Discover,
Learn & Thrive
Programs run from Monday to Friday, 8:45am until 4:30pm, on our Burt’s Island campus. Pick up and drop off is at Albuoy’s Point.
Registration for 2025 will go live in January 2025. Please email our team if you would like to be added to our mailing list to receieve program details
Sustainability, Education & Adventure
(SEA) An amazing first step in your journey in exploring the local environment and gain confidence in your swimming/snorkeling abilities.
$1,025- 2024 Price, subject to updates
Program Components
- Focus on student led sustainability projects
- Kayaking, boating & snorkeling
- Option to try PADI scuba diving through a Discover Scuba Diving course (not a certification course)
Prerequisites
- 11 years or older
- Good swimmer
- No snorkeling experience required
Beginner
Diver
Our beginner program offers the opportunity for students to gain their first PADI Scuba diving qualifications and begin their underwater exploration journey.
$1,225-2024 Price, subject to updates
Program Components
- Student led sustainability projects
- PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water course (depending on student’s starting level)
- Kayaking, boating & snorkeling
Prerequisites
- 12 years or older
- Good swimmer
- For students with no scuba diving experience or with their PADI Scuba Diver certification
**Not suitable for students with their PADI Open Water certification or higher**
Intermediate
Diver
Our intermediate program offers the opportunity for students to gain further PADI Scuba qualifications, log more dives whilst perfecting their skills and working towards specialties.
$1,450-2024 Price, subject to updates
Program Components
- PADI Adventure or Advanced Diver or Specialty course (depending on student’s starting level)
- Student led sustainability projects
Kayaking, boating & snorkelling - 1 night of camping on Burt Island
Prerequisites
- 13 years or older
- Strong swimmer
- For students with their PADI Open Water certification or higher**Not suitable for students with no dive certification**
Rescue
Diver
Our Rescue Diver program will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor medical and scuba equipment issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.
$1,850-2024 Price, subject to updates
Program Components
- PADI Rescue Diver course
- Wilderness Medical Associates- Wilderness First Aid Certification (valid for 3 years)
- Student led sustainability projects
- Kayaking, boating & snorkelling
- Includes 1 night of camping on Burt Island
Prerequisites
- 15 years or older
- Strong swimmer
- PADI Adventure Diver certification
2024 Program Sneak Peek
Courses for spring and summer 2024
2024 Sustainability, Education and Adventure (SEA) Flyer
Courses for spring and summer 2024
2024 Beginner Course Flyer
Courses for spring and summer 2024
2024 Intermediate Course Flyer
Courses for spring and summer 2024
2024 Rescue Course Flyer
Courses for spring and summer 2024
Please download our detailed program flyers here!
Already a Rescue diver and want to continue your journey with Waterstart?
Join our team as a Seasonal Intern!
Our Internship positions are suited to those with various experience and skill levels and allow for progression over multiple seasons.
The requirements for our entry role as a volunteer intern are as follows:
- Age 16+
- First Aid and CPR certified
- SCARS trained
- Minimum of PADI Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent)
For information and applications for all Internship roles please email !
Waterstart
Shirts!
We are now offering the option to purchase our Waterstart logo shirts. This is an additional opportunity to support our charity and represent the Waterstart crew with these organic cotton shirts. Shirts are white with Waterstart’s new colourful logo printed on the left chest and full back, sizes are unisex from XS-XXL. Be sure to add to your order when you register if you are interested!
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