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Annual Giving
$2.6M

About

The National State Emergency Service Volunteers Association Limited (NSESVA) is the peak national body representing the interests of State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers across Australia. They advocate for, support, and enhance the welfare and operational safety of volunteers who respond to emergencies such as floods, storms, and bushfires.

Tips for Applicants

As NSESVA is primarily an advocacy and support body for SES volunteers, potential applicants should be active SES volunteers, units, or organisations directly involved in supporting SES volunteers. Focus on proposals that clearly demonstrate how they enhance volunteer welfare, operational safety, or the effectiveness of SES services nationally.

Giving Philosophy

NSESVA's approach to funding is centred on supporting the Australian State Emergency Service (SES) volunteer community. Their 'grantmaker' status likely reflects the distribution of funds and resources to SES units or individual volunteers for training, equipment, welfare initiatives, and other projects that enhance their capacity to serve communities during emergencies.

ACNC Financial History

YearGrants GivenRevenueTotal AssetsNet Assets
FY2023
$2.3M
$6.7M$2.8M$606K
FY2022
$2.6M
$7.2M$2.7M$477K
FY2021
$2.4M
$6.8M$1.5M$124K
FY2020
$1.4M
$4.2M$1.6M$-95,639
FY2019
$2.1M
$5.9M$972K$-163,952
FY2018
$1.3M
$5.2M$1.9M$-169,046
FY2017
$563K
$2.5M$1.5M$223K
7yr total$12.8MSource: ACNC Annual Information Statements

Focus Areas

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Recipients
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Board & Leadership

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Adam Clarke
director
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Chris Arthur
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Joel Cowey
director
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Kim Davis
director
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Paul McQueen
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Ronald Green
director
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Paul Kelly
secretary
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Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 6 March 2026 (103 days ago)
Website scan updated: 6 March 2026 (103 days ago)
Added: 5 March 2026 (104 days ago)
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