Drownings down, but small children a worry

Muokoaji amtafuta muogeleaji aliye potea ndani ya mto

Muokoaji amtafuta muogeleaji aliye potea ndani ya mto. Source: AAP

New research reveals one in four drowning deaths in Australia involves a person born overseas.


That report comes as over 400 swimming schools around the country prepare to provide free swimming lessons to young children for a week.

The campaign is aimed at increasing water-safety awareness for migrant and other children.


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