The last thing that was expected during a Pool Lifeguard Update course was a real-life scenario but this is exactly what confronted the Course Trainer, course participants and aquatic centre staff when one of their own was suddenly fighting …
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On 18 October, LSV hosted the eighth annual Pool Safety Summit. With 200 members of the Aquatics and Recreation Industry attending, the summit was an opportunity to review, discuss and plan the future of public pools and aquatic safety and …
LSV representatives were among the 500 delegates from 64 countries who attended the World Conference on Drowning Prevention in Durban, South Africa from 7-10 October.
In total, LSV delivered nine presentions covering a range of work including VR technology, the …
After nearly two years of swimming lessons and industry training, 15 inspiring Somali youth from Melbourne’s inner suburbs have graduated from an LSV initiative designed to create jobs, raise diversity within the aquatics industry and address the worrying water safety …
With summer approaching, Kidsafe’s annual ‘Safe Barriers Saves Lives’ campaign, which calls on pool and spa owners to check the safety of their barriers, has been launched and this year’s key message is ‘the best offence is a good defence’.…
Life Membership of Surf Life Saving Australia is a rare and prestigious award that nationally recognises long and outstanding contributions to surf lifesaving. This year, two of Victoria’s exceptional female members – Nancy Joseph from Fairhaven SLSC and Natalie Hood …
Mental health, incident management and how to develop a strong culture among the diverse lifesaving community were all key discussion topics at the annual LSV Club Conference earlier this month.
Volunteers from across the state turned up …
Jessica Robinson was recently awarded Youth Life Saver of the Year at the annual Awards of Excellence for her outstanding contribution to the delivery of patrolling frontline services. She is not only Junior Club Captain, but has also completed the …
We are proud to announce the upcoming launch of the new LSV Swim Teacher course. Officially known as ‘SISSS00112 Swimming and Water Safety Teacher’, the course is the nationally recognised training for swim teachers in Victoria.
The two-day, face-to-face course …
The first Water Safety Week and Beyond event took place at LSV on 4 September, to assist primary school teachers and aquatic facilities to prepare for Water Safety Week, 2-6 December 2019.
LSV Swimming and Water Safety Education Manager Liz …