World Drowning Prevention Day
In April 2021, the United Nations adopted the historic first Resolution on Global Drowning Prevention, recognising the scale of the problem, calling for coordinated action to prevent drowning and marking the 25 July as World Drowning Prevention Day.
Drowning doesn’t have a single cause, or a single solution. But it can be prevented. Drowning is an issue that affects every nation of the world. Globally, more than 300,000 people lose their lives to drowning every year. Drowning predominately impacts children and young people, with more than nine in 10 deaths occurring in low and middle-income countries, highlighting that vulnerable communities are most at risk.
In Australia hundreds of families lose loved ones to drowning every year.
World Drowning Prevention Day aims to raise awareness of the importance of drowning prevention and to reduce preventable deaths.
HOW ORGANISATIONS CAN GET INVOLVED
Aquatic Centres, Swim Schools and Community Groups are encouraged to promote and support World Drowning Prevention Day, to shine a spotlight on and raise awareness of that fact that "anyone can drown, no one should".
From Going Blue, Sharing Resources and Sharing Local Stories - Be part of the global movement to prevent drowning and promote water safety.
If you want to take part in World Drowning Prevention Day 2026, you can purchase an Event Kit to help promote locally.
PROMOTIONAL PACK FOR AQUATIC FACILITIES ($145 includes shipping).
Support World Drowning Prevention Day by activating your venue with a ready-to-go promotional pack.
Designed for aquatic centres, each pack contains custom materials to raise awareness, engage the community, and contribute to the global call to action to end drowning.
Packs need to be ordered by no later than 6 July 2026. Limited Quantity Available.
Packs will be dispatched from 7 July 2026.
PACK CONTENTS
Packs are designed to support whole-of-venue engagement with visitors, families, and the local community. Limited quantity available.
- 1 x A4 Implementation Letter/Guide
- 1 x A4 Front Desk Tent Card
- 40 x A4 Posters (4 Styles / 10 of each)
- 4 x Photo Props (4 Styles / 1 of each)
- 1 Pack – 40 Cupcake Toppers
