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Month: April 2017

New Australians Become Lifesavers

In EducationTags Asylum Seekers, Migration, Water SafetyApril 27, 2017397 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Seventeen newly arrived youth from Afghanistan, Pakistan and Cambodia are now patrolling the beach as some of Victoria’s newest lifesavers.

The group recently completed their lifesaving training at Bonbeach Life Saving Club, after being identified as prospective trailblazers at various …

Rising Drowning Toll Concern

In EducationTags Drowning Deaths, Water SafetyApril 27, 2017193 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is alarmed about a spike in fatal drowning in Victoria, with 8 more deaths compared to the average this financial year. There have been 40 reported drowning deaths across the state from 1 July 2016 to …

Does your school have their own pool?

In EducationTags RLSSA, Safe Pool Operations, School PoolApril 27, 2017222 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Six draft ‘Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations’ remain open for comment on the new RLSSA Aquatic Industry Safety Hub.

These guidelines have been open for review since December 2016 and subscribers are invited to recommend any changes or improvements through …

Education Summer Program Wrap Up

In EducationTags Swimming; Water Safety; CurriculumApril 27, 2017201 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

LSV’s Education Team was extremely busy over the summer period delivering key water safety messages to more than 33,500 students through both the practical Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) and Sink or Swim (SorS) classroom program.

The vital information delivered …

Swimming Throughout the Colder Months – Myths & Facts

In EducationTags Swim & SurviveApril 27, 2017551 Views1 Comment lsvmedia

Despite the many myths associated with swimming lessons in winter, there are many reasons why children should continue throughout the colder months.

Not only is swimming a great way to stay active and healthy, exercising contributes to a stronger immune …

Future leaders selected for 2017 Building Leaders Scholarship

In eNews, Featured, Member DevelopmentTags Building Leaders Scholarship, Sri LankaApril 18, 2017656 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Eight of Victoria’s future lifesaving and aquatic leaders have been selected for LSV’s 2017 Building Leaders Scholarship – a unique program which culminates with two weeks of training delivery in Sri Lanka, where participants will help improve the skills of …

LSV honoured at 2017 Migration and Settlement Awards

In eNews, Multicultural ServicesTags Awards, Migration, RefugeesApril 18, 2017305 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

LSV has been honoured with the prestigious Sports Leadership Award at the 2017 Migration and Settlement Awards, held at Parliament House in Canberra on 22 March.

Presented by Migration Council Australia, the Sports Leadership Award recognises a sports code, organisation …

Over-55s graduate Open Water Grey Medallion pilot program

In Education, eNews, Featured, Member DevelopmentTags Grey Medallion, TrainingApril 17, 2017313 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Thirteen Victorians graduated from LSV’s first Open Water Grey Medallion program in March, after completing a five-week water safety and lifesaving skills course.

Following the successful implementation of an aquatics and health promotion program targeted at older Victorians across aquatic …

Mornington Peninsula Blackspot Project

In eNews, Featured, Risk & ResearchTags Blackspot, Coastal, DrowningApril 17, 2017369 Views1 Comment lsvmedia

LSV is undertaking a number of measures to reduce the drowning toll on the Mornington Peninsula.

The coastal area was classified as a national blackspot area by Surf Life Saving Australia after 22 drowning deaths between 2004 and 2014.

Rescues …

LSV Represented at Avalon Airshow

In eNews, Lifesaving OperationsTags Westpac Lifesaver Rescue HelicopterApril 15, 2017319 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

The Victorian Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service was recently invited to take part in the 2017 Australian International Airshow at Avalon.

One of the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopters (Lifesaver 36) and two lifeguard rescue water craft were on display at …

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