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Month: January 2018

Lifesavers Thank the Public for Playing it Safe by the Water over the Long, Hot, Australia Day Weekend

In GeneralJanuary 30, 2018180 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

A total of 126 rescues were performed across Victoria by volunteer lifesavers and paid lifeguards from Monday 22nd January to Sunday 28th January, including the Australia Day long weekend when Melbourne’s temperature peaked at 38.1 degrees on Sunday.…

Don’t Let Your Mates Drink and Drown this Australia Day

In MediaJanuary 25, 2018225 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Life Saving Victoria is urging people to drink responsibly around water with alcohol related drownings representing over 20 per cent of the total drowning toll each year in Victoria.

This risk is heightened on Australia Day as many people head …

Enjoy the Water Safely in Victoria’s Hot Weather

In MediaJanuary 17, 2018212 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

17 January 2018

Life Saving Victoria is urging Victorians to keep water safety front of mind this week, with large numbers of people expected to be heading to our beaches, rivers and pools to cool off in the coming days.…

Agencies Come Together for Impressive Water Safety Display

In eNewsTags Lifesaving Operations, MFB, Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, Wieland ShieldJanuary 15, 2018421 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Life Saving Victoria recently hosted a group of Californian lifeguards as part of the 50th anniversary Wieland Shield education exchange and series of aquatic sport competitions, with Victoria crowned the 2018 champions.

But, it’s not all about winning, and …

Nippers Compete in Iconic Cosy Corner Carnival

In eNews, Member DevelopmentTags Lifesaving Sport, NippersJanuary 15, 2018648 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Young athletes from around the state, and further afield, met on the beach at Torquay’s Cosy Corner earlier in the month for the second Junior Carnival of the season, and the first for the new year.

The carnival has been …

Building a Strong Future for Clubs

In eNewsTags Club DevelopmentJanuary 15, 2018562 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

State Government Funding is being put to good use by lifesaving clubs around the state to improve facilities, as the need for their services grow year-on-year.

Already this financial year, there have been over 300 rescues and over 50,000 preventive …

Lifesaving Skills and Career Pathways Grow Hand-In-Hand for CALD Communities

In eNews, Lifesaving OperationsTags CALD, Multicultural, YMCAJanuary 15, 2018444 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

So far, this financial year, Life Saving Victoria’s multicultural department has helped nearly 13,000 Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) participants with water safety education programs, swimming lessons, pool and surf lifeguard qualifications, as well as first aid courses.

The department …

LSV Volunteer Profile: Mitch James

In eNewsTags Volunteer profilesJanuary 15, 2018450 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Mitch James’ passion for lifesaving didn’t have the most auspicious of beginnings after he quit Nippers at Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club after just a couple of seasons to take up competitive swimming. After an injury forced him to …

Holden Flies the Flag for Surf Life Saving Australia

In MediaTags HoldenJanuary 14, 2018232 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Volunteer surf lifesavers will be better equipped to keep Australian beaches safer, thanks to a new three-year partnership announced today (15th January 2018) between General Motors Holden (Holden) and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA).

Holden was today announced as a

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Over 70 people rescued by Victorian lifesavers on Saturday

In MediaJanuary 8, 2018511 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

A total of 74 rescues were performed across Victoria by volunteer lifesavers and paid lifeguards on Saturday 6 January, with Melbourne’s temperature soaring to 42 degrees in the afternoon.

The extreme heat kept lifesavers busy with an estimated 259,500 people …

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