Amy Peden

a person swims in an ocean pool at sunrise

New research reveals who is most at risk and what we can all do to stay safe while swimming.

Two people stand on a rock taking a selfie with a cloudy sky behind

It’s not always “worth it for the 'gram”. People risk life, limb, and the environment for a selfie – and land managers can’t keep up.

a rip current flows straight out to sea

We can learn a lot about avoiding and escaping this natural hazard by asking survivors what being caught in a rip is really like.

Two children with caps and goggles use kickboards in a swimming pool

An estimated 40 per cent of children leave primary school without being able to swim the length of an Olympic swimming pool.

person taking selfie on rocks close to waterfall

People have died taking selfies at cliffs, waterfalls and natural pools. We need to try a different approach to reducing the risk.

Surfer with a board going into the surf off rocks

When a loved one is struggling in the water, you might want to rush in to save them. But make sure you stop and think or you could become the one in trouble.

Sandbags protect a local business as flood water washes by

UNSW Sydney experts available to comment on flooding and record rain.

person lying on the ground after a car accident

Traffic and unintentional injuries are the leading cause of adolescent deaths worldwide.

Two cars stranded in flood waters

Driving into floodwater is the leading cause of flood-related death. So why do people do it?

Dark gray-blue storm clouds. La nina and superstorm concept.

UNSW has a range of experts available to comment on La Niña.

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