National Water Safety Day 2025
1st December
What Is National Water Safety Day?
National Water Safety Day raises awareness to prevent drowning and promote safe practices around water. At Beach Safety Hub, we’re dedicated to keeping Australia’s beaches and waterways safe for everyone. In 2025, join us in making water safety a priority - whether at the surf, pool or inland waterways.
Why Water Safety Matters?
Last summer, 139 drowning deaths and 8,207 rescues were reported. This highlights the urgent need for safety education in a country where most people live near the coast.
- Over one-third (39%) of all drowning deaths happen in the summer
- Almost half of summer drownings involve older adults (55+)
- Most fatal incidents happen at unpatrolled locations like beaches, rivers, lakes, and dams
- Surf Lifesavers undertook substantial safety measures, carrying out over 2.19 million preventative actions the previous year