Our Lifesavers and Lifeguards

2010-2011 Lifesaver patrol statistics (as of 09/04/12):
Preventative actions: 25,722
Minor first aid: 1050
Major first aid: 104
Total first aid: 1,154
Total rescues: 384

2010-2011 Lifeguard patrol statistics (as of 09/04/12):
Preventative actions: 34,682
Minor first aid: 655
Major first aid: 60
Total first aid: 715
Total rescues: 308

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

Volunteers tell their stories

18 May 2012

Some volunteers have been involved in their communities since they were children. Others get involved later in life. Every volunteer has a unique story - here are some of our lifesavers' experiences.

Lifesaving volunteers celebrated during National Volunteer Week

16 May 2012

This week, Life Saving Victoria is recognising the extraordinary work of more than 27,000 volunteer members as part of National Volunteer Week, which runs from Monday 14 May - Sunday 20 May 2012.