Funding Campaign Day – Bolte Bridge Drive - VICSES Volunteer Leadership Group

On Monday 20 May 2024, volunteers around the state gathered to raise awareness of the need for sustainable funding for VICSES.

A convoy of 63 unit-funded vehicles staged at DFO Essendon

A large amount of organisation and planning went into this event – from the briefing information, catering, media, alerting Victoria Police to the drive, parking, the route and so much more.

A massive shout out to Cheeky Sweets who supplied the FundVICSES cookies and to Rapid Relief Team who came along with the coffee van.

The VLG would like to thank all the volunteers that came out in force to highlight to the wider community the intricacies of our service’s funding and the persistent daily shortfalls.

Over 200 volunteers from 50 units gathered to take part in the convoy in support of sustainable funding.

This incredible day was the second public phase of the campaign. Phase one resulted in 2500 letters (emails) sent to Members of Parliament from volunteers and units outlining funding issues. Thank you to everyone who reached out and raised awareness.

The strength of our service is in our volunteers. Our voice is our actions. Our collective actions are powerful and heard across the state.