A lifesaving and water safety education program that helps children aged between five to 14 years learn vital lifesaving and survival skills has been adapted for use at inland waterways and pools, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) announced today.
The new …
An all-Victorian Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racing squad has been selected to represent Australia at the Lifesaving World Championships in Adelaide during November.
The team attended an extra selection trial meet on the Gold Coast at the weekend, after a …
Life Saving Victoria is proud to launch an updated version of the Everyday Lifesaver App – an interactive game to help increase the community’s awareness of water safety in a range of aquatic environments, as well as increasing skills in …
Our industry is always evolving, from the technology used for enrollment, payments and reporting, to the stroke technique taught as we gain more understanding of the human body and how muscles work. It is vital our staff are trained to …
To ensure that more Victorian students participate in vital water safety and lifesaving programs, LSV’s Education Team actively seek opportunities to provide our education programs Open Water Learning Experience and Sink or Swim at subsidised/no cost to participants.
Last year …
Are you passionate about teaching water safety? Are you looking for education-related casual work over the upcoming summer? Apply now to become a LSV Education Instructor!
LSV Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) and Sink or Swim (SorS) Instructors have the …
Contrary to popular beliefs, Winter is the best time of year to learn swimming and water safety skills! You can use the following information to educate parents on the importance of swimming all year round.
MYTH: Swimming in winter leads …
During March, students of Debney Meadows Primary School in Flemington took part in Life Saving Victoria’s (LSV) Meet a Lifeguard Program which educates participants on how to be safe at beaches and around waterways.
Debney Meadows has a high population …
LSV’s Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) and Sink or Swim (SorS) program deliver vital water safety information to Victorian students, increasing their awareness of the potential dangers found in and around their local aquatic environments.
The OWLE and SorS programs …
The Facts:
The Swimming and Water Safety component of the Victorian Curriculum Health and Physical Education requires students to have the opportunity to develop water safety understanding and skills, ensuring personal and group safety when in, on and around water. …
