SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated

Bernie McNamara ESM Young Emerging Leaders Programme Applications Close
2025-10-31 08:00 - 17:00 (Australia/Perth) | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
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 National SES Volunteers Association YEL Programme which provides an opportunity for two young SES volunteers from WA to participate in the AFAC National Memorial Service which is held at the National Emergency Services Memorial , Canberra in late April/early May.
They do this with other young volunteers from the other Australian jurisdictions and also get the chance to meet the Governor General and the Commissioners of emergency services from the other jurisdictions.
The two young WA SES volunteers who are under the age of 30 will be selected based on their achievements using a fair and transparent selection process managed by the SES Volunteers Association of WA.
SELECTION PROCESS
Young SES WA volunteers under the age of 30 to apply for the YEL programme on the supplied form for consideration by a selection panel appointed by the SESVA Management Committee.
The winner of the annual WA Fire and Emergency Services SES Youth Achievement Award is automatically selected as the other young SES WA volunteer to attend the Canberra memorial.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are asked to provide a paragraph or two about themselves and write what they believe they can contribute as a Young Representative for the SES Volunteers Association of WA. A supporting reference from the Local Manager of the applicants SES unit must also accompany the application.

SESVA Monthly update published and distributed
2025-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA Monthly Update submissions Due
2025-09-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA Annual General Meeting
2025-09-13 10:00 - 11:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
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.

SESVA Newsletter Published and distributed
2025-09-05 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA Elections Ballots Close
2025-08-30 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

WAFES Awards and Gala Dinner
2025-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 | PerthExhibition and Conference Centre, 21 Mounts Bay Road, Perth, Western australia, 6000, Australia

2025 AFAC Conference, a supercharged WAFES Conference for volunteers.
2025-08-26 08:00 - 2025-08-29 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
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 be missed.
As always, the event will allow volunteers from across the State to come together to network and share ideas. While a program of engaging content and experiences including tours, keynote speakers and presentations will enhance the knowledge and skills of those who attend.
The W-AFAC Conference will include:
Tuesday 26 August: Exhibition opening and welcome event – think WAFES Conference sundowner, but bigger!
Wednesday 27 and Friday 29 August: AFAC conference program including access to the exhibition with demonstrations each day
Friday 29 August: The ever-popular DFES tours run during the day with the WAFES Awards gala dinner rounding out the week
Information on how to register your interest to attend the 2025 W-AFAC Conference and WAFES Awards will be announced in 2025.

DFES Family Fun Day
2025-08-24 10:30 - 14:00 | Elizabeth Quay
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 rescue, marine rescue, and road crash rescue, as well as appliance and vessel displays, kids’ activities, and food trucks

SESVA August Management Committee Meeting
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA Spring Newsletter Submissions due
2025-08-19 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA - AGM Agenda items submissions due
2025-08-07 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA August Monthly update published and distributed
2025-08-01 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

Toodyay SES Unit 10 year anniversary
2025-07-27 08:00 - 17:00 | To be advised, Australia

SESVA management Committee nominations due
2025-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

Goldfields Midlands Region SES Leaders Forum
2025-07-05 08:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00 | To be advised, Australia

Executive Council Meeting
2025-06-09 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-05-15 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-04-07 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-03-20 17:30 - 19:30 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
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

DFES METROPOLITAN SES LEADERS - PRE-WINTER FORUM 2025
2025-05-24 07:30 - 14:00 | Perth Zoo South Perth

Wear Orange Wednesday
2025-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 | To be advised, Australia
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 protect us at our most vulnerable. We thank you for saving lives and protecting communities.

SESVA Management Committee
2025-05-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
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 and Regional Representatives reports and general Business.

National Volunteer Week
2025-05-19 08:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
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. Whether you’re drawn to environmental causes, community outreach, education, or beyond, there’s a place where your unique skills and interests can flourish.
Let’s come together during National Volunteer Week, embracing this theme to showcase the vast spectrum of possibilities and the transformative impact that emerges when everyone finds their meaningful role in making a difference.

AFAC National Memorial Service in Canberra
2025-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | National Emergency Services Memorial, Rond Terrance, Parks, ACT, 2600, Australia

M&PR Strategy Sub-Committee Meeting
2025-04-03 18:00 - 19:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

Bernie McNamara SES Young Emerging Leaders Programme
2025-02-28 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
Applications closing Date – 28 February 2025
Young SES volunteers can apply now
The programme is aligned with the National SES Volunteers Association YEL Programme which provides an opportunity for two young SES volunteers from WA to participate in the AFAC National Memorial Service which is held at the National Emergency Services Memorial , Canberra in late April/early May.
They do this with other young volunteers from the other Australian jurisdictions and also get the chance to meet the Governor General and the Commissioners of emergency services from the other jurisdictions.
The two young WA SES volunteers who are under the age of 30 will be selected based on their achievements using a fair and transparent selection process managed by the SES Volunteers Association of WA.
SELECTION PROCESS
Young SES WA volunteers under the age of 30 to apply for the YEL programme on the supplied form for consideration by a selection panel appointed by the SESVA Management Committee.
The winner of the annual WA Fire and Emergency Services SES Youth Achievement Award is automatically selected as the other young SES WA volunteer to attend the Canberra memorial.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are asked to provide a paragraph or two about themselves and write what they believe they can contribute as a Young Representative for the SES Volunteers Association of WA. A supporting reference from the Local Manager of the applicants SES unit must also accompany the application.

SESVA Management Committee Meeting
2025-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
