Swimming is a central part of most Australian childhoods. We idealise beaches and surf, but for many kids the local pool – whether it’s an ocean, tidal or a chlorinated pool – is where they pass summer days.

This delightful, nostalgic anthology brings together reflections and recollections about the swimming pools of childhood from a range of Australians of diverse ages and backgrounds, well known and not-so-famous, including Trent Dalton, Leah Purcell, Shane Gould, Bryan Brown and Merrick Watts.

Therese will be joined in conversation by former Tasmanian Premier David Bartlett, and Olympic swimmer Shane Gould.

Join Therese, David and Shane at Fullers.

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We recommend arriving early as seating is limited.