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PD Workshops And Webinars

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.

Dry Swimming and Water Safety Workshop

Life Saving Victoria invite primary school teachers to 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. This FREE hands-on session will focus on how to assess the Water Safety Knowledge component of the Victorian Water Safety Certificate (VWSC) in your classroom or gymnasium, while also meeting Victorian Curriculum requirements.

You will also receive a FREE goodie bag to take home filled with handy classroom resources for your swimming and water safety program!

ACCESS ONLINE: If you are unable to make the face-to-face event at Roxburgh Park Primary School, please contact LSV at schoolswimming@lsv.com.au for a Microsoft Teams link to access the workshop live online. Alternatively, Click here to join the meeting at the time of the event.

AFAR Professional Development Series

Join us each quarter in 2021 to stay connected, engaged and informed through our free AFAR series (hosted face-to-face AND virtually!)

  • Location: The Views, Port Melbourne (face-to-face option) and via Microsoft Teams (online option)

  • 10:30am to 11:00am: Keynote Speaker

  • 11:00am to 12:00pm: AFAR Breakout Room 1 – Swimming and Water Safety Education OR AFAR Breakout Room 2 – Pool Safety

  • 12:00pm to 1:00pm: Lunch

To attend these webinars and view recordings of past sessions, visit the AFAR website.

Missed a workshop? Webinar recordings and presentations are available for the following

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.

One Stop Shop

A practical overview of the Swimming in School initiative including tips and tricks, helpful resources and best practice ideas.

Hackfest

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.

Q&A with Aquatic Experts

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.

Water Safety Week and Beyond!

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.