Summer in Australia coincides with the Christmas holiday period, making our coastline a popular destination for locals and visitors alike. However, many do not understand the risks and hazards along the coast, leading to thousands of rescues, first aid treatments and other interventions provided by Surf Life Saving services.
The 2022/23 summer recorded 83 deaths along our coastline, 54 (65%) of which were due to drowning. Read a full statistical analysis of the 2022/23 summer season in the Summer Coastal Drowning Report.