Colleen Saunders

I will be speaking at the @WHOAFRO regional webinar: 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚 📅 30 July 2025 🕒 12:00–13:30 (Brazzaville time) 🔗 shorturl.at/gmSp6 📢 Join us to explore key findings and reflect on lifesaving practices to prevent #drowning

New in AfJEM! A systematic review & meta-analysis finds no evidence that noradrenaline is superior to adrenaline in managing septic shock. Big implications for emergency care in resource-limited settings. Read it here: sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

So excited to see the launch of the first WHO global status report on #DrowningPrevention What a milestone for our community but an important reminder of all the work left to do. Find the report here: iris.who.int/bitstream/hand…

Please join this session led by Marian Kinnes - a community member from Manenberg. Topic: Community leadership and engagement! Make sure to attend it on October 29. #leadership #community #EMS #emct linkedin.com/events/nationa… @UCTHealthSci @DeptFCE

@TRIADUnit @e10star @BloombergDotOrg @HopkinsINJURIES @MakSPH @MakerereCHS @Oporiah @cssemugabo8 @BonnyEBa @okobusingye @Cebha01 @georgeinstitute Congratulations!

Today, our own @e10star has successfully defended her PhD. Congratulations Dr. Bayiga Esther on this great achievement. 👏 👏 #PhD_Defence #RoadSafety #PedestrianSafety #InjuryPrevention

Understanding the complex interplay of various determinants is important for gaining perspective on child and adolescent injury statistics around the globe. Today’s conversation provides a deep look at emerging challenges and crucial steps for developing interventions for injury prevention #Safety2024 #injuryprevention

Today is World #DrowningPrevention Day. Anyone can drown, no one should. Equip yourself & others with safety tips: 🏊‍♂️ Learn to swim 👀 Supervise children 🚫 No alcohol near water 🌧️ Be aware of surroundings 🦺 Use safety equipment Learn more 👉bit.ly/4fjeRAi

New from myself and @DrKyraHamilton in @ConversationEDU we report our findings of an audit of driver handbooks in every Australian state and territory, uncovering just what they teach learner drivers about driving into floodwaters #DrowningPrevention theconversation.com/just-15-centim…

Still time for register for the 15th World Injury Conference. Early bird open until 15 June. See you there! worldsafety2024.com

@UNSW_BSRG @w_a_koon @Dr_Rip_SOS @amyepeden Amazing team!

We’re so proud of the first @UNSW_BSRG PhD graduate Dr William Koon. You can read his impactful work on coastal #DrowningPrevention here: doi.org/10.26190/unswo… #PhDone

New study explores hospital admitted drowning and the #COVID19 pandemic in Victoria, Australia. Rates dropped during and immediately after the pandemic. Read implications for #DrowningPrevention post-pandemic: injuryprevention.bmj.com/content/early/… @LifeSavingVic @MUARCresearch @UNSWMedicine

@RoyalLifeSaving have just launched Heart Beat Club. An online course that provides vital lifesaving skills for parents, grandparents and carers. The course is free this May. Sign up today: loom.ly/kOG6NQY

🚨CONSULTANT OPPORTUNITY🚨 in Bangladesh! Join @RNLI's mission to prevent drowning in Bangladesh, the leading cause of child mortality. Seeking a Stakeholder Engagement & Government Liaison Specialist. Apply here: hotjobs.bdjobs.com/jobs/ciprb/cip… #Bangladesh #DrowningPrevention #RNLI

Call for applications for @WHO @RNLI Global Workshop on Child Day-care and #Drowning Prevention open through 3 June. Apply here: #InjuryPrevention" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/4bk21zh#Injury…

*Global Workshop on Day-care and Drowning Prevention* - 21-23 Oct 2024, in Chiang Mai, Thailand, co-hosted by the @WHO & RNLI  📣 Calling all day-care practitioners, #ECD specialists and INGO leads providing day-care in LMIC settings. Apply for a place - shorturl.at/lyzCV

🔃 A Framework for Decision-Making: #Cynefin Workshop Upskill your #GlobalSurgery Thinking: Using insights from complexity and cognitive science, Cynefin is a sense-making framework, which can guide decision-making and management approaches. By Dr Cunningham @GlobalUct

Back home after a whirlwind couple of days in Istanbul working on the 1st @WHO Global Status Report on Drowning Prevention. Inspiring & optimistic discussions with colleagues who have become friends!

Grant opportunity alert ⬇️

For every R2000/£100 raised, a child can receive their grade R year of water safety education! This includes a workbook, swim pack, a nutritious snack at 26 survival swim lessons and transport to and from lessons. Donate to help us SPREAD THE SUNSHINE today! #WaterSafety

Excited and proud to be part of @UCT_EM team working on prehospital CDSTs for SA EMS. @Clint_EM & Peter Hodkinson getting the conversation started at WC EMS research day.