Aquatic activities provide Victorians with a great avenue for recreation. Understanding some basic rules and principles will not only ensure an enjoyable experience but also a safe one.

Water Safety website
Contains water safety information to help you be safe at the beach, at the river, by the pool and while boating and fishing. Important water safety information including general tips for staying safe around water, locations of patrolled beaches, boating safety information and key aquatic related contacts is available from the website. www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

How to report a marine spill
Who to contact if you witness pollution being discharged from any vessel or notice oil or chemical pollution in State waters. MSV

Swimming pools and spas
For many Victorians, swimming pools are an added attraction to a home or building, especially during summer. However, every summer also sees a number of swimming pool drownings, particularly of young children. In the past 10 years, there has been a gradual downward trend with only one toddler victim last year. Many factors contributed to reducing the number of pool tragedies with one of them being tighter building laws. Pool and spa owners in Victoria are now required by law to comply with government standards and regulations, including installing and maintaining pool fences, self-closing and self-latching gates and other safety measures covering the entire pool enclosure area - no matter when they were built. BC