27/03/2026
357 Australians drowned last year. Queensland recorded 90 deaths, a 36% spike above our 10 year average.
That is not a statistic. That is 90 families shattered.
The scariest part? Many of these deaths happened in places we visit every weekend. Rivers. Beaches. Backyard pools.
Emergency services take 8 to 10 minutes to arrive. Brain damage begins in 4 to 6 minutes. The only thing that fills that gap is a trained bystander.
Do you know what to do if someone stops breathing in the water?
We run nationally recognised first aid and CPR courses across Brisbane.
Courses take just a few hours and could help you save a life this summer.
https://brisbanefirstaid.com.au