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Delivering the sector’s vision of safer and more resilient communities
April 03, 2023
The emergency management sector has released its Strategic Priorities.
Submissions open for the 2023 Resilient Australia Awards
March 30, 2023
Celebrate a local resilience project or initiative by nominating it for the 2023 Resilient Australia Awards.
Map of Australia with highlighted areas denoting potential fire risk
Victorians reminded fire-risk remains through autumn
March 02, 2023
Victoria’s drier than average conditions are expected to continue into autumn.
Montage of three photos. Two Life Saving Victoria personnel looking out to sea. A Victoria State Emergency Service volunteer in helmet and uniform. A Country Fire Authority volunteer in firefighting clothing.
Supporting our emergency services volunteers
February 22, 2023
The Volunteer Workforce and Culture Steering Committee was established to bring together three of Victoria’s emergency services organisations with a strong volunteer workforce - Country Fire Authority, Life Saving Victoria and the Victoria State Emergency Service.
Ash Wednesday memorial garden in the Bushfire Education Centre, Cockatoo
Ash Wednesday 40th Anniversary
February 16, 2023
Today marks 40 years since the Ash Wednesday bushfires. We reflect and remember those lost, and others who continue to be affected.
A sandbag levee on the banks of a river.
New Disaster Ready Fund open for applications
February 13, 2023
Up to $200 million per year is available nationally for projects that improve Australia’s resilience to natural hazards.
EMV Emergency Management Victoria (logo). Lessons Management Update
Lessons Management Update February edition
February 08, 2023
‘Lessons Management Update’ provides an overview of the implementation of lessons management in the Victorian emergency management sector.
Emergency Management Victoria staff standing next to a firebombing helicopter.
Night fire aviation recommences for fire season
February 06, 2023
Now in its seventh year of operations, Victoria’s Night Fire Aviation Program (NFAP) today recommenced for the 2022–23 fire season.
An Australian flag held by a person who is a silhouette against an orange sky and calm ocean.
Australia Day Honours for Victorian emergency services
January 25, 2023
The outstanding contribution of the state’s emergency services personnel has been recognised in this year’s Australia Day Honours List.
An image of two women from Safer Together accepting an award at the Resilient Australia Awards
Victorian resilience initiatives recognised at the 2022 Resilient Australia Awards
December 29, 2022
Three Victorian resilience initiatives have taken home top prizes at the 2022 National Resilient Australia Awards.