Queensland has introduced a new swimming pathway to ensure Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children can reach their full potential in the pool, river or sea.

Deadly Little Dolphins is part of a nationwide campaign to tackle the fact Indigenous people are significantly over-represented in drowning statistics.

Indigenous people account for five per cent of all drownings, while making up approximately three per cent of the overall population.

Swimming Australia will partner with schools, swim schools, pool operators, councils, and community groups to deliver Deadly Little Dolphins programs across Australia.

Swimming Australia 2032 Legacy Committee member and Quandamooka man Cameron Costello said the Deadly Little Dolphins program "is vital for First Nations communities because at the primary level it helps ensure that our children are on a safe journey in terms of water safety".

"The second reason it is vital is because it creates the essential pathway to our elite program for our young First Nations people.

"It is vital they have the right resources, the right infrastructure and the right coaching and technical support so they can reach their potential."

Mr Costello said Swimming Australia will be engaging with First Nations communities to make sure they are involved in the co-design and delivery "of what will be a really fantastic program for their community and their children".

With Brisbane hosting the Olympics in 2032 Australia has the opportunity to shine on the world stage once again.

Swimming Australia is working to implement a structured pathway to deliver the next generation's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander sporting icon in Australia's highest profile Olympic and Paralympic sport.