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Locational research allows Royal Life Saving to develop an understanding of areas and types of aquatic environments that may carry a greater risk of drowning, which can help to direct our efforts in drowning prevention and water safety.
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INLAND WATERWAYS - RIVERS, CREEKS, LAKES AND DAMS

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Drowning in Rivers, Creeks, Lakes and Dams - A 10 Year Analysis 2011/12 to 2020/21
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Snapshot - Drowning in Rivers, Creeks, Lakes and Dams - A 10 Year Analysis 2011/12 to 2020/21
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A 10-year national review of lake, dam and lagoon drowning deaths: 2008/2009 to 2017/2018
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NSW Rivers Research
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Murray River Drowning Report
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Respect the River Pilot Evaluation Report

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Drowning Deaths in Australian Rivers, Creeks and Streams: A 10-Year Analysis 1 July 2002 to 30 June 2012
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Australian Policy and Case Law for Public Safety in Inland Waterways. A Review and Recommendations 2022

AQUATIC FACILITIES

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A 10 year analysis of drowning in aquatic facilities
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Economic benefits of Australia’s public aquatic facilities
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Equal Access to Public Aquatic Facilities
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Supervision of children at public pools
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2019 National Aquatic Industry Workforce Profile
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The Social Impact of the National Aquatic Industry

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A Review of Swimming Pools in Remote Areas of the Northern Terrtiory - 2010

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PwC & RLSSA Report - The Health, Social and Economic Value of the National Aquatic Industry
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The State of Aquatic Facility Infrastructure in Australia Rebuilding our Aging Public Swimming Pools
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National Aquatics Symposium 2023 Report & Declaration

BACKYARD POOLS

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Review of Pool Fencing Legislation in Australia
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New South Wales parents’ and carers’ beliefs about behaviours around swimming pools
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NSW Child Drowning Report: A 15 year analysis of causal factors for drowning of children under 5 years in private swimming pools 2002/03-2016/17
Respect the River Program
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