Research & Reports
Royal Life Saving's programs, products and services are underpinned by research and a commitment to continual improvement. Furthermore, our research provides solid information on water safety issues concerning all Australia's waterways and environments with high drowning risk.
Our research includes:
- National Drowning Report – Since 1995 Royal Life Saving has provided research into the contributing factors surrounding all drowning deaths in Australia for a given year
- Specific Water Safety Issues – Including water safety strategies, education, the effects of alcohol, and specific activities such as fishing and other recreational pursuits
- The State of the Industry – Every year, Royal Life Saving conducts Aquatic Facility Safety Assessments to evaluate and to provide a benchmark for the safety performance of the aquatic industry
Drowning Reports
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2020 (5.8 MB)
- Published date
- 17/09/2020
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2019 and 30 June 2020.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2019 (18.5 MB)
- Published date
- 16/09/2019
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2019.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2018 (7.4 MB)
- Published date
- 10/09/2018
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2018.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2017 (6.7 MB)
- Published date
- 10/09/2017
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2016 (4.6 MB)
- Published date
- 15/09/2016
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2015 and 30 June 2016.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2015 (7.0 MB)
- Published date
- 15/09/2015
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2014 and 30 June 2015.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2014 (5.2 MB)
- Published date
- 30/09/2014
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2013 and 30 June 2014.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2013 (6.8 MB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2013
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2012 and 30 June 2013.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2012 (4.2 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2011 and 30 June 2012.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2011 (3.2 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2010 and 30 June 2011.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2010 (2.6 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2009 (1.4 MB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2008 (539.1 KB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2007 (795.8 KB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2006 (210.8 KB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2005 and 30 June 2006.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2005 (1.9 MB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2004 and 30 June 2005.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2004 (269.5 KB)
- Published date
- 09/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2003 and 30 June 2004.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2003 (273.8 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2002 and 30 June 2003.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2002 (245.5 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2001 and 30 June 2002.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2001 (172.7 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 2000 and 30 June 2001.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2000 (145.0 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 1999 and 30 June 2000.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 1999 (47.3 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 1998 and 30 June 1999.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 1998 (269.6 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 1997 and 30 June 1998.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 1997 (1.2 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 1996 and 30 June 1997.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 1996 (1.3 MB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 1995 and 30 June 1996.
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Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 1995 (202.2 KB)
- Published date
- 29/10/2012
- Description
- This report examines drowning deaths in Australia between 1 July 1994 and 30 June 1995.