This research study, “Understanding Water Safety in Tasmania: Participation, Risk, and Prevention” (Project ID: 48977), is led by Dr Bernadette Matthews and the research team at Monash University and Life Saving Victoria, with support from Surf Life Saving Tasmania.
The study aims to understand swimming and water safety knowledge, behaviours, and program delivery in Tasmania, and explore opportunities to improve interagency collaboration.
Primary option: Attend a focus group lasting up to 1 hour to share your perspectives on water safety program gaps, alignment, and opportunities for collaboration. The focus group sessions will take place in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Devonport.
| Venue | Date/Time | Registration |
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Burnie Surf Life Saving Club (2 North Terrace, Burnie) |
Tuesday 7th October 2025, 1:30pm to 2:30pm | Register Now |
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Devonport paranaple Centre - Quoiba Room (137 Rooke Street, Devonport) |
Tuesday 7th October 2025, 6:00pm to 7:00pm | Register Now |
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Launceston Conference Centre - Room 8 (50 Glen Dhu St, South Launceston) |
Wednesday 8th October 2025, 11:00am to 12:00pm | Register Now |
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Hobart - Salamanca Inn (10 Gladstone Street, Hobart) |
Thursday 9th October 2025, 1:00pm to 2:00pm | Register Now |
Alternative option: If you are unable to attend a focus group, you may complete an online survey (approximately 30 minutes) covering the same topics or alternatively participate in an online 1-on-1 interview via Microsoft Teams with a researcher to discuss the topics (up to 30 minutes).
Please contact Surf Life Saving Tasmania (slst@slst.asn.au) to arrange an alternative option.
Target participants:
Adults (18+ years) who work for agencies involved in water safety or aquatics in Tasmania.
Further details:
Contact information for queries:
Dr Bernadette Matthews
100 Mornington Road, Mornington, Tasmania 7018
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03 6216 7800
slst@slst.asn.au
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