Life It� Saving �" Vidana_ I·'\.,, 4 03 President's Report 42 Lifesaving Councils and Committees 04 LSV Strategic Framework 44 Life Members List 05 Chief Executive's Overview 45 Rescues and Membership 06 Life Saving Victoria's New Home 46 Club Award Summary 08 Lifesaver of the Year 48 Grant Support .. 09 Lifesaving Operations 49 Paid Lifeguard Statistics 13 Boating Safety for Kids 50 Lifesaving Services 14 Education and Training 51 AMSAR Services Statistics 17 Australian Lifesaving Academy 52 Aquatic Sport Team Lists 18 Youth and Leadership Development 53 Sports Results 22 Junior Lifesavers of the Year 65 Financial Summary 23 Aquatic Risk Services 68 Sponsors 25 Platinum Pool Program 26 Research 29 Water Connections 30 CALO 32 Communications and Media 35 The Great Australia Day Duck Race 36 Aquatic Sport 39 Victorian's Triumph 40 Lifesaving Honours

Contents

01 I am pleased to present the Annual One of the outstanding accomplishments I am very pleased to announce that the Royal Report for Life Saving Victoria for the during the year has been our work in the National Lifeboat Institution has donated two 2006/07 season. multicultural and indigenous area. The focus seagoing craft to Surf Life Saving Australia, on this area will, I am sure, enable all parts both of which will be operational in Victoria. The year highlighted the continual growth of the community to understand the Play Two of our members have recently returned and development of Life Saving Victoria it Safe by the Water campaign and to be from the United Kingdom where they due to the fantastic support from both the able to use the wonderful waterways and undertook full training on these craft. volunteers and the dedicated staff, led beaches in Victoria safely. It is worth noting by Nigel Taylor. I would like to personally that culturally and linguistically diverse On the international scene, following the thank all members for their support and programs at the Dandenong Oasis and successful support for developing nations encouragement during the year. Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club were during Rescue 2006, Fairhaven SLSC winners of two prestigious multicultural awards hosted two Indian lifesavers during the There is no doubt that the completion of the during the year. season. The Indian lifesavers successfully new facility at Port Melbourne has enabled completed their Gold Medallion lifeguard a sense of great achievement. Not only has The aerial surveillance sector of our certification and gained valuable experience the building enabled all staff to feel proud operation was increased with the support of patrolling the Surf Coast beaches. Life of the organisation and to work as one unit, Westpac, enabling two fixed wing planes to Saving Victoria is continuing to look for but it has also enabled us to demonstrate to provide backup service during all patrolling further opportunities for the skills we have the community at large we are a meaningful hours. We were able to undertake a full developed in Victoria to support other organisation going places. It would be review of the future directions of Life Saving places who wish to improve their water remiss not to mention that this new facility Victoria and distributed the first Strategic safety service. would not have evolved without significant Plan for our organisation. support from the Victorian Government More recently you would have noticed on and contributors as noted elsewhere in this On a lighter side, this being the Year of the the small screen a new program called Annual Report. Surf Lifesaver, it was exciting to observe on 'Surf Patrol' on Channel 7. It highlights the Australia Day many red and yellow ducks activities of clubs and issues surrounding floating down the Yarra River. I acknowledge water safety along the coastline of Australia. the support of Mitsubishi Australia for this I am certain this will support the strong major fundraising project and look forward image lifesaving has in this State and will to their continued support into the future. foster membership growth and continued support from the community. Life Saving Victoria provided many clubs with defibrillators throughout the season, In addition, with support from the Federal thanks to the support of the Melbourne Government, Life Saving Victoria introduced Fire Brigade. This demonstrates the closer the Australian Lifesaving Academy, to assist working relationship that we are developing education and training initiatives in the with the other State Emergency Services. State. We will use this opportunity grant to ensure the ongoing success of all training Of particularimportance has been Life Saving programs and to assist with the combining Victoria's relationship with the Royal National of all education and training under the one Lifeboat Institution where we have begun an umbrella. exchange program. This relationship has enabled the development of a number of new In conclusion, I would like to thank all programs that will support the expansion of members for their outstanding contribution support services in this State. over the season and look forward to continual growth and success of Life Saving Victoria.

Mike Martin Hon. President Life Saving Victoria

President's Report

03 Water Safety Our Mantra 'SAVING LIVES, PREVENTING INJURIES, ENJOY ING THE WATER' Our Philosophy

Peak Water Safety Agency Centre of Excellence Community Leader and Well-being Our Vision

Aquatic Education Lifesaving Services and Training Our Focus

Membership Development, Growth and Support (Inc. Youth and Leadership Development)

FUTURE DIRECTION AND INTEGRATION CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE 1.1 Regional centres 6.1 Quality management 1.2 Evolving staff structure 6.2 Website development 1 . 3 LSV asset management 6.3 Gold standard E+ T facility 1.4 Integrated award structure 6.4 Centre of athletic excellence 1.5 Inter-agency relationships 6.5 Continuous improvement model 6.6 Water safety standards FINANCIAL STABILITY 6. 7 Environmental sustainable facilities 2.1 Reduce debt 2.2 Purchase long term asset CLUB DEVELOPMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY 2.3 LSV asset management 7 .1 Volunteer administration 2.4 Sustainable use of ET & A facility 7. 2 Member support and recruitment 2.5 Unique fundraising 7.3 New clubhouse development 2.6 Guardians of the surf 7.4 Beach management plans 2.7 Funds invested Our Strategic 2.8 Bequest program EDUCATION AND TRAINING Priorities 2.9 Retail sales 8.1 En masse resuscitation training and Actions 8.2 First aid participants LIFESAVING SERVICES 8.3 Award participants 3.1 Links with DOJ 8.4 PLG participants 3.2 Inter-agency comms (radio) 8.5 Water safety education lead agency 3.3 Services beyond the flags 8.6 Indigenous CALO inclusion

LSV STAFF ADMIN AND OPERATIONS MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 4.1 Staff development 9.1 Member development 4.2 Inter-agency HR networking 9.2 Age managers facilitator courses 4.3 Interstate/ international relationship 9.3 YIPs and club management programs 4.4 Induction program 9.4 Young leader development 9.5 Employment opportunities AQUATIC SPORT 9.6 Interstate and international exchanges 5.1 Coach I official network 9.7 Community membership (non club) 5.2 Aquatic sport profile 5.3 Interactivity administration economies MARKETING 5.4 Centre of athletic excellence 1 0.1 Clubhouse concepts 5.5 Variable programming 1 0.2 Best practice awards 10.3 Promote research outcomes 10.4 LSV brand

> A STRONG SYSTEM OF CLUBS > A STRONG NETWORK OF METRO, REGIONAL AND RURAL EDUCATIONAND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Evidence of > A STRONG COMMUNITY OF MUTUAL AND REWARDING RELATIONSHIPS, COLLABORATION AND PARTNERSHIPS our Success > A STRONG LEADERSHIP IN WATER SAFETY

Life Saving Victoria Strategic Framework

04 With the Year of the Surf Lifesaver Whilst we still have more to do, and given Looking forward, we will now focus on celebrations this year we were able to not this report contains many facts and figures, maintaining the standards and introducing only reflect on our proud history of lifesaving the most significant is that in Victoria we a number of new initiatives that will continue in Victoria, but also consolidate the many have the lowest drowning rate per 100,000 to ensure Life Saving Victoria maintains changes that have been implemented in population of any State in Australia. This its relevancy in the broader community. recent years. Many of these changes will year again we were able to reduce that Activities such as: ensure an exciting and successful future figure to .72 per 100,000. • our Future Leaders Program for Life Saving Victoria. (we will have some very exciting As the final step in the implementation announcements soon), Highlights for the Year were: of the volunteer structure Mike Martin • the introduction of the Clubhouse of • was elected as President and Dr Michael Completion of construction of Life the Future concept, Saving Victoria's Education, Training Kennedy, after very capably filling the role of • considerable expansion of our award and Administration Facility. Independent Chair through the whole of the merger process, became an Independent winning multicultural programs, • The introduction of the Australian Director. We also welcomed Martin Walsh, • the bringing together of all of our Lifesaving Academy concept here in a partner at Ernst and Young as the other education and training commitments Victoria to assist with a broader reach Independent Director. under the one leadership group and for our instructional programs. • the continuing evolution of our member • The various events, promotions and An integral step in the merger process development models functions associated with 2007 being was the shift of our safety services and will see us continue to build on the progress the Year of the Surf Lifesaver. education activities to the Office of the made to date. • Life Saving Victoria winning: Emergency Services Commissioner within Victoria's Award of Excellence in the Department of Justice. Our aquatic As you can see from this report the Multicultural Affairs - Multicultural sports activity remained with Sport and breadth of Life Saving Victoria's activities Victoria Education Award for Bridging Recreation Victoria. This change has seen is extraordinary. Within the Victorian the Gap: Water Safety for All. the further strengthening of the community community Life Saving Victoria aims to be • government partnership. The community The Smorgon Families Victorian many things to many people, a noble goal through Life Saving Victoria's volunteer Children's Charity Award - Ocean Grove but one that requires an incredible level of network has made a commitment to take SLSC and Geelong NorthSecondary commitment from our 19,000 volunteers, greater responsibility for the provision of College's multicultural program. officers and staff. It is often only when we a safer aquatic industry in Victoria and • Victorian Marine Awards - Safety prepare an annual report that we ourselves the Government has responded with the Initiative by an Organisation or Individual realise just how much needs to be done complete inclusion of Life Saving Victoria's - Boating Safety for Kids Program to ensure we continue to reduce the services and education programs within its (Life Saving Victoria and Yachting State's drowning toll, whilst at the same emergency services infrastructure. Victoria). time encouraging everyone to enjoy our • Ouita Burke, Nicholas Hall, John magnificent aquatic environments. We should note our appreciation for the Lippmann OAM, Michael Martin, bipartisan support for this happening Darren Macleod, Mark Scott and Peter In attempting to achieve this purpose we, and for the close involvement of former van Deuren being presented with Life as ever, are reliant on government support, Ministers Tim Holding and Justin Madden Membership of Life Saving Victoria. fundraising in all its forms and sponsorship. and relatively speaking, new Ministers Hon. To DHL, Westpac, Telstra, VicHealth and Bob Cameron and Hon. James Merlino. others as noted on various pages within this Equally Bruce Esplin, the Commissioner for report, a very sincere note of appreciation. Emergency Services and his water safety In today's environment we are confident we office have facilitated the process in a very play a key community strengthening role, supportive and professional manner. without your support our contribution would be significantly less than what it is. Whilst the celebrations and profiling surrounding the Year of the Surf Lifesaver Whilst I have been around for a long time, were very exciting for those involved, it was the effort applied by so many others still always intended that we would take this motivates me. My appreciation is noted to opportunity to launch a major fundraising Mike and the Board, the officers, members initiative. The exercise is continuing, and staff of Life Saving Victoria. however it would be remiss if I didn't thank Lachlan Murdoch for his commitment to the Nigel Taylor National Fundraising Chairman's role and Chief Executive Officer equally Jeff Kennett here in Victoria. J Life Saving Victoria

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2007 Lifesaver of the Year 'Whilst we continue to enjoy great organisational growth, I think we must continue to focus on our frontline; our clubs and our members.'

Scott Yeomans - Angelsea SLSC

08 Life Saving Victoria's network of Royal National Lifeboat Institution AusSAR, Environmental Protection Authority 105 volunteer and professional services (RNLI) and Department of Sustainability and along with our support services provide Environment. This operation is fully funded Adam Wooler, a Staff Officer with RNLI for safer beach and aquatic environments by Westpac and operates at zero cost to in the United Kingdom (UK), was hosted through the delivery of qualitylifesaving the community. . . by Life Saving Victoria over the 2006/07 and marine emergency response services. season. While here Adam was researching Air Marine Search and Volunteer Lifesaving Services how RNLI could assist in the development Rescue (AMSAR) Services of lifesaving and lifeguarding in the UK. Once again Victoria's volunteer lifesavers Adam also assisted Life Saving Victoria with Over the past season we have seen have excelled over the 2006/07 season. a number of projects including a discussion continued expansion of the capacity of We have seen growth in both the number paper on the future of offshorerescue services. Life Saving Victoria affiliated resources to of patrolling lifesavers and in the awards respond beyond the traditional between they have achieved. All lifesavers should be Mark Jamieson and Greg Scott received the flags beach patrols. This growth is congratulated for their efforts. support from the Valuing Volunteers Program opening up fantastic opportunities and and Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) to exciting challenges for our members In past years we have seen a significant attend RNLI to undertake the Atlantic 21 and the organisation as a whole. Our rise in the expectations being made of the Course in the UK. The course was regarded professionalism is being recognised in the lifesaver with regard to training, occupational as extremely beneficial and will enable the wider community with currently independent health and safety, professionalism and further development of Life Saving Victoria groups wishing to contribute to our provision service skills, and the patrols have never in this area. of lifesaving services, and other government failed to rise to the occasion. Other agencies increasingly calling upon and emergency services are increasingly relying Also, two Atlantic 21 craft were gifted recognising our capabilities. on the beach lifesaver as the first responder by RNLI to SLSA. They will be housed to a multitude of scenarios, and this is a here in Victoria on an extended trial and Life Saving Victoria AMSAR Services direct reflection of these efforts. deployment within the Docklands and Yarra included: River precincts. These craft will also be used • Lifesaver 6 - Westpac Rescue Unseasonably large summer swells coupled as the State's training vessel. Helicopter (to end 2006) with hot days and powerful rips provided . Lifesaver 7 - Westpac Rescue for some challenging conditions with high WestpacAerial Services Fixed Wing numbers of rescues concentrated in short Lifesaver 8 - Westpac Rescue Westpac Lifesaver 7 aircraft has firmly • periods of time. Media interest in lifesaving Fixed Wing established itself in Victoria's coastline incidents was high and well deserved by skies over the last five years. This season • Port Campbell SLSC Rigid Hull Inflatable frontline members. It is important in this it was decided to extend the service to a Rescue Boat - Pelican period of expansion within Life Saving second fixed wing aircraft. The new aircraft, Victoria that our key role, patrolling beaches • Portland SLSC Rigid Hull Inflatable Westpac Lifesaver 8, is larger and offers and providing frontline services, is not Rescue Boat - Goose the capacity for Life Saving Victoria to add forgotten. • Phillip Island Marine Rescue Rigid Hull dropping capability into the future. The Inflatable Rescue Boat-Offshore 1 enhancement of the Westpac Fixed Wing SurfPatrol • Woodside SLSC Rigid Hull Inflatable Service has allowed for a continuation Rescue Boat - Offshore 2 The filming of the new TV program of service irrespective of maintenance 'Surf Patrol' for Channel Seven took place requirements and an increase in surveillance • Portland SLSC 2nd Rigid Hull Inflatable at Portsea and Gunnamatta during January. frequency. Rescue Boat - Offshore 3 The footage of incidents and events at • Mallacoota SLSC Rigid Hull Inflatable these two busy beaches made for The season saw the inclusion of the ability Rescue Boat - Offshore 4 exciting viewing. to retain an aircraft on standby for 24 hours • Waratah Beach SLSC Rigid Hull and for out-of-season response, as well as Inflatable Rescue Boat - Offshore 5 the capacity to extend flight paths across Port Fairy Marine Rescue Service Victoria on both a scheduled and as needed . - Offshore 6 basis. The number of requests for aerial support delivered through this service • Seaspray SLSC 2 X Marine Rescue continues to grow rapidly, with in excess RWCs (Jetskis) of 50 requests in the summer period alone. • LSV / Pier 35 Rigid Hull Inflatable We are also seeing continued growth in the Rescue Boat - RNLI Atlantic 21 number of search operations conducted for other agencies including the Victoria Police,

Lifesaving Operations

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Paid Lifeguard Service • Surf Coast Shire A three-year strategic plan for 2008-11 for Colac Otway Shire Council the Lifeguard Program was developed and History and Support . submitted to councils and stakeholders. • City of Warrnambool To complement the volunteer patrols and The feedback has been extremely positive provide a lifesaving service each day of • Shire of Mayne _ , and will see further strengthening of the the week during the busy summer holiday • Phillip Island Nature Park program across the State. period, the Professional Lifeguard Service Great support is also provided by was formally established during the summer Event Lifeguard Services participating lifesaving clubs within the of 1980. Since then it has grown from the scheme. The growth of the Event Lifeguard Service three original sites on the Surf Coast to continued strongly and included Australian now cover much of the Victorian coastline's 2006/07 Season Success Rowing Championships, Australian Open most popular tourist destinations. With the Water Swim Championships and the World inclusion of Woodside Beach and Bancoora The large number of willing applicants made Open Water Swim Championships. over the past summer, there are now 33 sites for excellent competition for the available from Mallacoota in the east to Port Fairy in jobs. Lifeguard camps and courses were Events covered were as follows: the west. held at Lorne, Portsea and Seaspray and were integral to the success of the program. • Rowing regattas 51 days School/university groups 61 days Professional Lifeguards also provided • Film sets 15 days assistance to Kennett River by way of patrol With the favourable weather conditions • Moomba 4 days support and training of members with and the sometimes extreme sea conditions • Major swims 20 days extra funding provided by Colac Otway experienced during the summer months, • Boating Industry events 8 days Shire Council. lifeguards were kept busy at all times with a • total of 4 78 rescues and over 600 first aid • Aerobic championships 5 days VRC Spring Racing Carnival 4 days Lifeguard services were provided at the cases treated. Those with the most rescues • Launches & private functions 10 days pool complex at Eastern Beach in Geelong were Gunnamatta, Portsea, Venus Bay and • Musical festivals 3 days from November through to Easter thanks to Woolamai. • Environmental tests 5 days the support of the City of Greater Geelong • Waterfront. Traditionally a quiet lifeguard site, 13th Beach, experienced a large increase in All members involved are to be congratulated for their dedication and hard The continued funding by the following rescue statistics with 20 people saved. work in providing these services on behalf contributing stakeholders and support Further housing developments and visitors of Life Saving Victoria. organisations has allowed the service opting to move from the busier adjoining site to continually grow and still remain cost of Ocean Grove may be contributing factors. effective: Training for lifeguards was intense and The Office of Emergency Services . included great support in Gippsland with Commissioner programs beginning in winter and continuing OHL . through till summer. Advanced Training East Gippsland Shire Council • Camps were also conducted at Portsea • Wellington Shire Council and Lorne. • Parks Victoria Six international lifeguards worked over . South Gippsland Shire Council the summer from Great Britain, Denmark, • Bass Coast Shire Council New Zealand, United States and India. The • Mornington Peninsula Shire Council two Indian lifesavers were sponsored by • Borough of Queenscliffe the lifeguard training program to gain skills, • City of Greater Geelong including hands on experience and return home Geelong Waterfront with a growing knowledge of lifesaving in Australia. . Barwon Coast Committee of Management Thanks goes to all those that have assisted . Great Ocean Road Coast with the development and management of Committee Incorporated the program.

Lifesaving Operations

12 Boating Safety for Kids 'The students all responded so positively to .. ' this Boating Safety program which enabled me to link some of the ideas and information into a variety of key learning areas. I would highly recommend this flexible and relevant program to any School.'

Viv Ditcham - Teacher Warracknabeal Christian Community School

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15 Swim and Survive Training Services CPR - Cardio Pulmonary This National program licensed to Resuscitation All training programs have continued to be schools and facilities sees almost 75,000 successful. Participant numbers through the Education and Training continued to participants educated in not only swimming various programs have remained consistent, pursue its goal to educate/train as many _ • but also essential water safety knowledge with growth in several of the group courses members of the community as possible in and lifesaving skills. This program ensures especially in Senior First Aid. CPR. Schools, community groups and the schools cover their water safety curriculum aquatic industry were the main participants outcomes directly and efficiently. Advanced Lifesaving 2006/07 throughout the year. Life Saving Victoria has Bronze Medallion 2,215 also conducted hybrid courses that were Telegames Bronze Star 843 tailored to meet the needs of the individual Telegames is a diverse way to teach Bronze Cross 46 groups, such as Child & Infant CPR which students the sport of lifesaving whilst Award of Merit 16 places more focus on educating parents utilising their lifesaving skills. This year over Distinction 5 on how to resuscitate a child. 200 students from U10s through to U16s Community Lifesaving Certificate 549 competed in a range of lifesaving events to Other Rescue Awards 196 Community Surf showcase their talents across Victoria, Lifesaving Certificate using telecommunications technology. Lifeguarding and Specialist 2006/07 There has been a growing interest in the Community Surf Lifesaving Certificate with Telstra Beach to Bush Pool Lifeguard 3,213 Aquatic Spinal Management 15 participant numbers continuing to increase. This Nationally sponsored program that Defibrillation 36 toured Victoria throughout December 2006 International Training reached over 10,000 students in regional First Aid and Resuscitation 2006/07 areas, teaching them about the importance This year has seen the continued support of of beach safety and awareness along with Basic Resuscitation 612 Training Services into Indonesia and Vietnam the role of a lifesaver. Resuscitation 10,250 with resounding success. The programs Oxygen Resuscitation 64 are designed to train lifeguards for major Wave Pool Oxygen Equipment 7 resorts in both a pool and surf environment. Emergency First Aid 1,432 Life Saving Victoria is looking at continuing This perfect winter program highlights Senior First Aid 3,887 this initiative and also investigating ways to the diversity of swimming environments expand this service and other programs to and the different skills required for these. In total over the past year Life Saving more resorts. Successfully delivered to over 1,600 Victoria has trained/educated in excess students, the program firstly covers flat of 22,000 members of the community in The Education and Training department water skills before progressing onto skills various forms of first aid, resuscitation and would like to express sincere thanks to in moving water. general lifesaving awards. all the trainers and assessors who have worked tirelessly over the past twelve Senior/Level 2 First Aid months in delivering in excess of 1 ,000 courses. We would also like to thank all This year saw the introduction of a flexible the facilities that accommodate our training learning option for Senior First Aid. This has needs including aquatic centres and proven very popular with workplaces as it lifesaving clubs. halves the time required for a candidate to be away from work. Congratulations and thanks are also extended to the Education and Training staff for their effort and professionalism over the past year.

Education and Training

16 Australian Lifesaving Academy 'The Victorian arm of the Australian Lifesaving Academy is an exciting initiative that will both assist with the training of our members and significantly expand our capability to deliver related lifesaving skills to the broader community.'

Jennifer Maclean - Director Life Saving Victoria

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National Leadership Development Victorian Representatives: Future Developments Programs 2006 Telstra National Lian Pendergast Surf Education Youth Forum (16-lSYears) Jan Jue SLSC/Sandridge LSC In September 2007 it is anticipated that Will Boyd The Telstra National Youth Forum aims to SLSA will roll out its new Surf Education and Williamstown LSC/Kennett River LSC - • assist with retention of youth in lifesaving Age Manager resources. These programs by giving participants a voice at a National Bree Ambry will provide clubs and their members with level. Discussions on issues facing our youth Hampton LSC more opportunities to educate and develop and possible solutions are derived at the Imogen Dingle their surf safety and sport education. Life conclusion of the forum. Fairhaven SLSC Saving Victoria will assist the clubs with its implementation during the 2007/08 season. Hilary Hughes Victorian Representatives: lnverloch SLSC Rebecca Schot-Guppy High Performance Squads Ash Barbour Jan Jue SLSC Two Junior High Performance Squads have Waratah SLSC Sarah Marrocco been selected for the 2007 winter. A U 14 Seaspray SLSC & U15 squad and a U12 & U13 squad. Victorian State Team Michael Clancy These squads benefit from training that is The Victorian State Team's performance Aspendale LSC not usually delivered at club level such as at the 2007 Interstate Championships fitness testing, performance evaluation, was excellent, in particular the results of The result of the Forum has been the nutrition and preparation for State and board rescues which reflected time taken development of the concept which will see development teams. in coaching in this area. Performances on Life Saving Victoria celebrate opportunities the beach showed marked improvements available to youth. Rebecca Schot-Guppy Regional Training Squads from previous years. The Victorian team was (Jan Jue SLSC), Sarah Marrocco (Seaspray The introduction of a new coaching exuberant in its 3'd placing both as a junior SLSC) and Michael Clancy (Aspendale LSC) program, the Regional Training Squads, team and overall. The point score was have all been working hard for the day, set will assist in the development of our athletes as follows: for early in the 2007/08 patrol season. and coaches. These squads have been NSW 355 introduced at Brighton, Altona, South OLD 351 National Leadership Development Melbourne, Surf Coast and Warrnambool VIC 254 Camp (18-25 years) and we hope to introduce squads in the WA 217.5 Peninsula and Gippsland areas soon. SA 212 In January 2007, six outstanding leaders Regional Squads supplement club squads TAS 148.5 from Victoria were selected to attend with skills acquisition and basic fitness NT 77 the 2007 SLSA National Leadership training. Development Camp. Sharing their experience with 34 other participants from Victorian Development Team Acknowledgements around Australia and New Zealand were: Southern States Challenge Results To the Y&LD council executive, volunteers Victoria 515 and staff who have shown unquestionable South Australia 446 commitment to the youth of Life Saving Tasmania 407 Victoria and affiliated community groups in delivering programs within budget.

Youth and Leadership Development

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•Life Saving Victoria Club Network Club Based Programs.

,' ' I ' I I I I I State U/13 Development Camp I I I I I I Target Age 12 - 13 years I Target Group Nippers moving to Lifesaving Star / Lifesaving Services Eligibility Each club is eligible to submit 3-4 Nippers currently within the U/13 age group Format Two day camp Aims To provide participants with new and exciting activities in relation to lifesaving and leadership skills. The camp also aims to develop a new network of members within Life Saving Victoria whilst facilitating the establishment of life long friendships.

/ \ I I I State U/15 Leadership & Development Camp I I Target Age 14-15 years Target Group Club Champion Junior Lifesavers, potential Leaders of the Future Eligibility Each club is eligible to submit 1 nominee (this should be your Champion Junior Lifesaver Nominee) Format Three day camp Aims To address retention issues within this age segment and provide participants with basic leadership and life skills. The participants experience the practical elements of leadership focus, team building, self-confidence, mentoring, communication, negotiation and problem solving. '------�

,------, ,' \ U/17 Leadership & Development Camp Ta rget Age 16 - 17 years Ta rget Group Club Champion Junior Lifesavers, potential Community Leaders of the Future Eligibility Nominated Leaders from within Victorian Lifesaving Clubs Format Twoday camp Aims Provide participants with an environment that will develop their leadership potential with guidance and mentoring of active leaders within lifesaving. '------'

------✓ -, / \ I \ I Future Leaders Program I I I TargetAge 18 -25 years I I Target Group Identified Club Leaders, Club Committee Members, potential Community Leaders of the Future Eligibility Nominated Leaders from within Victorian Lifesaving Clubs Format 6 weekends throughout the year and course work Aims The Program aims to develop participants' leadership skills, by introducing them to a broad selection of leadership and development skills to assist their personal development in the future. ' '------'✓

21 Junior Lifesavers of the Year 'For me the red and yellow is so much ... more than just saving lives.'

Penny Mather - Portland SLSC

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Future Developments

Twoareas have been particularly highlighted for expansion in the upcoming year. These are hotel/motel/caravan ground swimming - , pools, and inland waterwaysboth natural and constructed. Both these areas provide opportunity for Aquatic Risk Services to spread the water safety message to places where it may not have been heard yet.

Another area for the future is signage sales. Signage is a key element in aquatic risk management, and Aquatic Risk Services is going into partnership with a signage manufacturer so that we can ensure that all erected signage is not only appropriate but also meets the relevant standards.

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Aquatic Risk Services

24 Platinum Pool Program 'The mystery guest visits help reinforce our ... , commitment to providing the safest facility possible for the community'

Alexia Morgan - Waves Leisure Centre, Highett National A�uat1c and Recreation Conference ••• • • • • • •

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Trainers and Assessors Survey An observational study of behaviours Future projects around specific areas of public pools where Investigators: Dr Bernadette Matthews Projects underway or planned for and Rob O' Brien. young children typically recreate is currently 2007/08 include: underway. The study involves public • pool injury surveillance _ A survey was conducted in April 2007 swimming pools in Victoria randomised to assess communication strategies and to either control or intervention pools. The • the use of public swimming pool obtain feedback from Life Saving Victoria's level of parenVcarer supervision of children inflatable equipment trainers and assessors regarding preferred will be assessed pre- and post- the Keep • evaluation of the Boating Safety methods of communication and information Watch @ Public Pools intervention. Surveys for Kids program of lifeguards at each of the pools will be dissemination. • Angel Ring safety device monitoring used to determine perceived parenVcarer and evaluation A total of 65 responses were received. supervision levels along with the needs • evaluation of 10 years of the Results of the survey have provided of the centre in regards to improving Play it Safe by the Water campaign valuable information to Life Saving Victoria supervision along with feedback on the to best address trainer and assessor needs materials provided. • evaluation of an interactive water including the provision of more effective and safety education CD for primary flexible information sessions, workshops The study, supported by a grant from school children and networking opportunities. RLSSA, was due for completion in • water safety priorities for culturally September 2007. and linguistically diverse communities Keep Watch @ Public Pools • evaluation of a water safety and youth Play it Safe by the Water Campaign Program Evaluation development program for CALO Evaluation 2006/07 Investigators: Dr Bernadette Matthews, communities and persons with a low Elizabeth Collins and Richard Franklin. The Play it Safe by the Water campaign, socio-economic status. a Victorian Government partnership with Close supervision of children at public Life Saving Victoria, Aquatic and Recreation swimming pools is an essential part of safe Victoria and Surfing Victoria, is continually and enjoyable recreation. This project aims to monitored to ensure the effectiveness determine the effectiveness o