World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2025

It has been 9 months since we gathered in Perth for WCDP23. Since then, there has been WDPD24, WHO World Injury & Violence Prevention Conference 24 & preparations for Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. Watch for conference updates as we now hand over to WCDP25.

Useful links from WCDP2023 are shared below: Closing Statement bit.ly/4gcA1Rn Abstract Booklet bit.ly/4gg5phR Presentations bit.ly/3XmLsxj

It has been 9 months since we gathered in Perth for WCDP23. Since then, there has been WDPD24, WHO World Injury & Violence Prevention Conference 24 & preparations for Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. Watch for conference updates as we now hand over to WCDP25.

(4/4) You can also learn more and recap on the 8 breakout presentation sessions here: tinyurl.com/jvjhsa6n

(3/4) Ahead of WCDP2025, we encourage you to increase collaboration and knowledge, reach into the communities most vulnerable, form partnerships with those not yet engaged in #DrowningPrevention, and capitalise on this exciting time to be committed to eliminating drowning.

(1/4) The #WCDP2023 Closing Statement is now available 📣 The statement outlines a call for #GlobalStrategy and mobilising local action. It also includes highlights from the plenary and concurrent sessions. Read the statement here: tinyurl.com/aahtrytv

With #StormJocelyn on its way - the statement at @wcdp2023 “the importance of integration of drowning prevention in #flood #Disaster and that #lifeguard teams trained should be used by emergency management systems -@surflifesaving & @SLSAustralia on it 👍👊

📣 The feedback form will close on the 18th February 2024.

The #WCDP2023 Conference Statement is now live. In addition to reinforcing the highlights from the plenary and concurrent sessions, the statement outlines a call for global strategy and mobilising local action. Review and leave your feedback: tinyurl.com/ms46ud23

Photos from the final day of #WCDP2023 are now live - view them here: tinyurl.com/3m5mpu54 📸 Be sure to tag yourself and share!

RLSS was delighted to support Geh Cheow Mei from Malaysia with a scholarship to attend the WCDP 2023 and present on ‘A study to assess the public knowledge on climate change which linked to drowning in Malaysia’ We look forward to working with Cheow Mei in the future.

Photos from day 2 of #WCDP are now live - take a look here 👉tinyurl.com/2vbap5dd

We thank all 750 delegates who gathered in Perth, Australia to make the conference the great success it was. It is your commitment to Shaping Global Strategy and Mobilising for Action that allows us to make a difference. View the full event video: tinyurl.com/25c5a3rb

Couldn’t make #WCDP2023? Do you want to recap on the plenary session takeaways? 👀 Take a look at the graphic recording visuals here: tinyurl.com/38ajda57 A special thanks to the talented Peta Roebuck of Tuna Blue for capturing all the details.

The #WCDP2023 photos from day 1 are now live. From the opening plenary, a range of insightful sessions and the Bloomberg Philanthropies Welcome Reception. You can view the action here 👉 tinyurl.com/4z9c65xu Be sure to tag and share!

The unseen and unheard victims of drowning; the Morris family has made a real difference to drowning prevention by talking about non fatal drowning, and what happened to Samuel, something unbearably sad. #watersafety #wcdp23 @WePublicHealth @wcdp2023 smh.com.au/national/nsw/t…

@RoyalLifeSaving and @SLSAustralia thanks everyone for making #WCDP2023 special in so many ways.

World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2023 concluded with 750 friends, from 50 countries, all on stage and sharing in the joy, diversity, depth and relief for a conference week rich with opportunity. Read more: tinyurl.com/wmmts2mu

“Unlike, any other conference we have ever been to. It has been- 👉 MAGNIFICENT 👉 BRILLIANT 👉 FUN 👉INSPIRING” * 750 delegates 🅾️,😓& 😢’s, time away from ❤️ones, & all that it has taken. Deep gratitude 🙏🏽 to all on the stage, & behind the scenes.

On day 3 of the @WCDP2023 we discussed the mental health of lifesavers, inclusion programs and how we are looking after our highest-risk groups. It was a fantastic finish to the truly impactful conference. Find out more – bit.ly/3Teg2bH #WCDP2023