Stay Safe in the Water
Drowning in Australia is the fourth most common cause of 'accidental' death. It is estimated that 30 percent of all drowning deaths can be attributed to alcohol consumption. (Royal Life Saving Society Australia's Media Guide 2001-2002, National Drowning Report, p.13)
It is important that you make yourself familiar with water safety particularly beach topics relating to safely swimming between red and yellow flags and the dangers of marine stingers, rips and currents.
TourSafe Tip: For information on surf and beach safety, contact Surf Life Saving Queensland on www.lifesaving.com.au or the Royal Life Saving Society Queensland Incorporated on www.rlssa.org.au.
TourSafe Tip: For information about maritime safety, visit the Queensland Transport web site at www.msq.qld.gov.au.
TourSafe Tip: For any freshwater fishing information, call the Department of Primary Industries by phoning 132 523 or visit www.dpi.qld.gov.au/fishweb.
TourSafe Tip: For important safety information on becoming 'croc-wise' in crocodile country, visit www.epa.qld.gov.au
For information on Marine stingers visit www.marinestingers.com.au.
Last Updated: 09/12/2005