Local lifesavers lauded with National Medal

A TRIO of local lifesavers have been honoured for their long service to their clubs and the community.

Earlier this week, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) announced the latest recipients of the National Medal, which recognise outstanding dedication and service to the lifesaving movement.

The medal is awarded to acknowledge those who “risk their lives to protect or assist the community in enforcement of law or in times of emergency or natural disaster”.

To be eligible for the National Medal, volunteer lifesavers must have served a minimum of 30 patrol hours per year for at least 15 years.

Colin Brodie from Jan Juc SLSC received the 1st Clasp on the National Medal for 25 years of service, while Anglesea SLSC’s Jeremy Farrington and Ocean Grove SLSC’s Amenah McDonald each received the National Medal.

LSV chief executive officer Cath Greaves congratulated and commended the latest round of National Medal recipients.

“Our volunteer lifesavers make an incredible contribution to our community, showing incredible skill, dedication and selflessness to keep the public safe in the water.

“The National Medal is a fitting honour in recognition of those who have given their time and energy freely and generously to the lifesaving movement and our community.”

The federal government established the National Medal in 1975 as one of the original elements of the distinctive Australian system of honours and awards.

For more information, head to lsv.com.au/clubs-members/support/club-administration