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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 – Unite to turn the tide on drowning

In April 2021, the United Nations declared 25 July as World Drowning Prevention Day, recognising drowning as a serious but preventable public health issue.

Every year, over 300,000 people worldwide lose their lives to drowning – including hundreds of families across Australia. Most drowning deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, but no community is immune. Children and young people are most at risk.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, communities across Australia and around the globe are uniting to turn the tide on drowning by raising awareness, building lifesaving skills and taking simple actions that help keep people safe in, on and around water.

[Insert organisation/facility name] is proud to support Royal Life Saving Australia and the global movement to prevent drowning.

Here’s how you can take action:

• Enrol in swimming lessons
• Supervise children at all times around water
• Check your pool fence and gate
• Avoid alcohol and drugs around water
• Wear a lifejacket when on the water
• Know the conditions
• Learn CPR
• Train to become a swim teacher or pool lifeguard

Every action matters. Together, we can unite to turn the tide on drowning.

Learn more and get involved: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 – Unite to turn the tide on drowning

Drowning claims more than 300,000 lives globally each year, including hundreds here in Australia. It’s a leading cause of death among children and young people – and yet, drowning is preventable.

Established by the United Nations in 2021, World Drowning Prevention Day is a global call to action. Each year on 25 July, communities, organisations and individuals come together to remember lives lost and unite to turn the tide on drowning through education, awareness and action.

This year, [insert organisation/facility name] is proud to join Royal Life Saving Australia in supporting safer communities and promoting simple steps that can save lives.

You can help turn the tide on drowning by:

• Learning to swim
• Supervising children around water
• Checking pool fences and gates
• Wearing a lifejacket
• Avoiding alcohol and drugs around water
• Knowing local water conditions
• Learning CPR
• Becoming a swim teacher or pool lifeguard

Together, our actions can save lives.

Find out more: https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

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World Drowning Prevention Day 2026 – Unite to turn the tide on drowning

Drowning is an issue that affects every nation of the world. Globally, more than 300,000 people lose their lives to drowning every year. Drowning predominately impacts children and young people, with more than nine in 10 deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries, highlighting that vulnerable communities are most at risk.

In Australia, hundreds of families lose loved ones to drowning every year.

This World Drowning Prevention Day, communities across the world are uniting to turn the tide on drowning by promoting water safety, sharing lifesaving skills and encouraging simple actions that save lives.

[Insert organisation/facility name] is proud to support Royal Life Saving Australia and the global movement for drowning prevention.

Here’s how you can take action:

• Enrol in swimming lessons
• Supervise children at all times around water
• Check your pool fence and gate
• Avoid alcohol and drugs around water
• Wear a lifejacket when on the water
• Know the conditions
• Learn CPR
• Train to become a swim teacher or pool lifeguard

Every small step we individually take can help save lives.

For further details on how you can be part of World Drowning Prevention Day visit:
https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/World-Drowning-Prevention-Day

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