Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging all Victorians to be vigilant around water this New Year period after the State recorded 35 drowning fatalities since July 1.
The total number of deaths exceeds all records for the period 1 July …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging all Victorians to be vigilant around water this New Year period after the State recorded 35 drowning fatalities since July 1.
The total number of deaths exceeds all records for the period 1 July …
Lifesavers welcomed Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s new lifesaving facility in a COVIDsafe club opening earlier this month, foreshadowing the additional safety measures in the season to come.
“We would have liked to invite all our members …
A new helicopter is joining the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) this Christmas thanks to the ongoing support of national Surf Life Saving Australia partner Westpac and the Victorian Government.
“Lifesaver 31, our Airbus EC120 helicopter , will provide …
LSV kicked off Water Safety Week on the inaugural National Water Safety Day (1 December) by releasing its much-anticipated annual drowning report.
The 2019/2020 Victorian Drowning Report was officially released by Victoria’s
Emergency Management Commissioner, Andrew Crisp APM. Key …
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LSV recently conducted its first fully virtual annual general meeting (AGM).
Historically, LSV’s AGMs have been held in person. However, with physical distancing restrictions in place at the time, LSV considered it best and safest to conduct …
Mallacoota Surf Life Saving Club has received a generous donation of a purpose-built mobile hub after their original base was destroyed during the bushfires earlier this year.
The new mobile hub is a spacious 21ft caravan donated by Jayco Gippsland …
As part of Victorian Water Safety Week, LSV launched two giant rubber ducks into Melbourne Docklands Waterfront to raise awareness of the importance of supervision and swimming lessons ahead of the peak summer season.
“These iconic ducks were distributed to …
Volunteers are the lifeblood of LSV. This International Volunteer Day (5 December) we are saying a serious thank you to every single one of our 38,000+ volunteers who donate their time, effort and passion to keep our community …
Life Saving Victoria congratulate the Victorian Government commitment of $11.2 million over two years to continue and further improve the delivery of swimming and water safety education in primary schools as announced recently in the State Budget 2020/21.
This investment …
As part of Victoria’s annual Water Safety Week, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has drawn attention to the importance of supervising children around water with the installation of giant inflatable ducks in Melbourne’s Docklands.
“These iconic ducks were sent out to …