Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the program for the World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011 which will be held in Danang, Vietnam from Tuesday 10 to Friday 13 May 2011.
Four events in recent weeks serve to focus our attention on the challenges of preventing drowning globally.
1. The Humanitarian Crisis in Pakistan
The humanitarian crisis in Pakistan underpins how little we know about drowning and disaster, and how helpless we feel when emergency relief seems the only option. Imagine WCDP 2011 with papers titled; "Anatomy of a Flooding Disaster", "Drowning and the UN Disaster Risk Reduction Strategy", "Community Resilience and the Role of Lifesaving Agencies". If you have an interest/expertise in this area, we urge you to submit an abstract and/or attend the WCDP 2011.
2. International Day of the World's Indigenous People
Worldwide acknowledgements of the International Day of the World's Indigenous People on August 9 reminded us all of the need to pay special attention to the burden of drowning carried by Indigenous peoples across the globe. We understand from developed countries such as New Zealand, Cananda and Australia that indigenous people are at significantly greater risk of drowning than the wider population. What action is needed, and what is the situation in other regions?
3. International Drowning Research Centre - Bangladesh
The inauguration of the International Drowning Research Centre - Bangladesh in early August reinforces the urgent need to design, develop and test prevention strategies that are appropriate and effective in a developing country context. Research, policy and practice is increasing rapidly throughout Asia, but what is the situation in Africa or Central America? If you have interest/expertise in this area, we urge you submit an abstract and/or attend the WCDP 2011.
4. UNICEF Strategy Evaluation
In July UNICEF released an evaluation of three strategies implemented as part of the FIFA World Cup;Sport for Development Festivals, Child Friendly Spaces and the Red Card Public awareness campaign all aimed at strengthening child protection and leaving a lasting legacy for children's development after the World Cup in South Africa. What does sport have to do with Drowning Prevention? Discuss.....papers wanted.
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DETAILS
Submissions are open for oral presentations, poster presentations and workshops across the conference themes. If you, your organisation, institution or agency have been involved in interesting research, policy and/or practice aimed at preventing drowning, we encourage you to submit an abstract and start planning your attendance at this important event. Abstracts are to be submitted online by 21 August 2010.
To download Abstract details and/or to submit your Abstract online please click here.
THEMES FOR SUBMISSION
A comprehensive set of conference themes have been identified that cater to all those working to reduce the burden of drowning worldwide. These include:
• Drowning Research
• Child Drowning Interventions
• Emergency Response and Medical Issues
• Advances in Lifesaving
• Swimming and Water Safety
• Disasters and Climate Change
• Regional Perspectives
• Lifesaving Sport and Development
• Partnerships and Collaborations
• Activities and Occupations
Each theme looks at the problem of drowning from a different but equally important perspective.
To learn more about the conference themes please click here.
IMPORTANT PLANNING DATES
Be sure to mark these important conference dates in your diary today.
21 August 2010 - Abstract Submissions Close
20 October 2010 - Abstract Notification by Conference Secretariat
31 December 2010 - Early Registration Closes
10 to 13 May 2011 - World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011
CONTACT DETAILS
Conference Organisers
Royal Life Saving Society - Australia
PO Box 558, Broadway NSW 2007
Phone: +61 2 8217 3111
Fax: +61 2 8217 3199
Email: WCDP2011@rlssa.org.au
Website: www.worldconferenceondrowningprevention2011.org