Dr Amy Peden

Drowning deaths and river safety

Despite their beauty, rivers can be deadly and remain the top location for drowning  

Selfies and safety

One minute the young man was standing on the edge of a cliff, taking a selfie. The next minute, tragedy struck.  

Aerial view of beachgoers at an Australian beach

Australia may be leading the way on coastal drowning research, but a study led by UNSW has identified the need for more evidence to support prevention strategies.