Eden, Kiah , Pambula,Tura Beach, Wonboyn, Nethercote, Millingandi, Greigs Flat,Wyndham  Towamba,Merimbula, Lochiel.

drowning prevention

Australian parents not confident in children’s water safety skills, report finds

The Wire / By

With summer fast approaching, a new report finds 44 per cent of Australian parents lack confidence in their children’s emergency water safety skills Last year alone, saw a 12 per cent rise in drowning deaths at Australian beaches with rip currents being the lead contributor.  The report also found nearly half of parents rate their …

Australian parents not confident in children’s water safety skills, report finds Read More »

Drowning Prevention Needs Priority Over Shark Nets in NSW

The Wire / By

Amid ongoing debates on the changes to the NSW shark policy, experts are calling on the NSW government to focus on drowning prevention, over the threat of sharks. The state’s premier, Chris Minns, confirmed the government will install shark nets across 51 beaches from Newcastle to Wollongong. But experts warn dangerous water conditions pose a significantly larger …

Drowning Prevention Needs Priority Over Shark Nets in NSW Read More »