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Vietnam

A vibrant country in East Asia, with a rich history, a diverse culture, friendly people and great food. Learn More

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Rob Bradley
 President Asia-Pacific Region
International Life Saving Federation

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Furama Resort

WCDP2011 Conference Venue

World Conference on Drowning Prevention

10 - 13 May 2011, Furama Resort and Convention Centre, Danang, Vietnam 

Join the world's leading experts in the areas of drowning research, prevention, rescue, lifesaving, disasters, regional and sport development at the International Life Saving Federation's World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2011. 

With drowning a leading cause of death in the region, Vietnam provides a venue that is not only rich in terms of cultural, historical and tourism highlights, but provides an ideal venue in which to be debating how to lead global efforts to prevent drowning.

Important Dates:
Conference Dates:
11th-13th May 2011
Early Bird Registration Closes:
31 December 2010        
First Call for Abstracts
Opens: 15 March 2010
Closes:  Extended to 21 August 2010

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NEWS & MEDIA
19/08/2010
Abstract Submissions Close - Saturday 21 August 2010
Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a part of the conference program. Four events in recent weeks serve to focus our attention on the challenges of preventing drowning globally.
03/08/2010
Deadline Extended - Abstracts Close 21 August 2010
Abstracts are to be submitted online by 21 August 2010 (Extended from 31 July 2010). Don't miss out on the opportunity to take part in the conference program.
12/08/2010
Boating trip prank turns deadly
Four men have drowned in a US reservoir, after a prank turned deadly during a weekend boating trip.
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    A database of research around the conference themes is being prepared, please contribute by sending papers, articles or reports to jscarr@rlssa.org.au
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        Project designs and practices are being compiled to share ideas about preventing drowning. Please send materials for inclusion to jscarr@rlssa.org.au
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            Tell the drowning prevention community about your organisation and the what you are doing to prevent drowning. Details to jscarr@rlssa.org.au
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