Lives not numbers. Royal Life Saving's work is all about people. Our research helps us to better understand how to target our efforts in drowning prevention to reach the most at-risk communities.

Locational research allows Royal Life Saving to develop an understanding of areas and types of aquatic environments that may carry a greater risk of drowning, which can help to direct our efforts in drowning prevention and water safety.

Royal Life Saving research shows that cultural backgrounds and social influences can affect a person's risk of drowning. This work helps us to provide culturally appropriate drowning prevention advice and resources for those most at risk.

Different activities naturally carry different risks in terms of drowning and water safety. Royal Life Saving research aims to understand the levels of risk involved to provide evidence-based targeted advice on how best to enjoy aquatic activities while staying safe.

A complex network of factors can affect a person's risk of drowning. These can be very specific to the person, such as medical, cultural or social, or they may be more environmental in nature, depending on where the person lives and what activities they carry out, as well as weather and seasonal changes.