Water safety
Alternative labels
Surf lifesaving
Annual Report
National drowning report 2024
Drowning is a persistent and traumatic issue that affects thousands of families, first responders and communities every year. This report found there were 323 drowning deaths over the past 12 months, 16 per cent higher than the ten-year average. This report examines the factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia by examining who, where...
Report
Royal Life Saving national drowning report 2021
This report highlights research and analysis of fatal and non-fatal drowning across Australia between 1st July 2020 and 30th June 2021.
Report
A 10 year national study of overseas born drowning deaths
This research report reveals that 27% of total drowning deaths over the past ten years involved people who were born overseas. This includes recent arrivals, long-term residents, overseas tourists, international students, and those in Australia for work purposes.
Report
Royal Life Saving national drowning report 2017
This report examines the factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia by examining who, where, when and how people have drowned in Australian waterways over the last year.
Fact sheet
Fact Check: Are smart drum lines just a PR exercise?
Humane Society International's Michael Kennedy, claims a test of smart drums to protect swimmers from sharks in NSW is a PR exercise that will threaten other wildlife rather than make the beach safer.