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UNSW Beach Safety Research Group @UNSW_BSRG

A multidisciplinary collective of researchers and practitioners dedicated to keeping people safe at the beach. Based at @UNSW in Sydney, Australia.

Joined August 2020
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Do you surf? We want to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete the Global Surfer Survey, and then share it with a friend! globalsurfersurvey.com
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We’re so proud of #PhD candidate Sam Cornell who has been awarded by @UNSWMedicine for his excellent doctoral research into #SelfieSafety
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Check out this new study from our collaborator @MasakiS0925 @MonashUni examining Japanese university students’ beach safety behaviour and perceptions of Australian beach safety signs @amyepeden @Dr_Jaz_Lawes sciencedirect.com/science/ar…
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Dr Amy Peden@amyepeden
13 Jul 2024
Thanks @marywardy @smh for opportunity to warn against water complacency in the cooler months. For those in #DrowningPrevention Luai's rescue was a reminder to be cautious, particularly in unfamiliar conditions @UNSWMedicine @UNSW_BSRG @RoyalLifeSaving smh.com.au/national/nsw/for-…

For drowning experts, Jarome Luai’s pool rescue was not a ‘good laugh’

Many drowning cases begin as a dare from a mate, and end in tragedy.

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Two bodies found near rocks at eastern suburbs beach smh.com.au/national/nsw/two-…

Two bodies found near rocks at eastern suburbs beach

Police have found two bodies, believed to be those of rock fishermen, at Little Bay, as missing diver in Middle Harbour has now been accounted for.

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Earlier this week we had a productive meeting with the Hon @jihaddibmp NSW Minister for Emergency Services about the importance of independent & evidence-based research underpinning coastal #DrowningPrevention Great to have a Minister in this role with strong interest in this!
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Our co-founder @Dr_Rip_SOS spoke with @bairdjulia about rip current safety #DrowningPrevention
💥Dr💥 Julia Baird@bairdjulia
15 Jun 2024
Last weekend my brother, father and I - all ocean swimmers - got caught in a treacherous rip on the NSW Central Coast. My dad was rescued by a surfer. Several people have died there - so why weren’t there warnings? abc.net.au/news/2024-06-16/r…
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Great to see @UNSW_BSRG collaborator @MasakiS0925 presenting his impactful work on beach safety signage interpretation among culturally diverse groups at the Multicultural Water Safety Forum today in Melbourne @LifeSavingVic @RoyalLifeSaving @MonashUni
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We’re so proud of the first @UNSW_BSRG PhD graduate Dr William Koon. You can read his impactful work on coastal #DrowningPrevention here: doi.org/10.26190/unsworks/25… #PhDone
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Dr Amy Peden@amyepeden
3 May 2024
Did you know on the @UNSW_BSRG website, we regularly publish blogs on recent research from our team. Take a look: beachsafetyresearch.com/blog #DrowningPrevention
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Great to see our @UNSW_BSRG member @MasakiS0925 quoted in this article today discussing the lack of public awareness of water safety signage #DrowningPrevention
Dr Amy Peden@amyepeden
11 Mar 2024
Sydneysiders seen frolicking at Bronte Beach despite beach being closed, ongoing search for missing swimmer news.com.au/national/nsw-act… via @newscomauHQ
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Our researchers @Dr_Rip_SOS and @amyepeden have delivered invited presentations about our #DrowningPrevention work at the NSW Coastal water safety roundtable today in Sydney. The event examined the efforts of the sector in saving lives news.com.au/technology/envir… via @newscomauHQ

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10 News Sydney
@10NewsSyd
2 Mar 2024
A groundbreaking AI rip detector app is making waves across the country, with hopes the technology could be key to helping save swimmers' lives following a terrible summer of drownings | @danieldoody101
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Did you catch @UNSW_BSRG researchers @amyepeden & @Dr_Jaz_Lawes on @10NewsFirstSyd today discussing rip current safety & our @arc_gov_au funded AI rip detection project with @SLSAustralia? #DrowningPrevention
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ANZJPH@anzjph
28 Feb 2024
New research shows that NSW Surfers want more funding for ocean cleanliness and drowning prevention initiatives, and are less interested in further investment in shark mitigation. Read more from @amyepeden and @Dr_Rip_SOS here: doi.org/10.1016/j.anzjph.202… #DrowningPrevention
Man with surfboard standing on Bondi beach looking out to sea

ALT Man with surfboard standing on Bondi beach looking out to sea
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PLOS One@PLOSONE
25 Jan 2024
“I see targeted community research and education as the most effective tool to transform attitudes and change behaviors to protect individuals and conserve our environment.” Editor Spotlight: @Dr_Jaz_Lawes @SLSAustralia @UNSW_BSRG @unswbees plos.io/3HxqR1y

Editor Spotlight: Jaz Lawes - EveryONE

EveryONE is excited to feature Dr. Jaz Lawes in our first Editor Spotlight of the year! In the post, Dr. Lawes discusses…

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Great to see this recent piece on findings from a research collaboration with @MasakiS0925 You can find one of our recent studies here: sciencedirect.com/science/ar…

Dr Amy Peden@amyepeden
20 Jan 2024
Half of beachgoers read most common safety flags incorrectly. Are you one of them? smh.com.au/national/nsw/half…
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UNSW
@UNSW
18 Dec 2023
💬 "If you're alone on the beach... and you're not a surfer or an experienced ocean swimmer, and you think it might be OK to go in the water – don't!” UNSW surf scientist Rob Brander shares his advice for staying safe at unpatrolled beaches this summer. news.unsw.edu.au/en/if-in-do…

If in doubt, don't go out

Thinking of swimming at unpatrolled beaches this summer? Don't do it until you know the risks

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Our co-founders @Dr_Rip_SOS & @amyepeden spoke with @abcnews to share life saving water safety tips this festive period #DrowningPrevention abc.net.au/news/2023-12-21/w…

More people drown between Christmas and New Year than the rest of the summer. Here's how to stay...

A quarter of the people who drowned in Australia last summer did so between Christmas and New Year. Experts say a few key precautions can keep you safe.

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