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Latest News

"Volunteers Ian Sinclair and Charles Dean have received awards for significant service."
We are now seeking applicants for Unit Controller and Deputy Controller for our new Aintree, Cranbourne, Officer and Point Cook Units.
VICSES is celebrating its young volunteers this International Youth Day and the contributions they make to units across the state.
Volunteer Amanda Meuwissen in orange uniform, sitting and smiling at the camera.
"Many of our unit members are avid hikers and put those skills to use, to find those who are lost.”
"VICSES has long recognised the high standard of service provided by SS&RS."
“Volunteers join the service because they have a driver: something they want to get out of it.”
A road map for the next four years at VICSES.
"Several new builds are now in the pipeline, across the state."
For World Youth Skills Day we look at one VICSES junior member's journey, to a transformative future.