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Surfer with a board going into the surf off rocks

'Drowning for love' – 5 ways to protect your life while you're trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water

11 Jan 2023

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.

Life savers in a surf rescue boat attempt a rescue in rough surf

'It's not their fault': study highlights risk factors behind South Asian migrant beach drownings

27 Jan 2022

Beach safety education needs to be better targeted at multi-cultural Australian migrant communities if drownings are to be avoided.

The eight deadly days of Christmas: how to stay safe from drowning in Australia this summer

20 Dec 2021

Australians are entering our most dangerous time of year for fatal drownings. So what can you do to keep yourself and loved ones safer this summer?

Play it safe and respect the river this summer

13 Dec 2021

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

How coronavirus self-isolation fatigue may lead to more beach drownings this summer

03 Jul 2020

COVID-19 is changing the dynamics of people swimming at beaches around the world, potentially making it more unsafe.

Australia Day increases risk of river drownings

22 Jan 2020

The Aussie tradition of cooling off in a river could be fatal on Australia Day after a recent UNSW study showed a heightened risk of drowning on the day.

Analysis of distractions leading to child drowning fatalities in Australia

Fatal child drownings: Chores a distraction in more than 4 out of 10 cases

05 Dec 2019

New UNSW research is a timely reminder this summer that housework, socialising and miscommunication can become deadly distractions when young children are left alone in or near water.