A new safety education program which teaches children about emergency services in their community was recently undertaken by students at Geelong Grammar School’s Bostock House Campus.
One hundred prep to year four students took part in the Virtual Excursions program, …
A unique training initiative, aimed at increasing diversity within rural communities and strengthening Ambulance Victoria’s operational workforce, has its first graduates.
The Multicultural Employment Pathways program is a partnership between Life Saving Victoria and Ambulance Victoria to train young people …
Jameson exemplifies the surf motto of vigilance and service and was recently awarded Microflite Lifesaver of the Year at the 2019 Awards of Excellence for his outstanding contribution to lifesaving as a patrolling member. Here is his lifesaving story:
Current …
The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) has prepared draft regulations that aim to prevent young children drowning in private swimming pools and spas through improving compliance with safety barrier requirements.
DELWP has prepared a Regulatory Impact Statement …
The Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) Regional Forums recently took place in May/June at Colac, Traralgon and Port Melbourne, in Victoria.
The forums bring together the MSAR volunteer groups to connect, share ideas and discuss issues.
They also provide the …
Life Saving Victoria’s Multicultural Department has created a water safety and recreation program for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) seniors.
“Australians aged 55 and over make up a large proportion of the drowning statistics in Australia and as the population …
Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) is the 2019 Victorian Junior Pool Lifesaving Overall Club Point Champion, after a day of hot competition at WaterMarc in Greensborough recently.
Jan Juc SLSC finished the day on an overall…
Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Swimming and Water Safety Team successfully delivered a 5 Lesson Survival Swimming Program pilot at Dandenong Oasis aquatic facility.
“Funded as part of the Victorian Government’s Public Water Safety Initiative, the program has been developed to …
Tony Strahan, Stafford Smith, and Peter Maishman were all recently bestowed a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for services to surf life saving in the recent Queen’s Birthday honours.
Tony Strahan OAM joined Torquay Surf Life Saving Club …
Royal Life Saving Society of Australia (RLSSA), on behalf of the National Aquatic Industry Safety Committee (NAISC), has launched the National Aquatic Industry Workforce Survey and is seeking feedback from those involved in the aquatic industry workforce.
The …
