Accredited training courses such as the Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety course (Swim Teacher) are systematically updated to ensure that they remain consistent with best practice and align with industry needs. In December 2022 the new Swim Teacher Skill …
Category: Safer Pools
At the 2023 Aquatic Industry Summit held last week, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) took the stage to unveil its latest innovation: the Aquatic Industry Census Tool. The introduction of this tool represents a pivotal moment in LSV’s unwavering commitment to …
In an exciting development for water safety in Victoria, Belgravia Leisure has officially signed on to be a part of the SwimSafe campaign. Developed by Life Saving Victoria (LSV), the SwimSafe campaign aims to significantly reduce drowning deaths in …
A team of well-trained lifeguards and staff members at Victoria University who banded together to save a non-responsive patron have been recognised with an Everyday Lifesaver award for their quick-thinking actions which saved a man’s life.
Awarded by the Play …
The Aquatic Industry Summit 2023, held at The Timber Yard, truly set a standard for future industry gatherings. With a record turnout of over 300 attendees, the event brought together industry professionals, educators, and enthusiasts from across the state, fostering …
On July 14, 2023, the Melbourne Sport and Aquatic Centre hosted Life Saving Victoria’s biggest LSV Pool Lifeguard Challenge yet. An equal record-breaking 18 teams travelled statewide to attend, with each team testing their skills through various aquatic and dry …
Life Saving Victoria has joined Royal Life Saving Society Australia in welcoming the new Growing Regions Program to support local government and community groups in regional Australia to upgrade and replace aging aquatic facilities.
The grants, which were announced by …
Life Saving Victoria has joined Royal Life Saving Society Australia in welcoming the new Community Energy Upgrades Fund which seeks to partner with local government and community groups to deliver energy upgrades and bill savings for aquatic facilities and other …
A new draft guideline on the management of child safety in aquatic facilities was released in late April 2023 by Royal Life Saving Society Australia and the National Aquatic Industry Committee to help the aquatic industry understand and improve child …
The Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO) are the recognised national industry standards that describe and make recommendations on the appropriate minimum standards of safety attached to the design, ownership, and operations of aquatic facilities. They provide a recognised standard …