education • research • advocacy
Drowning Prevention Auckland (formerly WaterSafe Auckland) is a lead agency for regional water safety coordination and education in the Auckland region.
Our aim is to effect behaviour change, helping people to operate differently around water – developing risk-awareness,water consciousness and water competence – to keep themselves and others safer in, on and around water.
E-Learning Available Now
Participate in our new online learning programme to develop your water safety competencies.
About Us
Our Vision
Watersafe Auckland Inc. trading as Drowning Prevention Auckland is the acknowledged lead agency for regional water safety coordination and education in the Auckland region. Our vision is a water safe Auckland free from drowning.
Our mission is to prevent drowning through education, research and advocacy.
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Mid Winter Forum
RSVP: [email protected] by the 14th August 2020.
October SPLASH Break-Away Holiday Programme
Do you want your child to learn how to be safer in, on and around the water? Sign them up to our FREE Splash Break-Away aquatic based holiday programme. The programme is designed for: 11-17yr olds and is over four days. Dates: 28th, 29th, 30th Sep & 1st Oct Venues...
Drowning Prevention Auckland is the official ambassador for Aakron Xpress boats, outboards and trailers
Drowning Prevention Auckland (DPA), the lead agency for water safety coordination and education in the Auckland region, is proud to announce the sponsorship agreement it has with Aakron Xpress. Aakron Xpress is New Zealand’s premium dealer of Highfield Boats New...