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Oct 16
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Is it ever too late to learn how to swim...

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Is it ever too late, and why when it’s a life skill that could save help safe another person’s life, should it perhaps be mandatory in schools?

Journalist Edaein O’Connell and Mick McCormack, Head Coach at Dolphin Swimming Club along with listeners joined Andrea on the show to discuss.

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