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"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. 
“Be nice. Be kind. We’ve all got things to do."
“I’m still mystified by the bird in the wall cavity. Who knows how it got in there?"
"After the last two years, all these people who have signed on have been in limbo."
"Immediately calling VICSES may have saved lives."