Events

Youth Week WA Youth Week WA is the biggest celebration of Western Australian young people on the WA calendar, held each year in April. Youth Week WA 2026 will take place from 10 to 16 April 2026. The Department of Communities is responsible for the overall coordination and promotion of Youth Week WA across a […]

The Executive Council Members (ECM) are elected or appointed to manage SESVA WA’s business and affairs. The ECM's duties include determining and implementing policies and making decisions consistent with our vision and mission. Their role is about the common good at a state level.  

The National Emergency Services Memorial was opened in July 2004 by Prime Minister John Howard, in honour of the thousands of people who have served in Australia’s emergency services organisations. Emergency services is used as a collective description for a wide range of services provided by agencies during incidents and emergencies, and includes career and […]

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. It recognises the contribution of millions of volunteers across the country and invites everyone to discover how giving their time and talents can create connection, purpose, and stronger communities.  We encourage volunteer-involving organisations, governments, researchers, corporates, and other enabling organisations to promote the week and use […]

WOW Day stands for Wear Orange Wednesday, a national day in Australia to thank and show appreciation for State Emergency Service (SES) volunteers. It is celebrated during National Volunteer Week and encourages the public to wear orange, organise events, and use social media to recognise SES volunteers who help communities during emergencies like floods, storms, and […]

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 […]

National First Responders Day is a day set aside to honor and show appreciation for the dedicated people who are the first to arrive and provide assistance during emergencies and critical situations.