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read moreReports published today by Australia’s two peak water safety bodies - Royal Life Saving Society Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia – highlight that males accounted for 80% of all drowning deaths last season, with risk taking behaviours around water a key issue.
The reports highlight that men taking risks by overestimating their abilities while swimming at unpatrolled locations, consuming alcohol and drugs, and not wearing a lifejacket contribute to their over-representation in drowning statistics.
Despite a decrease of 8% in overall drowning deaths compared to the previous year, tragically 248 people drowned across Australia from July 2019-June 2020, with men aged 25-34 years the most at risk demographic.
There were 125 coastal drowning deaths, 82 drowning deaths in inland waterways, and 28 in swimming pools. A further breakdown of coastal waters found 45 drowning deaths on beaches, 41 offshore and 26 at rock/cliff locations.
As published in the Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020 and Surf Life Saving National Coastal Safety Report 2020, the research findings also highlight:
Royal Life Saving Chief Executive, Justin Scarr advises “The Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020 is a sobering reminder that while Australians love the water, too many lives are lost, and families impacted by drowning each year.
“Men taking risks and overestimating abilities continues to be our greatest challenge. We urge men to look out for your mates, while holidaying, camping and boating on rivers and lakes.
“The 52% decrease in drowning of children under five is real progress, however we caution parents against complacency. Check your pool fence and gate, and always keep watch”.
Surf Life Saving Australia Chief Executive, Adam Weir adds “The Surf Life Saving National Coastal Safety Report 2020 highlights the importance of being aware of your actions and decisions around water.
“Swimming at unpatrolled locations, alcohol and drugs, and not wearing a lifejacket, are key contributors to why we continue to see men over-represented in our drowning statistics.
“For those boating, rock fishing and on watercraft the message is simple – please wear a lifejacket – it could save your life.”
With the support of the Australian Government, Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving work with the Australian Water Safety Council, State and Territory organisations, and local communities to prevent drowning across the country and increase water safety awareness.
Federal Minister for Sport Richard Colbeck said the Federal Government was determined to support organisations like Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving Australia to raise water safety awareness and to make our pools, waterways and beaches safer.
The Government continues to support drowning prevention initiatives delivered by organisations which include the peak bodies Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving Australia with Minister Colbeck advising that “an investment of $36 million helps with activities including awareness-raising and education, surf patrols, swimming and water safety education and new rescue technologies.”
To stay safe around water, Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving urge all Australians to:
Royal Life Saving Society – Australia National Drowning Report 2020. Available in full at www.royallifesaving.com.au
Surf Life Saving National Coastal Safety Report 2020. Available in full at www.sls.com.au.
NATIONAL Key findings – Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020
NATIONAL Key findings – Surf Life Saving National Coastal Safety Report 2020
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18th March 2020 - Royal Life Saving releases position statement on the impact of Coronavirus on aquatic facilites
9th March 2020 - Royal Life Saving WA releases REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan
27th February 2020 - Royal Life Saving helps new migrants with learn to swim and water safety program
12th February 2020 - Royal Life Saving ACT to stage lakeside family event to promote water safety
19th December 2019 - Royal Life Saving WA partners with LIWA Aquatics to stress water safety vigilance over summer holidays
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5th September 2020 - Surf Life Saving WA prepares for busy beaches with return of helicopter services
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27th July 2020 - Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW to receive $4 million in development grant funding
1st July 2020 - Surf Life Saving Australia celebrates 40 years of Women in Surf Life Saving
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2nd March 2020 - Pride in Sport program welcomes Surf Life Saving Australia
27th January 2020 - Surf Life Saving NSW trials free Beach Wi-Fi technology
4th December 2019 - Surf Life Saving Queensland receives funding boost for surf safety
29th April 2019 - Surf Life Saving Australia shares beach safety challenges
7th February 2019 - Surf Life Saving Australia receives funding for its Seniors fitness program
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2nd March 2016 - Surf Life Saving South Australia launches training academy to boost standards
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