Beach safety programs for international students on offer this summer

According to a report by Royal Life Saving Australia in August, there were over 300 drowning deaths in the past 12 months, with 25 per cent of those who died born overseas.

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As summer is just around the corner, many international students are planning celebrate their university break in a very Australian way - by heading to the beach.

But in recent years, Australia has faced record rates of drowning. In New South Wales, several universities have launched swimming programs to help equip international students with the life-saving skill.

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