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Welcome

Bush Search and Rescue Victoria is a dedicated volunteer search and rescue service in the state of Victoria, Australia. We participate in land-based search and rescue for persons lost in bush and alpine areas under the direction of the Victoria Police.

Our searchers include experienced bushwalkers, backcountry and cross-country skiers and mountaineers who have had specialist search and rescue training . We are capable of operating independently in the field for several days.

BSAR acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, waters and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples today.

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News

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Search for missing person near Mirboo North

7-8 March. BSAR members assisted in the search for a person missing in bushland in the Mirboo North area.

January 21, 2023January 31, 2023

Search for missing person close to Newlyn near Daylesford

19 January. BSAR members attended the search for a missing person near Newlyn.

January 14, 2023January 14, 2023

Search for missing person near Chetwynd

9-10 January. BSAR members assisted in a search for and rescue of a missing man in bushland near Chetwynd. BSAR members played a key role. External link Volunteers rescue missing man in multi-agency search

Joining

Bush Search and Rescue Victoria is open to members of Bushwalking Victoria clubs and Bushwalking Victoria Individual Members who meet the experience and age entry requirements listed below. The entry requirements basically ensure that members are competent and experienced bushwalkers, ready to receive specific training in search and rescue techniques.

As a prospective member you need to:

be an experienced overnight bushwalker or ski tourer
have successfully completed an extended walk of at least four days or more
have had snow walking or snow camping experience
be a competent off-track navigator
be fully equipped for overnight walking
be sufficiently fit for prolonged heavy scrub bashing in difficult terrain
be at least 18 years of age

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Training

Bush Search and Rescue holds regular training events. The usual formats are:

General search and rescue training – held each year over a weekend. The format rotates following a three year cycle: bush, snow, bush incorporating a Rogaine. This is open to all members and Prospective Members.

Alpine search and rescue training – held each year, for members with alpine skills and experience. This specialist training is not required for all BSAR members.