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Women step up in times of crisis

VICTORIAN State Emergency Service volunteers in the Mallee will be among those to come together across seven locations next weekend for Women in Rescue 2026. More than 300 female and gender diverse participants will take part in hands-on training designed to build skills, confidence and collaboration as part of VICSES’ flagship initiative empowering women in […]

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