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 …
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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 …
Mordialloc LSC dominated the competition to claim victory at the 2019 Victorian Senior Pool Championships, which took place on Sunday 8 September at Watermarc in Greensborough.
Ocean Grove SLSC placed second overall in what was their first year of pool …
Life Saving Victoria and Swinburne University are inviting pool lifeguards aged 18 years and older to participate in a research study that will investigate pool lifeguard visual scanning techniques.
The research will involve the use of virtual reality 360 degree …
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 …