Beaches have closed across much of the state today with poor air quality, low visibility and smoke haze from bushfires impacting patrols, Life Saving Victoria advised today.
The closures follow local appraisals that indicate poor air quality and poor visibility …
Life Saving Victoria is urging visitors to the state’s inland waterways to remember to play it safe by the water following two drowning deaths at rivers in the state’s east this week.
An 18-year-old NSW woman died after drowning at …
With warm temperatures on Christmas Day and Boxing Day likely to draw beachgoers and holiday makers to the state’s many and varied waterways, Life Saving Victoria is urging all Victorians to pay close attention to water safety.
Extra lifeguards will …
A lifesaving and water safety education program that helps children aged between five to 14 years learn vital lifesaving and survival skills has been adapted for use at inland waterways and pools, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) announced today.
The new …
Victorians are being urged to play it safe by the water with today’s high temperatures presenting a danger to those flocking to cool off in the state’s waterways, Life Saving Victoria has warned.
With heat wave conditions having occurred across …
Lifesavers and lifeguards have returned to Victorian beaches as the 2019/20 patrol season kicks off, with the red and yellow flags returning to locations across the state, from Mildura in the north, Portland in the west and Mallacoota in the …
Reporting the highest drowning toll on record in two decades, the release of the 2018/19 Victorian Drowning Report – as part of the launch of Water Safety Week – has provided a stark reminder …
Have you heard about LSV’s new podcast channel?
Our Pod Channel was launched during Water Safety Week and features weekly podcast episodes to provide listeners with key information about swimming and water safety, LSV company updates, as well as resources …
Recently awarded both the Victorian and SLSA Trainer of the year awards, Jessica Sincock is a dedicated and outstanding member of the lifesaving family. But being an exceptional trainer is not all she does – here is her lifesaving …
LSV has introduced a new double-header surf sports carnival format for the 2019/20 season, with the first two events taking place at Ocean Grove on 7-8 December and Altona on 14-15 December.
LSV Manager Aquatic Sports Kirsty …
