Lifeguards patrolling Wyndham’s beaches now have a better vantage point from which to spot swimmers in need of assistance.
A Life Saving Victoria Rescue POD has been stationed at Werribee South beach, one of several coastal locations across the state identified as in need of temporary infrastructure.
Previously, Life Saving Victoria provided beach lifeguards at eleven standalone sites, including Werribee South, where there was no lifesaving facility.
But a pilot program funded by Life Saving Victoria has resulted in the development of temporary and portable infrastructure which can be deployed at seasonal beach lifeguard sites.
Fully self-sufficient, with power and water, the pods can be placed on the beach or foreshore and provide flexibility for other purposes including as a communications centre or base during emergency response activities, or while clubs undergo redevelopment.
New pod at Werribee South beach has been installed just in time for a series of beach education sessions offered to people with a disability or from multicultural backgrounds.
Participants will learn beach and water safety skills from qualified instructors trained in diversity and inclusion.
The first of the series takes place on Tuesday January 9, with two other sessions held on Friday January 12 and Friday January 19.
To book visit: www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/whats-on/beach-and-water-safety-education-people-disability-and-or-culturally-diverse-backgrounds
Cade Lucas.
