Life Saving Victoria provides water safety education to Victorians of all abilities.
To provide this education, LSV delivers a number of practical and theoretical education programs.
These programs are designed with the vision that all Victorians are equipped crucial aquatic knowledge and that participants have a positive, safe and fun experience around the water.
All programs are tailored to suit participants of all abilities with appropriate modifications made to program type, duration, equipment and teaching methods.
Below is a list of these programs. Please click on a program title to find out more.
Beach Programs are a great way to educate participants on life saving techniques and water safety messages. The programs offer a practical approach to familiarising participants with the beach environment through enjoyable educational activities.
Qualified instructors conduct a structured mix of theoretical and practical activities at a venue of your choice. Activities will reflect the group’s ability, needs, and the conditions on the day.
A Meet a Lifeguard program is an interactive session designed to educate students and community groups about how to make safe decisions when enjoying inland and coastal aquatic environments.
The 30-40 minute session is conducted by a lifeguard and can be tailored to suit the requirements of each group, often being held in a classroom.
The Resuscitate a Mate program is designed to introduce participants to basic CPR and emergency response management (DRSABCD). In the 30-40 minute interactive session, participants learn the steps to follow in an emergency situation and the knowledge to potentially save a life.
