This page is current as at 04/8/2020 2:00pm
COVID-19 information
The latest information, resources and links will be posted here to assist in providing Life Saving Victoria (LSV) members and stakeholders with the most relevant and up-to-date information regarding COVID-19.
Information is changing quickly, we 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. For the most up-to-date information, including the latest government advice and updates, visit the DHHS website or the Victorian Government’s health alert page.
Below you will find information including:
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new virus that can cause an infection in people, including a severe respiratory illness.
People of all ages have been diagnosed with COVID-19, but those known to be most at risk of severe illness are elderly people and those with pre-existing medical conditions.
The most common coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms reported are:
- Fever
- Respiratory symptoms such as cough, shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
- Sore throat
- Fatigue
Visit DHHS – About Coronavirus for more information about the virus.
Coronavirus hotline – 1800 675 398
If you suspect you may have the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) call the dedicated hotline – 1800 675 398 – open 24 hours, 7 days.
Please keep Triple Zero (000) for emergencies only.
Latest Alerts:
From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, restrictions are changing for metropolitan Melbourne. Metropolitan Melbourne is moving to Stage 4 Restrictions. Mitchell Shire will remain at stage 3 restrictions.
These changes are being introduced to reduce the number of people leaving their homes and moving around Victoria.
Stage 4 restrictions are in place from 6pm on Sunday 2 August for metropolitan Melbourne. Stay within 5km from home for shopping and exercise. Use the map on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website to see how far you are allowed to travel from your home under the stage 4 restrictions.
Stage 3 restrictions will be in place from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August for Regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire.
Everyone must wear a mask when they leave home, unless an exception applies. This is enforceable across regional Victoria from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August.
Other current advice:
From 2 August, a curfew will be in place in metropolitan Melbourne. Curfews will be in operation from 8pm to 5am every evening, with people only allowed to leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons. From 5am – 8pm, you can only leave your home for work, medical care and caregiving, otherwise you must stay at home and no visitors allowed.
If you live in regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire, there are only four reasons that you can leave home:
- to shop for food and essential goods or services
- to provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment
- to exercise or for outdoor recreation with your household, or one other person
- for work or study, if you can’t do it from home
Everyone must wear a mask when they leave home, unless an exception applies. This is enforceable across regional Victoria from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August.
Visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19 for details about what you will be able to at the current level of restrictions.
Police can issue fines for non-compliance with these restrictions. Current restrictions remain in place until 11:59pm Sunday 16 August 2020.
Clubs and members should stay up to date with the latest information from the DHHS website and consider activities and travel based on latest restrictions.
See also DHHS information, updates and advice about the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Updates
From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, restrictions are changing for metropolitan Melbourne. Metropolitan Melbourne is moving to Stage 4 Restrictions. Mitchell Shire will remain at stage 3 restrictions.
Stage 4 restrictions are in place from 6pm on Sunday 2 August for metropolitan Melbourne. Stay within 5km from home for shopping and exercise. Use the map on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website to see how far you are allowed to travel from your home under the stage 4 restrictions.
Stage 3 restrictions will be in place from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August for Regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire.
Everyone must wear a mask when they leave home, unless an exception applies. This is enforceable across regional Victoria from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August.
From Sunday 2 August at 8pm, a curfew will be in place in metropolitan Melbourne. Curfews will be in operation from 8pm to 5am every evening, with people only allowed to leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons. From 5am – 8pm, you can only leave your home for work, medical care and caregiving, otherwise you must stay at home and no visitors allowed.
From 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August, if you live in regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire, there are only four reasons that you can leave home:
- to shop for food and essential goods or services
- to provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment
- to exercise or for outdoor recreation with your household, or one other person
- for work or study, if you can’t do it from home
Everyone must wear a mask when they leave home, unless an exception applies. This is enforceable across regional Victoria from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August.
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. LSV commends the Victorian Government on its approach to slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and remains supportive of all measures to protect local communities.
LSV welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Government of a $150 million survival package for Victoria’s sport, tourism and creative industries, which includes support for sporting clubs, community sport and recreation organisations, to help them return strongly after the pandemic.
Aquatic Sport (Lifesaving)
In line with the new stage 4 restrictions for Melbourne and stage 3 restrictions for regional Victoria, LSV is working towards updating to the LSV Activity Guide. The LSV Aquatic Sport Executive has formed several working groups, which have initiated a return to play plan for the lifesaving sport 2020/21 season. This plan will align with implementation timelines as they are announced by the Victorian Government. If any members would like to get in touch or contribute their ideas, please contact the LSV Sport Team by emailing sport@lsv.com.au.
Lifesaving Operations / Clubs
As an emergency service, LSV has and will continue to provide emergency response services as required throughout coronavirus-related restrictions. This includes our clubs, marine rescue services as well as the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service.
LSV will continue to provide guidance to lifesaving clubs and members about appropriate club activities (such as training, sport, events and other programs). This guidance will be in line with advice and requirements from the Victorian Government including the Department of Health and Human Services and Emergency Management Victoria.
In line with the new stage 4 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne and stage 3 restrictions for Mitchell Shire, LSV is working to provide advice for Club activities, including updating the LSV Activity Guide.
Supporting clubs to prepare for the future is a key part of our mission and, as part of this, some new life saving club facilities will soon be complete. We look forward to official opens in the future.
If members have any questions, please contact the Lifesaving Operations or Club Support team by emailing lifesavingoperations@lsv.com.au
Training and Education Programs
LSV has modified and developed its training and education programs for water safety education and training, either through online or remote training options. LSV will look to reinstate training and education programs in line with implementation timelines as they are announced by the Victorian Government.
22 July 2020
Circular 011.07.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 012.07.20 – M&LD Council Meeting Agenda and Nominations
Circular 013.07.20 – Member Wellbeing and Support
Circular 015.07.20 – Member Development Opportunities
Circular 016.07.20 – Release of Volunteer Training Resources – Season 2020-21
Circular 017.07.20 – Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion – Season 2020-21
Circular 018.07.20 – Winch Operator Training – Expression of Interest
Circular 019.07.20 – Expressions of Interest – Employment and Volunteer Opportunities
15 July 2020
Circular 004.07.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 005.07.20 – ASC Annual Council Meeting Agenda and Nominations
Circular 006.07.20 – CLC Annual Council Meeting Agenda and Nominations
Circular 007.07.20 – LSOC Annual Council Meeting Agenda and Nominations
Circular 008.07.20 – M&LD Annual Council Meeting Agenda and Nominations
Circular 009.07.20 – 2020 Expressions of Interest Extended – Working Groups
Circular 010.07.20 – Member Development Opportunities
8 July 2020
Circular 001.07.20 –Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 002.07.20 –Member Development Opportunities
Circular 003.07.20 –FLN Ready 2 Lead 2020
17 June 2020
Circular 363.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
10 June 2020
Circular 361.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 362.05.20 – Member Development Opportunities – New PD Series
03 June 2020
Circular 354.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 358.05.20 – Water Safety at Home Resources
27 May 2020
Circular 344.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 353.05.20 –Support for Clubs – Community Sport Sector Short-term Survival Package
20 May 2020
Circular 337.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Circular 341.05.20 – Extension of Victorian Government’s Business Support Fund
13 May 2020
Circular 334.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
06 May 2020
Circular 329.05.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19)LSV Health Alert – Coronavirus COVID-19 06052020
17 April 2020
Circular 313:04:20 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Expression of Interest (EOI) for Operational Suport to Ambulance Victoria
Circular 314:04:20 – Financial and Grant Support for Life Saving Clubs
15 April 2020
Updated Health Alert for Members and Clubs on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
LSV COVID-19 First Responder Checklist Version 11
08 April 2020
Updated Health Alert for Members and Clubs on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Circular 301.04.20 – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Circular 302.04.20 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Monitoring Self Isolation Cases
Circular 303.04.20 – Centralised Personal Protective Equipment Model and Stocktake
01 April 2020
Updated Health Alert for Members and Clubs on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Circular 295.04.20 – Lifesaving Services Move to Emergency Response
24 March 2020
Updates for Members and Clubs on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID-19 – Lifesaving Patrols (UPDATED)
Volunteer Training Update: Suspension of all Volunteer Training Activities due to COVID-19
20 March 2020
LSV Circular Updates for Members and Clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19)
LSV Circular Volunteer Training Activities impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
LSV Circular Event Cancellations/Postponements (Sport – IRB, Pool, ILS Worlds)
LSV Circular Club Resources (Patrols) for Corononavirus (COVID-19)
LSV Circular Event Postponement (Development)
19 March 2020
LSV Circular Health Alerts for Members and Clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19)
LSV Health Alert – Coronavirus COVID-19
Club Resources for COVID-19
18 March 2020
LSV Response to Coronavirus in Aquatic and Leisure Facilities
LSV Circular – Statement on LSV Operations in Response to COVID-19
LSV Circular – Event Cancellation/Postponment due to COVID-19
13 March 2020
LSV Circular – Health Alerts for Members and Clubs Coronavirus (COVID-19)
LSV Health Alert – Coronavirus COVID-19
LSV Circular – Youth / Senior Victorian State Championships Cancellation
LSV Circular – Coronavirus (COVID-19): Information for Volunteer Training
12 March 2020
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- Decontamination Quick Reference Guide [20032020 19:10pm] – The decontamination Guide provides information and guidance for LSV members and affiliates in their response to suspected communicable disease cases. This guideline is intended to inform members and assist in their risk based approach. In the context of COVID-19, this guide serves as a resource in the approach, treatment, and decontamination of any suspected cases. This guideline should be read in conjunction with the updated Communicable Diseases Policy.
- Decontamination Guide [Communicable Disease] [20032020 19:10pm] – The Decontamination Quick Reference Guide is intended to provide LSV members with easy follow information detailing actions to take if interacting with a patient who is suspected to be suffering from COVID-19. The guide includes information related to decontamination procedures to follow and steps to take. If you or your club are unable to locate and or use the specific substances or equipment detailed please contact the LSV Operations Team for further instruction and advice.
- Pandemic plan template for clubs [19032020 21:45pm] – the purpose of this document is to provide clubs with a template based on LSV framework. Throughout the document, some some examples have been provided of risks and mitigants. Clubs should review and change as relevant to their specific circumstances.
- LSV COVID-19 First Responder Checklist – this is a checklist for volunteer lifesavers, lifeguards, first aid officers and those personnel responding to patients.
- LSV Travel Register Template.xls– template for clubs and organisations to use to track and review all travel both domestic and international (business and personal) to track and make decisions regarding return to work/club
- COVID-19 Workplan – Template– work plan template to capture preparedness tasks and monitor
- COVID-19 meeting letter template– letter to send to members and participants outlining additional safety measures for meetings or indoor gatherings under 100 people
- LSV top tips for successfully chairing virtual meetings – in accordance with new limits on non-essential indoor gatherings, LSV Committee/Council meetings will now be held via teleconference or video conference, rather than physically in person.
- Practical guide of LSV affiliated Clubs on AGMS
- Notes for SLS Entity AGMs
From 6pm on Sunday 2 August, restrictions are changing for metropolitan Melbourne. Metropolitan Melbourne is moving to Stage 4 Restrictions. Mitchell Shire will remain at stage 3 restrictions.
Stage 4 restrictions are in place from 6pm on Sunday 2 August for metropolitan Melbourne. Stay within 5km from home for shopping and exercise. Use the map on the Department of Premier and Cabinet website to see how far you are allowed to travel from your home under the stage 4 restrictions.
Stage 3 restrictions will be in place from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August for Regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire.
Everyone must wear a mask when they leave home, unless an exception applies. This is enforceable across regional Victoria from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August.
From Sunday 2 August at 8pm, a curfew will be in place in metropolitan Melbourne. Curfews will be in operation from 8pm to 5am every evening, with people only allowed to leave their house for work, and essential health, care or safety reasons. From 5am – 8pm, you can only leave your home for work, medical care and caregiving, otherwise you must stay at home and no visitors allowed.
From 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August, if you live in regional Victoria, including Mitchell Shire, there are only four reasons that you can leave home:
- to shop for food and essential goods or services
- to provide care, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment
- to exercise or for outdoor recreation with your household, or one other person
- for work or study, if you can’t do it from home
Everyone must wear a mask when they leave home, unless an exception applies. This is enforceable across regional Victoria from 11:59pm on Sunday 2 August.
Life Saving Victoria (LSV) continues to closely monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. LSV commends the Victorian Government on its approach to slowing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and remains supportive of all measures to protect local communities.
LSV welcomes the announcement by the Victorian Government of a $150 million survival package for Victoria’s sport, tourism and creative industries, which includes support for sporting clubs, community sport and recreation organisations, to help them return strongly after the pandemic.
Current guidelines
From 11:59pm Wednesday 5 August the following DHHS guidelines regarding sports and exercise restrictions now apply to all those in regional Victoria (stage 3 restrictions) and metro Melbourne (stage 4 restrictions):
All indoor and outdoor sport facilities are closed.
Previous updates
RLSSA Guidelines
Royal Life Saving Society Australia has developed a Guideline for Safe Pool Operations – COVID-19 which forms the minimum national benchmark of safety activities that facilities should meet prior to re-opening their doors.
RLSSA Statement 2
RLSSA Statement – the case for re-opening aquatic facilities
RLSSA Statement 1
23 March 2020
COVID-19 Impact on the Aquatic and Fitness Industry
13 March 2020
DHHS & LSV Response to Coronavirus in Aquatic and Leisure Facilities
Business Continuity
For more information about business impacts in Victoria, visit https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/business-sector-coronavirus-disease-covid-19
30 March 2020
Moratorium on Commercial Evictions
The Federal and State Governments announced on 30th March 2020 that a moratorium on evictions will be introduced for the next 6 months for residential and commercial tenants who are experiencing financial distress due to the impact of coronavirus. This will apply across all states and territories.
27 March 2020
What can be done to support business continuity?
While COVID-19 started as a health emergency, it is rapidly developing into an economic crisis. Your planning needs to consider a significant downturn in business activity. You may need to consider how you redeploy staff across other areas of your organisation. You may need to discuss leave arrangements. As a last resort, you may need to consider stand downs.
S524 of the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) allows an employer to stand down an employee without pay in certain circumstances for a period when the employee cannot be usefully employed because of, among other reasons, a stoppage of work for any cause for which the employer cannot reasonably be held responsible. Stand downs should only be considered as a last resort and specific advice should be sought before doing so.
What financial support is available?
- Casuals and sole-traders are able to access a “coronavirus supplement” of $550 a fortnight for the next six months. Any sole traders and casual workers who are currently earning less than $1,075 a fortnight will be eligible to receive the full supplement.
- Households: If you’re not eligible to receive the coronavirus supplement, you could still be able to claim a $750 stimulus payment. The payment will be made automatically from July 13 to about 5 million Australians, including the age pension, a carers allowance or family tax benefit and Commonwealth senior card holders That’s in addition to a separate $750 stimulus payment announced earlier this month.
- Resource: Australian Federal Government – Department of Social Security
- Resource: Minister for the Department of Social Services Statement
- Resource: Australian Federal Government – Australian Tax Office
- Resource: Economic Justice Australia – COVID-19 and Centrelink Factsheet
What is the impact for the industry?
The impact of the current State of Emergency will be significant, but exact details are unknown. Research by Royal Life Saving Society identifies the scale of the industry:
- There are more than 1,077 aquatic facilities, the majority owned by local councils.
- There are more than 1,176 swim schools, including many small businesses.
- The aquatic industry sector employs approximately 67,000 frontline workers.
- Approximately 1.5 million children 0-14 years participate in organised swimming (lessons, coaching) outside of school programs every year.
- We estimate more than 106 million individual pool visits annually.
Training
LSV training services are continuing to operate across Victoria with some modifications or suspensions to training delivery, in line with Stage 4 Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 Restrictions for Regional Victoria.
We have a range of measures in place to ensure the safety of our candidates in areas where face to face courses can still be delivered and LSV will continue to extend a 25% discount on aquatic courses (Swim Teacher, Pool Lifeguard, ATO) until December 31, 2020.
In accordance with Stage 4 Restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Stage 3 Restrictions for Regional Victoria, there are some variations in what we can offer for these regions, as outlined below.
| Course Delivery Mode | Metro Melbourne – Stage 4 Restrictions | Regional Victoria – Stage 3 Restrictions | ||
| LSV delivering training | 3rd Party provider delivering training | LSV delivering training | 3rd Party provider delivering training | |
| Public access face to face / blended courses | No | No | No | No |
| Private group face to face / blended courses | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Webinar courses | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Online @home courses | Yes | NA | Yes | NA |
Courses available state-wide
LSV will continue to offer CPR and First Aid Webinar Training for essential services workplaces. To book a Webinar contact (03) 9676 6950.
CPR@Home and First Aid@Home for individuals and workplaces are available to book online: www.lsv.com.au/training
Regional Victoria
Private group courses – all courses including pool based courses are currently available for booking, contact (03) 9676 6950 to check date availability. Candidates attending courses must reside in Regional Victoria and provide identification on arrival. Candidates and trainers must ensure that they are wearing a mask when they arrive on course and that when not wearing, they carry it where possible. Exceptions will be made where a medical certificate is supplied.
Public courses – under stage 3 restrictions in Regional Victoria LSV has suspended the delivery of public access courses.
Metropolitan Melbourne
Under stage 4 restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne LSV has suspended the delivery of face to face training. Group and public courses will continue to be delivered from September 14, 2020 Contact (03) 9676 6950 to book a group or for public courses go to www.lsv.com.au/training
Education
To support a return to business trading once safe and appropriate, Life Saving Victoria is providing support for swim schools to ‘Re-start‘ and become ‘stronger than before‘.
The LSV Swim School Support Services will include a FREE one hour Swim Teacher PD session each week providing swim teachers with skills to deliver swimming lessons under appropriate and phased physical distancing requirements.
Facilities will also be offered swim school programming options to help:
- Maximise pool occupancy with social distancing restrictions
- Understand economic measures vs public health measures
The Swim School Programming Options’ will be distributed via a free resource along with the option to customise and tailor this to your specific facility and clientele.
For tailored support for your swim school contact schoolswimming@lsv.com.au for a quote.
Water Safety @Home
Life Saving Victoria have developed a new ‘Water Safety @Home’ online activity suite, to provide schools, industry and the community with interactive virtual resources to encourage the continuation of swimming and water safety education during the COVID-19 period. These activities include new Swimming & Water Safety Toolkit resources; CPR & First Aid for Kids @Home + Everyday Lifesaver App; Swimming @Home; Nippers @Home; and the Water Safety Watch & Learn video series.
Visit www.lsv.com.au/watersafetyathome for more information and to access all resources.
Pool Safety Services
LSV are pleased to continue to offer a 25% discount on Pool Safety Services including:
-Pool Safety Assessments
-Supervision Plan Validation Audit
-SwimSafe new registrations
-Watch Around Water new registrations
-Supervision Plan development
-Emergency Planning Services
Where possible, Pool Safety services will be performed remotely. Where a site visit is required, aquatic facility staff and LSV assessors are required to follow all health department advice throughout the duration of the assessment – including the wearing of masks, maintaining physical distancing and adhering to the 1.5m and 4m2 rules.
For more info head to: https://lsv.com.au/pool-safety-services/ or email us at: assessments@lsv.com.au or call at 03 9767 6985
Are planned LSV industry events going ahead?
A number of upcoming activities and events which will be impacted by the current state of emergency. While some activities will need to be cancelled, where possible activities will be postponed or conducted via an alternative method. See LSV event advice for a full list of changes.
Pool Lifeguard Challenge
The 2020 Pool Lifeguard Challenge will not be held.
Pool Safety Summit
The 2020 Pool Safety Summit will go ahead in a blended delivery with a virtual offering as well as a live offering.
Aquatic, Fitness and Recreation (AFAR) – Professional Development Series
Following the success of the AFAR PD series during the COVID-19 State of Emergency, LSV has taken the decision to continue providing FREE VIRTUAL PD to industry personnel once per month via a Microsoft Teams event.
These sessions will be held on the 2nd week of every month – starting 8th July 2020.
The session will be divided into three themes:
- 10am-10:30am – Safety & Operations
- 10:30-11:00am – Swimming and Water Safety Education
- 11:00-11:30am – Leadership
To participate head to: https://lsv.com.au/pool-safety-services/afrf-pd-series/
Please take care of yourself and others during this difficult time and stay connected, these are really trying times and sometimes we all need some additional support.
DHHS mental health resources
Helplines
If you would like to talk to someone now, you can contact:
Lifeline | 13 11 14 | lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue | 1300 22 4636 | beyondblue.org.au
Kids Helpline | 1800 55 1800 | kidshelpline.com.au
Head to Health | headtohealth.gov.au
Eheadspace 1800 650 893 | headspace.org.au/eheadspace/
Love me Love you | lovemeloveyou.org.au
National Coronavirus Helpline | 1800 020 080
You can also access a number of other National help lines and websites
Support groups and online forums; talking about what’s going on with others who understand – or may be going through something similar – can really make a difference.
Our friends at Black Dog Institute have a list of support groups in every state and territory that can help you connect with groups of people who meet regularly to discuss their experiences, their problems and their strategies for coping.
The Beyond Blue online forums are also a great way to connect with people online, in a safe and anonymous environment, to discuss anxiety, depression, suicide and a range of life issues. Anyone in Australia can participate in discussions, connect with others and share their experiences with our community.
About #InThisTogether
The National Mental Health Commission has come together with mental health organisations, experts and leaders to develop #InThisTogether – a national conversation that everyone can join in on, sharing practical tips online to support the mental health and wellbeing of Australians during #COVID-19.
Resources
The following section provides a selection of resources to assist you, your families, workplaces and clubs to stay connected, talk and support.
Phoenix Australia resources
From our friends at Phoenix Australia a number of useful resources, click through the link above for contact and additional information.
Resources for community members
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tip sheet: Taking care of yourself and your family
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Tip sheet: Isolation activities for children and adolescents
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video: Keeping yourself mentally well
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video: 4 ways to look after yourself during self-isolation
Resources for organisations
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Video: Looking after the mental health of your workforce
Other helpful resources from our networks
Sport Australia – helpful tools, resources and videos from the team at AIS
RUOK? – tools and tips for staying connected
Tip Sheet Children and COVID-19 – Ambulance Victoria developed resource to assist with talking to children and young children
Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak – information from the World Health Organisation on key mental health considerations
LSV Trauma Support resources
LSV Critical Incident information provides information on reactions, tips and information on Trauma response to stressful situations. Members can contact LSV Comms for further support.
Critical Incident Management Brochure
Stay active
Physical activity is a proven way to reduce the effects of stress. Look for online content that could help you exercise, do yoga or learn a new healthy pastime. Dust off your home exercise equipment, and use the downtime to improve your fitness!
VicHealth has reviewed the best smartphone applications for healthy living.
LSV Partner Support
Westpac has supported their customers and community through the good and tough times for more than 200 years and they continue to be there for you as the COVID-19 situation evolves.
Visit the Westpac COVID-19: Customer Support page to find out more
Resources
World Health Organisation (WHO) COVID-19 myth buster information
DHHS Heath Provider Quick Reference Guide
DHHS COVID-19 self-assessment checklist
Posters
Slowing the spread of coronavirus (PDF)
Wash your hands regularly poster
Wash your hands regularly poster – Simplified Chinese (PDF)
Wash your hands regularly poster – Arabic (PDF)
Cover your cough and sneeze poster
Cover your cough and sneeze poster – Simplified Chinese (PDF)
Cover your cough and sneeze poster – Arabic (PDF)
Swimming and Water Safety Online Resources
Learning activities that can be completed in the classroom or at home
Fun family activities for school holidays and weekends at home
LSV Podcast
LSV Event Advice
LSV would like to advise our members and stakeholders that in the interest of?our community, the following events have been postponed/cancelled.
These decisions have been made in response to the current and evolving circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 virus, in the best interested of the health and wellbeing of our members, staff, stakeholders and wider community.
We share the disappointment this news brings and apologise for any inconvenience that may be caused.
| Month | Scheduled Dates | Event | Status |
| March | 18 March 2020 | U15 & U19 First Aid Championships | CANCELLED |
| 20 March 2020 | Inclusive Swimming Think Tank | POSTPONED | |
| 21-23 March 2020 | Victorian Youth/Senior Lifesaving State Championships – Lorne | CANCELLED | |
| 26 March 2020 | Blue Connections Session 16 Innovation for | POSTPONED | |
| 27-29 March 2020 | U13 Development Camp | POSTPONED | |
| 28 March 2020 | SME Review – IRB Crew/Driver Resources | CANCELLED | |
| April | 5 April 2020 | LSV Surf Boat Carnival at Fairhaven | CANCELLED |
| 5 April 2020 | SLSA Beach Warrior, South Melbourne | POSTPONED | |
| 30 April 2020 | Blue Connections – Performing at your best during challenging times | ONLINE | |
| May | 6 May 2020 | Female Leadership Network – Emotional Intelligence why it’s the X-factor | ONLINE |
| 8-10 May 2020 | U15 Development Camp | POSTPONED | |
| 21 May 2020 | Female Leadership Network – Round Table #1 – Communicating Online | ONLINE | |
| 23 May 2020 | Valuing Volunteers Evening | POSTPONED | |
| 28 May 2020 | Blue Connections – Be a change leader | ONLINE | |
| 30 May 2020 | Subject Matter Expert Review – Volunteer Training IT? | CANCELLED | |
| May/June | LSV’s Junior Pool Competition | CANCELLED | |
| May/June | TRE IRB Series | CANCELLED | |
| June | 18 June 2020 | Female Leadership Network – Round Table #2 – Biggest Leadership Lessons | ONLINE |
| 20-21 June 2020 | TRE Victorian IRB Championships | CANCELLED | |
| 25 June 2020 | Blue Connections – Inspire and Lead | ONLINE | |
| July | 16 July 2020 | Female Leadership Network – Making the most of change | ONLINE |
| 23-26 July 2020 | 2020 Australian IRB Championships | POSTPONED | |
| August | 1 August 2020 | LSV Awards of Excellence | ONLINE EVENT |
| 7-9 August 2020 | 2020 Australian Pool Rescue Championships | POSTPONED | |
| September | September/October | ILS Lifesaving World Championships 2020 (Riccione, Italy) | POSTPONED |