SES Nillumbik Unit

21/05/2026

When a crash happens in Nillumbik, our SES Rescue crew is one of the ones on the way. We're part of the largest road crash rescue network in Australia. It's National Road Safety Week, and our message is a simple one. Every person in every car is someone's. A neighbour, a parent, a kid heading home. While we train to be ready, we would be glad to do this part of the job far less often. So this week, three things:
☑️Slow down.
☑️Put the phone out of reach, not just face down.
☑️Drive like the people you love are on the same road. Because someone's are.
Look out for each other out there.

Victoria State Emergency Service Eyewatch - Nillumbik Police Service Area

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20/05/2026

Wear Orange Wednesday is upon us! A day to recognise the effort and support that VICSES members provide to their local communities. This year was no different, and we had a few locals show their support for the SES Nillumbik unit.
Our neighbours, Bunnings Eltham, put on a great lunch for our members and our friend and Emergency Services Minister Vicki Ward MP for Eltham dropping by with very orange cupcakes from Bretts Patisserie.

19/05/2026

Congratulations to members Wayne and Paul on completing their intensive Road Crash Rescue (RCR) training course to become qualified RCR operators. A timely addition to our RCR capability during National Road Safety Week aiming to reduce road trauma. We hope you don't need to use your new skills! https://roadsafetyweek.com.au/

Victoria State Emergency Service

09/05/2026

Super proud to see four fabulous Nillumbik Unit members receive medals at today’s Victoria State Emergency Service - North West Metro Awards Ceremony. Congratulations to all members! Our members receiving awards were:

VICSES Long Service Medals
🎖️5 Year Pin: Lacey Martin
🎖️5 Year Pin: Mark Armstrong
🎖️15 Year Clasp: Kristian Hetyey
🎖️25 Year Clasp: Gary Mackinnon

Excellence Awards to:
📜 Excellence in Health & Safety Award: Lacey Martin

A huge thank you to our volunteers, families, sponsors, and supporters who make what we do possible. We are incredibly proud of you.

Victoria State Emergency Service Nillumbik Shire Council Banyule City Council Vicki Ward MP for Eltham

27/04/2026

What are the SES doing in Alistair Knox Park, Eltham?
Glad you asked - our members will be out and about training in Eltham this evening (Mon 27 Apr 2026) between 7:30 and 10:00pm. SES rescue trucks and search crews will be involved in an exercise in parkland around the Diamond Creek. No need to be alarmed. 👀👍

24/04/2026

Happy Friday, it's "Tool Time Friday". Today we are showcasing heavy lifting bags used to help lift heavy objects in rescue situations such as a person pinned under industrial equipment.

08/04/2026

We would like to thank the Eltham Op Shop - Combined Churches of Eltham who recently provided us with a very generous donation which will be used to support the update of many rescue tools in our trucks. Thanks for this donation, it was unexpected and we are very appreciative of your support.

Eltham Op Shop - Combined Churches of Eltham
810 Main Road, Eltham
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01/04/2026

We’re proud to celebrate Tonina Ciarrocchi on receiving a 2026 Jagajaga Community Volunteer Award. Tonina received this award at a ceremony with federal member for Jagajaga Kate Thwaites MP, and our local MP Vicki Ward MP for Eltham. Tonina is integral to the VICSES Nillumbik Unit operations, through coordinating and responding to emergencies, mentoring members, Unit management, and strengthening community resilience. As Deputy Controller People and Community, she leads with compassion, champions inclusion, and makes a lasting impact. Thank you, Tonina, for your incredible service and congratulations on your award, well done.

27/03/2026

Happy Friday, it's "Tool Time Friday". Today we are talking about a kit called a domestic rescue kit, used to help us extract little fingers stuck in plug holes, rings stuck on fingers, body parts stuck in furniture, appliances, or other items found at home or kinder/playground.

25/03/2026

Last Saturday, four Nillumbik SES members headed out west to participate in the ninth annual Women in Rescue event.

Lacey, Mel, Rachel and Ash hit the road and participated in training sessions, including Road Crash Rescue, Safe working at heights, Search and Rescue, Fire Safety and Incident Management, with each person having a different favourite.

Sharing the stage with SES members during the training session were representatives from Ambulance Victoria, St Johns, CFA and Victoria Police. Overall, a great opportunity for participants to get experience under their belt, and confident in the roles that they contribute to the SES.

We're looking forward to participating in the 10th Women in Rescue!!

Victoria State Emergency Service