Overview

With female representation in Victoria, now over 50% and climbing, females are an integral part of the past, present and future of the lifesaving movement. We celebrate the many roles and facets that females contribute, pay tribute to the exceptional role of our female volunteers and acknowledge the opportunity that lifesaving brings for females to be active, participate, develop and lead.

This initiative is something the organisation deems as extremely important part of the future development of our female members and staff. This is another step forward for the lifesaving movement in ensuring that females have the skills, confidence and support to fulfil their future lifesaving and professional ambitions. Moreover to share experiences, inspire and be inspired.

The LSV Female Leadership Network (FLN) is open to all females 18+ within the movement including staff and volunteers members from all roles and facets that have a genuine interest in networking, personal growth and professional development.

Vision: Opportunities to share experiences, inspire and be inspired

Brand: Authentic, Simple, Fresh & Valuable

Objectives

to enhance the development of our female leaders and our future leaders

create an environment that encourages socialisation and positive relationships between female participants

encourage further involvement and opportunities for females in the lifesaving movement

develop leadership skills through a variety of activities, keynote speakers and networking events

provide the opportunity to develop new networks within lifesaving

provide the opportunity to develop broader professional networks that extend beyond lifesaving and into professional industries and everyday life

partner with other areas of lifesaving to encourage collaboration across all areas of the movement

provide mentoring opportunities to female leaders within lifesaving

Upcoming Sessions

International Women’s Day Event – Thursday March 7

To celebrate International Women’s Day, Life Saving Victoria is inviting all females and male Champions of Change 18 years+ to an exclusive FLN breakfast event with Michelle Redfern.

Michelle is an award-winning advisor, consultant and facilitator. She is the founder of Advancing Women; professional women’s network and proud recipient of the Australian Financial Review & Qantas 100 Women of Influence Awards (2018) for her work on diversity and inclusion.

Michelle will provide the audience with an insightful and inspirational talk on Determination and Influence, as she talks about the leadership characteristics that have shaped her life and career and how leaders can make a difference.

As part of this special event, Life Saving Victoria is calling for nominations for exceptional females in lifesaving, who you believe should be recognised for their outstanding contribution and/or achievements; past or present.  We would love to have the opportunity to celebrate at least one female from each Club – please email kate.mclauchlan@lsv.com.au with your suggestions by February 8, 2019 with Who, Why, What and When.

Networking, mentoring and workshop events are planned to take place throughout the year. Check back again soon.

To register for the Female Leadership Network please visit:
https://lifesavingvictoria.wufoo.com/forms/lsv-female-leadership-network-registration/

For further information regarding the Female Leadership Network contact Lifesaving Operations on 03 9676 6930 or email lifesavingoperations@lsv.com.au