National Drowning Report 2023

September, 2023

Royal Life Saving - Australia

https://doi.org/10.62977/84902

1. Royal Life Saving - Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. School of Biological, Earth and Environemtnal Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3. College of Public Health, Medical & Veterinary Sciences, James Cook University, Townsville, Queensland, Australia
4. Surf Life Saving Australia, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Abstract

The National Drowning Report 2023 provides an analysis of fatal drowning across Australia between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023. This analysis is designed to help water safety organisations, community members, and those who manage water spaces reduce the risk of drowning. Data was collated from the National Coronial Information System (NCIS), State and Territory Coronial offices, lifesaving organisations, and year-round media monitoring. There were 281 drowning deaths in the one-year study period; detailed analysis presents fatal drowning by age, sex, location of drowning, activity prior to submersion, State / Territory and other variables.