Life Saving Victoria, 200 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne (2026)

12/06/2026

On one of the last patrol days of the season at Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club, young nipper Liam saw the beach in a completely new way.

After a summer of Nippers and an obvious determination beyond his years, Liam was invited to go behind the scenes and see what it’s like to be a patroller. This gave him a chance to show the qualities he’d displayed all season: a strong work ethic, attention to detail, leadership, and a strong sense of club spirit.

As soon as he arrived, Liam was welcomed as part of the team. He spent time with different patrollers, learning how each member helps keep the beach safe. He got on the Inflatable Rescue Boats, asked good questions, and paid close attention to everything.

The Qantas Beach Passport conditions board, seen on every patrolled beach across Victoria, was Liam’s first job for the day, ensuring beachgoers had all the vital information about the day’s conditions before they entered the water.

Throughout the day, Liam learned about the systems, tools, and teamwork needed to be ready for rescues. Most importantly, he got to experience the culture that makes surf lifesaving unique.

Liam is one of many young members at Ocean Grove SLSC representing the next generation of skilled lifesavers as he works on his rescue skills.

With young members like Liam, our future is in good hands.

11/06/2026

At Portland Surf Life Saving Club, youth leader Jaylan stands out for how he shows up for others, not for seeking the spotlight.

At 13, Jaylan joined the club as a cadet, barely passing his swim assessment. Determined to succeed, he made a quiet decision to keep pushing himself each season that followed.

By staying determined and disciplined, he grew more confident and got more involved in the club.

Now, at 17, Jaylan is already making a real difference with his leadership, service, and dedication to lifesaving. In the busy summer months, he serves as Club Captain and volunteers at least 10 hours each week.

Even in the off-season, he stays involved by working with the LSV Youth Advisory Committee, building his leadership skills and helping guide the next group of lifesavers.

He manages all this while also doing Year 12 home schooling, working as a Lifeguard at the Portland Leisure and Aquatic Centre and studying for an Undergraduate Certificate in Health Science. He is already taking first-year paramedicine classes to keep his options open for the future.

Last month, Jaylan was named Glenelg Shire Council Youth Citizen of the Year, and no one was surprised. It’s not just about what he has done, but who he is—someone who truly lives and breathes lifesaving and makes his club and community stronger every time he’s at the beach.

Portland SLSC was thrilled to see Jaylan receive his award.

"This recognition is so incredibly well deserved, and honestly, it feels like only the beginning of what promises to be a very bright future ahead for him. He is constantly achieving amazing things, and we feel very lucky to have him as part of the Portland Surf Life Saving Club family."

Congratulations, Jaylan, on this well-deserved recognition for all you give to the red and yellow and more.

07/06/2026

We’re excited to celebrate Portland Surf Life Saving Club and Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club member, Katrina Antony, and Surf Life Saving Lakes Entrance member Murray Colvin, who have received the Emergency Services Medal in the 2026 King’s Birthday Honours.

This honour recognises outstanding service in Australia’s emergency services, from frontline response to leadership, training, and emergency management.

For 20 years, Katrina Antony has devoted herself to lifesaving, giving over 1,700 patrol hours and helping shape training and assessment in Victoria. As LSV Director of Training and Assessment, she has updated systems, made volunteering more accessible, and continues to lead both on patrol and during challenging incidents.

Murray Colvin has spent 50 years in lifesaving, leading emergency management, search and rescue, and patrol operations in Gippsland. As the LSV Lifesaving Operations Officer, he helps coordinate regional responses, supports volunteers, and makes sure teams are ready for complex incidents involving multiple agencies.

Katrina and Murray show the best of lifesaving by combining operational excellence with a strong commitment to people, community safety, and training future lifesavers.

Congratulations to Katrina and Murray on this well-deserved recognition. Their work continues to make a real difference across Victoria.

05/06/2026

What does it take to bring an IRB team back after 25 years?

For Torquay SLSC, it’s taken three years of persistence, planning and belief to get an IRB team back on the start line for the first time since 2001.

Led by coach Jono, this journey has been powered by countless emails, coordination and a shared commitment from the club committee to make it happen. The vision was simple: get a team racing, show what’s possible, and inspire others to get involved.

Starting with just one open crew training in May last year, the program has quickly grown. Today, Torquay is fielding three teams, including two U23 crews, backed by an incredible support network of families who make every carnival possible.

And they’re already making their mark. Carnival by carnival, the team is improving, with one team making their first semi-final appearance at Anglesea in May.

This first season hasn’t been done alone. The support from Anglesea SLSC through joint training and composite teams has been invaluable, helping fast-track Torquay’s return to racing.

With State Titles on the horizon and eyes already on an Aussies debut next season, this is just the beginning.

A new chapter for Torquay's IRB team is underway.

Head to Life Saving Victoria Sport for all the IRB action this weekend.

03/06/2026

Life Saving Victoria extends our sincere condolences to Brad Maunsell’s family, friends, former colleagues at AUSTSWIM, and all who knew and worked with him.

Brad made a significant contribution to aquatic education and the broader water safety sector, including through his leadership at AUSTSWIM and his commitment to supporting swim schools, swim teachers and drowning prevention across Australia.

He will be remembered with respect and gratitude across the sector.

29/05/2026

Isuzu UTE Australia has been a great partner throughout the patrol season and continues to support local clubs in many ways.

Mentone Lifesaving Club was proud to have Southland Isuzu Ute as a major sponsor of the Mentone Open Water Swim, an event they have supported for the past three years.

In March, over 400 swimmers enjoyed perfect conditions as they took on distances from the Splash & Dash to the main 10km event. The turnout and support showed how strong our local lifesaving community is.

Thank you to the Mentone LSC swim committee and all the club volunteers who made the event a success, and to Southland Isuzu Ute for their continued support.

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27/05/2026

He came to Australia with a dream to protect others. Now he’s turning it into reality.

For St Kilda Life Saving Club member Markus Marandi, lifesaving is more than an activity. It’s a part of his identity.

Markus found it hard to move from Iran to Australia without his family, but joining St Kilda LSC gave him a sense of belonging.

Dedicated to lifesaving, Markus has earned his Silver Medallion in Aquatic Safety and is now working towards becoming a Patrol Captain.

His dedication hasn’t gone unnoticed.

“I’ve not come across such a highly motivated new young member,” said St Kilda LSC President Warren Clarke.

Markus now works as a pool lifeguard at Kensington Community Aquatic and Recreation Centre and continues to build his skills to achieve a bigger goal: a future in emergency services, where he can help protect the Australian community he is proud to call home.

For Markus, though, the people around him are what matter most.

“Being away from family in Australia has not always been easy, but you have all made me feel like I am part of a family here.”

This is what lifesaving is all about: community, purpose, and people supporting each other to thrive.

21/05/2026

Nicole Dean originally became a member of Altona Life Saving Club to use the showers. Now, she’s on their committee!

The community and cammeraderie, she said, drew her in.

“I’ve loved it. I’ve made some really good friends. Everyone’s been so wonderful and welcoming. I couldn’t be happier,” she said.

An ocean swimmer in her spare time, Nicole signed up to the club with a few friends to use facilities after being out on the water. This led to her getting her Bronze, patrolling, participating in lifesaving sport and assisting with training.

When she offered to help process some memberships, she was asked to take on something bigger.

“I was asked, ‘how would you like to do administration?’” she said.

“They had an opening and I thought, ‘I can do that’.”

The administrator’s role has seen Nicole taking on extensive behind-the-scenes work in all aspects of club life from patrolling and sport to membership queries, training and communications.

“I really went from zero to 100. It’s been a big year. It’s been a really big year,” she said.

“I’ve had the best time. It’s nice to see how everything runs behind the scenes.”

She was proud to be able to contribute to her club, and the lifesaving movement as a whole.

“Lifesaving is a great cause, a great organisation to be part of, and I’m glad to be doing my bit,” she said.

If you’ve ever thought about joining lifesaving, this could be your year to volunteer.

20/05/2026

She’s 13 years old and has already completed more than 130 patrol hours as a volunteer lifesaver.

What’s more, she racked up all those hours in her first patrol season!

Charlee-Faith joined Sandringham Life Saving Club at the end of 2024. Her parents saw it as a good opportunity for her to learn water safety skills.

After a season of Nippers, she stepped up to get her Surf Rescue Certificate in December last year so she could take part in patrols. Since then, Sandringham LSC has become “another home”.

“I was down there almost every weekend. I did four days at the end of the season for the long weekend,” she said.

“I really love it. I love going to lifesaving!”

A desire to help her community, and the exploits of the famed Bondi Beach lifeguards, inspired her to get involved.

“I grew up really loving Bondi Rescue,” she said.

“When I turned 13, I could do my SRC. I wanted to learn more skills as a medic and help people too.”

On top of her patrolling, Charlee-Faith has provided water safety to Nippers, and took part in an extended course on CPR to sharpen her skills further.

She hopes to use what she’s learned in lifesaving to make an even bigger contribution in the future.

“I would really love to be a paramedic or a surgeon, or go further with my lifesaving,” she said.

If you’ve ever thought about joining lifesaving, this could be your year to volunteer.

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