Victorian emergency management volunteers are getting a well-deserved funding boost thanks to the Victorian Government’s $15 million Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants program.

Hundreds of grant applications for equipment, communications, facility upgrades and community engagement and training have already been received from volunteer organisations across the state.

Member for Werribee, Tim Pallas announced that the Werribee Fire Brigade has been successful in their grant application for $1,247 to fund event presentation and recognition for 31 members receiving the National Emergency Medal.

This grant recognises the crucial work emergency volunteers in Werribee do in keeping the community safe.

To find out more about the ESVS Grants Program visit https://www.emv.vic.gov.au/esvsgrants.

Quotes attributable to Member for Werribee Tim Pallas

“This is an exciting day for Werribee and I congratulate the Werribee Fire Brigade and hope that it assist them the outstanding job they do in keeping the community safe.”

“I encourage all volunteer brigades and units in Werribee to visit the Emergency Management Victoria website and apply for a grant.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Emergency Services James Merlino  

 “The Andrews Labor Government is supporting the significant contribution of the more than 100,000 emergency management volunteers, investing in equipment, training and facilities to keep our communities safe.”

“The Emergency Services Volunteer Sustainability Grants Program has been established to ensure emergency management volunteers can continue to deliver their crucial work, protecting Victorian properties and lives.”