Dubbo urged to help reduce drownings

“LAST year there were 29 children between 0 and 4 years, and twelve between the ages of 5 and 14, who drowned in our waterways, which is just tragic,” said local Red Cross First Aid trainer George Chapman.

In 2017, 291 people drowned in Australian waterways, up from 282 in 2016 and 266 in 2015. This year Australian Red Cross is encouraging the people of Dubbo to do CPR training so they can be prepared in case of a drowning emergency.

Courses are run Monday and Wednesday night, from 6pm, and twice on Saturdays at 8.30am and 1pm. There are also two refresher courses. Bookings are being taken now. Phone 1300 367 428.