The Victorian Governmentโs introduction of the Emergency Services Volunteer Fund (ESVF) has marked a significant shift in how emergency services are funded across the state. While the new fund reflects long-overdue recognition of VICSES and its volunteers, the VICSES Volunteer Leadership Group (VLG) has expressed concerns about how the fund was developed and its impact…
On Monday 20 May 2024, volunteers around the state gathered to raise awareness of the need for sustainable funding for VICSES. A large amount of organisation and planning went into this event โ from the briefing information, catering, media, alerting Victoria Police to the drive, parking, the route and so much more. A massive shout…