Events

The SESVA Executive Management Team meets regularly to share information, ideas, issues, and perspectives to discuss the day-to-day running of the Association and make decisions as required. The Team is made up of the President, Vice presidents, Secretary and Treasurer

We are pleased to announce the theme for National Volunteer Week 2025 is ‘Something for Everyone’.  National Volunteer Week 2025 will recognise the diverse passions and talents everyone brings to the act of volunteering. It’s an invitation to explore the myriad of opportunities available, emphasising that there’s a place for everyone in the world of volunteering. […]

SESVA Full Management Committee meets regularly to share information, ideas, issues, and perspectives to discuss the running of the Association and make decisions as required. The Committee consists of the President, Vice presidents, Secretary and Treasurer and all Regional Representatives. The meeting agenda consists of, Opening, attendance and apologies, President report, Treasures Report, Correspondence Subcommittee […]

Wednesday 21 May, 2025 is Wear Orange Wednesday or ‘WOW Day’. On this day we encourage communities across Western Australia to wear orange and thank all SES volunteers who generously give their time to help communities during flood and storm emergencies. Here’s to all the volunteers across Western Australia who work all year round to […]

The SESVA Executive Management Team meets regularly to share information, ideas, issues, and perspectives to discuss the day-to-day running of the Association and make decisions as required. The Team is made up of the President, Vice presidents, Secretary and Treasurer

The DFES (Department of Fire and Emergency Services) is hosting a free Family Fun Day called Sirens on the Swan: DFES Family Fun Day at Elizabeth Quay in Perth, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. The event will feature live demonstrations by DFES units including the RAC Rescue helicopter, vertical […]

This year offers volunteers a unique opportunity to attend the W-AFAC Conference from Tuesday 26 to Friday 29 August at the Perth Exhibition and Convention centre. A blend of all your favorite experiences from the WAFES Conference with the bonus of the national AFAC Conference and Exhibition, this is once in seven-year opportunity not to […]

An Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a yearly meeting held for SESVA, to provide members with an update on the organization's performance and activities, allowing for questions and feedback, and potentially for the election of new board members. It's a key governance tool for ensuring transparency and accountability.

The WA Young Emerging Leader’s Program is aligned with the National SESVA YEL Program which aims to provide development opportunities for young SES volunteers. While in Canberra Jack and Lilika will join other young SES emerging leaders and meet the Governor-General and Commissioners from emergency services around the nation. The programme is aligned with the […]

International Volunteer Day - December 5 Volunteering WA proudly supports International Volunteer Day (IVD) on 5 December 2025, to raise awareness of the important role volunteers play in responding to challenges facing the world. International Volunteer Day commonly known as IVD is celebrated on 5 December every year. It started as an international observance mandated by the United Nations […]

The Bernie McNamara SES Young Emerging Leaders (YEL) Program is run by the WA SESVA to develop young volunteers in WA. It is directly aligned with the National SESVA YEL Program and provides an opportunity for two young WA volunteers to participate in the national memorial service and leadership events in Canberra.  One spot is automatically […]

The SESVA Management Committee members are the persons who, as the management committee of the Association, have the power to manage the Association's affairs.  The committee must take all reasonable steps to ensure that the Association complies with the Act, these rules and the by-laws (if any).   Subject to the Act, these rules, the by-laws […]