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Spring 2026

Get prepared for storms, flooding and other hazards this High Risk Weather Season.
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Highlights from the spring edition 2026

In the spring 2026 edition of Community Matters, read about how you can get prepared for storms, flooding and other hazards this High Risk Weather Season.

Other highlights in this edition:

  • Volunteers battle the elements through winter storms, flooding and landslide

  • VICSES member excellence honoured at State Controllers Seminar

  • A family perspective on volunteer road crash rescue response

  • International Day of Friendship: Spotlight on unit connections

 

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Winter 2026

Wear Orange Wednesday shines a spotlight on VICSES volunteers!
 
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Autumn 2026

VICSES members leap into action supporting our fire agencies throughout the statewide bushfires.
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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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