LSV’s Lifesaving Education Programs create ‘Everyday Lifesavers’ out of Victorian students, by teaching them practical and engaging water safety, lifesaving and emergency response skills. These skills empower students to make safe aquatic related decisions while enjoying their local waterways.
Lifesaving Education Programs are offered at the beach, river, lake or pool, as well as in the classroom. They are designed to be offered as progressive learning experiences, suitable for all year levels:
• Junior (P-2)
• Intermediate (Levels 3-4)
• Advanced (Levels 5+)
Venue options:
Beach, River, Lake or Pool
Duration:
Two hours
Option to book multiple days
Option to add a water safety in the classroom session
Option to add a second two hour beach carnival session
*Sporting Schools funding can be used for 2x two hour programs
Program activities:
Everyday Lifesavers (CPR)
Be Aware and Be Prepared (water safety)
Survival Strategies (life jackets)
Rescue Strategies
Safe Body Boarding
Cost:
$50 per student*
* Extra fees may apply for extended travel times from metropolitan Melbourne, special requests & modifications to the program.
LSV’s incursion program teaches students about water safety from the expertise of a surf lifesaver. This interactive experience empowers students to stay safe in a range of aquatic environments
Venue:
Delivered as an incursion, at your school or nominated venue
Duration:
1 hour (times can be flexible)
Program content:
Supervision: ‘Never swim alone’ and ‘Always swim with a friend’
Swim between the red and yellow flags
Identify people who can help you (role of a lifeguard)
Read the safety signs & check the conditions
Lifejacket safety
How to identify and avoid dangers
Know what to do in an emergency situation
SunSmart
Know your limits ‘Don’t drink and drown (senior programs only)
Participant Numbers:
Suggested maximum of 60 students per session
Cost:
$15 per student*
* Extra fees may apply for extended travel times from metropolitan Melbourne, special requests & modifications to the program.
In the classroom - Term 3, 2022
Dates | Regions | Venue Schedule |
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Monday 22 August – Friday 9 September | Alpine, Bass Coast, Bendigo, Campaspe, Corangamite, East Gippsland, Geelong, Horsham, Latrobe, Mansfield, Mildura, Mitchell, Moira, Shepparton, South Gippsland, Surf Coast, Swan Hill, Wangaratta, Warrnambool, Wodonga |
Preference will be given to those based in the selected regions. All other requests will be considered. Please select all available dates. Schedules will be collated in the coming weeks and registered schools contacted. |
At the beach, river, lake or pool - Term 4, 2022
Region | Date | Venue Schedule* |
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Inverloch, Wonthaggi | Monday 21 November 2022 | Inverloch Beach |
Tuesday 22 November 2022 | Inverloch Beach | |
Wednesday 23 November 2022 | Cape Paterson Bay Beach | |
Thursday 24 November 2022 | Cape Paterson Bay Beach | |
Friday 25 November 2022 | Bass Coast (location tbc) | |
Lake Fyans, Portland, Warrnambool, Anglesea | Monday 28 November 2022 | Lake Fyans |
Tuesday 29 November 2022 | Bridgewater Bay Surf Beach | |
Wednesday 30 November 2022 | Warrnambool Beach | |
Thursday 1 December 2022 | Warrnambool Beach | |
Friday 2 December 2022 | Point Roadknight, Anglesea | |
Nagambie | Tuesday 6 December 2022 | Lake Nagambie |
*All pending permit approval and required participant numbers
Term 1, 2023
Locations and dates below are a suggestion only and not locked in. Please include any relevant comments including preferred dates, times and venues via the expression of interest link.
Region | Date | Venue Schedule |
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Mildura | Monday 30 January 2023 | Apex Park Mildura |
Tuesday 31 January 2023 | Apex Park Mildura | |
Wednesday 1 February 2023 | Apex Park Mildura | |
Thursday 2 February 2023 | Apex Park Mildura | |
Friday 3 February 2023 | Apex Park Mildura | |
Echuca | Monday 6 February 2023 | Maidens Inn Holiday Park, Moama |
Tuesday 7 February 2023 | Maidens Inn Holiday Park, Moama | |
Wednesday 8 February 2023 | Maidens Inn Holiday Park, Moama | |
Thursday 9 February 2023 | Maidens Inn Holiday Park, Moama | |
Friday 10 February 2023 | Maidens Inn Holiday Park, Moama | |
Wodonga Yarrawonga Mansfield | Monday 13 February 2023 | Noreuil Park, Albury/Wodonga |
Tuesday 14 February 2023 | Noreuil Park, Albury/Wodonga | |
Wednesday 15 February 2023 | Yarrawonga Foreshore | |
Thursday 16 February 2023 | Yarrawonga Foreshore | |
Friday 17 February 2023 | Mansfield (TBC) or Bright River Pool | |
Lakes Entrance Paynesville Seaspray Willow Grove | Monday 27 February 2023 | Lakes Entrance Beach |
Tuesday 28 February 2023 | Paynesville Foreshore | |
Wednesday 1 March 2023 | Paynesville Foreshore | |
Thursday 2 March 2023 | Seaspray Beach | |
Friday 3 March 2023 | Blue Rock Lake, Willow Grove | |
Swan Hill Bendigo Creswick | Monday 6 March 2023 | Lake Boga |
Tuesday 7 March 2023 | Lake Boga | |
Wednesday 8 March 2023 | Crusoe Reservoir | |
Thursday 9 March 2023 | Crusoe Reservoir | |
Friday 10 March 2023 | St Georges Lake, Creswick |