Drowning Research
Research forms the backbone of Royal Life Saving's work in drowning prevention and water safety. It informs and provides the evidence base for all our policy and advocacy initiatives as well as our programs, campaigns and resources.
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Summer Drowning Toll
Royal Life Saving media monitor of drowning incidents over the Australian summer months. National Summer Fatal Drowning Data National Statistics Drowning Statistics Update Drowning Deaths Fatal Drowning Key drowning statistics for the 2024/25 Australian summer
WA Drowning Reports
Every year, Royal Life Saving WA produces a WA Drowning Report. This report highlights key trends, risk factors, and prevention priorities to help keep our communities safe.
National Drowning Reports
Every year, Royal Life Saving produces a National Drowning Report. The report examines the factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia.
Non-Fatal Drowning
Royal Life Saving is building on its work and experience in fatal drowning prevention to conduct more detailed research into non-fatal drowning and its impacts to develop targeted programs and campaigns to reduce future incidents.