Who do you know from the Emergency Services that goes above and beyond the call of duty. Nominate them for the 2025 Victorian Emergency Service Community Awards.
About the Awards
The 'Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards' (RESCA) recognize emergency service personnel who have gone above and beyond their call of duty, embodying Rotary’s motto of “Service Above Self.”
RESCA is a community-nominated award, meaning recipients are selected based on their reputation and contributions as seen through the eyes of their local communities. The awards are presented in New South Wales, the ACT and Victoria.
Information re ACT Emergency Service Community Awards - Click here
Information re NSW Emergency Service Community Awards - Click here
MEET 2024 FINALISTS AND WINNERS HERE
2024 winners received a Gritential Coaching engagement package - more info click here
Victorian RESCA supports ESF Scholarships
NOMINATIONSRotary Districts of Victoria Emergency Services Community Awards (RESCA) are asking the Victorian Community to help us recognise outstanding Community Service performed by paid and volunteer members of Victoria's Emergency Service Agencies through the Rotary Districts of Victoria Emergency Services Community Awards (VicRESCA)
- Ambulance Victoria
- St John Ambulance
- Fire Rescue Victoria
- Forest Fire Management
- Life Saving Victoria
- VCC Emergencies Ministry
- Triple Zero Victoria
- ES support agencies (ERV, EMV, and IGEM)
- CFA
- State Emergency Service
- Victoria Police
- Red Cross
- Marine Search and Rescue
- Wildlife Victoria
Patron: Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC
Further information re Her Excellency can be found here
OUR SPONSORS
These awards would not be possible without the generosity of our sponsors
ESF Scholarships
The aim of the ESF scholarship program is to provide an opportunity for both paid staff and volunteer members of the Victorian Emergency Services to undertake a study tour that will lead to improvements in Victoria’s emergency management sector. It provides successful applicants with a valuable opportunity for self-enrichment and career advancement through the pursuit of knowledge and experience in an area they are passionate about.
ESF scholarships are not for completion of tertiary or other qualifications.
ESF has granted scholarships since 1988 to provide recipients with funds to cover the expense of travel to advance their knowledge and expertise. Scholarship recipients become ESF Alumni and are encouraged to maintain their association with the ESF and support its work.
Due to travel restrictions associated with COVID-19 pandemic no scholarships were awarded in 2020 or 2021.
In the past, topics of research have been varied. In line with ESFs new strategic direction, priority will be given to applications that address evidence and knowledge gaps in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
ESF Scholarships supported by Rotary
The Emergency Services Foundation has entered a partnership with Rotary to support the longstanding ESF scholarship program.
This partnership with Rotary builds on strong collaboration between the two organisations at the local level, through Tony’s Trek early in 2024, and the new Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards. The partnership will help fund two additional scholarships.
This year's winners can be seen here
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ROTARY DISTRICTS OF VICTORIA
Click on above district number for more information on Rotary districts
COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Grant Hocking (Chair)
Neville Taylor, (Vice Chair)
Lorraine Greenwood (Secretary)
Kerrie Hicks (Treasurer)
Philip Archer
David Redfearn
Kerrie Schmidt
Sandi Fulcher