LIFE SAVING VICTORIA STRATEGIC PLAN 2016-2020 #LSV2020
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 #tags You will see #tags throughout this report. You can use these to search social media for posts relevant to areas in this report. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 2
STRATEGIC PLAN ON A PAGE Our Strategic Plan on a page provides a high level overview of our strategies. 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) Pool & Waterway Safety (B) 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. 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) Aquatic Sport (E) Aquatic Risk & Research (F) Diversity (G) Sector Development & Support (H) 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. E1 - Develop a range of innovative and responsive aquatic sports programs to increase capability and sustain membership. 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. 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. 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 Board Consisting of 11 members, with seven members elected and four members appointed. Councils & Committees Four councils and a range of working groups, consisting of elected members and appointed subject matter experts. Management Employee base with skills in lifesaving, aquatics, research, risk, training, media, diversity and management. Tracking & Reporting Managed through our tailored business reporting tool in alignment with our risk management framework. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 3
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 Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 4
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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 5
DIVERSITY OF OUR ORGANISATION - 2016 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. Government Grants Recurrent - 32.3% Social Enterprise - 34.4% Grants & Fundraising - 8.5% Lifesaving Services 50+ Full Time Staff 300+ Casual or Seasonal Staff 32,000+ Members PERSONNEL SOURCES OF REVENUE Sponsorship - 10.4% User Pays Participation Fees - 3.5% Other - 4.0% Aquatic Sports Government Grants Facilties - 6.9% President (elected) Member Development Member Training Multicultural Engagement Swimming & Water Safety Education Emergency Management Aquatic Industry Engagement International Water Safety CORE ACTIVITIES GOVERNANCE Board Governance Committee Finance Risk & Audit Committee Facilities Development Committee Honours & Awards Committee 8 Directors from Member Councils (elected) 2 Independent Directors (appointed) Aquatic Education and Industry Director (appointed) Company Secretary (appointed) Pool Safety Services Swimming & Water Safety Education First Aid & Aquatic Training OPERATIONS Grievance and Judiciary Review Committee Member Councils Lifesaving Operations Council Executive Aquatic Sports Council Executive Membership & Leadership Development Council Aquatic Risk & Research Advisory First Aid & Aquatic Retail Function Centre Professional Lifeguard Services International Water Safety Services Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Royal Life Saving Society - Australia (RLSSA) Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) 57 Affiliated Life Saving Clubs State-Based SLSA and RLSSA Entities Surf Life Saving Foundation SOCIAL ENTERPRISE ACTIVITIES Port Melbourne Head-Office 3 Remote Facilities 57 Lifesaving Facilities RELATED ENTITIES LOCATIONS STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT Emergency Management Victoria Strategic Action Plan 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) Council of Lifesaving Clubs Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 6
LOWERING THE DROWNING TOLL 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. UNINTENTIONAL DROWNING DEATHS IN VICTORIA BY SEX, 2005-2016 MALE FEMALE 47 (11/36) 41 (7/34) 42 (9/33) 43 (12/31) 37 (9/28) 37 (8/29) 39 (4/35) 35 (13/22) 35 (8/27) 34 (9/25) 32 (4/28) 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 7
WHERE OUR WORK TAKES US PROGRAMS AND SERVICES 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. Mildura Altona South Melbourne StKilda Elwood Brighton Sandringham Black Rock Beaumaris Aspendale Chelsea Bonbeach Seaford Frankston Mornington Mt Martha Portsea Sorrento Mallacoota Dromana Rosebud Bay Gunnamatta Point Leo Lakes Entrance Eastern Beach LIFE SAVING VICTORIA PROGRAMS AND SERVICES Geelong Queenscliff Narrawong Warrnambool Portland Port Fairy Port Campbell Torquay Cowes Jan Juc Bancoora Anglesea Woolamai Smiths Beach Lorne Wye River Apollo Bay Seaspray Wonthaggi Inverloch Venus Bay Cape Paterson Waratah Beach Tidal River Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 8 Woodside Training Services Lifesaving Operations Education Programs Lifesaver Rescue elicopter Base H Multicultural Programs quatic Risk A and Safety Services 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 9
OUR STRATEGIC THEMES LSV s three strategic themes have been identified to guide thinking in developing strategies and projects. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 10
ALL VICTORIANS DROWNING WHAT OUR STRATEGIES CONSIDER ALIGNMENT TO OTHER PLANS Victorian 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 VICTORIAN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2015-2018 AUSTRALIAN WATER SAFETY STRATEGY 2016-2020 GLOBAL REPORT ON DROWNING PREVENTING A LEADING KILLER DROWNING PREVENTION - A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR TOWARDS A NATION FREE FROM INDUSTRY TRENDS Disruptive technology and other changes in industry that impact on what we do. OUR CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY The current and future capability and capacity of LSV s members, staff, equipment and assets. DEMOGRAPHIC TRENDS Current and future trends in Victorian demographics, particularly: Ageing population New millennial & multimodal generations Multiculturalism Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 11
AREA OF FOCUS: A: LIFESAVING SERVICES #lifesavingservices OVERVIEW LSV 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. 1,889 FIRST AID ASSISTANCE BY LIFESAVERS AND LIFEGUARDS ON PATROLLED BEACHES ON AVERAGE PER YEAR FROM 2005/6 TO 2014/15. LSV FROM ANYWHERE 57 #lsvfromanywhere VOLUNTEER MEMBERS DEVELOPING (SEASON 2015/16) FLEXIBILITY FOR OUR 32,710 PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY IN HOW THEY INTERACT WITH LSV. 713 LIFESAVING CLUBS RESCUES BY LIFESAVERS AND LIFEGUARDS ON PATROLLED BEACHES ON AVERAGE PER YEAR FROM 2005/6 TO 2014/15. ESTIMATED TOTAL VALUE OF LSV COASTAL SERVICES PER YEAR (PWC, 2011) 235m Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 12
LIFESAVING SERVICES STRATEGIES #lifesavingservices A1 PROVIDE LIFESAVING SERVICE COVERAGE TO MATCH RISK ASSESSMENT AND COMMUNITY NEEDS. 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. 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. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 13
AREA OF FOCUS: B: POOL & WATERWAY SAFETY #waterwaysafety 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. 0.72 CRUDE DROWNING RATE PER 100,000 PERSONS IN VICTORIA IN 2015/16 2015/16 AQAUTIC FACILITYENGAGEMENT: 95 POOL SAFETY ASSESSMENTS 27 PLATINUM POOL PROGRAM FACILITIES (CAPACITY) 200 ATTENDEES AT ANNUAL POOL SAFETY SUMMIT (APPROX.) Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 14
POOL & WATERWAY SAFETY STRATEGIES #waterwaysafety B1 ENSURE FACILITY OPERATORS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND LAND MANAGERS ARE AWARE OF AQUATIC RISK AND BEST PRACTICE IN AQUATIC SAFETY. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 15
AREA OF FOCUS: C: MEMBER DEVELOPMENT #lsvmemberdev 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. 100+ MEMBERS OF LSV S FEMALE LEADERSHIP NETWORK 10,851 JUNIOR MEMBERS (NIPPERS) IN 2015/16 Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 16
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES #lsvmemberdev C1 USE TRADITIONAL AND DIGITAL MEDIA TO EFFECTIVELY CONNECT WITH LSV MEMBERS. 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. 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. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 17
AREA OF FOCUS: D: COMMUNITY EDUCATION & TRAINING #lsvcommed 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. 145 AQUATIC FACILITIES ARE REGISTERED AS PART OF THE WATCH AROUND WATER PROGRAM IN 2015/16 195,930 PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN WATER SAFETY EDUCATION STATE WIDE IN 2014/15 Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 18
COMMUNITY EDUCATION & TRAINING STRATEGIES # lsvcommed D1 PARTNER WITH THE AQUATIC INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT TO DEVELOP EFFECTIVE WATER SAFETY MEDIA CAMPAIGNS. 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. 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. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 19
AREA OF FOCUS: E: AQUATIC SPORT #lsvaquaticsport OVERVIEW Participation 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. 5097 SENIOR CARNIVAL COMPETITORS IN 2015/16 6802 JUNIOR CARNIVAL COMPETITORS IN 2015/16 Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 20
AQUATIC SPORT STRATEGIES #lsvaquaticsport E2 DEVELOP A RANGE OF INNOVATIVE AND RESPONSIVE AQUATIC SPORT PROGRAMS TO INCREASE CAPABILITY AND SUSTAIN MEMBERSHIP. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 21
0 AREA OF FOCUS: F: AQUATIC RISK & RESEARCH #lsvriskresearch 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. 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 2012/13 DROWNING REPORT Life Saving Victoria Drowning Report 2014/15 11 SINK OR SWIM The state of Victorian primary school children s swimming ability LIFE SAVING VICTORIA VICTORIAN DROWNING REPORT 2015/16 ANNUAL VICTORIAN DROWNING REPORTS PRODUCED SINCE THE INCEPTION OF LSV. Prepared by Ms Rhiannon Birch & Dr Bernadette Matthews Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 22
AQUATIC RISK & RESEARCH STRATEGIES #lsvriskresearch F1 ENSURE EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH IS PROVIDED TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC DECISION MAKING BY LSV AND ITS STAKEHOLDERS. 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. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 23
AREA OF FOCUS: G: DIVERSITY #lsvdiversity OVERVIEW LSV 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. 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). 13,400 CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN LSV PROGRAMS IN 2015/16 Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 24
DIVERSITY STRATEGIES #lsvdiversity G1 EXPAND THE REACH OF WATER SAFETY EDUCATION TO INCLUDE ENGAGEMENT AND SETTLEMENT OF MULTICULTURAL COMMUNITIES. 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. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 25
AREA OF FOCUS: H: SECTOR DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT #lsvsectordev OVERVIEW 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 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. 43% DECREASE IN THE FATAL DROWNING RATE IN VICTORIA SINCE THE START OF THE PLAY IT SAFE BY THE WATER CAMPAIGN IN 1998. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 26
SECTOR DEVELOPMENT & SUPPORT STRATEGIES #lsvsectordev H1 Strengthen partnerships, facilities and platforms for interoperable emergency management. Enable and advocate for use of aquatic facilities for emergency management operations. 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 LIFESAVING FACILITIES. 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 Implement, monitor and evaluate the Victorian Water Safety Strategy. Develop and maintain a model for measuring the size and impact of the aquatic industry. BUILD COOPERATIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE AQUATIC INDUSTRY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES, ENSURING BEST PRACTICE OF WATER SAFETY. H4 ENSURE LSV IS SUSTAINED AS A RESILIENT, DYNAMIC AND WELL-MANAGED ORGANISATION. 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. Life Saving Victoria Strategic Plan 2016-2020 / 27
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