The Australian and New Zealand National Council for fire and emergency services (AFAC) has released the Australian Seasonal Bushfire Outlook for Summer 2025. Victorians are urged to prepare for a hotter-than-average, drier summer. Many areas across the state face a higher risk of bushfires. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gX778nYZ #BushfireOutlook
Emergency Management Victoria
Public Safety
Melbourne, Victoria 19,075 followers
Promoting news of Emergency Management Victoria and the sector. Together creating safer and more resilient communities.
About us
Emergency Management Victoria (EMV) leads emergency management in Victoria by maximising the ability of the emergency management sector to work together and to strengthen the capacity of communities to plan for, withstand, respond to and recover from emergencies. EMV supports the Emergency Management Commissioner to lead and coordinate emergency preparedness, response and recovery across Victoria's emergency management sector in conjunction with communities, government, agencies and business. EMV is an integral part of the broader emergency management sector and shares responsibility with a range of agencies, organisations and departments for ensuring the system of emergency management in Victoria is sustainable, effective and community focussed. Shared Vision "Safer and more resilient communities" Shared Goal ‘A sustainable and efficient emergency management system that reduces the likelihood, effect and consequences of emergencies’. As a sector we do this by: • maximising the ability of the emergency management sector to work together and achieve joined up outcomes that are community focused • leading and facilitating key initiatives focused on system-wide reform with integrated policy, strategy, planning and investment procurement • ensuring a stronger emphasis on shared responsibility, community resilience, consequence management and post emergency recovery activities • embedding emergency management across government, agencies and business • leading and coordinating emergency preparedness, response and recovery with the emergency management sector and community Emergency Management Victoria was established in July 2014. "Working in conjunction with Communities, Government, Agencies and Business". Our community guidelines: https://www.justice.vic.gov.au/socialmedia
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http://emv.vic.gov.au
External link for Emergency Management Victoria
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Melbourne, Victoria
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2014
- Specialties
- Emergency management
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Melbourne, Victoria 3000, AU
Employees at Emergency Management Victoria
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Kelly Griffiths
Partner at Gadens (Regulatory & Disputes), Company Director, External Affairs & Public Policy
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Dawn Hartog AFSM
Senior Manager, Water Emergency Management (Water and Catchments) at Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action
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Mat Turnley
Senior Specialist Emergency Management and IT
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Andrew Williams-Annan
Consultant, Director, Mentor
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We have announced the 2025-26 recipients of funding through the Volunteer Emergency Services Equipment Program. With more than $30 million in grants announced this year, our volunteer emergency service organisations will be able to purchase vital vehicles, equipment and upgrade their facilities - all to better serve and support the Victorian community. VESEP is an annual program. Learn more about the program and see a full list of the recipients https://lnkd.in/eqCQKxQr
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Victoria has earned an amazing 6 wins at the national Resilient Australia Awards announced on Monday 24 November. Congratulations to: 🏆 Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action who won the National Resilient Australia National Award, the National Government Award and the National Photography Award. 🏆 Maribyrnong City Council, GenWest and Maribyrnong Community Recovery Committee who won the National Collaboration and Partnership Award and the National Local Government Award. 🏆 The Six C’s who won the National Business Award. Learn more about these nationally recognised projects https://lnkd.in/gJZRcBzA
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🚩 Flags up for the 2025–26 patrol season. Yesterday at Williamstown beach, Life Saving Victoria raised the red and yellow flags to officially mark the beginning of summer patrols across Victoria. Volunteer lifesavers have been on duty since 12 November to help keep communities safe during the higher-risk summer period. Remember to share these important messages with your communities: • swim between the flags • check the Beachsafe app for patrol times • use VicEmergency for warnings and advice. Keep safe at the beach this summer.
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The Disaster Ready Fund (DRF) is designed to help communities across Australia prepare for and mitigate the impacts of natural hazards. In Round Three, the Commonwealth Government awarded Victoria over $40 million in funding to ensure Victoria is better protected and prepared for future disasters. This included: • 11 infrastructure projects, and 9 for all other projects. • 4 local government, 10 state government (including five catchment authorities), 4 NGOs, and 2 projects from the tertiary sector. Victoria will also benefit from extra funding to build on the Queensland Government's successful Get Ready program. Funding will support a National Get Ready Framework, governance, and resource sharing arrangements at a national level, but locally tailored. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gkeDJYTF
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💻 Online event Join the Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience as they announce the national winners of the 2025 Resilient Australia Awards. 📅 Monday 24 November 2025 ⏰ 12:15 pm - 2 pm AEDT Register to join on Zoom below:
Join AIDR as we present the 2025 Resilient Australia Awards in Melbourne, livestreamed via Zoom. Learn more and register here: https://bit.ly/47BC7bc Together we will celebrate initiatives that build whole of community resilience to disasters and emergencies around Australia, as well as capture and share examples of resilience in action.
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Expression Australia has launched the new Auslan Emergency Interpreting app. It gives deaf and hard of hearing Australians 24/7 access to Triple Zero (000) anywhere in Australia. An Auslan interpreter will call 000 for them, helping make sure everyone can get help in an emergency. With the higher-risk weather season here, this app helps keep more people safe and connected. Watch the video and learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ghd_7-RB
We're very excited to announce that the Auslan Emergency Interpreting (AEI) App will be officially launched at 2pm Melbourne time on Wednesday 12 November, 2025! For the first time ever, Deaf and hard of hearing Australians will have 24/7 access to Triple Zero (000) anytime, anywhere, across Australia. It'll be ✔️ Free to download 📱Available on Apple App Store & Google Play ✅ Ready to use immediately 🕛 Available 24/7 around Australia During an emergency, just open the AEI App, hold the red circle for 3 seconds, and you'll be connected instantly to an Auslan interpreter via video. The Auslan interpreter will call 000 on your behalf. 📅 Mark your calendar to get a reminder to download it at 2pm next Wednesday! #AEIApp #AuslanEmergencyInterpreting #EqualAccess #DeafCommunity #ExpressionAustralia
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The higher-risk weather season can be a stressful time for many across the sector. Dr Rob Gordon shares practical insights to help emergency workers and communities stay calm, confident and connected. Listen via Victorian Department of Families, Fairness & Housing’s SoundCloud ⬇️
Tackling Uncertainty and Anxiety Ahead of the Next High-Risk Weather Season. With summer on the way, many communities are reminded of the impact of past high-risk weather seasons. Listen to Dr. Rob Gordon speak about: 🔹 The emotional impact of the high-risk weather season 🔹 How anxiety and uncertainty affect recovery 🔹 Practical ways to prepare: physically and mentally 🔹 The power of community connection and support If you're a responder, community leader or resident, you'll find useful tips to stay prepared and confident this high-risk season. 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gXVhggFR
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Join Natural Hazards Research Australia on 19 November for a free webinar launching the Emergency Management Sustainable Volunteering Blueprint. Hear expert insights on supporting and sustaining Australia’s volunteer workforce. Register below. https://lnkd.in/gUR4_3pp
How can we better support and sustain Australia's emergency management volunteers in the face of increasing disasters? Join us for the November Hazardous Webinar: Emergency management sustainable olunteering, where we’ll launch the Emergency Management Sustainable Volunteering Blueprint, a national framework designed to ensure our volunteer workforce remains strong, supported and ready for the future. 📅 11:00am – 12:00pm AEDT, 19 November 2025 Speakers: ▪️Prof Roger Jones (Victoria University and Natural Hazards Research Australia) ▪️Celeste Young (Victoria University and Natural Hazards Research Australia) ▪️Alison McLeod (AFAC Volunteer Management Technical Group and ACT Emergency Services Agency) ▪️Danielle Meggos (Department of Premier and Cabinet NSW) Register: https://lnkd.in/gv_zmRJV