SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated

DFES Family Fun Day
2025-08-24 10:30 - 14:00 (Australia/Perth) | 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 Monthly Update submissions due
2025-07-24 08:00 - 17:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, 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, 2024-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SESVA Executive Council meeting
2025-01-20 17:30 - 20:00 | 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.

Media and PR Strategy Sub-Committee meeting
2025-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
The purpose of the SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia (WA) Media and Public Relations Strategy Sub-Committee (short name – Media and PR Strategy Team) is to effectively manage the flow of information between the SES Volunteers Association and the emergency service volunteers/public/media, ensuring accurate, timely, and positive messaging during non-emergency situations, but also by exception when SES volunteers are assisting the community during major emergency situations.
This Team plays a crucial role in maximising the benefits for its member Units by enhancing the visibility, reputation, and relationship of SES Units and through communication to the public and media outlets as well as effective public relations programs, conservation of SES history in WA and acknowledgement of current and past SES volunteers.
The Team works to build a positive public perception, enhance community awareness, and ensure recognition of SES volunteers. By doing so, the SESVA contributes to the overall success and effectiveness of the SES in serving the community before, during and after an emergency.

SESVA Executive Management Team Meeting
2024-10-31 18:00 - 20:00, 2024-10-11 18:30 - 20:30 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia

SES 65 years of Service the the Community
2024-10-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Jarrahadale oval, 86 Millars Road, Jarrahdale, WA, 6124, Australia
Attention Current & Past Members

Family Day – “Without family we would have no volunteers”

12th October 2024 from 10am @ Jarrahdale Oval – Overnight camping will be available

Units to showcase their history – within own gazebo

Lunch will be provided for Active volunteers and there will be other food vans on site

More information and details to follow then confirmed

Register your interest by the 18th August 2024 To : SES65years@outlook.com

SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated

Media and PR Subcommittee
2024-10-10 18:00 - 19:30 | SESVA office, 91 Leake Street, Belmont, Western Australia, 6104, Australia
Media

National Disaster Rescue Challenge 2024
2024-09-28 08:00 - 2024-09-29 17:00 | Sydney NSW 2000
Western Australian Team attending
