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Volunteer profile: Expecting the unexpected with Tommy Williams

In eNews, Lifesaving OperationsJune 30, 2021206 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Tommy Williams loves his job as a lifeguard.  

The 23-year-old spends his summers at the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club clubhouse with his fellow lifesavers and friends and his office is a lifeguard tower overlooking the surf. 

Having been …

Preparing LSV’s newest CALD members to don the red and yellow

In Education, eNews, Lifesaving Operations, Member DevelopmentJune 30, 2021234 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Four members of Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) multicultural engagement program are preparing to hit their first milestone as lifesavers, with the aim to complete their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) this December. 

Abbas Mirzayee, Atifa Rezaei, Mahdi Mousavi and Anoushka Jithesh …

Member Mondays: Discover Daniel

In Lifesaving Operations, Media, Volunteer InterviewsJune 28, 2021106 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

It may be off season for Victoria’s volunteer lifesavers but Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s Marine Search and Rescue Service (MSAR) unit, including MSAR Coordinator Daniel Millton are still operating during the cooler months.

The MSAR unit responds to …

Member Mondays: Jack’s got your back

In Events, Lifesaving Operations, Volunteer InterviewsJune 14, 2021119 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

While Victoria’s 57 volunteer lifesaving clubs have taken down the red and yellow flags until season 2021-22, the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service will still be on standby ready to help as required.

This wouldn’t be possible without our incredible …

LSV honours members during National Volunteer Week

In eNews, Events, Lifesaving Operations, MediaMay 27, 2021655 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Life Saving Victoria thanked its volunteers for their efforts during season 2020-21 at its annual Valuing Volunteers Evening, held at URBNSURF Melbourne.

The Valuing Volunteers Evening concluded National Volunteer Week, a week where LSV takes the time to thank its …

Member Mondays: Meet Maddy

In Lifesaving Operations, Media, Volunteer InterviewsMay 23, 2021147 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

For a swimmer caught in a rip or struggling in the sea, the sight of Life Saving Victoria’s Rescue Water Craft (RWC or jet skis) hurtling through the waves to assist is most welcome.

Being so agile in the surf …

Member Mondays: Get to know James!

In Events, Lifesaving Operations, Volunteer InterviewsMay 9, 2021152 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

James Coutie has one of the more unusual roles of LSV’s volunteers, as our Chief Remote Pilot.

The Point Lonsdale SLSC member oversees using drones to perform beach surveillance and mapping as part of a modern water safety initiative.

Giving …

Member Mondays: Hi Hamish!

In Events, Lifesaving Operations, Media, Volunteer InterviewsMay 3, 2021149 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Hamish McKendrick is one of our valued volunteers who helped keep Victorian swimmer safe during season 2020-21, spending his summer patrolling the Mornington Peninsula.…

Flags down on Victoria’s longest, busiest patrol season

In eNews, Lifesaving Operations, Media, Risk & ResearchApril 27, 2021505 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

After five months, Victoria’s 57 life saving clubs have taken down the red and yellow flags for the last time in 2020-21, marking the end of the state’s longest and busiest lifesaving season to date.

The extended season, which was …

Lifesavers think pink in celebration of bright female future

In eNews, Events, Lifesaving OperationsMarch 22, 2021429 ViewsLeave a comment lsvmedia

Lifesavers have turned Victorian beaches pink in a series of Pink Patrols to celebrate Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV’s) female leaders this International Women’s Day.

Led by females, the majority female or all female patrols symbolise the importance of women in …

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