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Media representatives can contact the VICSES Media Line on 1300 783 933 between the hours of 6am and 10pm, seven days a week.

During large-scale emergencies, the VICSES Media Line will be available 24 hours. You can also contact the VICSES media team via email at media@ses.vic.gov.au.

To showcase the Victoria State Emergency Service, a number of events and campaigns are shared across the year. To view all our latest campaigns, visit our campaigns page

Latest News

"Leo’s courage and life of service represent the best of Victoria, and of our people at VICSES."
"This year, our annual Your Family, Our Family campaign has never meant more."
“Never enter floodwater. It takes only 15cm of floodwater for a small car to lose traction”.
An SES four-wheel drive sits stationary on a flooded road, as three volunteers have a briefing in the background
“Years ago my family was involved in an accident and someone helped us. That’s why I do what I do."
"I think that most of us in the surge just want to be able to help when we can."
"VICSES was able to clear all remaining Requests For Assistance late yesterday."
“While men’s mental health should be looked at every day, Movember highlights it on an international scale.”
“Thank you to NSW SES for stepping up and providing additional support to the Victoria SES and to our communities.”
Of the calls we have received, 1,936 relate to downed trees and 422 to building damage.