Aussies love the water, so it’s hard to imagine our Australia Day celebrations not taking place in and around any of our abundant, aquatic options.
However, if you are planning an Aussie Day do, near any body of water, please remain vigilant, as drowning doesn’t take a break … even on a national holiday.
According to the National Drowning Report, between July 2014 and June 2015, 271 drowning deaths occurred (including 26 children four years and under). Furthermore, 89 deaths took place in summer, with 36 people drowning in January, making it the biggest aquatic killing month of the year.
Drowning is still the number one cause of accidental child related deaths in Australia.
Often when frivolity is at the forefront, and alcohol is thrown into the mix, proper supervision is accidentally overlooked. While many may think a party environment – filled with adults – is a pretty… Read the rest