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.

To showcase the Victoria State Emergency Service, a number of events and campaigns are shared across the year. To view all our latest campaigns, visit our campaigns page

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“The Great ShakeOut participation provides the opportunity to increase awareness of earthquake safety within our community.”
VICSES Glen Eira Unit volunteer Jake Schachter watches on as Jasmine Lewkowicz joins Gardenvale Primary School students in ducking for cover to simulate an earthquake response.
“Simply asking R U OK? can often give others the freedom to speak openly about what they’re experiencing."
VICSES Chief Officer Operations Tim Wiebusch addresses the crowd at VICSES Heidelberg Unit for the R U OK? Conversation Convoy on 9 October.
“Having a presence at the Melbourne Royal Show is a fantastic way for VICSES to connect directly with community members."
VICSES members celebrate taking home silver in the 2024 Melbourne Royal Show Exhibitor Awards.
“Events like the National Disaster Rescue Challenge are extremely important for volunteers to build their rescue capability."
“The Elmore Field Days are a great opportunity for our volunteers to engage with members of communities from far and wide."
“It was wonderful to see so many members at different stages of their volunteering life sharing their experiences with the group."
“With more than 40 events to choose from, we encourage our members to register and get involved where possible."
VICSES members with tennis legend John Fitzgerald.
“As a VICSES volunteer, you look out for your members the same way you would your family."
Graeme (left) and Leigh Edwards recently celebrated 50 years of service to the Stawell community as part of VICSES.
“Our VICSES Mildura Unit is filled with willing volunteers committed to supporting their community in times of emergency."
VICSES Mildura Unit volunteers, senior regional staff and local stakeholders came together to celebrate the unit's 45th anniversary at the weekend.