Life Saving Victoria welcomes the news that the Victorian Government is pledging $8.3M over two years towards water safety initiatives.
“After a tragic summer of drowning deaths in Victoria, the funding represents a critical contribution towards what is ultimately a …
Children from Fyans Park Primary School and Moorabbin Primary School witnessed a special event when the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) landed on their ovals this week, to teach the importance of safety, direct from the local rescue crews.…
Victorian athletes have made their state proud at the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (The Aussies), bringing home 28 medals from the Open, Youth and Masters competitions held between 14 and 22 April at Scarborough, WA.
Known as one …
Victorian lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers had their work cut out for them over the summer patrol season, performing more than 633 rescues across the state’s beaches, a 27 percent increase from 519 last season.
With temperatures soaring to as high …
Fifty-six nippers representing lifesaving clubs from around Victoria have taken part in the annual U13 Development Camp which was held at Phillip Island, 16-18 March.
The camp is designed for 12 and 13-year-old nippers to:
In February 2018, 13 female leaders from Sri Lanka travelled to Australia to participate in a two-week Water Safety and Drowning Prevention Fellowship Program.
The purpose of the program was to increase representation of females involved in community aquatic education, …
Growing up in chilly Scotland, Andy Graham didn’t spend a lot of time at the beach. While the South Melbourne Life Saving Club member didn’t grow up with his feet in the sand, he’s well and truly part of the …
Ocean Grove SLSC returned home triumphant after winning both the Senior and Junior Victorian State Lifesaving Championships, which were held independently during March.
Backing up from their win in 2017, Ocean Grove SLSC again dominated in the two-day senior’s competition …
