Thats because SES have an open cheque book Andrew
Obviously you haven't looked at the state budget - SES has a lot less money than any other ESO!!!!
The reason SES seam to be able to do it is because their association gets off it's bum and is proactive!
I have often looked at the SES mag and calender and wondered why the VFBA doesn't canvas for sponsors like the SES donkey. does - then we could have a free mag and calender too - plus with the VFBA running them they would be the voice of the volunteer, not just another HQ publication, editorial, information session etc - good to see our glossy Volunteer mag, however would be nice to see 50 percent plus of it being driven by Vols