ONE SIMPLE MESSAGE EVERY AUSTRALIAN NEEDS TO REMEMBER
FLOAT TO SURVIVE
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.
HOW TO FLOAT
Keep your head and mouth above water and float
Control your breathing and keep calm
Spread your arms and legs for balance
Use a circular motion to maintain buoyancy
Signal for help
GETTING THE MESSAGE OUT THERE
EDUCATION IS KEY
With huge numbers of people heading to our water ways and surf beaches and the rising number of drownings, Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins wants people to remember one simple message which will help save their life.
“Obviously we are missing something. Going back to basics is the answer.
Educating people to stop swimming and float when they get in trouble should be our national water safety message.”
“I’ve seen too many drownings where people struggle and use all their energy and drown because they can’t keep their head above the water.”
~ Hoppo
SHANE GOULD TEAMS UP WITH
FLOAT TO SURVIVE
“It's the best water safety message for when you are in trouble in the water.
Even someone who can swim can drown. Actively floating gives you more time and self-control to be rescued or get back to safety”
OUR SUPPORTERS
NEWS + MEDIA
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.
