Life Saving Victoria is urging Victorians to use technology to keep safe around the water this week as high numbers of beachgoers are expected to cool off in the heat, with temperatures around the coast in the high thirties.
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Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging beachgoers to be cautious around the coast this holiday season, following the worst summer drowning toll on record last season, and a 50% increase in coastal drownings, including one on Christmas Day.
“Over the …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is reminding people about the dangers of consuming alcohol around water this Melbourne Cup long weekend.
With inconsistent weather predicted for the beginning of the Flemington racing carnival, revellers are still expected to make their way …
As part of the Play it Safe by the Water campaign, Surfing Victoria was funded to run a series of Surfer Rescue 24/7 sessions, upskilling surfers on how to perform rescues and CPR when called upon as first responders to …
Victoria’s best and brightest in the aquatic community were recognised tonight at the 15th annual Awards of Excellence at The Pullman, Albert Park.
Portsea SLSC took out the coveted Beaurepaire Shield to be named JLT Victorian Club of the …
Life Saving Victoria welcomes the news that the Victorian Government is pledging $8.3M over two years towards water safety initiatives.
“After a tragic summer of drowning deaths in Victoria, the funding represents a critical contribution towards what is ultimately a …
16 March 2018
Life Saving Victoria is urging the public to play it safe around the water this weekend, with increased numbers of people expected to be heading to beaches, rivers and pools to cool off in the warm and …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) this morning hosted Associate Professor Rob Brander (aka ‘Dr Rip’), from the University of New South Wales, for a presentation on rip currents (the number one hazard on our beaches). The audience included LSV staff, members …
Masters competitors from around the state will meet at Lorne for the Victorian Lifesaving Masters Championships this Saturday, a series of surf and beach events set to showcase the strength and athleticism of an older generation of lifesavers!
With six …
Life Saving Victoria is urging people to drink responsibly around water with alcohol related drownings representing over 20 per cent of the total drowning toll each year in Victoria.
This risk is heightened on Australia Day as many people head …