Tag: water safety
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‘Drowning for love’ – 5 ways to protect your life while you’re trying to rescue someone in trouble in the water
Amy Peden, UNSW Sydney and Rob Brander, UNSW Sydney The news headlines show summer is a deadly period for drowning in Australia. Sadly, between December 1 and January 9, 35 people died due to drowning. There are a range of reasons why the season is one of heightened risk for…
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When is the right time for children to learn to swim?
Amy Peden, UNSW Each year in Australia, an average of 23 children under five die from unintentional drowning, usually due to factors such as a lack of adult supervision, unrestricted access to water and not having the skills to stay safe in water. Teaching children to swim is crucial to…
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Let’s keep our kids water-safe this Easter
Public Health Association of Australia Today, millions of Australians are hitting the road to take a well-earned break for Easter, and in many states for the start of the autumn school holidays. While the greatest dangers at this time of year are on our roads, with the forecast return of…