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The Champions of Change Fire and Emergency Group together with the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) has released a progress report about the emergency management sector’s gender equality priorities, actions and outcomes.  

Victoria’s volunteer emergency services will be able to access funds to buy essential equipment with the latest round of Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program (VESEP) grants opening today.

Seventy-five emergency services personnel have now been deployed to Western Australia in support of the state’s Cyclone Seroja response and recovery effort.

On Saturday 24 April 2021, emergency management personnel, defence force personnel and supporting members of the public will take part in the 'Walking off the war within' challenge to raise awareness of depression and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Twenty-two Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) personnel will today be deployed to Western Australia (WA) to support with the state’s Cyclone Seroja relief effort.

Close to 30 Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) personnel have already been deployed to New South Wales over the past two days to support the state’s on-going flood disaster.

Victoria’s volunteer emergency services will be able to access additional essential equipment following the announcement of 240 grants worth more than $14 million.

Victorians are invited to enter the 2021 Resilient Australia Awards (RAA), to recognise, promote and celebrate their initiatives to build and strengthen community resilience.

The Victorian Government released the response to the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster Arrangements

The influence of La Niña on Victoria’s climate has had a noticeable effect on fire potential in Victoria, with above average summer rainfall leading to a reduced bushfire risk for autumn.