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Inverloch and Lakes Entrance lifesavers honoured with national medal for dedicated, lifesaving community service commitment

Eleven Victorian lifesavers were awarded the National Medal, recognising 15 years' dedication and service. Recipients must complete at least 30 patrol hours yearly. LSV CEO Cath Greaves praised their skill, commitment and selflessness.

By news@gippsland - 15th July 2025 - Back to News

Eleven Victorian lifesavers have received the National Medal as an acknowledgement of their outstanding service to lifesaving. The National Medal is awarded to those who "risk their lives to protect or assist the community in enforcement of law or in times of emergency or natural disaster."

Eleven Victorian lifesavers earned the National Medal, recognising 15 years' dedication, risking lives to protect communities during emergencies and disasters

Honouring lifesaving service

Recipients must have served a minimum of 30 patrol hours per year over 15 years to be eligible for the medal.

National Medal - 1st Clasp (25 Years of Service)

• John Takac ESM - Lorne SLSC
• Jerry Vochteloo - Ocean Grove SLSC

National Medal (15 Years of Service)

• Dylan Griffiths - Black Rock LSC
• Oliver Bliem - Fairhaven SLSC
• Angela Malan - Inverloch SLSC
• Robert O'Neill - Inverloch SLSC
• Kenneth Woodward - Lakes Entrance SLSC
• Jarred McCombe - Lorne SLSC
• Jessica Sincock - Lorne SLSC
• James Terrance - Ocean Grove SLSC
  Brett Armstrong - Port Melbourne LSC

LSV CEO Cath Greaves commended recipients for their skill, dedication and selflessness. "Our volunteer lifesavers make an incredible contribution to our movement and our community. I'm delighted to see that acknowledged through the National Medal," Ms. Greaves said.

Pictures from Life Saving Victoria Facebook page.

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