To further boost marine response and rescue capacity in the South Gippsland region, Waratah Beach Marine Search and Rescue (MSAR) crews recently completed intensive emergency preparedness training using the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS).
The exercise focused on emergency …
For the first time in its more than 41-year history, Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club (OGSLSC)’s main fundraising event, the RT Edgar Rip to River, was run virtually this year, with new race categories for people who use …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging all Victorians to be vigilant around water this New Year period after the State recorded 35 drowning fatalities since July 1.
The total number of deaths exceeds all records for the period 1 July …
Lifesavers welcomed Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club’s new lifesaving facility in a COVIDsafe club opening earlier this month, foreshadowing the additional safety measures in the season to come.
“We would have liked to invite all our members …
A new helicopter is joining the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (WLRHS) this Christmas thanks to the ongoing support of national Surf Life Saving Australia partner Westpac and the Victorian Government.
“Lifesaver 31, our Airbus EC120 helicopter , will provide …
As part of Victoria’s annual Water Safety Week, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) has drawn attention to the importance of supervising children around water with the installation of giant inflatable ducks in Melbourne’s Docklands.
“These iconic ducks were sent out to …
Victorians are being urged to take extra care around water this summer, with Life Saving Victoria (LSV) concerned a number of trends in the latest drowning figures could be exacerbated by a lack of preparedness for water activities over the …
The red and yellow flags will be back on the beach around Port Phillip Bay from this weekend, marking the start of the lifesaving patrol season in Victoria for 2020-21.
Lifesaving patrols at coastal clubs will begin from Saturday 28 …
For this month’s volunteer profile, we catch up with Bonbeach LSC youth patroller Zaabi Jalali, who is now into his fourth season at the club and is also one of LSV’s casual multicultural team members.
Current Club:
Bonbeach Life Saving …
An LSV public safety campaign focused on helping public pool operators to better communicate with vulnerable swimmers about water safety, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, has been recognised for its innovation and evidence-based research.
The SwimSafe …
