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Autumn 2026

VICSES members leap into action supporting our fire agencies throughout the statewide bushfires.
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Highlights from the autumn edition 2026

In the autumn 2026 edition of Community Matters, read about our vital role supporting fire agencies throughout the statewide bushfires in January. 

Other highlights in this edition:

  • VICSES leads response: Great Ocean Road Flash Floods

  • VICSES Portland Unit celebrates 50 years

  • VICSES Dunkeld Unit volunteers mark opening of new facility 

  • Celebrating community at Midsumma Festival 2026

 

 

Read previous editions of Community Matters

Summer 2025

VICSES won the Gold Award for community Connection at the Melbourne Royal Show.
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Spring 2025

Meet the future of VICSES! Plus, youth groups experience VICSES in action.
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Winter 2025

VICSES’ Women in Rescue goes from strength to strength. Now in its eighth year.
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Autumn 2025

VICSES Community Matters Special Edition - Celebrating 50 Years of VICSES
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