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Our Activities


Discover the initiatives and programs led by the National State Emergency Service Volunteers Association. From advocacy and training to fostering collaboration, our activities support and empower Australia’s emergency service volunteers

Better Tax Review Submissions

“Getting a fair go”


In 2015 the National SES Volunteers Association made a submission on behalf of the 28,000 State and Territory SES Volunteers. The submission advocated to allow State and Territory SES Volunteers to claim a $1,500 tax deduction for expenses directly related to volunteering.

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Value of Volunteers

“Demonstrating the economic contribution of volunteers.”


In 2015 the University of Sydney updated a study into the economic contribution that SES volunteers make to their communities. The study validated results that had previously been undertaken by Professor John Handmer.

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