How SESVA Supports SES Units and Volunteers in Western Australia
The SES Volunteers Association of Western Australia Incorporated (SESVA) is the independent representative body working to support, represent and advocate for the interests of State Emergency Service volunteers across Western Australia.
SESVA gives volunteers a voice, keeps them informed, recognises their contribution, and works to ensure organisations and decision-makers responsible for the SES hear their views and concerns.
Our key areas of support
- Representing SES Volunteers
- Represents the interests and views of SES volunteers across Western Australia.
- Provides an independent voice to State and Federal Members of Parliament, Local Government, DFES and other relevant organisations.
- Raises issues and concerns affecting volunteers and their communities.
- Keeping SES Units and Volunteers Informed
- Publishes regular SESVA newsletters and website updates.
- Shares important information, announcements, opportunities and developments affecting volunteers.
- Provides a communication channel between SES Units, volunteers and the wider emergency services community.
- Supporting Volunteer Welfare
- Advocates for improved recognition, welfare and support for volunteers.
- Promotes awareness of assistance programs and hardship support available to volunteers.
- Raises matters affecting volunteer wellbeing and the sustainability of SES volunteering.
- Recognising and Celebrating Volunteers
- Promotes the achievements and dedication of SES volunteers.
- Highlights volunteer awards, milestones, long service and unit achievements.
- Supports the preservation of SES history and heritage in Western Australia.
- Supporting SES Units
- Provides a link between individual SES Units and the broader volunteer network.
- Encourages communication, cooperation and sharing of information between Units.
- Raises common issues affecting Units and their members.
- Advocacy and Volunteer Engagement
- Engages with DFES, government and other organisations on matters affecting volunteers.
- Provides opportunities for volunteers to have their opinions and concerns heard.
- Works to strengthen the future of the SES volunteer organisation in Western Australia.
- Building the Future of the SES
- Supports youth leadership and development opportunities, including the Young Emerging Leaders Program.
- Contributes to discussions about volunteer training, qualifications, recruitment and retention.
- Works with other State and Territory SES Volunteer Associations on issues affecting volunteers nationally.
What makes SESVA important?
SESVA provides something every volunteer organisation needs: an independent voice for its volunteers.
SESVA is not an operational arm of SES and does not direct emergency responses. Its role is to represent volunteers, raise issues, encourage consultation and work towards positive outcomes for SES Units and their members.
Through its Executive, Management Committee and Regional Representatives, SESVA works to ensure that the experiences, views and concerns of volunteers throughout Western Australia are heard.