Welcome to Life Saving Victoria
Life Saving Victoria (est. 2002) is an initiative of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia Victoria Branch (est. 1904) and Surf Life Saving Victoria (est. 1947). It has the mission to prevent aquatic related death and injury in all Victorian communities and the vision that all Victorians will learn water safety, swimming and resuscitation, and be provided with safe beaches, water environments and aquatic venues.
Life Saving Victoria will achieve this by working with its members, communities, educational institutions, governments, and other organisations in the provision of best practice education, surveillance and rescue, training, and risk management services.
Life Saving Victoria is forging new lifesaving and water safety initiatives while respecting the proud traditions and programs of the Royal Life Saving and Surf Life Saving National organisations.
News and Updates
Lifesavers urge Victorians not to mix alcohol and swimming this New Years Eve
31 Dec 2008
With New Years Eve festivities almost upon us and the weather set to climb back into the 30's, Lifesavers have issued a reminder to all Victorians to Play It Safe By the Water over the coming days.
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Life Saving Victoria Issues Warning After Shark Attack
29 Dec 2008
Swimmers are being urged to take care at Victorian beaches after a deadly shark attack in Western Australia and several sightings around the country. Life Saving Victoria spokesman Greg Scott said swimmers should follow a set of basic rules to avoid sharks.
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Hackett Aims to Turn Tide
29 Dec 2008
Holidaying families are expected to hit the sand in record numbers, prompting warnings from Surf Life Saving Australia to stay safe. Pool legend Grant Hackett has joined Westpac's surf safety campaign for summer.
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Lifesavers Update Skills at Successful State Requal
18 Dec 2008
There were rescues, resuscitations and many signals being made along the foreshore of South Melbourne last night, however don't be alarmed as it was all part of Life Saving Victoria's State Requalification.
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LSV Life Membership Nominations
12 Dec 2008
Nominations for Life Membership of Life Saving Victoria are now called. Persons wishing to put forward a Life Membership nomination must apply to receive a Life Membership Nomination Package.
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Duck Racing Season is Open!
28 Nov 2008
30,000 brightly coloured critters have set up camp at Life Saving Victoria HQ and will be looking to head straight across the beach and down to the water in anticipation of their big event, The 2009 Great Australia Day Duck Race.
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