Evaluating the Economic Impact of Learn‐to‐Swim Programmes: A Cost–Benefit Analysis of the First Lap Voucher Programme in Australia
We found strong economic support for the programme, with significant benefits across socio-economic groups. SO WHAT?: The findings suggest that the First Lap programme, providing swimming vouchers to preschoolers, is a cost-effective initiative to help families access lessons and promote children's safety and health.
Authors
- Blake J. Angell (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7188-7740)
- Rona Macniven (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2967-7977)
- Siyuan Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8749-2383)
- Amy Peden
Institutions
- UNSW Sydney (AU)
- The George Institute for Global Health (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Promotion Journal of Australia
- Published
- 2026-02-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/hpja.70162
- Primary Topic
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- University of New South Wales
- New South Wales Government