Monday, 20 June 2022

To the **Funding Provider**,

Life Saving Victoria (LSV) was formed in 2002 through the merger of Surf Life Saving Victoria and the Royal Life Saving Society Australia Victoria Branch. This formation of Life Saving Victoria created a single peak agency in the State for water safety that is recognised by the Victorian Government. We forge new lifesaving and water safety initiatives from coastal, inland and pool environments to home, classroom and workplace programs and activities.

Our mission is to prevent aquatic related death and injury in all Victorian communities. Our Vision is that all Victorians will learn water safety, swimming and resuscitation and be provided with safe aquatic environments and venues. To achieve this, LSV work closely with communities, educational institutions, government agencies, businesses and the broader aquatic industry.

** region is in the top ** most at risk regional areas for drowning in the state. **insert any further local stats/ info**. In 2021/22, tragically, five children in the 0–14-year age group drowned equal to the average for this age group over the previous 10 years.

** has been selected in the ** region to deliver our Lifesaving education programs. For sustainability, growth and knowledge-based programming, it is essential we have partners providing locally adapted programs to their community. LSV will provide ongoing training and support, led by our education team (with expertise in education, programming, swim schools and operations, risk management) and supported by our research and health promotion team.

LSV recognise the need to provide many avenues for children to access engaging lifesaving education as well as provide pathways for continued involvement in aquatic activities, including sport, recreation and employment. The initial set-up costs are the biggest burden to starting such a program and any support towards equipment (program equipment, safety equipment, participant and staff uniforms) or initial training (risk and specific program training), would be valuable in ensuring the longevity of the program.

LSV supports ** application for funding to deliver essential lifesaving skills to the ** community and we look forward to working with them on the project.

Kind regards,

Michelle Ling	Your name

Manager – Education	Your position

Life Saving Victoria	Your organisation

PO Box 353	Address

South Melbourne DC VIC 3327	Suburb

education@lsv.com.au	Contact details