Volunteers are the lifeblood of the South Australian State Emergency Service (SES).
Our incredible SES volunteers respond to more than 10,000 requests for assistance every year. Rain, hail or shine, they’re always ready to go at a moment’s notice to provide support to communities in need.
The SES is a volunteer-based emergency assistance and rescue service that supports the people of South Australia all year round. Responding to everything from floods, extreme weather, road crashes and search and rescue, the SES has helped save the lives and protect the property of countless South Aussies.
In just one year, these devoted and highly skilled volunteers were at the forefront of two major emergencies. In 2022, they responded to severe weather and flooding in the north-west and west coast of SA, which damaged the rail network and flooded the Stuart Highway. And then, the River Murray flood, which extended into 2023.
Across our state, from the city to the remote outback, SES volunteers remain ready to provide emergency assistance to people and communities in need, as well as supporting a range of sister emergency agencies.
More than 1,700 dedicated volunteers make time in their busy work and family lives to participate in ongoing training, educating the community on how to protect themselves as well as potentially risking their own safety to help others. That’s a staggering amount of SES volunteers looking after the South Australian community and keeping us all safe.
Across the country, we recognise and celebrate SES volunteers on Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) in May. But honestly, they deserve more than that.
If you have a moment, take the time to show your appreciation by posting a social media message using #thankyouSES and acknowledging this incredible group of volunteers who give their time so freely to keep us safe.
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