Episode 1. Join Kate Simpson (Life Saving Victoria) and Dr Bernadette Matthews (Life Saving Victoria) as they discuss the release of the 2018/2019 Victorian Drowning Report and share how we can stay safe around water this summer. 3:21 - When and why did the drowning report came about? 5:08 - How does the drowning report get used in practice? 7:05 - What drowning trends have emerged from the statistics? 8:40 - Industry action and policy changes 10:05 - Key statistics in the 2018/2019 Victorian Drowning Report 11:56 - Understand the changing conditions and know your own abilities 13:57 - What is being done to prevent drowning injury and death? 17:33 - Stay safe around the pool 19:55 - Where to find the Drowning Report Links: Victorian Drowning Reports: https://lsv.com.au/research/victorian-drowning-reports Open Water Learning Experience: https://lsv.com.au/education/owle Beachsafe App: https://beachsafe.org.au/apps VicEmergency App: https://www.emergency.vic.gov.au/respond SwimSafe Campaign: https://lsv.com.au/pool-safety-services/swimsafe Swimming and Water Safety Online Toolkit: https://lsv.com.au/toolkit Life Saving Victoria's Virtual Reality (VR) tours: https://lsv.com.au/vr