Drowning Prevention, Parental Support, and Education: Maxine Johnson Shares Her Powerful Story - Beyond the Surface Ep. 4.

In this episode of Beyond the Surface, host Debbie Anne Turnbull MBE sits down with fellow water safety campaigner Maxine Johnson to share the powerful story of loss, resilience and advocacy following the drowning of Maxine’s son, Reuben. Together, they discuss the hard-earned lessons and urgent changes needed to prevent similar tragedies.

• The story of Reuben, his personality and the circumstances surrounding his drowning
• The lasting impact of drowning on families and the ongoing challenges of grief
• Key gaps in water safety education and why it needs to be part of the curriculum
• The importance of community and parent communication in keeping young people safe
• Strategies and hopes for the future of drowning prevention and support networks for bereaved families

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Chapters

00:00 "Reuben's Story"

06:10 "Grief and Resilience"

07:49 Advocacy Journey

12:11 "Essential Water Safety Conversations"

14:22 Improving Support After Tragedy

18:42 Share & Subscribe for Support

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