The Victorian Water Safety Strategy 2016-2020 has been developed by key aquatic industry stakeholders, in consultation with related government departments to provide an overarching approach to drowning prevention and water safety in Victoria.
The aspirational aim for the Victorian …
Woolamai Beach SLSC’s renewable energy project is officially underway, following a launch hosted by Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, the Hon Lily D’Ambrosio on 16 November.
Ms D’Ambrosio was joined by Woolamai SLSC members and LSV representatives to …
Minister for Emergency Services the Hon James Merlino urged Victorians to get involved in water safety activities and learn how to stay safe around water this summer, at the launch event for both Water Safety Week and the Victorian Drowning …
Will (14) and Freddie (13) met on the beach as nippers and have developed through lifesaving together – becoming patrolling members for Jan Juc SLSC this year.
When did you start participating in lifesaving and how did you …
Victoria’s Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopters are providing real-time remote data to help emergency services monitor unpatrolled beaches and isolated locations.
The live-streaming technology not only assists LSV, but also other agencies such as Victoria Police, for incidents that can range …
This year’s Victorian Drowning Report reveals that 43 people lost their lives to drowning in Victoria during the 2015/16 financial year, which is five more than the 10 year average. Paramedics also attended 70 non-fatal drowning cases in the 12 …
An initiative between LSV and the YMCA has opened doors to employment for young people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities in Melbourne’s inner northern areas of Yarra, Moreland and Darebin.
The project engages youth from CALD communities in …
