The Royal Life Saving Report - Analysis of unintentional drowning in Australia 2002-2022: progress, challenges, and data to inform prevention, provides two decades of data for fatal drowning incidents in Australia.
To this end, the data presented here is intended to inform action that prevents future fatal and nonfatal drowning. By understanding and highlighting the details and long-term trends of these events, we can better design and implement national, regional and community responses that address the burden of drowning in Australia.
The Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 set the aspirational goal of reducing drowning by 50 per cent by 2030. This twenty-year review provides an opportunity to evaluate both gains that have been made with decreasing rates of drowning, and areas of concern where the situation is either not improving or has worsened.
For further details visit: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/research-and-policy/drowning-research/analysis-of-unintentional-drowning-in-australia-2002-2022
