Life Saving Victoria welcomes the recent announcements made by the State Government in relation to the safe easing of restrictions for pools.
Effective 11.59pm, 18 October 2020 the following changes apply to public pools.
Metropolitan Melbourne
*Updated 6/10/2020
On Sunday 6 September the Victorian Government released their roadmap, which included references to swimming pool facilities. While LSV acknowledges that the health and safety of the community is the primary concern for Government, the roadmap is challenging …
It is planned that an additional systematic extension will be applied for Pool Lifeguard qualified industry personnel, who hold awards which have expired since training ceased as a result of the State of Emergency.
The extension will be for a …
Aquatic and Emergency Care Courses
The table below sets out the current delivery status of LSV Pool Lifeguard, Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety and Aquatic Technical Operator training courses, following the Government announcement made on 6 September.
Metropolitan Melbourne…
To support the Aquatic Industry and LSV members, we are pleased to continue to build on our professional development opportunities. Many of the offerings are free or low cost and offer opportunities to upskill and build capacity both professionally and …
Building on the success of the annual Pool Safety Summit, Water Safety Week and Beyond Events, Blue Connections and the AFAR PD series, LSV are pleased to continue to provide the aquatic industry with innovative and inspiring content to help …
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) and Aquatics and Recreation Victoria (ARV) are pleased to announce their continued partnership and investment into advocacy and industry representation through the development of the 2019-20 Victorian Public Pools: State of the Sector Report. …
The training team have been working hard to continue to deliver industry training opportunities during this difficult time. Whilst courses may have a different look and feel to ensure a safe environment, the standards remain the same to meet compliance …
LSV is pleased to release an updated ‘Return to Play Plan for Aquatic Facilities’, following the most recent State Government announcement on restrictions. The resource now reflects the different restrictions for Metro Melbourne (including Mitchell Shire) and Regional Victoria.
The …
The Victorian Safer Public Pools – Code of Practice has been in place since October 2018 and is due for its first review to ensure it remains consistent with new Guidelines, Health Regulations and Legislation introduced since its implementation.
“The …
