One simple message every Australian needs to remember
If you get into trouble in the ocean in a pool in a river in a dam
Ask Yourself…
If you got into trouble in the water…
What would you do?
We want all Australians to learn to float.
The time in which you float for could end up saving your life.
5 simple steps
Keep your head and mouth above water
Control your breathing
Spread your arms and legs for balance
Use a circular motion to maintain buoyancy
Signal for help
Why floating matters
When Panic sets in, your body tires faster. Floating conserves energy, helps you stay calm, and increases your chances of survival until help arrives.
International Float Day 2027
Worldwide: 27 February 2027
Be part of International Float Day 2027 on Saturday 27 February 2027! Join people and communities around the world for this global celebration of water safety and the lifesaving importance of learning to float. With the international media launch on Thursday 25 February 2027, we're inviting everyone—families, friends, schools and communities—to get involved and help spread this important message. Your participation can make a difference! Find an event near you, bring your family and friends, and join thousands of people around the world in promoting this essential survival skill.
Float to Survive partners with Carnival Cruises to provide vital water safety training in the South Pacific.
Sydney’s iconic Bondi lifeguards and Float to Survive Founder, Bruce Hopkins have delivered vital life-saving training to local communities in Vanuatu as part of a Carnival Cruise Line program to support South Pacific destinations.
The team spent three days on Mystery Island and two days in Port Vila, teaching 100 Ni-Vanuatu on how to spot a rip, safely rescue someone in distress, and administer CPR and First Aid.
“This program teaches people how to stay calm in a potentially life-threatening situation in the water. They’re taught simple yet vital skills that can save lives. It was fantastic to see how much the participants learned and improved their skills in just a few days.”
Vanuatu has the fourth highest drowning rate in the world, according to the World Health Organisation, and despite being a nation made up of 83 islands, most children are not taught to swim.
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Why Floating Matters
When panic sets in, your body tires faster. Floating conserves energy, helps you stay calm, and increases your chances of survival until help arrives.
