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Junior Leader Forum Roadshow 2025

For the second year running, the Junior Leader Forum continued its roadshow format to keep Junior leaders informed and connected.

6 Oct 2025 People Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Youth Fest 2025 - That's a wrap

September saw the return of Youth Fest 2025 with a focus on young people across the state, with CFA recognising and championing young people and amplifying their voices.

6 Oct 2025 Youth and Juniors

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Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program acknowledgement day

Thank you on behalf of the Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program. We can't wait to tell you all about our experiences.

3 Sep 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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The Emerging Young Leaders Mentoring Program August workshop

"What a bloody special moment it was! That's what these programs are about," says Mentee Jake Williamson, referring to a session in the August workshop where participants shared their thoughts on wher ...

8 Aug 2025 Others People Youth and Juniors

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Junior Leader Forum Roadshow - EOIs now open

Join us as we invest in Junior Leaders across the state so we can impact Juniors across CFA for years to come.

3 Jul 2025 Inclusion and Fairness People Youth and Juniors

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Cadet Camp 2025 wrap-up

From May 16 to 18, 36 inspiring young CFA volunteers came together for an unforgettable Cadet Camp — and what a weekend it was!

24 Jun 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Members keen on heart health at Champs 2025

The CFA Health Services tent was a hotspot at this year’s CFA/VFBV State Championships, held in Mooroopna, with hundreds of members visiting the tent.

7 Apr 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Youth and Juniors

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CFA VFBV State Firefighter Championships come to a close

More than 100 CFA urban and rural brigades have left their mark in Mooroopna over March as the 2025 CFA/VFBV State Firefighter Championships officially come to an end.

1 Apr 2025 Honours and Awards Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Applications open: 2025 Australian National Fire Cadet Championships

CFA has once again been invited to participate in the Australian National Fire Cadet Championships (AFCCs) being held at Douglas Park, NSW, during the September school holidays.

12 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Health Services at 2025 State Championships

The CFA-VFBV Firefighter State Championships are fast approaching.

3 Feb 2025 Events / Fundraising / Offers Health and Safety Youth and Juniors

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CFA health programs for Juniors

The CFA Fit Kidz Program has been redesigned following feedback from Junior members and Junior leaders.

3 Feb 2025 Health and Safety Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Morwell's Junior program stalwart honoured

Much loved Morwell Fire Brigade member Jackie Dalrymple has been formally recognised at a special event for her extensive efforts in developing and nurturing the town’s local juniors.

11 Dec 2024 Honours and Awards People Youth and Juniors

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CFA Health Services' end-of-year update

CFA Health Services would like to give members an update on achievements in 2024, and plans for 2025. This includes updates about health and medical programs, and upcoming closures.

18 Nov 2024 Health and Safety Youth and Juniors

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New website for CFA Junior members and Junior leaders

CFA Juniors now have a dedicated online hub designed specifically for Junior members and Junior leaders.

1 Nov 2024 Health and Safety Others Youth and Juniors

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Planning your Santa Runs and summer activities

If you are planning a summer community event in your brigade, such as a Santa Run or fundraising activity, it is essential to ensure that children and young people are safe and welcome at your event.

8 Oct 2024 Community Safety Events / Fundraising / Offers Youth and Juniors

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Retaining young volunteers

As our workforce of seasoned and experienced firefighters decide to step down from the truck for the last time, a pressing challenge emerges: how do we develop the next generation of CFA volunteers?

30 Sep 2024 Youth and Juniors

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Junior Leader Forum takes on a new format

This year, the Junior Leader Forum adopted a roadshow format, featuring three regional, day-long events over three months.

20 Sep 2024 Events / Fundraising / Offers Training and Recruitment Youth and Juniors

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Young members take over the Volunteer Forum

The August Volunteer Forum welcomed some younger members onto the panel to talk about youth initiatives including the new CFA Juniors website.

17 Sep 2024 Youth and Juniors

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Providing a platform for young adults

As part of Victorian Youth Fest 2024, we are shining a light on and celebrating the contributions of CFA’s young people.

13 Sep 2024 Youth and Juniors

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Changes to Lithocraft ordering and SLC stock

From Monday 2 September 2024, the State Logistics Centre (SLC) will take over the management of warehousing and distribution services previously managed by Lithocraft. This includes CFA apparel, recru ...

20 Aug 2024 Operational Information Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Youth and Juniors

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Empowering young voices

The Young Adults Advisory Committee’s recent meeting focused on promoting deeper collaboration among members.

26 Jul 2024 Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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Recruiting young people to strengthen a brigade

Young people are the lifeblood of any society. Their energy, creativity, and fresh perspectives hold immense potential for positive change.

24 Jun 2024 Youth and Juniors

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Important change to how members order some resources

As of 10 May 2024, there will be a change to the service that CFA brigades and members currently use to order/purchase CFA apparel, recruitment and brigade management resources and junior leader unifo ...

9 May 2024 People Vehicles / Equipment / Buildings Youth and Juniors

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Developing younger members to strengthen a brigade

Brigades can benefit greatly from the potential that young people bring to CFA, and developing strong youth-adult partnerships can release that potential.

23 Apr 2024 Partnerships Youth and Juniors

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