important water safety et? information for parents · 2020-01-30 · the vwsc assesses vital water...
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For further information on the Victorian Water Safety Certificate, visit: www.lsv.com.au/vwsc or contact the School Swimming and Water Education Team at Life Saving Victoria by email: [email protected]
The VWSC assesses vital water safety skills that could help save your child's life.
• Water safety knowledge• Rescue skills• Survival sequences• The ability to swim a continuous distance of 50 metres.
The Public Water Safety Initiative is funded by the Victorian Government.
Does your child have their certificate yet? Important Water Safety
Information for Parents All Victorian children are required to have demonstrated the competencies of the Victorian Water Safety Certificate (VWSC) by the time they finish primary school!
How can I help my child achieve their VWSC? Find out if your child’s school swimming program works towards the VWSC capabilities.
Ask your aquatic facility to support your child achieve the VWSC.
Ensure your child has regular, on-going swimming practice in a range of aquatic environments.
Reinforce water safety knowledge at home; how to recognise aquatic hazards, what to do if in danger, and how to help others stay safe in, on and around water.
Development of knowledge and skills relating to swimming and water safety can significantly reduce a child’s drowning risk and enhance community safety.