Research has found that within multicultural groups, awareness of the importance of swimming and lifesaving skills is significantly less than the rest of the population.
Alarmingly, in the last 5 years there has been 50 drowning deaths in WA involving those from multicultural backgrounds, this is 37% of all drowning deaths. Action is required to develop a response to the range of factors that are influencing multicultural communities' lack of participation in swimming & water safety education.
How to Get Involved
Specific programs are run by Royal Life Saving in partnership with various community and settlement agencies throughout WA. These programs aim to encourage participation in swimming and water safety activities among our multicultural communities.
Programs include:
Resources in Other Languages
With our nation's growing diversity, Royal Life Saving is committed to supporting our diverse communities with water safety and swimming education that is culturally appropriate and accessible. We have developed a range of resources in consultation with various multicultural communities and leaders.
Follow the below link to access our resources in languages including Chinese, Korean, Hindi, Arabic, Filipino and Vietnamese:
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