Published 22 May 2025
Royal Life Saving was pleased to facilitate, with the support of SAPOL’s Riverland Operations Unit, a recent gathering of the River Murray Water Safety Group in Loxton, South Australia.
The River Murray Water Safety Group includes representatives from:
- ALERT First Aid & Training
- Belgravia Leisure
- Berri Barmera Council
- Coorong Council
- Department for Infrastructure and Transport – Marine Safety SA
- Discovery Holiday Parks – Lake Bonney
- District Council of Loxton Waikerie
- Marine Safety and Compliance
- Multicultural Communities Council of SA (MCCSA)
- Mid Murray Council
- Renmark Paringa Council
- Royal Life Saving Society – Australia
- Royal Life Saving South Australia
- SA Ambulance Service
- SA State Emergency Service
- South Australia Police (SAPOL)
- Surf Life Saving South Australia
With a shared purpose of eliminating drowning in the River Murray, the group continues to strengthen its local approach to water safety.
The group has developed a localised water safety strategy that aligns with both the Australian Water Safety Strategy and the South Australian Water Safety Plan. The recent meeting showcased how this place-based strategy is driving tangible outcomes, including:
- Enhanced data sharing between agencies
- Greater community awareness and engagement
- Integration of training programs across jurisdictions
- Strategic deployment of water safety assets
- And a reinforced culture of collaboration and collective action
As the group looks ahead, its efforts will focus on implementing these solutions where they are most needed - on the ground, in the water, and within local communities across the Riverland region.
For further details including the Riverland Water Safety Strategy click here.
