ACC Drown Prevention Strategy
In 2010, 87 people drowned in New Zealand. Whilst this is the lowest number since 1980 it is still higher than it should be. In addition a further 160 people were hospitalised due to immersion incidents.
The Drowning Prevention Strategy: Towards a Water Safe New Zealand 2005-2015 provides a framework to guide the efforts of the water safety sector towards a water safe New Zealand, free from drowning.
For all you need to know about the Drown Prevention Strategy visit the ACC Website
Swimming New Zealand is very supportive of this strategy and is working within it and aligning itself to it - helping to create a water safe New Zealand.
