Make the Right Call: formative evaluation for a water safety programme for adults in Western Australia.

Background: Preventing drowning in adults is a complex, multifaceted injury prevention issue. The adult drowning rate in Australia is continuing to rise. In 2023, more than half of those who drowned were aged over 45 years.

"I never had a thought about drowning". Exploring water safety attitudes and practices among older adults in Western Australia.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to explore factors associated with drowning among older adults aged 65 years and over in Western Australia.

Methods: This paper was concerned with illuminating older adults experience and perspectives of water safety and drowning prevention. The study used in-depth, semi-structured interviews (n = 15) to examine knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.