Risk Factors
A complex network of factors can affect a person's risk of drowning. These can be very specific to the person, such as medical, cultural or social, or they may be more environmental in nature, depending on where the person lives and what activities they carry out, as well as weather and seasonal changes.
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Swimming and Water Safety Skills

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National Swimming and Water Safety Framework and Benchmarks Implementation Report
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Analysis of Adult Swim Skills

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Benchmarking Australian Childrens’ Swimming and Water Safety Skills: Swim School Data-Part 1: Primary School
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Benchmarking Australian Childrens’ Swimming and Water Safety Skills: Swim School Data-Part 2: Beyond Primary School
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Benchmarking Australian Childrens’ Swimming and Water Safety Skills: Swim School Data-Part 3: Children Aged 2-4 years

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National Aquatics Symposium 2023 Report & Declaration
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PwC & RLSSA Report - Strengthening Learn to Swim

Summer Drowning Reports and Multiple Fatality Events

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Multiple Fatality Events Short Report August 2022
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Royal Life Saving Summer Drowning Report 2021-22

Public Holidays

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DROWNING RISK ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN AUSTRALIA

FLOODWATER

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Deciding to drive through floodwater. A qualitative analysis through the lived experience
Staying Safe
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