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LIFE SAVING VICTORIASTRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020

Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 2

INTRODUCTION

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is introducing new water safety and drowning prevention initiatives, while preserving our proud history and traditions of more than 100 years of lifesaving.

Established in 2002 as an initiative of the Royal Life Saving Society Australia - Victoria Branch (est. 1904) and Surf Life Saving Victoria (est. 1947), LSV has brought these two organisations together to work as one voice for water safety at a state level. As a result of this, LSV is recognised by the Victorian Government as an agency that plays a role in delivering Emergency Management Victoria’s strategic action plan.

As at July 2016, we have 32,000 volunteer members and employ more than 300 staff. Together, we work with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses and the broader aquatic industry, to achieve our vision and mission.

Our strategic plan focuses on water safety and drowning prevention initiatives that foster resilience in our communities, while encouraging active participation in aquatic recreation. It takes into account changes in the way we live, work, volunteer and enjoy leisure time. The strategies and projects are designed to be responsive to these evolving needs and trends.

As a quick overview of this document, the ‘Strategic Plan on a Page’ (see opposite page) provides a high level summary of our plan. Subsequent sections provide greater detail about us, our considerations in developing the plan, our areas of focus, strategies and examples of the related projects.

Please enjoy perusing this Strategic Plan. We look forward to working with you to meet the challenges ahead. Together we can continue to provide a high class example of water safety promotion and drowning prevention.

Nigel Taylor ESM CEO

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STRATEGIC PLAN ON A PAGE

Why We Exist

Vision: All Victorians will enjoy our aquatic environment after learning water safety, swimming and resuscitation.

Mission: To prevent aquatic-related death and injury across Victoria.

Our Values & Affiliations

1) Positive and respectful relationships (cultural and intergenerational).

2) Being open, welcoming and inclusive.3) Personal development through a commitment

to lifesaving.

4) Developing healthy lifestyles. 5) Taking personal responsibility for betterment.6) Being relevant in today’s and tomorrow’s society.

7) Efficient and appropriate use of available resources.

8) Building stronger and safer communities.

Emergency Management Victoria Surf Life Saving Australia Royal Life Saving Society - Australia 57 Victorian Lifesaving Clubs

Our Strategic Themes

Everyday Lifesavers – Building community resilience by encouraging individuals to take more responsibility for themselves and others.LSV from Anywhere – Developing flexibility for our people and the community in how they interact with LSV.Resource Ready – Implementing only those activities that are supported by the required financing, capacity and capability.

Our Areas of Focus & Strategies

Lifesaving Services (A) A1 - Provide lifesaving service coverage to match risk assessment and community needs.A2 - Ensure alignment between the requirements of quality lifesaving service delivery and related training.A3 - Sustain lifesaving clubs as well-organised, welcoming and vibrant community hubs.

Pool & Waterway Safety (B) B1 - Ensure facility operators, local governments and land managers are aware of aquatic risk and best practice in aquatic safety.

Member Development (C) C1 - Use traditional and digital media to effectively connect with LSV members.C2 - Develop systems and technologies to support skills development and continuous learning for LSV members.C3 - Ensure a sustainable future through youth and leadership development in lifesaving clubs.

Community Education & Training (D) D1 - Partner with the aquatic industry and government to develop effective water safety media campaigns.D2 - Develop quality education and training infrastructure to enable all Victorians to become Everyday Lifesavers.D3 - Establish cooperative relationships with Victorian tertiary institutions to ensure water safety training in teacher education.

Aquatic Sport (E) E1 - Develop a range of innovative and responsive aquatic sports programs to increase capability and sustain membership.

Aquatic Risk & Research (F) F1 - Ensure evidence-based research is provided to support strategic decision making by LSV and its stakeholders.F2 - Lead and facilitate research into risk identification, prevention and mitigation in all aquatic environments.

Diversity (G) G1 - Expand the reach of water safety education to include engagement and settlement of multicultural communities.G2 - Respond to diversity in the community, focusing on gender, age, disability and cultural diversity.

Sector Development & Support (H) H1 - Implement the full community/government partnership model in the Emergency Management Victoria structure.H2 - Advocate for the development and maintenance of fit-for-purpose, location sympathetic and advanced design LSV facilities.H3 - Build cooperative relationships within the aquatic industry and emergency services, ensuring best practice in water safety.H4 - Ensure LSV is sustained as a resilient, dynamic and well-managed organisation.

Our Approach to Risk

Risk is inherent in all our activities and manifests itself in many forms as we step forward in achieving our mission and vision. It has potential to impact our volunteers, employees, supporters, suppliers and the communities in which we operate. By understanding and managing risk, LSV will provide greater certainty and confidence to all impacted by our footprint. The effective management of risk is vital to the continued growth and success of our organisation.

How We Govern

BoardConsisting of 11 members, with seven members elected and four members appointed.

Councils & CommitteesFour councils and a range of working groups, consisting of elected members and appointed subject matter experts.

ManagementEmployee base with skills in lifesaving, aquatics, research, risk, training, media, diversity and management.

Tracking & ReportingManaged through our tailored business reporting tool in alignment with our risk management framework.

Our Strategic Plan on a page provides a high level overview of our strategies.



TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABOUT US

Our Mission, Vision, Values 5 Diversity of our organisation 6 Lowering the drowning toll 7 Where our work takes us 8 Our focus on governance 9 Our focus on managing risk 9 Our focus on evidence and evaluation 9

DEVELOPING OUR STRATEGIC PLAN

Our strategic themes 10 What our strategies consider 11

THE PLAN DETAILED IN OUR AREAS OF FOCUS

Lifesaving Services 12 Pool & Waterway Safety 14 Member Development 16 Community Education & Training 18 Aquatic Sport 20 Aquatic Risk & Research 22 Diversity 24

Sector Development & Support 26

OUR MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

MISSION TO PREVENT AQUATIC-RELATED DEATH AND INJURY ACROSS VICTORIA.

VISION ALL VICTORIANS WILL ENJOY OUR AQUATIC ENVIRONMENT AFTER LEARNING WATER SAFETY, SWIMMING AND RESUSCITATION.

VALUES POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL RELATIONSHIPS

(CULTURAL AND INTERGENERATIONAL). BEING OPEN, WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH A COMMITMENT TO LIFESAVING.

DEVELOPING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. TAKING PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR BETTERMENT. BEING RELEVANT IN TODAY’S AND TOMORROW’S SOCIETY. EFFICIENT AND APPROPRIATE USE OF AVAILABLE RESOURCES. BUILDING STRONGER AND SAFER COMMUNITIES.



Integrating the Victorian operations of both the Royal Life Saving Society - Australia and Surf Life Saving Australia, while embracing our role in Victorian emergency management makes us a uniquely diverse organisation. Here is a mind map of our operations and services.

Aquatic Sports

Member Development

Member Training

Multicultural Engagement

Swimming & Water Safety Education

Emergency Management

Aquatic Industry Engagement

Swimming & Water Safety Education

First Aid & Aquatic Training

Aquatic Risk & Research Advisory

First Aid & Aquatic Retail

Function Centre

Professional Lifeguard Services

Lifesaving Services

International Water Safety

Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA)

Emergency Management Victoria (EMV)

57 Affiliated Life Saving Clubs

State-Based SLSA and RLSSA Entities

RELATED ENTITIES

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA)

Surf Life Saving Foundation

Pool Safety Services

International Water Safety Services

SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES

CORE ACTIVITIES

OPERATIONS

GOVERNANCE

PERSONNEL

3 Remote Facilities

57 Lifesaving Facilities

Port Melbourne Head-Office

LOCATIONS

STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

Australian Water Safety Strategy

Victorian Water Safety Strategy

Royal Life Saving Society Australia Strategic Plan

Surf Life Saving Australia Strategic Plan

Life Saving Club Strategic Plans

Victorian Coastal Strategy

Maritime Safety Victoria Boating Safety Action Plan

Local Government Strategic Plans

Other Government Strategic Plans (E.g. Education, Health and Sports)

Emergency Management Victoria Strategic Action Plan

Governance Committee

Finance Risk & Audit Committee

Facilities Development Committee

Honours & Awards Committee

Grievance and Judiciary Review Committee

Member Councils

Board

8 Directors from Member Councils (elected)

2 Independent Directors (appointed)

President (elected)

Aquatic Education and Industry Director (appointed)

Company Secretary (appointed)

Aquatic Sports Council Executive

Membership & Leadership Development Council

Lifesaving Operations Council Executive

Council of Lifesaving Clubs

Social Enterprise - 34.4%

Grants & Fundraising - 8.5%

Sponsorship - 10.4%

User Pays Participation Fees - 3.5%

Other - 4.0%

Government Grants Facilties - 6.9%

Government Grants Recurrent - 32.3%

300+ Casual or Seasonal Staff

32,000+ Members

50+ Full Time Staff

SOURCES OF REVENUE

DIVERSITY OF OUR ORGANISATION - 2016

LOWERING THE DROWNING TOLL

UNINTENTIONAL DROWNING DEATHS IN VICTORIA BY SEX, 2005-2016 FEMALEMALE

41 (7/34)

35 (13/22) 35 (8/27) 34 (9/25)

37 (9/28)

32 (4/28)

37 (8/29)

42 (9/33)

47 (11/36)

39 (4/35)

43 (12/31)

2005-06 2008-09 2011-12 2014-152006-07 2009-10 2012-13 2015-162007-08 2010-11 2013-14

Currently, the 10-year average for fatal drowning in Victoria is 38 deaths per year, a rate of 0.69 fatal drowning deaths per 100,000 population. When comparing the baseline average (2004-07) to the follow-up average (2012-15) the drowning rate (per 100,000 population) in Victoria has decreased by 11 per cent (0.82 to 0.73). However more work is required to continue to reduce the drowning rate.

Our key priorities for drowning reduction are: Children aged 0-4 years; Adults aged 65 years and over; and Coastal drowning incidents.



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Geelong

Venus BayInverloch

CapePaterson

Bancoora

Apollo Bay

Anglesea

Lorne

Seaspray

Waratah Beach

WonthaggiWoodside

Woolamai

Wye River

Cowes

Smiths Beach

Tidal River

Jan JucTorquay

Mallacoota

Mildura

Port Campbell

Port Fairy

Narrawong

Portland

Warrnambool

Queenscliff

Eastern Beach Lakes Entrance

WHERE OUR WORK TAKES US

The diversity of our organisation takes us across the state of Victoria, from the big waves on the Great Ocean Road to the seasonal public pools in country Victoria. Here is a map that shows the coverage of our programs and services in Victoria.

Our social enterprise work helps fund our public services in Victoria. It includes international projects to share our expertise, covering water safety strategy and risk management consultancy, lifesaving training and beach safety management.

Altona

AspendaleBeaumaris

Black Rock

Bonbeach

Brighton

Chelsea

Dromana

Elwood

Frankston

Gunnamatta

Mornington

Mt Martha

Point Leo

Portsea Rosebud Bay

Sandringham

Seaford

Sorrento

StKilda

South Melbourne

LIFE SAVING VICTORIA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

Training Services

Education Programs

Multicultural Programs

Aquatic Risk and Safety Services

Lifesaving Operations

Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Base

Marine Search and Rescue and Water Craft Services

OUR FOCUS ON...

GOVERNANCE

LSV has a governance charter that sets out the codes of conduct, accountability, ethical standards and compliance obligations of our organisation and related entities. The charter outlines the roles and respective responsibilities of the Board, committees, directors and executive management.

Our ongoing groups tasked with governance include the Board, the Governance Committee, the Finance Risk & Audit Committee, four lifesaving councils, the Honours & Awards Committee, the Facilities Development Committee, and the Grievance & Judiciary Review Committee. There are also working groups such as the Medical Advisory Panel that convene as required.

Our governance groups are able to draw on the diverse talent of committed volunteers who are subject matter experts in areas including lifesaving, accounting and finance, engineering and construction, education and training, law, technology, healthcare and medicine, trades and services, sports and recreation, human resources, entrepreneurship, retail, media and communications, logistics and government.

Our business operations include an executive management structure comparable to a medium size business.

MANAGING RISK

Risk is inherent in all of our activities and manifests itself in many forms as LSV steps forward in achieving our mission and vision. It has potential to impact our volunteers, employees, supporters, suppliers and the broader communities in which we operate.

By understanding and managing risk, LSV can provide greater certainty and confidence to all that are impacted by our activities.

The directors and management of LSV and our affiliated entities view risk management as integral to our Strategic Plan. In particular, there is collective recognition that effective risk management can lead to better decision making and planning, as well as better identification and management of opportunities and threats. In practice, risk management is incorporated into all strategic and operational endeavours within LSV.

Risks will be identified, assessed, managed and monitored in accordance with our Risk Management Framework.

EVIDENCE AND EVALUATION

Research, monitoring and evaluation is critical in ensuring an evidence base for all LSV activities and the wider aquatic industry and community.

Rigorous research, monitoring and evaluation ensures LSV’s focus on the most appropriate and effective strategies to maximise aquatic participation and engagement, with an overarching focus on safety and risk management.

LSV’s commitment to research, monitoring and evaluation is demonstrated by the dedicated Aquatic Risk & Research team, which conducts and coordinates rigorous research projects. The team is continually working to improve the evidence base of LSV programs, training, member development, sport and diversity in lifesaving. Monitoring and evaluation is critical in assessing program effectiveness and for continuous improvement in aquatic program delivery.

The Aquatic Risk & Research team has a strong focus on collaboration and partnership, working with academia, government, industry and the community to ensure applicability and the ability to implement the most appropriate preventative strategies.



OUR STRATEGIC THEMES

EVERYDAY LIFESAVERS #everydaylifesavers BUILDING COMMUNITY RESILIENCE BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE MORE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHERS.

LSV FROM ANYWHERE #lsvfromanywhere DEVELOPING FLEXIBILITY FOR OUR PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY IN HOW THEY INTERACT WITH LSV.

RESOURCE READY#lsvresourceready IMPLEMENTING ONLY THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY THE REQUIRED FINANCING, CAPACITY AND CAPABILITY.

LSV’s three strategic themes have been identified to guide thinking in developing strategies and projects.

WHAT OUR STRATEGIES CONSIDER

ALIGNMENT TO OTHER PLANSVictorian Water Safety Master Plan - Developed by LSV in conjunction with the Victorian Government, emergency management sector and aquatic industry to set strategic direction for the prevention of drowning in Victoria.Emergency Management Strategic Action Plan - Steers the vision, strategic priorities, investment and principles for the Victorian Government and the emergency management sector. Australian Water Safety Strategy - The Strategy continues the Australian Water Safety Council’s goal of reducing fatal drowning by 50 per cent by the year 2020. Global Report on Drowning - The World Health Organisation’s report sets out a range of effective drowning prevention strategies, and makes a number of recommendations to be taken by national and local governments in collaboration with water safety agencies.

VICTORIAN WATER SAFETY STRATEGY 2016-2020

DROWNING PREVENTION - A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR ALL VICTORIANS

VICTORIAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN2015 - 2018

AUSTRALIAN WATER SAFETY STRATEGY 2016-2020

TOWARDS A NATION FREE FROM DROWNING

GLOBAL REPORT ON DROWNINGPREVENTING A LEADING KILLER

OUR CAPABILITY AND CAPACITYThe current and future capability and capacity of LSV’s members, staff, equipment and assets.

INDUSTRY TRENDSDisruptive technology and other changes in industry that impact on what we do.

DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDSCurrent and future trends in Victorian demographics, particularly:

Ageing population New millennial & multimodal generations Multiculturalism



AREA OF FOCUS: A: LIFESAVING SERVICES

OVERVIEWLSV is proud to be recognised as a volunteer emergency service agency in Victoria. LSV’s lifesaving services encompass a range of areas, including volunteer beach and water patrols, paid lifeguard services for beach patrols and events, marine rescue vessels, the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service and the LSV communications network.

LSV FROM ANYWHERE #lsvfromanywhere DEVELOPING FLEXIBILITY FOR OUR PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY IN HOW THEY INTERACT WITH LSV.

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#lifesavingservices

LIFESAVING CLUBS

RESCUES BY LIFESAVERS AND LIFEGUARDS ON PATROLLED BEACHES ON AVERAGE PER YEAR FROM 2005/6 TO 2014/15.

1,889FIRST AID ASSISTANCE BY LIFESAVERS AND LIFEGUARDS ON PATROLLED BEACHES ON AVERAGE PER YEAR FROM 2005/6 TO 2014/15.

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32,710ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF LSV COASTAL SERVICES PER YEAR (PWC, 2011)

VOLUNTEER MEMBERS (SEASON 2015/16)

LIFESAVING SERVICES STRATEGIES

A1 PROVIDE LIFESAVING SERVICE COVERAGE TO MATCH RISK ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNITY NEEDS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop flexible volunteering opportunities for members, with required systems

and processes to enable lifestyle-matched engagement in lifesaving. Modernise inland and coastal rescue services, focusing on coordinated marine rescue services

and remotely piloted systems.

A2 ENSURE ALIGNMENT BETWEEN THE REQUIREMENTS OF QUALITY LIFESAVING SERVICE DELIVERY AND RELATED TRAINING.

Examples of what we plan to do: Ensure training meets practical lifesaving and rescue service requirements, focusing on advanced

surf skills and emergency situations. Identify and support highly competent and qualified trainers to deliver quality lifesaving training

and development.

A3 SUSTAIN LIFESAVING CLUBS AS WELL-ORGANISED, WELCOMING AND VIBRANT COMMUNITY HUBS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Ensure clubs have access to high quality governance practices, with a focus on appropriately

skilled leadership. Develop and implement high quality practices and programs to provide a protective,

safe and enjoyable environment for members.

#lifesavingservices



AREA OF FOCUS: B: POOL & WATERWAY SAFETY

OVERVIEW

As the peak body for water safety in Victoria, LSV provides leadership to the aquatic industry and waterway managers to facilitate best practice in water safety and drowning prevention across the sector.

We lead a number of industry working groups to hone in on specific water safety issues and also partner with the Victorian Government and aquatic industry leaders to deliver an annual water safety public awareness campaign.

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#waterwaysafety

PLATINUM POOL PROGRAM FACILITIES (CAPACITY)

95POOL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS

200ATTENDEES AT ANNUAL POOL SAFETY SUMMIT (APPROX.)

0.72CRUDE DROWNING RATE PER 100,000 PERSONS IN VICTORIA IN 2015/16

2015/16 AQAUTIC FACILITYENGAGEMENT:

POOL & WATERWAY SAFETY STRATEGIES

B1 ENSURE FACILITY OPERATORS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LAND MANAGERS ARE AWARE OF AQUATIC RISK AND BEST PRACTICE IN AQUATIC SAFETY.

Examples of what we plan to do:

Enable and advocate for a holistic approach to home pool safety management.

Provide products, services and advocacy to improve safety at public, school and commercial swimming pools.

Enable and advocate for the deployment of additional paid beach lifeguard services to supplement volunteer services.

Develop risk management strategies for identified coastal water safety blackspots in Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Bass Coast and Surf Coast regions.

Develop risk management strategies for inland water safety blackspots on the Yarra and Murray rivers.

#waterwaysafety



AREA OF FOCUS: C: MEMBER DEVELOPMENT

OVERVIEW

Member development is integral to the continued progress and future of LSV.

We facilitate a range of programs and opportunities to enable our members to develop leadership and life skills, fostering the growth of strong leaders and succession pathways.

#lsvmemberdev

10,851JUNIOR MEMBERS (NIPPERS) IN 2015/16

100+MEMBERS OF LSV’S FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK

MEMBER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES

C1 USE TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA TO EFFECTIVELY CONNECT WITH LSV MEMBERS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Provide members with a single login and single point of access to digital content and applications, with centralised profile information for each member.

Maintain direct contact and engagement with members, including state-wide events with options to participate via remote access.

C2 DEVELOP SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUOUS LEARNING FOR LSV MEMBERS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Reduce the administrative burden for members in lifesaving training through innovative practices

and dedicated resourcing. Provide further opportunities for members to engage in learning and development programs,

including use of digitised learning content.

C3 ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE THROUGH YOUTH AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN LIFESAVING CLUBS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop and implement member pathways programs, focusing on promotion of diversity,

inclusion and sustainable club leadership. Identify and implement member engagement strategies in line with membership trends.

#lsvmemberdev



AREA OF FOCUS: D: COMMUNITY EDUCATION & TRAINING

OVERVIEW

LSV is an industry leader in the provision of water safety education, awareness campaigns and accredited aquatic training qualifications.

Programs are delivered state-wide, to educate students, teachers and community members in water safety, first aid, emergency response and aquatic rescue.

#lsvcommed

195,930PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN WATER SAFETY EDUCATION STATE WIDE IN 2014/15

145AQUATIC FACILITIES ARE REGISTERED AS PART OF THE WATCH AROUND WATER PROGRAM IN 2015/16

COMMUNITY EDUCATION & TRAINING STRATEGIES

D1 PARTNER WITH THE AQUATIC INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE WATER SAFETY MEDIA CAMPAIGNS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop a holistic all hazards summer safety campaign in partnership with Emergency Management Victoria. Evolve methods for communicating water safety knowledge and awareness,

including use of virtual reality technology in water safety education.

D2 DEVELOP QUALITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING INFRASTRUCTURE TO ENABLE ALL VICTORIANS TO BECOME EVERYDAY LIFESAVERS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Implement the Lifesaving in Schools strategy, with key interventions including a focus on survival swimming

skills and use of innovative learning resources. Develop innovative learning resources and systems to drive public engagement in safety training,

focusing on first aid and lifesaving skills.

D3 ESTABLISH COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH VICTORIAN TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS TO INCLUDE WATER SAFETY TRAINING IN TEACHER EDUCATION.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop pre-service teacher training in water safety, which takes an interoperable approach to also include

other safety education. Provide accredited swimming and water safety pathways for teachers, with opportunities

for ongoing knowledge and skills development.

# lsvcommed



AREA OF FOCUS: E: AQUATIC SPORT

OVERVIEWParticipation in aquatic sports assists members in developing and maintaining skills and fitness for lifesaving operations, as well as being a strong source of member engagement.

LSV members have opportunities to participate in a range of sports, including beach carnivals for nippers to masters, Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racing, surf boat rowing, endurance championships and pool lifesaving carnivals.

#lsvaquaticsport

5097SENIOR CARNIVAL COMPETITORS IN 2015/16

6802JUNIOR CARNIVAL COMPETITORS IN 2015/16

AQUATIC SPORT STRATEGIES

E2 DEVELOP A RANGE OF INNOVATIVE AND RESPONSIVE AQUATIC SPORT PROGRAMS TO INCREASE CAPABILITY AND SUSTAIN MEMBERSHIP.

Examples of what we plan to do: Modify and modernise aquatic sport to drive participation and retention, including the use of technology

to reduce administrative burden. Provide development opportunities for members to aspire to excellence in all aspects of lifesaving

related sports.

#lsvaquaticsport



AREA OF FOCUS: F: AQUATIC RISK & RESEARCH

OVERVIEW

LSV’s dedicated Aquatic Risk & Research team delivers risk mitigation solutions and research outcomes for LSV and the wider aquatic industry and community.

This enables LSV to deliver water safety solutions that are evidence-based, in order to provide the best possible outcomes for our community.

#lsvriskresearch

ANNUAL VICTORIAN DROWNING REPORTS PRODUCED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF LSV.

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The state of Victorian primary school children’s swimming ability

SWIM

Prepared by Ms Rhiannon Birch & Dr Bernadette Matthews

LIFE SAVING VICTORIAVICTORIAN DROWNING REPORT 2015/16

11Life Saving VictoriaDrowning Report 2014/15

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A pilot study evaluating a Before School Survival Swimming Program

Findings of an innovative survival swimming and

water safety education program for primary school

children in metropolitan Victoria

LIFE SAVING VICTORIA VICTORIAN DROWNING REPORT 2012/13

2012/13DROWNING REPORT

AQUATIC RISK & RESEARCH STRATEGIES

F1 ENSURE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH IS PROVIDED TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING BY LSV AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop and maintain an evidence base and evaluation system to improve swimming competency. Trial and evaluate digitally enabled approaches for improving water safety skills, knowledge

and service delivery.

F2 LEAD AND FACILITATE RESEARCH INTO RISK IDENTIFICATION, PREVENTION AND MITIGATION IN ALL AQUATIC ENVIRONMENTS.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop risk management tools and practices to enable individuals, groups and schools to safely

enjoy aquatic recreation activities. Develop programs and services that are international best practice and share expertise

with other countries.

#lsvriskresearch



AREA OF FOCUS: G: DIVERSITY

OVERVIEWLSV is committed to ensuring that we reflect the diversity of the wider community and that we provide support to groups who are not as well represented.

LSV delivers a range of water safety programs to multicultural community members, which also encourage healthy aquatic participation for people of all ages and cultures, through inclusive activities and practices within the wider aquatics industry.

#lsvdiversity

13,400CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN LSV PROGRAMS IN 2015/16

43%Of female volunteer lifesaving members had held a formal leadership role vs 66% of males. The results will assist development of strategies and policies to support gender diversity in lifesaving (Birch, Juric and Matthews, 2015).

DIVERSITY STRATEGIES

G1 EXPAND THE REACH OF WATER SAFETY EDUCATION TO INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES.

Examples of what we plan to do: Provide aquatic industry and emergency service career pathways for multicultural community members. Provide water safety education and promote aquatic recreation to international students, tourists

and other short term visitors.

G2 RESPOND TO DIVERSITY IN THE COMMUNITY, FOCUSING ON GENDER, AGE, DISABILITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY.

Examples of what we plan to do: Develop water safety programs for older adults. Identify and implement water safety and diversity inclusion strategies to meet the changing needs

of local communities and beach users.

#lsvdiversity



AREA OF FOCUS: H: SECTOR DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT

OVERVIEWAs a recognised emergency service agency in the state of Victoria, LSV collaborates with Emergency Management Victoria and a range of emergency service agencies to contribute to emergency management planning and community resilience strategies and initiatives.LSV also has a range of strategic partnerships across the aquatic and sporting industries, as well as facilitating a range of working groups to focus on particular areas of drowning prevention.

#lsvsectordev

43%DECREASE IN THE FATAL DROWNING RATE IN VICTORIA SINCE THE START OF THE PLAY IT SAFE BY THE WATER CAMPAIGN IN 1998.

As a recognised emergency service agency in the state of Victoria, LSV collaborates with Emergency Management Victoria and a range of emergency service agencies to contribute to emergency management planning and community resilience strategies and initiative.

LSV also has a range of strategic partnerships across the aquatic and sporting industries, as well as facilitating a range of working groups to focus on particular areas of drowning prevention.

SECTOR DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT STRATEGIES

H1 IMPLEMENT THE FULL COMMUNITY/GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIP MODEL IN THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VICTORIA STRUCTURE.

Examples of what we plan to do: Strengthen partnerships, facilities and platforms for interoperable emergency management. Enable and advocate for use of aquatic facilities for emergency management operations.

H2 ADVOCATE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FIT-FOR-PURPOSE, LOCATION SYMPATHETIC AND ADVANCED DESIGN LIFESAVING FACILITIES.

Examples of what we plan to do: Redevelop and maintain lifesaving facilities in line with LSV’s Clubhouse of the Future Guidelines. Ensure lifesaving facility redevelopment and maintenance is backed by strong business cases that focus on community needs and sustainability.

H3 BUILD COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE AQUATIC INDUSTRY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, ENSURING BEST PRACTICE OF WATER SAFETY.

Examples of what we plan to do: Implement, monitor and evaluate the Victorian Water Safety Strategy. Develop and maintain a model for measuring the size and impact of the aquatic industry.

H4 ENSURE LSV IS SUSTAINED AS A RESILIENT, DYNAMIC AND WELL-MANAGED ORGANISATION.

Examples of what we plan to do: Be an employer of choice, focusing on our values with appropriate reward, recognition and professional development programs. Establish a capital base of $6 million, with a sound investment strategy.

#lsvsectordev


Life Saving Victoria

200 The Boulevard Port Melbourne VIC 3207PO Box 353 South Melbourne DC VIC 3205

Tel (03) 9676 6900Fax (03) 9681 [email protected]

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