Published Thu, 24 July 2025
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children and young people, taking over 300,000 lives globally each year, including hundreds in Australia. The tragedy is that drowning is preventable.
Each year on 25 July, communities worldwide come together to remember lives lost, raise awareness, and take action for World Drowning Prevention Day.
The City of Sydney’s Aquatic and Fitness centres are proud to support Royal Life Saving Australia and the global mission to end drowning.
As providers of aquatic facilities for swimming, exercise and leisure, we’re committed to water safety. Our trained lifeguards are always on duty to help keep you and your family safe.
We also proudly partner with Royal Life Saving’s to help protect children and young people. While our staff are vigilant, supervision is a shared responsibility — and we encourage all parents and carers to play an active role in watching over their children at all times.
Here are some more ways you can take action to help prevent drowning:
