Royal Life Saving media monitor of drowning incidents over the Australian summer months. National Summer Fatal Drowning Data National Statistics Drowning Statistics Update Drowning Deaths Fatal Drowning Key drowning statistics for the 2024/25 Australian summer

Formed in 2002, the Royal Life Saving National Fatal Drowning Database is a valuable resource for drowning prevention research and advocacy efforts in Australia.

Royal Life Saving is building on its work and experience in fatal drowning prevention to conduct more detailed research into non-fatal drowning and its impacts to develop targeted programs and campaigns to reduce future incidents.

Every year, Royal Life Saving produces a National Drowning Report. The report examines the factors that contribute to drowning deaths in Australia.

Royal Life Saving's peer-reviewed research on drowning prevention and water safety published in national and international journals.