Bruce Esplin

Bruce is a board member of Regional Arts Victoria, a board member of the Kinglake Ranges Foundation and a fellow of Emergency Media and Public Affairs. His company (BruceEsplin Pty Ltd) is employed to provide expert advice in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. He is a regular presenter on the radio.

The former, and first, Victorian Emergency Services Commissioner (a position he held for 10 years), he held senior positions in emergency management in Victoria for over 20 years. He was awarded the Centenary Medal for his public service in the emergency management sector.

Bruce was an advocate for an inclusive approach to emergency management and encouraged collaborative partnerships between the community, all levels of government, the emergency services and the private sector.

Bruce maintains an ongoing commitment to the emergency management sector and holds a vision for progressive emergency management arrangements where communities are not passive recipients of services, but active participants in their own safety planning and decision-making.

He is a committed advocate for change in the emergency management sector.

Bruce is a photographer and sculptor and is a very passionate advocate and frequent speaker on the roles art can play in assisting individuals and communities rebuild their lives after trauma.