Kimberley Water Safety Forum

Over the past decade, the Kimberley region has recorded the 2nd highest drowning rate of any WA region.

In total, 51 drowning incidents have been recorded in the Kimberley region over the past ten years.

Kimberley Water Safety Forum 2021

The Kimberley Water Safety Forum brought together members of the Kimberley community in May 2021 to work towards the common goal of reducing the impact of drowning in the region.

Forum attendees heard from a variety of speakers while also getting the chance to work together in discussion groups throughout the event. Attendees included sport, recreation and education professionals, aquatic facility managers, local government staff, health promotion and injury prevention professionals, and Aboriginal community leaders.

Presentations

A copy of each of the presentations given at the Forum can be downloaded below:

• Australian Water Safety Strategy 2030 - Peter Leaversuch, Royal Life Saving WA
• Overview of drowning and risk factors in the Kimberley - Lauren Nimmo, Royal Life Saving WA
• Health for All: Approaches for Prevention - Justine Leavy, Curtin University
• Safe Communities through Swimming and Water Safety Education - Liam Smyth, Department of Education
• Engaging the Community in Sport and Recreation - Krissie Dickman, Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
• Garnduwa Active Leaders Program - Layla Yu, Garnduwa

Event Summary Graphic Artwork

Will Bessen from TunaBlue Facilitation also created some amazing graphic artwork summarising information from each of the presentations that can be downloaded below.