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 is joining communities around Australia to say thank you to the first responders who do so much to protect and care for our communities. Join us as we come together to honour the selfless heroes who courageously serve our communities day in and day out. In these challenging times, it's more important than […]
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.