Make the Right Call
12 June 2025
Royal Life Saving’s Make the Right Call campaign encourages men – to look after their mates and families to keep each other safe when enjoying the country’s beautiful inland waterways.
Drowning continues to affect more men than women.
Over the last decade, 2237 males have fatally drowned. On average, 220 father, sons, husbands, brothers, friends drown each year. Males continue to be over-represented, making up 82% of all drowning deaths.
Inland waterways pose higher risks for younger men aged 25 – 34 years, with 41% of all drowning in this age group occurring at rivers/creeks, and lakes/dams. In comparison, men 35 – 44 years most commonly drown at beaches (26%).