Two long-standing members of our lifesaving family were recognised with Queen’s Birthday Honours in June – Norman Farmer ESM and Darren McLeod.
“It’s always a proud moment when lifesavers are recognised in such prestigious honours and we were thrilled to …
You’re never too old to learn or refresh your water safety skills.
This was an important message of Water Safety Week 2019 and for good reason, with LSV research highlighting that older adults are at increased risk of drowning in …
One of the great things about lifesaving is the diversity of the members it attracts into roles that can be filled by people of all generations, including older generations.
This is why this month’s eNews edition is dedicated to our …
For this month’s volunteer profile, we catch up with Jaci Chin-Jewson about her long-standing involvement in lifesaving and her tips for younger members just starting out:
Current Club:
Jan Juc SLSC and Anglesea SLSC
Current volunteer roles:
Publications and Communications …
In 2016, LSV made the strategic decision to bring the innovative Grey Medallion water safety course for those aged 55+ to an open water environment. Now, work is underway to widen the program’s reach into aged-care facilities, as well as …
Life Saving Victoria would like to offer partners, organisations, and community members the opportunity to access a range of industry standard first aid equipment, specialist rescue equipment and our full suite of accredited training courses ahead of the end of …
Did you know…
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) Life Membership is one of our most prestigious awards. It is conferred on members who have demonstrated their distinguished voluntary service at a state level over a period of at least 15 years.…
While an aquatics centre manager, lifeguard or swim teacher might not first come to mind as roles with skills to help out in a bushfire emergency, that is certainly something staff at one Lakes Entrance aquatic facility can attest to …
LSV has recorded a new milestone with its membership base surpassing 38,000 members.
The rise in the number of new volunteers coming forward and joining LSV’s membership represents a jump of about 8 per cent on last year’s numbers.
LSV …
This week is National Volunteer Week in Australia and it is no coincidence that Life Saving Victoria’s May edition of eNews is featuring volunteer achievements across the breadth of our organisation and wider aquatic industry.
Volunteers are of course the …
