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clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen="" title="NSW SES Recruitment Video"></iframe></p> <p style="text-align: left;">NSW SES is a volunteer-based organisation that works with communities to prepare and respond to severe weather events.</p> <p>We are the lead agency for <a data-id="3059" href="/disaster-tabs-header/flood/" title="Flood">flood</a>, <a data-id="3079" href="/disaster-tabs-header/storm/" title="Storm">storm</a> and <a data-id="3099" href="/disaster-tabs-header/tsunami/" title="Tsunami">tsunami</a> in NSW. We manage responses to these emergencies and help communities prepare through planning and education.</p> <p>NSW SES <a data-id="2984" href="/get-involved/volunteer/hall-of-fame/" title="Hall of Fame">volunteers</a>聽come from all walks of life, bringing with them many different skills, interests and backgrounds. They are united by the purpose of supporting their communities in times of need.聽</p> <p><a href="https://eforms.ses.nsw.gov.au/public/forms/index.html?formname=ZSES_MEMBERSHIP_APPL#page|%7B%22id%22%3A%22Form%22%7D|0" target="_blank" class="orangeBtn_link">聽 Apply Now聽聽</a></p> <h2>Be part of a great team as a Unit Volunteer with NSW SES</h2> <p>Every NSW SES volunteer is part of a team of over 10,000聽highly-trained professionals across the state who share a commitment to helping their communities. NSW SES volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of skills, experiences and backgrounds to the roles they perform.</p> <p>NSW SES has a spectrum of membership options and includes members who attend training every week, to those who maintain their skills and attend only when required. It includes members with specific skills, and members who have a more diverse skill set. The spectrum is broad to encourage a diverse volunteer workforce with the skills and experience required to meet community needs.</p> <h2>See yourself in Orange - Join us today</h2> <p>There are lots of roles that you can do depending on what you like and what you want to learn. Whether providing on-the-ground support, assisting in operational support roles or raising community awareness through education programs, there are many ways to be part of NSW SES.</p> <h3><strong>Join as a Unit Volunteer</strong></h3> <table border="0" width="374" height="354"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: left;">聽聽聽<img src="/media/6722/unit-vol.jpg?width=200&height=236" alt="" width="200" height="236" data-id="2860338"></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/storm-and-flood-damage-volunteer/">Storm and Flood Damage Volunteer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/takethelead">Unit Leadership Positions (Unit & Local Commander)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/incident-management-team/">Incident Management Team</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/vertical-rescue-operator/">Vertical Rescue Operator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/road-crash-rescue-operator/">Road Crash Rescue Operator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/alpine-search-and-rescue/">Alpine Search and Rescue</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/media-liaison-officer/">Media Liaison Officer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/flood-rescue-operator/">Flood Rescue Operator</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/community-capability-volunteer/">Community Capability Volunteer</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/community-first-responder/">Community First Responder</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/bush-search-and-rescue-operator/">Bush Search and Rescue Operato</a><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/bush-search-and-rescue-operator/">r</a>聽</li> </ul> <a href="https://eforms.ses.nsw.gov.au/public/forms/index.html?formname=ZSES_MEMBERSHIP_APPL#page|%7B%22id%22%3A%22Form%22%7D|0" target="_blank" class="orangeBtn_link">聽 Apply Now</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table border="0" width="358" height="284"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="text-align: left;"> <h3><strong>Join as a Community Action Team Volunteer</strong></h3> <p><strong>聽聽<img src="/media/6723/community-action.jpg?width=215&height=248" alt="" width="215" height="248" data-id="2860339"></strong></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Community Action Teams</strong> provide smaller communities and groups with an opportunity to volunteer with the NSW SES. Volunteers use their existing skills and experience, and some basic training provided by the NSW SES to help prepare their community and keep people safe during severe weather events.</p> <p style="text-align: left;">Community Action Teams provide a variety of roles depending on the requirements of the local community, but may be involved in protecting properties from flooding, using community networks to share important information, undertaking damage assessments and supporting other residents following a major weather event.</p> <p><a href="https://eforms.ses.nsw.gov.au/public/forms/index.html?formname=ZSES_CAT_APPL#page|%7B%22id%22%3A%22Form%22%7D|0" target="_blank" class="orangeBtn_link">聽 Apply Now聽聽</a></p> </p> </div> <br /> <div class="content__introduction_lower"> <p> <h2>Learn more about Volunteering with the聽NSW SES</h2> <p><strong>Can I become a Unit Volunteer if I am under 18 years old?</strong>聽Volunteers can join the NSW SES at ages 16 and 17 but must complete a聽<a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/media/6418/parental-form_v4.pdf">Parent and Guardian Consent form</a>聽at the time of joining.</p> <p>Volunteers aged under 18 can still participate in most NSW SES activities but cannot attend incidents which may involve trauma, such as聽<a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/volunteering-details/road-crash-rescue-operator/">Road Crash Rescue</a>.</p> <p>Check out our<span>聽</span><a href="https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer/frequently-asked-questions/">Frequently Asked Questions</a><span>聽</span>to learn more about the application process.</p> <p><a href="https://portal.ses.nsw.gov.au/public/forms/ses/appstatus/index.html" target="_blank" class="greyBtn_link">Self Help Dashboard</a>聽</p> <p><span>For further information on volunteering, call 1800 201 000 or download the <a data-id="93263" href="/media/2192/nswstateemergencyservice_volunteerbrochure.pdf" title="NSWStateEmergencyService_VolunteerBrochure.pdf">NSW State Emergency Service brochure</a>.聽</span></p> </p> </div> <br/> </div> <div class="rhs-menu"> <a class="promoBlock" href="javascript:void(0)"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/6769/ses-2024-future-flood-may-side-tile.jpg" alt="" class="promoBlock__image" onclick="window.open('https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/flood-awareness-nsw/sydney-rivers/hawkesbury-nepean-valley/', '_blank' )"> <div class="promoBlock__title" onclick="window.open('https://www.ses.nsw.gov.au/flood-awareness-nsw/sydney-rivers/hawkesbury-nepean-valley/', '_blank' )"></div> </a> </div> <a href="#header" class="back-to-top"> Back to top </a> </div> <div class="community__carousel"> <div class="planning__tabs__tab active"> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer home-box"> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/unit-volunteers/" alt="What NSW SES Volunteers do"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1093/planning-9.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/unit-volunteers/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">What NSW SES Volunteers do</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Learn more about the NSW SES core volunteer roles.</p> <p>NSW SES volunteers come from all walks of life and bring a wide range of skills, experiences and backgrounds to the roles they perform.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer home-box"> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/frequently-asked-questions/" alt="Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/2096/team-briefing-web.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/frequently-asked-questions/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Interested in learning more about volunteering with the NSW SES?</p> <p>We've compiled the following frequently asked questions to help.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer home-box"> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/training/" alt="About NSW SES Training"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/2906/training_teaser_196x133.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/training/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">About NSW SES Training</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>The NSW SES offers a variety of fee-free national, industry and organisational training programs to cater to the different needs of our members and the Service.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer home-box"> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/spontaneous-volunteers/" alt="Spontaneous Volunteering"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/2445/fv-cat-teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/spontaneous-volunteers/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Spontaneous Volunteering</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Spontaneous Volunteering, help your community when it鈥檚 needed most.</p> <p>Get involved as a spontaneous volunteer in a range of roles which don鈥檛 require previous NSW SES experience.</p></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="planning__tabs__box volunteer home-box"> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation"> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/community-action-team-volunteers/" alt="Community Action Team"><img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/2446/fv-cat-teaser.jpg" alt=""></a> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/community-action-team-volunteers/"><p class="planning__tabs__explanation__heading">Community Action Team</p></a> <div class="planning__tabs__explanation__body"><p><p>Community Action Team, 聽be part of a community group to utilise your skills or local knowledge.</p> <p>Community Action Teams provide smaller communities and groups with an opportunity to volunteer with the NSW SES.</p></p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="community__hof"> <div class="community__hof__wrapper"> <h2 class="community__hof__heading">Hall of fame</h2> <div class="community__hof__content"> <p>Without our volunteers, the SES would not be able to function...NSW SES is a volunteer-based organisation that provides emergency assistance to the people of NSW 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. It is the approximately 9,000 volunteers across the state that make this possible. <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/hall-of-fame/" class="community__hof__readmore">Read more</a></p> </div> <div class="community__hof__carousel"> <div class="hall-of-fame__list community__hof__hof-list"> <div class="list"> <ul> <li> <div class="inner"> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile"> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__image" style="background: url(https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/3207/andrew_300x.jpg)"></div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__name">Andrew McDonough</div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__brief">29 <br>Warringah - Pittwater Unit<br></div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__detail">'You get out as much as you put in with the SES so just jump in and give it a go, there's a job for everyone in the SES and there are so many different avenues you can specialise into.'</div> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/volunteers-list/andrew-mcdonough/" class="hall-of-fame__profile__link">View profile</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="inner"> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile"> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__image" style="background: url(https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4880/micheal-and-michelle-farrugia-01a.jpg)"></div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__name">Michael and Michelle Farrugia</div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__brief">46 <br>Shellharbour City Unit<br>Michael: Team Leader - Boats and water equipment Michelle: Deputy Team Leader - Vehicle Resources</div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__detail">We both wanted to get out there and help the community in any way we could and agreed NSW SES is a great way to do this.</div> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/volunteers-list/michael-and-michelle-farugia/" class="hall-of-fame__profile__link">View profile</a> </div> </div> </li> <li> <div class="inner"> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile"> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__image" style="background: url(https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4896/eileen-ryan-04.jpg)"></div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__name">Eileen Ryan</div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__brief">82 <br>Liverpool Unit<br>Field Team Member</div> <div class="hall-of-fame__profile__detail">I was 76 years old when I joined and my advice to anyone considering joining is, Don't Hesitate! It is a wonderful environment and age is no barrier.</div> <a href="/get-involved/volunteer/volunteers-list/eileen-ryan/" class="hall-of-fame__profile__link">View profile</a> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div class="clear-float"></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="news"> <p class="news__heading">News</p> <a href="javascript:;" class="news__controller--prev news__controller">Previous</a> <a href="javascript:;" class="news__controller--next news__controller">Next</a> <div class="news__wrapper"> <a href="/news/all-news/2024/emergency-service-teams-compete-for-national-disaster-rescue-challenge-title/" class="news__block"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/3198/isaiah.jpg" class="news__block__teaser" alt="EMERGENCY SERVICE TEAMS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL DISASTER RESCUE CHALLENGE TITLE" /> <div class="news__block__content"> <p class="news__block__heading">EMERGENCY SERVICE TEAMS COMPETE FOR NATIONAL DISASTER RESCUE CHALLENGE TITLE</p> <p 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href="/news/all-news/2024/man-pulled-from-roof-of-car-as-floodwaters-rise-near-tamworth/" class="news__block"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/6862/fr-august_800x_teaser.jpg" class="news__block__teaser" alt="MAN PULLED FROM ROOF OF CAR AS FLOODWATERS RISE NEAR TAMWORTH" /> <div class="news__block__content"> <p class="news__block__heading">MAN PULLED FROM ROOF OF CAR AS FLOODWATERS RISE NEAR TAMWORTH</p> <p class="news__block__time">06/08/2024 10:46:15 AM</p> <p class="news__block__body"><p><span data-contrast="auto"><span>The NSW State Emergency Service</span><span>聽(SES)</span><span>聽has rescued a man</span><span>聽in his 20s</span><span>聽from fast rising floodwaters at聽</span><span>Wallamore</span><span>, near Tamworth this morning.</span></span><span...</p> </div> </a> </div> <a href="/news/" class="news__viewAll">See all news</a> </div> <div class="events"> <h2>Upcoming community events</h2> <div class="events__wrapper"> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/ballina-rotary-walk-against-domestic-family-violence/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Ballina CBD </div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1818/martch.jpg" alt="Ballina Rotary Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Ballina Rotary Walk Against Domestic & Family Violence</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Friday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 29/11/24 12:15 <span>to 29/11/24 14:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Ballina Rotary Walk raising awareness and bringing an end to domestic and family violence.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/epic-womens-workshop/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Wyong SES Unit Levitt Street Wyong NSW</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4470/workshop_event-tile.jpg" alt="EPIC Womens Workshop"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">EPIC Womens Workshop</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 30/11/24 9:00 <span>to 30/11/24 13:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Wyong SES Unit is holding a Womens workshop to introduce them to a variety of basic options for self maintenance of their homes prior to and after weather events.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/weathering-the-storm-presentation/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Batemans Bay Library, Hanging Rock Place, Batemans Bay 2536</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4470/workshop_event-tile.jpg" alt="'Weathering the Storm' Presentation"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">'Weathering the Storm' Presentation</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Monday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 02/12/24 14:00 <span>to 02/12/24 15:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Presentation staffed by NSW SES volunteers from <Batemans Bay> Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/christmas-street-party/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Casino CBD</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Christmas Street Party"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Christmas Street Party</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/12/24 16:30 <span>to 05/12/24 20:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Casino Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/bunnings-kirrawee-christmas-community-event/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Bunnings Kirrawee, 127 Bath Rd, Kirrawee</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Bunnings Kirrawee Christmas Community Event</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/12/24 17:00 <span>to 05/12/24 20:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">The Heathcote NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Kirrawee's Christmas Community Event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display. We will have a kids activity corner too.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/bunnings-tuggerah-christmas-event/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Bunnings Tuggerah Corner Bryant Drive &amp;, Wyong Rd, Tuggerah</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1792/primeandpaddy_event.jpg" alt="Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event "> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Event </p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/12/24 17:30 <span>to 05/12/24 19:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">The Wyong NSW SES Unit will be at Bunnings Tuggerah Christmas Family Fun event. Come and meet Paddy Platypus and our friendly volunteers, learn about how to be safer in emergencies and disasters and view our interactive display.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/nambucca-valley-emergency-services-expo/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Kelly Close Macksville </div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo "> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Nambucca Valley Emergency Services Expo </p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 07/12/24 12:00 <span>to 07/12/24 14:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">NSW SES Nambucca Valley Unit will be hosting a Emergency Services Expo its Kelly Close Headquarters on Saturday 7rth December from 12:00pm to 2:00pm. Come down and join us for a free BBQ and talk to your local emeregency service personnel about how to prepare for storms, floods and fires this summer. </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/camp-breakaway-twilight-christmas-markets/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">80 Highview Avenue, San Remo NSW</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas Markets"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas Markets</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 07/12/24 16:00 <span>to 07/12/24 19:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Wyong Unit at the Camp Breakaway Twilight Christmas markets. Meet Paddy the Platypus and enjoy the atmosphere. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/carers-nsw-care2prepare-team-and-the-yarramalong-artisan-markets/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Yarramalong Public School 1560 Yarramalong Rd, Yarramalong NSW</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Carers NSW Care2Prepare Team and the Yarramalong Artisan Markets</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 08/12/24 10:00 <span>to 08/12/24 15:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">This event presents a wonderful opportunity to connect with your local emergency services and local community organisations while enjoying the the markets</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/glenhaven-carols-by-candlelight/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Glenhaven Oval</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 08/12/24 14:00 <span>to 08/12/24 22:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from The Hills Unit. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/venetian-carnival/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Cale Oval Narromine</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Venetian Carnival"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Venetian Carnival</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Wednesday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 11/12/24 17:00 <span>to 11/12/24 22:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">The Narromine NSW SES Unit will be at the Narromine Christmas Venetian Carnival held at Cale Oval Narromine. Come and say hi to the Team.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/springwood-christmas-shopping-centre-evening/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Springwood Shopping Centre Carpark</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1790/display_show.jpg" alt="Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Springwood Christmas Shopping Centre Evening</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Thursday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 12/12/24 18:00 <span>to 12/12/24 21:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Blue Mountains East Unit with a focus on being prepared for summer storms in the Blue Mountains. </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/christmas/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">John Wright Park Tuncurry 2428</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Christmas "> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Christmas </p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 15/12/24 10:00 <span>to 15/12/24 13:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from Forster Pacific Palms Unit at John Wright Park. We'll have activities and hand-outs to help you and your family better understand and prepare for emergencies such as storms and floods, along with little goodies and activities for the kids. Special guests including the Tuncurry...</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/community-event-nye/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Laurieton</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Community Event NYE"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Community Event NYE</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Tuesday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 31/12/24 13:00 <span>to 31/12/24 23:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">This community event wll enhance the knowledge of our community to respond in floods</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/preparing-for-disasters-what-you-need-to-know-dapto-library-talk/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Dapto Library, Dapto Ribbonwood Centre, 93/109 Princes Hwy, Dapto NSW 2530</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/4470/workshop_event-tile.jpg" alt=""Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">"Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" - Dapto Library Talk</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 18/01/25 10:30 <span>to 18/01/25 11:30</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Dapto Unit is giving a talk on "Preparing For Disasters: What You Need To Know" with residents to discuss how we can work together in preparing for future flood and storm events.</p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/sydney-gay-and-lesbian-mardi-gras-fair-day/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Sydney</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Fair Day</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Sunday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 16/02/25 10:00 <span>to 16/02/25 20:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from City of Sydney Unit and NSW SES Pride. </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/wagga-wagga-mardi-gras/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Wagga Wagga</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1818/martch.jpg" alt="Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Saturday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 05/04/25 15:00 <span>to 05/04/25 19:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">NSW SES will be proudly participating once again in the 2025 Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras! </p> </a> <a href="/get-involved/community-events/api/tocal-field-days/" class="events__block"> <div class="events__block__location">Tocal College, Tocal</div> <div class="events__block__media"> <img src="https://d2hg3d5wd4b8wd.cloudfront.net/media/1779/bbqcommunity_event.jpg" alt="Tocal Field Days"> </div> <p class="events__block__title">Tocal Field Days</p> <p class="events__block__day"> Friday </p> <p class="events__block__dateTime"> 02/05/25 8:00 <span>to 04/05/25 16:00</span> </p> <p class="events__block__summary">Make sure you visit the SES Display staffed by NSW SES volunteers from the Central Hunter cluster Units. 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