Lifesaving clubs will be closed from this weekend, and Life Saving Victoria (LSV) beach patrols and all non-essential activities at clubs will cease.
This will effectively be an early finish to the Victorian lifesaving patrol season, which was scheduled to …
In uncertain and challenging times, key aquatic and fitness industry organisations have come together and taken the decision to collaborate and step up the effort to support engagement and professional development during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
The outcome of …
One of the many impacts of COVID-19 has been the need to take necessary steps to stop the delivery of ‘routine’ first aid and CPR training courses.
To ensure the safety of candidates and trainers, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has …
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has severely impacted many industries, including the aquatics, recreation and leisure industries. From a risk management perspective, this event could be considered a ‘black swan’. The event scale was largely unforeseen, and the impact is extremely significant. …
Royal Life Saving has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 Pandemic through official sources including the Australian Government Department of Health, and State/Territory Government Departments of Health.
Governments have now called for all swimming pools to close by midnight 25th March …
Sport and recreation organisations have an important role to play to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the Victorian community.
The Premier has announced Stage Three of the shutdown of non-essential activities in Victoria to help slow the spread …
Swimming and Water Safety Activities for Students… In the Classroom or At Home!
No planning or preparation required! Life Saving Victoria have put together some fantastic activities for students to develop their understanding of swimming and water safety in the …
It’s now time to close all pools and gyms – COVID-19 Update
It is with regret that we provide some updated information regarding the most recent Government announcements associated with the Coronavirus (COVID-19) State of Emergency and the implications of …
Hello, I’m Paul James, President of Life Saving Victoria. On behalf of the Life Saving Victoria board, I’d like to give you an update about what we are doing in the face of the emerging COVID-19 situation.
LSV is …
DHHS & LSV Response to Coronavirus in Aquatic and Leisure Facilities
The Department for Health and Human Services has today released key messages and advice specific to public aquatic facilities.
The advice is broken into two sections:
