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

FLN Session: Leading Teams in Major Emergencies with John Haynes ASM

About John:

John began with the CFA in December 1985 as an Assistant Regional Officer working at Headquarters in Melbourne. His career took him to the regional areas of Horsham, Casterton and Ararat in the western part of Victoria, before being appointed as the Operations Manager for Region 22 at Shepparton in 1995.

As Operations Manager, he oversaw eighty Fire Brigades located within a 90 km radius of Shepparton.  John was responsible for the planning and service delivery for the region for fire management, hazmat response, confined space rescue, chemical, biological and radiation incidents and the maintenance of Brigade viability.

In July 2019, he was appointed to his current position of Executive Director of Strategy, Planning and Risk whilst still holding the rank of Deputy Chief Officer.

John has been an Incident Controller on several occasions, leading complex and major emergency incidents throughout his career including numerous fires within Victoria and NSW.

In his spare time, John coaches the Heathmont AFL Senior Women’s Team and spends time with his wife and two adult children.

Session Registration
LSV Members – $10

Non- Members – $15

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 Membership and Leadership development on 03 9676 6945 or email fln@lsv.com.au