Launch - The National Drowning Report 2008 and Keep Watch Home Pool Safety Campaign

The National Drowning Report 2008 was released by the Minister for Sport, Hon Kate Ellis MP, on Wednesday November 12 with Keep Watch Ambassador Sam Riley launching the Home Pool Safety initiative for 2008/2009.

2008 National Drowning Report

Keep Watch Home Pool Safety Campaign 2008

Thousands of Australian home swimming pools are potential death traps because of poorly maintained fencing, warns the Royal Life Saving Society Australia - and most people are unaware of the danger.

Keep Watch Home Pool Safety Campaign 2008

Royal Life Saving South Australia winners of the Innovative Programs for Specific Population Groups Award

Royal Life Saving Society Australia - SA Branch was delighted to be recognized for its work with the Vietnamese community at the South Australian Government's Be Active Recreation and Sport Industry Awards on November 5.

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Home Pool Safety Weekend

Every year over 35 Australian children under the age of five drown. Royal Life Saving is reminding every home pool owner to check, fix and maintain their home pool to help eliminate child drowning.

Home Pool Safety Checklist

Warning to would-be rescuers of drowning victims

Source: Sydney Morning Herald, Arjun Ramachandran, October 21, 2008 2:19PM, Rescuers themselves often needed rescuing or drown after leaping into water to help a struggling friend or family member, the Royal Life Saving Society Australia says.

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New Australian Water Safety Strategy to reduce drowning by 50%

The Australian Water Safety Council has set an ambitious target to reduce drowning deaths in Australia by 50% by 2020. The Australian Water Safety Strategy 2008-2011 has been developed over the past 18 months from extensive industry consultation and input from Australia and overseas.

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