Back in 1974, then-thirteen-year-old Bill Strachan signed up to become a member of the Ocean Grove SLSC, later qualifying in the same year for his surf rescue certificate (as it’s now known). Many qualifications followed, including being the second person …
Tag: Volunteer profiles
Growing up in chilly Scotland, Andy Graham didn’t spend a lot of time at the beach. While the South Melbourne Life Saving Club member didn’t grow up with his feet in the sand, he’s well and truly part of the …
Eighteen-year-old lifesaver Daniel Smith was recently named the 2018 Surf Coast Shire Australia Day Award Young Citizen of the Year, in recognition of his dedication to keeping his community safe.
As a member of the Jan Juc Surf Life Saving …
Bayview College Secondary School teacher and Portland SLSC life member Andy Murrell is a passionate life member of Portland SLSC. His efforts in the community were recently recognised when he became the recipient of an Order of Australia Medal for …
Mitch James’ passion for lifesaving didn’t have the most auspicious of beginnings after he quit Nippers at Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club after just a couple of seasons to take up competitive swimming. After an injury forced him to …
Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter volunteer crewperson Michael Henderson is looking forward to the new season, which will again see him working with a pilot and dispatcher on patrol from Waratah to Apollo Bay, as well as providing valuable back-up support …
Coming up through the ranks from nipper to Membership and Leadership Development Director, Portsea SLSC’s Emily Mellor looks sets for further heights thanks to her recent completion of LSV’s Female Leadership Network (FLN) Business Boot Camp and Business Boot Camp …
Bonbeach Life Saving Club’s President Lloyd Thomas was recently awarded Microflite Lifesaver of the Year (John Wishart Memorial Medal) at the 14th annual Awards of Excellence ceremony. It capped off a great night for his club, which was the …
Dawn Walterfang was named Life Saving Victoria’s Volunteer of the Year at the 2017 Awards of Excellence last month. Dawn joined Bonbeach Life Saving Club in 2005 and has been a dedicated member and mentor throughout that time. She is …
Isabella ‘Issy’ Heather has an active presence across the lifesaving community, being a member at two lifesaving clubs, training in various awards and competing in a number of different lifesaving sports. She also contributes to the LSV Education team through …