A large number of child drowning deaths involve barriers that are faulty or non-compliant with Australian Standards.
Despite significant reductions in toddler drowning deaths over time, drowning continues to be one of the leading causes of preventable death for Australian children under 5 years of age. Statistics from Royal Life Saving Australia show that in 2024/25, 15 Australian children aged 0-4 years drowned, with swimming pools being one of the most common locations where these incidents occurred.
Kidsafe Victoria’s new campaign, ‘Layer Up This Summer’, encourages the community to use multiple layers of protection to keep children safe in and around water. Pool barriers, active adult supervision, swimming skills and first aid/CPR training all add vital layers to help save lives and ensure your family can enjoy a fun, safe summer.
This campaign is proudly supported by
