LSV’s Sink or Swim program teaches students about water safety from the expertise of a surf lifesaver. This interactive 1-hour program empowers students of all ages to keep themselves and others safe in a range of aquatic environments including, beaches, rivers, lakes, pools and the home, through engaging practical activities. Sink or Swim will enhance your school’s water safety program or prepare your students for upcoming aquatic recreation excursions and camps.
The program aligns to the Victorian Curriculum and is supported by free online resources and cross-curriculum lesson plans for Foundation (Prep) to Year 10. These documents can be found HERE on the website.
The Sink or Swim program was awarded Education State Winner at the 2013 Resilient Australia Awards.
Funded Programs Available
Life Saving Victoria has limited availability for groups in, and generously supported by, the following LGA’s at no cost to the school/ group;
City of Casey
City of Greater Dandenong
City of Melton
City of Wodonga (online only)
Golden Plains Shire Council (online only)
Hepburn Shire Council (online only)
Moonee Valley City Council
To book, complete the form below via the link and include your Council area in the ‘Additional Comments’ section.
During Term 4, the Sink or Swim program tours regional Victorian communities deemed ‘at-risk’ for drowning incidents. The program in these regions is provided at a small fee to schools with support provided from the State Government’s Play it Safe by the Water campaign.
This is a great add-on for your school to participate in before your Open Water Learning Experience (OWLE) or provided as a stand-alone option ahead of a Summer enjoying the water safely.
Regional Victorian Sink or Swim program details include:
Target:
Tailored to suit all ages
Venue:
Delivered as an incursion, at your school or nominated venue
Duration:
1 hour (times can be flexible)
Cost:
$3.00 per student
Term 4, 2021 Dates and Communities:
Enquiries Click Here
LSV will continue to monitor and take advice from the Federal Government through the State Government’s Department of Health and Human Service (DHHS) and will use their information for the most up-to-date advice and protocols to ensure the safety of our staff, members, participants and the community.
Online Sink or Swim
Online Sink or Swim is a 25 minute video where Lifesaver Jenny takes us through how to keep ourselves and others safe in a range of aquatic environments such as beaches, rivers, lakes, pools and the home.
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