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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.

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Latest News

"Jennifer thanked our volunteers for helping to save her life."
Here’s a look at just some of the media captured moments in 2022.
Be patient, be safe, but - most importantly - take a break.
Essendon Fields today donated $10,000 to the Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) Essendon Unit, in recognition of their incredible efforts in the local area.
"Recent flows through our rivers and estuaries have changed conditions on, underneath, and around the water."
VICSES volunteers, LSV volunteers, and members of the public, Sunday, 4th December 2022.
"Overnight, VICSES volunteers undertook five floodwater rescues of stranded motorists."
"Thank you to our extraordinary VICSES volunteers."
"The quick-thinking of our volunteers was matched by the incredible response by the community."
"By the time the crew arrived, the driver had sought refuge on the roof."