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Latest news
Volunteers roll up a sleeve to save lives
"Our members, through their support, play a vital role in saving lives."
Plan ahead when hiking this Winter
“The majority of calls were for walkers who didn’t have a headlamp and became lost after dark."
Small businesses urged to get Disaster Ready
"Our volunteers need you to get Disaster Ready too.”
Supporting our volunteers: Wilson Group
"VICSES thanks Wilson Group and all employers who provide leave for our volunteers."
VICSES and the state budget
"While Victoria is entering a tighter fiscal environment, there is some good news for VICSES."
Why We Wear Orange
We talk family, floods, and fulfilment with eight of our amazing volunteers from across the state.
Thanking SES volunteers this WOW Day
“In the face of adversity, our people are capable of extraordinary things."
Brand new, state-of-the-art facility open for VICSES Chelsea Unit volunteers
"This is the sixth facility to be delivered under the VICSES High Priority Infrastructure Program."
Loddon Mallee volunteers receive National Emergency Medals
From townships along the Murray to the north and throughout the Mallee: our volunteers are ready.
VICSES members honoured with National Emergency Medals
"The event is also for families and loved ones who enable our volunteers and staff to respond."
SES ‘Women in Rescue’ event to be largest ever
"The day focuses on the hands on, practical side of rescue operations."
Free Driver Reviver sites activated for Easter
"Don't fight your fatigue, you won't win."
Join Us: Seeking new Controller for VICSES Wedderburn Unit
We are currently seeking a motivated and dedicated volunteer to join our team as the VICSES Wedderburn Unit Controller.
VICSES supports Neighbour Day 2023
Reach out to your neighbours on Sunday!
52 volunteer units activated for sudden storm event
"Early preparation is the best defense against storm damage."
VICSES at Moomba
“It was an emotional journey."
Mum finds new confidence as VICSES crew leader
"I’m a mum, an employee, and - in a different context - I can pull someone out of a car.”
"Our way of getting involved": rural volunteer swaps Sydney for Birchip
Lisa Emblem talks work, family, and a leading a VICSES unit in country Victoria.
“I almost didn’t go”: VICSES volunteer champions gender equity
"I had a confidence issue, but the only way to get better is to risk stuffing up."
“You might surprise yourself”: mum of four becomes VICSES leader
“It’s never too late to challenge yourself; you might be pleasantly surprised.”