Dialing in to self-isolation

From late March, VCC EM asked volunteers to provide phone support to people adversely affected by self-isolation. Those we contacted had requested calls to check on their needs and just have a chat about how they were coping. Armed with a script and after a quick heads up we embarked on our mission. Calling strangers … Read more

Back to Bunyip one year on

The flora around Bunyip is well on the way to returning to normal – and so are the locals one year after devastating bushfires roared through their territory. I was honoured to do a couple of tours of duty in to the area to help Cardinia Shire discern how people were recovering from the fires. … Read more

Hear women roar on the biggest stage

On International Women’s Day on March 8, the Emergency Services Foundation invited VCC EM volunteers to take part in an afternoon tea forum involving women from across the state’s emergency services sector. The afternoon began with a sumptuous tea enjoyed by eight of our amazing volunteers. This was followed by a forum with outstanding speakers, … Read more