She says a fear of the water — otherwise known by the technical term "aquaphobia" — is the "most common thread" among her clients. "Aquaphobia has a significant and prolonged, maybe [even ...

Despite 85 per cent of Australians living within 50km of the ocean, experts say aquaphobia is common. (Supplied: The Swim Project) As sisters growing up in south-western Sydney, Diane and Lorraine ...

Jacqueline Wong, who teaches adults to swim, says aquaphobia is the most "common thread" connecting her clients, but it can be overcome. According to teachers, 48 per cent of children in year 6 ...