Paul Shannon

Paul Shannon is the general manager of government and industry relations for Life Saving Victoria, where he helps lead the strategic direction in which state and national resources are used to prevent drowning. As part of his role managing community and government partnerships, Paul chairs the ‘Play it Safe by The Water’ industry media and communications group; the Victorian Swimming Pool and Spa Safety Committee; the Inland Water Way Drowning Prevention Project; and manages community-issues-based working groups that advocate for action on drowning prevention. He is passionate about our waterways and believes that the benefits of being in and around water far outweigh any associated risks.