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School Swimming and water safety toolkit
Life Saving Victoria run various professional development (PD) opportunities for schools and the aquatic industry. PD opportunities include: workshop, teacher training sessions, theory and scenario based activities. We also have a brand new pod cast series which people can listen to at any time that suits them to keep up to date with the latest schools swimming information.
Life Saving Victoria have recently developed the Life Saving Victoria Pod Channel. Each week, LSV share weekly podcast episodes to provide listeners with key information about swimming and water safety, relevant lifesaving updates, as well as resources and ideas for schools and aquatic facilities. This podcast supports educators and swim instructors to learn about programs that LSV offer to schools and communities, how instructors and educators can develop the best quality programs, and key information about regulations and laws.
The Life Saving Victoria Pod Channel is available to listen via Spotify, Apple Podcasts and at lsv.buzzsprout.com
View the 2021 Workshop Plan for Swimming and Water Safety Education to find out about all the free workshops offered throughout 2021.
Updated VWSC competencies – webinar for schools
Life Saving Victoria invite all Victorian primary schools to learn about the recent updates to the Victorian Water Safety Certificate. Join us for this short webinar to ensure you're students are being assessed against the most up-to-date criteria.
Updated VWSC competencies – webinar for swim schools
Life Saving Victoria invite all Victorian Swim Schools to learn about the recent updates to the Victorian Water Safety Certificate. Join us for this short webinar to ensure your students are being assessed against the most up-to-date criteria.
Government school swimming program guidance and funding webinar
Life Saving Victoria invite all Government primary schools to learn about school swimming and water safety program options, including programs available to book through LSV.
CECV swimming in schools program guidance webinar
Life Saving Victoria and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools invite all CECV primary schools to learn about school swimming and water safety program options, including programs available to book through LSV.
School swimming for English Language Schools
Learn about the how to plan and implement your best school swimming program and the LSV programs available for English Language Schools.
School swimming voucher system - Webinar recording for Aquatic Industry
Hear about the ‘school swimming outside of school hours voucher system’ and how to get involved
Alternative options for school swimming - Webinar recording for schools
Hear about three initiatives developed by LSV to support schools with implementing their 2022 school swimming programs
Effective Teaching for English Language School Students webinar
Learn key skills and tips for teaching swimming and water safety to students who do not speak English as a first language.
Dry Swimming & Water Safety Online Workshop
Learn engaging methods to teach swimming and water safety using equipment tucked away in your gym or classroom, as well as fun technology and online programs.
Access and Inclusion Think Tank
Join specialists in the education and aquatic industries to share and learn about opportunities and challenges associated with teaching swimming and water safety to students with a disability.
Mainstream Schools Webinar – School Swimming Funding in 2021
Learn about the funding options for schools in 2021 and how to develop your best school swimming program.
Specialist Schools Webinar – School Swimming Funding in 2021
Learn about the funding options for schools in 2021 and how to develop your best school swimming program.
Industry Webinar – School Swimming Funding in 2021
Learn about the funding options for schools in 2021 and how to develop your best school swimming program.
A practical overview of the Swimming in School initiative including tips and tricks, helpful resources and best practice ideas.
Showcases how digital learning technology and new teaching approaches can deliver a successful swimming and water safety program for your school, while inspiring you to consider what's possible in the world of 'dry' swimming lessons.
Hear from a panel of aquatic industry representatives who share their unique approaches to school swimming and water safety programs.
Victorian Water Safety Certificate – Why? What? How?
Join us online to find out the what, why and how; along with novel ideas for awarding and celebrating students who achieve the certificate, and next steps for those who don't.
Engaging CALD students in swimming and water safety
This workshop provides new approaches and tailored strategies for engaging CALD students in swimming and water safety. Hear tips and tricks from aquatic facilities, primary schools and LSV Multicultural Projects to develop culturally sensitive programs and overcome the barriers to participation.
The aim of this event was to invigorate school swimming and water safety programs and inspire cross curricular approaches for the delivery of the swimming and water safety component of the Victorian Curriculum. See links below to view event presentations.
PITBTW & Key Note Address - Paul Shannon & Bernadette Matthews (pdf)
Swimming & Water Safety in the Victorian Curriculum F-10 - Dr Rachael Whittle (pdf)
Swimming & Water Safety in the Victorian Curriculum - Rhiannon Birch (pdf)
Student driven, inquiry-based approach to swimming & water safety – Airlie Tudhope (pdf)