Australia lays out a new strategy to tackle the nation’s drowning crisis

Since the start of summer, 33 people have died from drowning in Australia. In response, the Australian Water Safety Council has launched the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030, which aims to reduce drowning deaths by 50 percent before the end of the decade.

Kids participate in swimming lessons at the Lane Cove Aquatic Centre in Sydney, Saturday, October 16, 2021. Hundreds of kids returned to the pool for swimming lessons on Saturday after stay-at-home orders were lifted across NSW on Monday. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne) NO ARCHIVING Credit: AAPIMAGE

Key Points

• Australia is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches and swimming spots in the world.
• Drowning cases in Australia have been on the rise since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Already this summer, 33 people have died in such incidents.
• To tackle the growing number of drowning incidents, the Australian Water Safety Council has unveiled the Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030, emphasizing water safety education, community action, and enhanced agency coordination.

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