Despite huge efforts in water safety education, Australia's drowning statistics are as high as ever.
Nina Darious never wanted to learn to swim when she was young, but it was a decision she came to regret as she grew older. As a child, her home country of Sri Lanka was plagued by civil war, which meant she was forced to move from one place to another. "We couldn't go to school regularly, let alone learn to swim," Nina, now 40, told SBS News. Being in a sinking boat when she was young also contributed to her fear.
Justin Scarr said this is a huge concern . "When those adults find themselves on holidays and they're playing, standing or wading in the water with currents and steep drop-offs, they can get themselves into trouble very quickly and silently." Scarr said Australia is no longer the nation of strong swimmers it's often perceived to be .
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