With Schoolies festivities almost upon us, Life Saving Victoria is reminding school leavers to be aware of how quickly coastal conditions can change and the dangers of mixing alcohol and swimming.
The Schoolies hotspots of Lorne, Torquay and Sorrento will …
The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter paid a special visit to Mentone Grammar School, where Angus Jackson and Siobhan Phillips, both aged ten and in Year 4, watched on as the crew members were presented with a $500 cheque the school …
It may be spring racing fever, but the weather on Melbourne Cup Day is forecast for low temperatures, wind and rain, making it the coldest first week of November since 1994.
Despite the weather, revellers will still be making their …
Everyday people with the extraordinary ability to save lives were recognised by Life Saving Victoria (LSV) at the annual Victorian Pool Safety Summit, including staff from Aquanation, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC) and Yarra Leisure.
The incidents were varied: …
The Victorian Government today announced an additional $800,000 to be contributed to the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club, on top of the $1.5M already committed to the clubhouse redevelopment project in the past.
Labor Upper House Member for East …
The Victorian Government today announced an additional $650,000 to be contributed to the Portsea Surf Life Saving Club, on top of the $1.5M already allocated to the $9M Portsea clubhouse revamp.
LSV General Manager of Lifesaving Development, Andrew Foran says …
–Royal Life Saving Society – Australia Media Release: Thursday 5 October, 2017–
Royal Life Saving research reveals that 1,113 people drowned in Australia rivers, creeks and streams over the past 15 years. Males accounted for 81% of these drowning deaths.…
Lifesavers from around the state will swap the beach for the pool this weekend, set to compete in the third round of the 2017 Victorian Pool Lifesaving Competition at WaterMarc in Greensborough this Sunday, 27 August.
Last year’s Pool Champions …
Safety recommendations made to the State Government by building and aquatic industry experts that mandatory inspections of home pool barriers are required to prevent drowning deaths continue to be ignored.
Alongside lack of supervision, lack of maintenance of home pool …
Point Leo SLSC’s Samantha Howe will be representing Australia in the pool at the World Games in Wroclaw, Poland from 22-23 July.
In May 2017, Howe was named as one of 47 athletes who will strive to represent Australia over …
