The Volunteer Association

The Victoria State Emergency Service Volunteer Association (VICSESVA or the VA) works to advocate for VICSES volunteers, actively supporting Unit leadership teams and engaging cooperatively with VICSES management and Government. The VA is a non-profit organisation which exists to further the interests of VICSES volunteer members. The VA uses its dedicated focus on volunteers to select and drive the resolution of issues that impact on skills, safety and how VICSES volunteers undertake their duties. It is important to note that the VA is an Association not a Union. The VA does not engage in adversarial campaigns but it does seek to further the interests of VICSES Volunteers, and the public they serve, by promoting appropriate standards in training, equipment and ethics in VICSES.

Latest Stories

  • Phoenix Journals from 2005 to 2019 are now available

    26 Jun , 2019

    The VA has just uploaded Phoenix Journals from 2019 to 2005. They are available on the VA website for members to download at anytime. The older editions are available under the phoenix menu (labeled previous editions) and appear once logged in. Work is still continuing to upload the remaining issues from 1987 to 2004. For

  • Wear Orange Wednesday 2019

    13 May , 2019

    On Wednesday 22nd May, all Australians are encouraged to wear orange in a united show of thanks for the tremendous work done and commitment shown by SES volunteers. Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) is a national day of thanks for the many Victoria State Emergency Services (VICSES) volunteers who support their local communities during flood, storm,

  • First edition Phoenix now available online

    08 May , 2019

    With the Phoenix’s move to a digital format, it reminded us to look back to where it all started. We’ve now uploaded Edition 1 from 1987 for members to read and download with the aim to eventually digitally archive all editions to preserve the Journals history. To view or download the first edition, simply login https://vicsesva.org.au/login/and

  • VICSES statement: Port Campbell

    22 Apr , 2019

    A statement from Chief Officer, Tim Wiebusch, following the tragic loss of two VICSES volunteers in Port Campbell. Victoria State Emergency (VICSES) is deeply saddened by the tragic passing of two VICSES volunteers this morning, responding to a rescue in their capacity as Life Saving Victoria volunteers. VICSES volunteers, management and staff express their deepest