Life Saving Victoria’s Diversity & Inclusion Department provides water safety education to Victoria’s varied Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) population.
To provide this education to CALD communities, LSV delivers a number of practical and theoretical education programs.
These programs are delivered to a wide variety of groups, including: newly arrived refugees, asylum seekers, migrants, and international students, with the vision that all Victorians are equipped crucial aquatic knowledge.
All programs are tailored to suit participants with low level English and/or limited swimming ability.
Below is a list of these programs. Please click on a program title to find out more.
Life Saving Victoria’s Multicultural Beach Programs are a great way to educate participants on life saving techniques and water safety messages. The programs offer a practical approach to familiarising participants with the beach environment through enjoyable educational activities.
Be Aware and Be Prepared (Water Safety):
Participants will gain knowledge to keep safe when in and around water, particularly open water environments. Practical strategies will be delivered ,such as identifying dangers (i.e. rip currents) and reading key safety signs, and will ensure they have the tools to ‘be aware and be prepared’ before visiting their local waterway.
Lifejackets
Wearing a lifejacket, and practicing important survival techniques including the huddle, the HELP position, and entering and exiting the water safely are vital survival strategies participants can use if they find themselves in trouble in the water.
Rescue Strategies
Rescue tubes, towels, ropes and even bike helmets, are all examples of rescue items participants will have an opportunity to practice using, enabling them to make informed decisions if ever they are required to perform a rescue.
Safe Body Boarding
Body Boards are a popular activity enjoyed by many Australians in open waterways. Participants will learn the skills needed to stay safe, paddle effectively, catch waves, and perform rescues.
Nipper Boards
Participants will learn how to use a nipper board, a real piece of lifesaving equipment. This includes catching waves and performing a rescue - giving participants the chance to become an ‘Everyday Lifesaver’.
Soccer
The world game can truly be enjoyed anywhere, including Victoria's beaches. A great chance for participants to enjoy the beach environment safely and actively with friends, without entering the water.
Beach Flags
Running on sand is not as easy as it looks. Participants will learn the most effective way to do this and participate in a unique and authentic lifesaving sport.
Multicultural Groups and Organisations
Ages 5 +
Program Options:
1 x 2 hour session
1 x 3 hour session
Requirements:
Minimum of 20 participants per session
Cost:
Program cost is based on participant numbers.
*Funding may be available for these sessions. For further details or to book please contact us.
The Program Covers:
The Role of a Lifeguard
Beach Safety and Awareness
Inland Waterway Safety
Water Safety Signage
Rescue Techniques
Target Market:
Ages 5 +
Multicultural Groups and Organisations
Session Details:
Minimum of 20 participants per session (no maximum)
Program Duration: 40 - 60 minutes (times are flexible according to your timetable)
Cost:
Funding currently available
*For further details or to book please contact us.
THE PROGRAM COVERS:
Correct management and handling of casualties
Assessment of emergency situations (DRSABCD)
CPR / Resuscitation practice
Calling for HELP
SESSION DETAILS:
Suggested maximum of 40 participants per session with a minimum of 20 participants.
Program Duration: 40 - 60 minutes (times are flexible according to your timetable)
TARGET MARKET:
Ages 10 +
Multicultural Organisations and Groups within Metropolitan Melbourne.
COST:
Funding currently available
*For further details or to book please contact us.
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