater spots.00000199-325b-d736-addb-3f7fa4dd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/facing-freshwater-the-secrets-to-exploring-australias-creeks-rivers-and-dams/lcflld2x2Australia’s inland waterways are magical—peaceful rivers, natural hot springs, and still, shimmering lakes. But while they offer amazing places to relax and cool off, they can also be unfamiliar and dangerous for people new to Australia. Learn how to stay safe, respect Indigenous land, and enjoy these freshwater spots.Australia’s inland waterways are magical—peaceful rivers, natural hot springs, and still, shimmering lakes. But while they offer amazing places to relax and cool off, they can also be unfamiliar and dangerous for people new to Australia. Learn how to stay safe, respect Indigenous land, and enjoy these freshwater spots.15fullunset00:19:5615Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:20:00 +1100Australia’s beaches are breathtaking, but they can also be dangerous—especially if you’re new to the country and unfamiliar with local water conditions. One activity that attracts many migrants is rock fishing. While it’s a popular pastime, it’s also considered one of Australia’s most dangerous sports.00000199-3257-da1d-ab9b-3ef72bcd0000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/on-the-rocks-the-thrills-risks-and-dangers-of-australian-rock-fishing/z43depzniAustralia’s beaches are breathtaking, but they can also be dangerous—especially if you’re new to the country and unfamiliar with local water conditions. One activity that attracts many migrants is rock fishing. While it’s a popular pastime, it’s also considered one of Australia’s most dangerous sports.Australia’s beaches are breathtaking, but they can also be dangerous—especially if you’re new to the country and unfamiliar with local water conditions. One activity that attracts many migrants is rock fishing. While it’s a popular pastime, it’s also considered one of Australia’s most dangerous sports.14fullunset00:17:1414Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +1100New to Australia and want to enjoy boating safely? Discover essential boating safety tips, life jacket rules, and how to get started as a newcomer. Whether it’s a relaxing kayak ride, a fishing trip, or an afternoon cruise on a tinny, boating is not only fun—it can also be incredibly good for your mental health. But before you hop aboard, it’s important to understand how to stay safe.00000199-320e-d736-addb-3f3ec1410000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/out-to-sea-how-to-stay-safe-on-boats-and-other-watercraft/3xtgw3ymoNew to Australia and want to enjoy boating safely? Discover essential boating safety tips, life jacket rules, and how to get started as a newcomer. Whether it’s a relaxing kayak ride, a fishing trip, or an afternoon cruise on a tinny, boating is not only fun—it can also be incredibly good for your mental health. But before you hop aboard, it’s important to understand how to stay safe.New to Australia and want to enjoy boating safely? Discover essential boating safety tips, life jacket rules, and how to get started as a newcomer. Whether it’s a relaxing kayak ride, a fishing trip, or an afternoon cruise on a tinny, boating is not only fun—it can also be incredibly good for your mental health. But before you hop aboard, it’s important to understand how to stay safe.13fullunset00:16:3613Thu, 11 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +1100How do you dip into the Aussie swim culture of backyard pool parties, laps at the local council aquatic centre, and family hotel holidays floating on a pool noodle? Can you join in if you’re not a strong swimmer? And is it ever too late to learn? Learning to swim is more than just about safety, it can be good for your mental health and even improve your family connections.00000199-3200-dc08-a7fd-7ecd7f630000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/splashing-out-why-pools-are-perfect-training-grounds-for-life-in-australia/kkhe5ucjzHow do you dip into the Aussie swim culture of backyard pool parties, laps at the local council aquatic centre, and family hotel holidays floating on a pool noodle? Can you join in if you’re not a strong swimmer? And is it ever too late to learn? Learning to swim is more than just about safety, it can be good for your mental health and even improve your family connections.How do you dip into the Aussie swim culture of backyard pool parties, laps at the local council aquatic centre, and family hotel holidays floating on a pool noodle? Can you join in if you’re not a strong swimmer? And is it ever too late to learn? Learning to swim is more than just about safety, it can be good for your mental health and even improve your family connections.12fullunset00:24:0312Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:05:00 +1100Australia’s beaches are stunning—but they can also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. For many new migrants, the beach is both exciting and unfamiliar territory. Whether you’re heading to the coast for the first time or taking your kids for a swim, understanding basic beach safety could save your life.00000199-31ac-d736-addb-3dbc991c0000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/wading-in-how-to-stay-safe-at-aussie-beaches/55c8j9wpzAustralia’s beaches are stunning—but they can also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. For many new migrants, the beach is both exciting and unfamiliar territory. Whether you’re heading to the coast for the first time or taking your kids for a swim, understanding basic beach safety could save your life.Australia’s beaches are stunning—but they can also be dangerous if you’re not prepared. For many new migrants, the beach is both exciting and unfamiliar territory. Whether you’re heading to the coast for the first time or taking your kids for a swim, understanding basic beach safety could save your life.11fullunset00:18:3511Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:05:00 +1100Meet comedians and good mates Sashi and Suren—one loves swimming and water, the other doesn’t like getting wet! Together they’re learning what Australians enjoy about water and how to get amongst it, from the basics of adult swimming lessons, to understanding how to spot a rip in the surf.00000199-0d38-d1f4-a1ff-1db8b8c90000https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/en/podcast-episode/head-above-water/nnozm53vdMeet comedians and good mates Sashi and Suren—one loves swimming and water, the other doesn’t like getting wet! Together they’re learning what Australians enjoy about water and how to get amongst it, from the basics of adult swimming lessons, to understanding how to spot a rip in the surf.Meet comedians and good mates Sashi and Suren—one loves swimming and water, the other doesn’t like getting wet! Together they’re learning what Australians enjoy about water and how to get amongst it, from the basics of adult swimming lessons, to understanding how to spot a rip in the surf.1trailerunset00:03:031Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:05:00 +1000