When warnings don’t translate: Are Australia’s beach warnings confusing for overseas visitors?

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Hemant Govekar Foundation (HGF) is a non-profit promoting water safety and survival skills for students and newcomers, established in memory of Hemant Govekar, who tragically drowned in 2017, and run by his sister and cousins. Main image: AAP, ingested images: Amrita Govekar (supplied)

A recent Monash University study finds Australia’s beaches remain risky for overseas-born visitors, with many struggling to understand safety signs. Amrita Govekar, founder of the Hemant Govekar Foundation, is urging that water safety briefings be included in visa applications. She says beach terms and warning colours are often misunderstood by international tourists and migrant communities.

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Published 17 November 2025 3:56pm

Presented by Bhavya Pandey

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A recent Monash University study finds Australia’s beaches remain risky for overseas-born visitors, with many struggling to understand safety signs. Amrita Govekar, founder of the Hemant Govekar Foundation, is urging that water safety briefings be included in visa applications. She says beach terms and warning colours are often misunderstood by international tourists and migrant communities.

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