Life Saving Victoria, Melbourne, VIC Videos

Happy World Helicopter Day! 🚁 Helicopters play an incredibly important role in search and rescue. The @westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service is keeping us safe with lifesavers in the sky when you need them.

This time last week we were buzzing with anticipation to find out who was going home with an LSV accolade from the 2024 Awards of Excellence. It was a great night. Here's the highlights...

Ampol Australia is proud to support Surf Life Saving through the Ampol Foundation. Donate in-store at Ampol Foodary, purchase selected products, or donate online to help provide lifesaving equipment, training, and emergency aid. You can make a difference in supporting Australians in need until August 6th. T&Cs apply.

Nominate now for the Awards of Excellence 2024
If you're in the aquatic or lifesaving community and would like to acknowledge a colleague or peer for their incredible contribution, nominations are closing soon for the 2024 Awards of Excellence. Get your nominations in here: https://bit.ly/4amct8l

If you’re in our amazing volunteer community and want to acknowledge the contribution of one of your peers, make sure you get your nominations in for the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence. Click here to nominate: https://lsv.com.au/2024-member-recognition-manual/

Wear A Life Jacket
Whether you are kayaking, kite surfing, sailing, boating, fishing....YOU ALL NEED A LIFEJACKET. 🦺 Water safety is our vibe so here's a few lifejacket tips: 🏡 Store your lifejacket in a safe place so you don't have any tears or cuts in the fabric. If it's damaged, don't use it and replace it. ⛓ To be considered to be 'wearing' a lifejacket, you must have it fastened and secured. Oh, and EVERYONE needs a lifejacket! For more information, check the comments 👇 #WearALifejacketDay #PlayItSafeByTheWater

50 years of the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter
Just last week, we proudly celebrated 50 years of partnership between Westpac and the national Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service, which first took flight in Sydney in 1973. Here in Victoria, the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service was established in 1977. Even just in the last 15 years our amazing team of fifteen volunteer crew members have responded to more than 500 missions and flown over 3000 hours. As Westpac teams across the nation show their support by wearing their best summer outfits and hosting Rescue Helicopter Month, here is a message from our very own crew member Sas McNamara alongside Westpac’s State General Manager for Victoria, Anna Mcliesh.

Victorian IRB 2023 state teams confirmed!
🔊 ANNOUNCEMENT: Our Victorian Inflatable Rescue Boat 2023 state teams have been CONFIRMED! These athletes have trained all year, including at our recent TRE Motorsport Pty Ltd Victorian IRB Championships, and now the best of the best in IRB racing have been selected to represent Victoria at the Sharkskin Australian IRB Championships at Kingscliff SLSC this month, competing against the nation’s best. Let’s not forget the legendary management and coaching staff that build these athletes into their best selves, mentally and physically. They are the best of the best and will be right there to bring the win home for Victoria. Good luck #TeamVic, we’re all behind you! To find out who made the teams check out: https://t.ly/WNIwH 📸 Michael Schofield Barwon Heads 13th Beach Surf Life Saving Club

🌊Calling all sports instructors, teachers, and university students! 🏊 🎓Are you passionate about water safety and eager to make a splash in your career? 💦 💪Look no further! We have an exciting opportunity for you to dive into. Become a casual program instructor and make a real difference by teaching essential water safety skills! 🌟🏊 🔹 Expand your career pathways: Gain valuable teaching and leadership experience while working with enthusiastic learners of all ages. 🌈✨ 🔹 Develop your skills: Enhance your abilities as you educate others on the importance of water safety and help build a safer community around aquatic activities. 🌊💡 🔹 Experience Victoria’s beautiful waterways while you work. 🔹 Flexible scheduling: As a casual program instructor, you'll enjoy the freedom to choose your working hours, making it perfect for students and those looking for a fulfilling part-time role. ⏰✅ Join our team of dedicated professionals and take the plunge towards a rewarding career! 🎉👏 Interested? Simply visit the link in bio to apply or to learn more about this exciting opportunity. Don't miss out on the chance to make waves and empower others with vital water safety skills. 💧🏊 #WaterSafetySkills #TeachingOpportunity #CareerPathways #LeadershipDevelopment #MakeASplash

Penny Donnan of Fairhaven SLSC was crowned Westpac Youth Lifesaver of the Year (18-21) in 2022
Penny Donnan of Fairhaven SLSC was crowned Westpac Youth Lifesaver of the Year (18-21) in last years Awards of Excellence. Penny's dedication to saving lives on Victorian beaches is an inspiration to us all - know someone like her? Nominations close midnight this Sunday, submit your nomination now to ensure you don't miss out!

Nick Vouk was awarded Lifesaver of the Year in 2022! Nick is a committed and engaged member of the South Melbourne Life Saving Club, working as a trainer, assessor, board member, and mentor. He also contributes to LSV's statewide operations as a rescue water craft crew member and life-saving operations officer. Nick is known for prioritising member wellbeing, and we're so proud to have him as part of the team. Do you know a lifesaver that goes above and beyond? Nominations for the Awards of Excellence 2023 are open until 11.59pm Sunday, 21 May 2023. Nominate a worthy winner today: https://lsv.com.au/2023-awards-of-excellence/

Awards of Excellence; Port Melbourne LSC share their story
Last year, we congratulated Port Melbourne LSC for prioritising community safety, inclusivity, and member engagement as winners of the Beaurepaire Sheild Club of the Year award at our Awards of Excellence. Last season, they installed a new defib and increased patrol services, including proactive coordination with other clubs and social media updates. Their commitment to water safety education is evident through their school program and participation in local events. They've expanded their Starfish Nipper program and continue to offer a safe and accessible environment for all, including hosting events showcasing women in lifesaving. Despite the pandemic, they've sustained membership growth and upskilled their members. Well done! Nominations are now open for Awards of Excellence, including Club of the Year! Submit your nominations today! https://lsv.com.au/2023-member-recognition-manual/

What a phenomenal weekend of rescue ready skills, athleticism and competitive spirit at our recent Victorian Senior Championships! 🤩 Check out the highlights of our incredible athletes in action from Nish Photography 🎥 📸 Full photo albums are also up - Day one: https://bit.ly/41ygeVa Day two: https://bit.ly/3Y7uPDS Day three: https://bit.ly/3xYet63

Australia has many beautiful inland waterways including rivers, creeks, lakes and dams; however, they can pose safety risks, and these vary depending on the type of waterway. We are saddened to share that new Royal Life Saving Society - Australia research found that between 2011/12 to 2020/21, 924 people drowned in rivers, creeks, lakes, and dams. Whether you’re swimming, boating, or even just relaxing on the bank, there are many hidden dangers that you may not be aware of. Stay safe: ✅ Check conditions before entering the water ✅ Take care when walking on unstable or slippery riverbeds ✅ Avoid alcohol and drugs around water ✅ Wear a lifejacket when boating or using watercraft ✅ Always swim with a mate More: https://bit.ly/3kgbEKt

Merry Christmas 2022 from LSV
Tis the sea-sun to be jolly, fa la la la la, la la la la 🎄🎄🎄🎅 Happy holidays from everyone at LSV. ❤️💛 A special thank you to our lifesavers across the state who are patrolling beaches so the community can enjoy the water safely. Help us help you – if you’re making your way to waterways across Victoria, please remember to swim between the flags, check the weather conditions before heading out and leave alcohol consumption until after you’ve left the water. #watersafetymonth #holidays #watersafety

Spotted 🎅
Spotted. Santa and his reindeers flying across Fairhaven SLSC, busy preparing for a long night ahead while Victorians are planning to swim between the flags this holiday season. Where will he go next? That’s a secret we’ll reveal tomorrow 🤫. xoxo LSV comms #happyholidays #schoolholidays #melbourne #victoria #gossipgirl

Today - Paddle boarder rescue
Do you wake up with TODAY? 📺 This week, Australians were shocked to hear about four paddleboarders who ended up more than 20kms away from where they started, after being blown off course and spending a night at sea. As Sean, our deputy chief lifeguard of the Mornington Peninsula and a member at both Sorrento SLSC (VIC) and Portsea Surf Life Saving Clubs explains, it's shocking but not surprising when you consider the power of the elements and how quickly things can get out of hand. If you're heading out, remember to always: 🔴 swim at a patrolled beach, check beachsafe.org.au for patrol times 🟡 check weather forecast 🔴 wear a lifejacket 🟡 never go out alone 🔴 know your limits 🟡 let someone know where you're going and when they can expect you back #watersafetymonth2022 #watersafety

DHL Walk of Fame
We are so proud of all our volunteers ❤️💛. Discover Hidden Legends from all across #Australia. Visit the virtual 'Walk of Fame' at DHLSummer.com to learn more. DHL Express DHL #DHLSummer #thankyou #surflifesaving #DHLExpress #DiscoveringHiddenLegends

Victorian 2021-22 Drowning Report
Nathan Hardinge knows the importance of wearing a lifejacket better than most, after he, his nephew, and his young son were thrown into the water in Western Port Bay when their boat capsized. Stranded in open water for more than an hour, the trio managed to stay afloat thanks to their lifejackets, which gave them time to raise the alarm for help by deploying an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB) and lighting a flare. Nathan and his family are the lucky few, with our annual drowning report, released today, revealing four in five boating or fishing-related drowning deaths during the past decade involving incorrect or no lifejacket use. Read more in the Victorian 2021-22 Drowning Report: bit.ly/3Y42YFQ #watersafetymonth2022

National Water Safety Day
Today is the first day of summer and marks National Water Safety Day. With the effects of La Nina and ongoing flooding events, Australia’s peak water safety authorities, Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia are urging Australians to make water safety awareness a priority. Always remember to: 🌊 Swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags ⛅ Check the weather conditions before heading out 🦺 Wear a lifejacket if you are going boating, rock fishing, or on watercraft ❌ Avoid alcohol and drugs while undertaking water activities 🙋‍♀️ Always supervise children in, on and around water at all times