Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2017

September, 2017

Royal Life Saving - Australia

https://doi.org/10.62977/85192

1. Royal Life Saving - Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

The Royal Life Saving National Drowning Report 2017 provides an analysis of fatal drowning across Australia between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017. This analysis is designed to help water safety organisations, community members, and those who manage water spaces reduce the risk of drowning. Data was collated from the National Coronial Information System (NCIS), State and Territory Coronial offices, lifesaving organisations, and year-round media monitoring. There were 291 drowning deaths in the one-year study period; detailed analysis presents fatal drowning by age, sex, location of drowning, activity prior to submersion, State / Territory and other variables.