URBNSURF Melbourne’s trained lifeguards joined forces with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) before the Australia Day weekend to demonstrate rip current safety in a controlled, simulated rip, following record-breaking drowning numbers this season.
…“Tragically, a number of drowning deaths due to
In the last six months, 13 children aged 0-14 fatally drowned in Victoria: that’s nine more than the five-year annual Victorian average and the highest number of drowning deaths in this age group in over 20 years …
The lessons learnt in Nippers pave the way for a future of community service and emergency management volunteerism for the next generation of Victorian lifesavers.
LSV’s Nippers beach education program introduces children aged 5-14 years to lifesaving, delivered by Life …
. . . that Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is a recognised agency of Emergency Management Victoria (EMV). LSV also has a specific role and responsibilities in the Victorian State Emergency Management Plan (SEMP).
EMV was established in July 2014 and …
After a period of restricted activity, Victorians with fewer experiences around water and swimming practise can benefit from funding support to sustain essential water safety service levels and initiatives through LSV, lifesaving clubs and the aquatic …
January’s Volunteer of the Month is Ocean Grove SLSC’s Nick Giblin.
Volunteer Role: Geelong Area Lifesaving Operations Officer and Ocean Grove SLSC patrolling member.
Current Club: Ocean Grove
How long have you been involved in lifesaving?
7 years
What made …
WARATAH BEACH, VIC. On New Year’s Eve 2020, while most of us were getting ready to pop the champagne and say hello to 2021, Waratah Bay Lifesavers were completing invaluable rescue training with the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS).…
To further boost marine response and rescue capacity in the South Gippsland region, Waratah Beach Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) crews recently completed intensive emergency preparedness training using the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS).
The exercise focused on emergency …
After more than 36 years of service to lifesaving in Victoria, LSV CEO Dr Nigel Taylor ESM will be retiring from his position at the end of the summer season.
The LSV Board has engaged Jo Fisher – Fisher Leadership…
For the first time in its more than 41-year history, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC)’s main fundraising event, the RT Edgar Rip to River, was run virtually this year, with new race categories for people who use …
