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Kelly Davis and Bec McDonald represented CFA (Country Fire Authority) at National Reconciliation Week celebrations in Swan Hill today. Today's gathering of community was held to commemorate the anniversaries of the 1967 referendum recognising Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australian law, and the 1992 Mabo High Court decision, which recognised that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a special relationship to the land. #cfavic #NRW2017

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This week is Reconciliation Week, an important time of the year where we celebrate and build on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians. The 2017 theme is “Let’s take the next steps” - to find out how your Brigade might support a local event please visit http://www.reconciliationvic.org.au/community-events.php

Automated phone calls - CFA

CFA will urgently investigate this and take whatever further steps necessary to protect the integrity of CFA.

Scholarships for Volunteers

Eligible volunteers can receive financial support to study accredited vocational and higher education qualifications in emergency and disaster management disciplines.

Fire Services in Victoria - Fire Services in Victoria

District 18 Operations Manager, John Bigham wishes to provide the following information to all members regarding this morning's announcements. The new Government website for Fire Services in Victoria - www.fireservices.vic.gov.au A hotline has been set up for any questions or concerns CFA members may have regarding the recent announcement - 1300 339 558. CFA has a range of support services and resources available to help members manage their mental health and deal with difficulties when they arise, these are: • Peer Support Program - 0417 052 248 • Member Assistance Program – 1300 795 711 • Chaplaincy Program – 1800 337 068 • Wellbeing– - 9262 8409 / wellbeing.intake@cfa.vic.gov.au • HeadsUP online toolkit - – www.cfa.vic.gov.au/headsup These services are confidential, free of charge and available to all CFA members and their immediate families

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Premier Daniel Andrews and Deputy Premier James Merlino discuss fire services reform at Craigieburn CFA which will be live streamed on CFA (Country Fire Authority) main page. Please see link below. We encourage all members and brigades in District 18 to tune in. Donald CFA Nyah Nyah West Fire Brigade Woorinen South Fire Brigade Lake Boga Fire Brigade Irymple Fire Brigade Merbein Fire Brigade Mildura Fire Brigade Birchip CFA Charlton Fire Brigade Murrayville Fire District Red Cliffs Fire Brigade Wycheproof C.F.A

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Is saving lives in your blood? This winter, police, fire services, ambulance services and the SES are again competing by state and by service to give the most blood donations during the Emergency Services Blood Challenge 2017. Tel 13 14 95 #Red25Challenge www.donateblood.com.au/nes

We are incredibly proud of all our members and the roles that each of you play. Thank you for your service, and for helping to keep our communities safe. #cfavic #NVW2017 #NationalVolunteerWeek Volunteering Australia

SCC Tour Saturday 13 May - CFA

If you are interested in attending a tour please email cfaevents@cfa.vic.gov.au by Friday.

Product Recall - Moretti 11 Fin Oil Column Heater - CFA

Your chance to see inside the SCC or ESTA - CFA

If you are interested in attending a tour please email cfaevents@cfa.vic.gov.au by Friday 5 May.

Nominate for the 2017 Victorian Senior of the Year - CFA