SES Beechworth Unit

11/07/2026

It’s been a busy 24hrs for our dedicated volunteers who have responded to multiple incidents across the area. Assisting with fallen tree removals from road’s and supporting Victoria Police where needed.

With dense fog affecting many local roads, we’re urging all drivers to take extra care. Slow down, drive to the conditions, and ensure your headlights are switched on so you can see and be seen.

A few extra minutes on your journey could make all the difference.

🧡 Stay safe, Beechworth 🧡

30/06/2026

Community Information – Beechworth

With the current weather event impacting our region, Beechworth SES has sandbags available for residents who may need them.

If you require assistance due to:

* Flooding
* Trees down restricting access
* Storm damage

Please contact VICSES on 132 500 for emergency assistance.

If the situation is life-threatening, always call 000.

Forecasts and observations for oceans, rivers and lakes, heatwaves, tropical cyclones, aviation, space, alpine areas and more

20/06/2026

Hello Beechworth,

Did you know that your local Beechworth SES Unit is one of 104 road crash rescue units in Victoria?

Beechworth SES volunteers provide life saving support at road crashes in your area, freeing trapped occupants, enabling Ambulance to provide safe and fast medical care.

Your Beechworth SES is now looking for vehicle donations for ongoing road crash rescue training and skills maintenance.

I you have a vehicle you can spare, please contact us via email: [email protected]

🧡Your Beechworth Unit🧡

03/06/2026

Hello Beechworth,

Remember our New Member Month at Beechworth SES back in March, with all our social posts and flyers across town?

Now look at our new volunteer members!

A group of amazing Beechworthians who decided to help us, to help you! 🤗

9 additional members make us
STRONGER IN ORANGE
and we will be here for our wonderful community in times of need!

🧡Your Beechworth Unit🧡

13/04/2026

Hello Beechworth,

🧡 OUR SES UNIT IS STILL WELCOMING NEW VOLUNTEERS! 🧡

This is your chance to join a small group of new volunteers who recently decided to get on board and go through training together!

Reasons to join:

- Your family comes first. Your job comes second. SES fits around life, not life around SES.

- Helping others makes you feel good. It is rewarding to give back to the community as part of a team.

- It is a stimulating challenge and welcome distraction from the daily grind.

Please reach out to us via email [email protected] - we are happy to answer all your questions to help you in making an informed decision.

You can also find more information and apply on the VICSES website here: www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us

🧡 Your Beechworth Unit 🧡

10/04/2026

Prospective volunteers had a chance to dive into hands-on activities at a local SES open day

29/03/2026

29/03/2026

SES BEECHWORTH OPENING SOON!!!
12.30pm-3.00pm
1 Radcliffe Road

Frankley Food Van, Activity Stations, Easter Bunny Search & Rescue, Facepaint and more…! Come on over for a relaxed afternoon with your family and friends!

2.30pm Volunteer Info Session

See you all soon!

🧡 Your Beechworth SES 🧡

19/03/2026

Can you see yourself in orange? 🧡

Find out more about volunteering with the VICSES Beechworth Unit at our Family Open Day and Volunteer Information Session:

- When: Sunday 29 March
- Time: 12.30pm-3.00pm
- Where: 1 Radcliffe Road, Beechworth

Meet some of our amazing members who are proving that balancing work, family, school and volunteering is possible!

- Samantha: Our Unit Controller and a working single mother studying nursing.
- Chris: Parent of young kids with work-related travel commitments and a big garden to tend to.
- Flynn: Our youngest member tackling Year 12.
- Ian: Our oldest member who is retired and keeping busy at the unit.

Here’s just some of the reasons our members love volunteering:

- 🫶 Helping others makes us feel good!
- 🧘‍♀️ We find purpose in volunteering with VICSES.
- 😀 It's a stimulating change and welcome distraction from the daily grind.
- 💤 We find it more exciting than TV shows.
- 📈 We gain experience which is transferable to day-to-day life - think first aid, being calm and focused, chainsawing, four-wheel driving, and much more.
- 🏆 Team work and being part of a like-minded group of good people.

🧡Your VICSES Beechworth Unit🧡

13/03/2026

The VICSES Beechworth Unit is welcoming new members!

Volunteer information session and open day:
• Sunday 29 March
• 12.30pm-3.00pm

While we’re at it, time for some myth busting…

🕓 Myth 1 - I am too busy for that!
At Beechworth Unit, you family comes first and your job comes second. VICSES fits around your life. We are realistic about your commitments and understand that everybody’s capacity is different.

🛠️⁉️ Myth 2 - I don’t have what it takes!
VICSES volunteers come from all walks of life and different backgrounds. We make sure you learn skills in a safe and supportive environment. No one at the Beechworth Unit is super-human, and we all started off as newbies with an appetite to learn more and give back to our community!

⁉️ Myth 3 - This is only something for men!
Incorrect! Did you know that across Victoria, 33% of VICSES volunteers are women? And did you know that Beechworth Unit has a female Unit Controller? It’s not all men - we especially encourage women to consider joining us.

If you have any questions, get in touch at [email protected]

🧡Your VICSES Beechworth Unit🧡