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Month: January 2017

Open Water Grey Medallion – Pilot Program

In General, Lifesaving OperationsJanuary 27, 2017558 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Life Saving Victoria  is excited to announce that applications are open for the Open Water Grey Medallion Pilot Program, commencing on February 18.

Following the success of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia’s Grey Medallion program, LSV will be …

Lifesaver Inspires Others

In Lifesaving Operations, Volunteer TrainingJanuary 18, 2017431 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Emma Olivier was born with one arm, but this hasn’t stopped her pursuing her dreams.

The 46-year-old mother of two recently completed her bronze medallion and now patrols with Black Rock Life Saving Club.

She hopes her story will inspire …

New Mordialloc clubhouse officially opened in time for summer

In Lifesaving OperationsTags Facility DevelopmentJanuary 18, 2017510 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino officially opened Mordialloc LSC’s new $4 million clubhouse, just in time for summer.

Mr Merlino was joined by Member for Mordialloc Tim Richardson and Kingston Mayor Cr David Eden on a sunny morning in …

New course targeting inland waterway activity supervisors

In Education, Featured, Public TrainingTags Inland Waterways, Respect The RiverJanuary 18, 2017399 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

LSV’s new Inland Waterway Lifesaving Course will be delivered for the first time this month, following a successful trial course in held October.

Inland waterways are statistically some of the most dangerous aquatic environments, with the Murray and Yarra Rivers …

Surf Life Saving Victoria celebrates 70 years

In Aquatic Sports, Lifesaving OperationsTags LSV HistoryJanuary 18, 2017641 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

This month marks 70 years since the establishment of the Victorian Centre of the Surf Life Saving Association of Australia, later known – more concisely – as Surf Life Saving Victoria (SLSV).

The foundation meeting took place on a cool …

EPA water quality monitoring in Port Phillip Bay

In Lifesaving OperationsJanuary 18, 2017672 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

The Environment Protection Authority Victoria (EPA) is out across Port Phillip Bay and the Yarra River again this summer, monitoring water quality at 36 beaches and at four popular river water activity locations.

Victoria’s annual beach reporting season kicked off …

Member Profile: Dr Michael Kennedy OAM

In Member DevelopmentTags Member Profiles, Volunteer profilesJanuary 18, 2017710 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Member Profile: Dr Michael Kennedy OAM, Founding Chairman, then Director, Company Secretary, now committee member for Life Saving Victoria.

Michael was recently awarded the Chairman’s medal by the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon Foundation, in recognition of exceptional and continuous service …

Three Days Of Sports Action On Surf Coast

In Aquatic Sports, GeneralTags NippersJanuary 18, 2017391 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

The hot weather and sharks did not stop thousands of lifesavers and athletes of all ages from taking part in carnivals and sports events on Victoria’s surf coast.

Almost 1400 Nippers competed in a junior state lifesaving carnival at Cosy …

Don’t Risk The Rip

In General, Lifesaving OperationsTags Drowning Deaths, Rip CurrentsJanuary 12, 20171728 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

A rise in coastal drowning deaths and more than 200 rescues already this season have prompted Life Saving Victoria to produce an aerial video demonstration on how to identify a rip current.

A dye was released into the ocean at …

Top Lifesavers Compete In Pool Lifesaving Championships

In SportsJanuary 12, 2017472 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia
World record holder and champion swimmer Sam Howe will be one of more than 160 lifesavers competing in the highly prestigious Australian Pool Life Saving Championships in Melbourne this week.
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