New research shows huge deficit in swimming skills across Australia

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SWIMSAFER Report discovers 56 per cent of Australian parents are unsure if their child could get themselves to safety in a water emergency. Credit: Bolot/Getty Images

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New research has revealed alarming statistics on swim safety, as reports of drowning increased by 15 per cent this year. Only one in five parents feel their child is a capable swimmer, but many parents say they are unable to afford to enrol their child in swimming lessons.

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