ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Building Safer Waters: Steve Wills’ Journey from RNLI to International Drowning Prevention Ep. 13.
In this episode of Beyond the Surface, host Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE speaks with water safety expert Steve Wills about the evolution of drowning prevention and the impact of real-life stories. Discover how education, advocacy, and collaboration are shaping the future of water safety.
- The origins and growth of beach safety programs in the UK
- Global efforts in drowning prevention, including work with the UN and WHO
- Challenges in funding, access, and inequality in swimming education
- The power of personal storytelling in raising awareness and driving change
- Upcoming conferences, initiatives, and the ongoing journey to keep communities safe
Chapters
0:00 Drowning Prevention and Beach Safety
05:36 Global Drowning Prevention Efforts
07:22 Freelance Consultant in Global Initiatives
10:34 "Advocating Swim Safety Education"
14:06 Rescued Stories: Lessons Learned
18:13 "Education Requires Follow-Up Engagement"
21:18 Reviving Youth Safety Programs
26:26 Mental Health, Safety, and Engagement
28:10 Global Maritime Search & Rescue Review
31:34 Global Conference for Shared Learning
35:14 "Progress in Drowning Data Sharing"
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