Driver Reviver locations around Victoria
About Driver Reviver
Victoria State Emergency Service (VICSES) volunteers together with Lions Club, Rotary and RSL operate more than 45 Driver Reviver sites around Victoria on holiday weekends and peak traffic days offering motorists a safe place to stop and refresh.
VICSES volunteers offer free coffee, tea and snacks at roadside locations to encourage drivers to stop, rest and refresh, in an effort to ensure they can arrive safely at their destination.
The national program aims to provide opportunities for local communities to contribute to addressing fatigue-related road trauma.
VICSES provides the largest road rescue network in Australia, with 104 accredited Road Crash Rescue (RCR) provider units (Principal Providers) across Victoria, and 22 Rescue Support units (Rescue Support Providers).
That is one of the highest service delivery ratios for RCR globally – equating to 73% of our service base across our statewide footprint.
We would much rather serve you a cup of tea, than cut you out of a car in an accident.
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Driver Reviver sites
Driver Reviver sites operate at various sites and times throughout peak holiday periods and major long weekends. Look for the road signs on approach which show when a site is open and check out the website for locations: driverreviver.com.au.
VICSES volunteers are activating a number of free Driver Reviver sites during the Christmas and New Year holidays. If you're heading away, make sure you stop in and stretch your legs. Open sites:
| Driver Reviver Site | Date/Time | Address |
| Balmattum Nouthbound (VICSES/LIONS) |
Saturday 21 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 22 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sunday 05 January 2025, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
Balmattum Rest Area 253/575 Balmattum N Rd, Balmattum VIC 3666 |
| Coleraine (RSL) |
Friday 20 December 2024, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Saturday 21 December 2024, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 22 December 2024, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday 23 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 24 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 31 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 01 January 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Cann River Community and Information Centre 13 Princes Hwy, Cann River VIC 3890 |
| Dimboola (LIONS) |
Saturday 21 December 2024, 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM Sunday 22 December 2024, 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday 23 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 24 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 26 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 27 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 28 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 29 December 2024, 10:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday 30 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 31 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Lochiel Rest Area, Western Highway Dimboola VIC 3414 |
| Dunkeld (COMMUNITY GROUP) |
Sunday 22 December 2024, 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Monday 23 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 24 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Thursday 26 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday 28 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Sunday 29 December 2024, 11:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday 31 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Wednesday 01 January 2025, 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
Community Hall, 8189 Glenelg Highway South side of Highway both direction |
| Morwell (VICSES) |
Thursday 26 December 2024, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Friday 27 December 2024, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
United Service Station Traralgon West 5219 Princes Hwy, Traralgon VIC 3844 |
| Newmerella (VICSES) |
Thursday 26 December 2024, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Newmerella Rest Area 5220 Princes Hwy, Newmerella VIC 3886 |
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(LIONS CLUB OF SEYMOUR-GOULBURN) |
Thursday 26 December 2024, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Grass Tree Rest Area, Hume Freeway, Seymour Northbound |
| Tambo Valley (VICSES) |
Thursday 26 December 2024, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Community Centre Swifts Creek 6879 Great Alpine Rd, Swifts Creek VIC 3896 |
To view further site information, including the address, amenities, and opening hours, click on a link below.
Volunteers saving lives
Kerang Driver ReviverFor more than 20 years, Kerang Driver Reviver has been offering free tea and coffee to weary travellers heading towards the northern border of Victoria. The site is a joint venture between VICSES and Lions Club of Kerang. It is a favourite stop for the Black Dog Ride charity motorbike event which sees more than 200 motorbikes stop at the site every year! Next time you’re heading North, be sure to call in for a visit - the site has clean toilets, a playground, a beautiful park, and a museum.
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Marong Driver ReviverOne of the State’s busiest Driver Reviver sites, more than 1,500 motorists visit every Easter to break up their road trip and enjoy the hospitality of the Driver Reviver volunteers. Located in front of the Marong Men’s Shed, this buzzing site often has a sausage sizzle, giant games for kids, giveaways, and plenty more on offer. Next time you’re heading through Bendigo be sure to stop in and say hello to our Marong volunteers.
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