State Emergency Service Halifax & Ingham Groups

23/05/2026

Last night the Northern Region SES Awards were held. Ingham and Halifax groups picked up the award for Regional Operational Response of the Year for their extraordinary resilience, teamwork and dedication during the 2025 Floods. Local Controller Dan Cordner was also awarded the Regional Member of the Year for his contribution.
Congratulations to all awardees, nominees, SES volunteers & staff, and many thanks for all you do 🧡

20/05/2026

Today was Wear Orange Wednesday - a day to day thanks to all our hard working SES volunteers 🧡

Today is Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

Across Queensland, communities are coming together to recognise the incredible contribution of SES volunteers and all community-based volunteers.

Whether it’s a morning tea, a simple thank you, or wearing orange—your support matters.

If you’re hosting an event, dressing in orange or have a simple message, share your photos and tag us 👇

16/05/2026

Do you live in Hinchinbrook and have thought about joining SES? Here's your chance! Both Ingham and Halifax groups are signing up new members now.

Come along to an information night where you can learn about SES and what we do, and if that interests you, you can sign up on the night.

Where: Ingham SES, corner Menzies and Alston St, Ingham
When: Thursday 21st May, 6:15pm for a 6:30pm start
What to bring: your driver's licence, blue card (if you have one), and an interest in helping your community.

Comment below or message us if you are coming along.

https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/form/become-an-ses-member

Hinchinbrook Shire Council Hinchinbrook Disaster Information State Emergency Service - Northern

07/05/2026

🧡 Wear Orange Wednesday is coming up soon! 🧡

Show your support and thanks to our SES volunteers by wearing orange on Wednesday 20th of May. Tag us and let us know how you're getting involved.

👉 https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/wow

🟧 Wear Orange Wednesday is coming 🧡

On Wednesday 20 May, we’re asking communities, workplaces, and organisations to come together and show their support for SES volunteers and all community-based volunteers.

👉 Wear orange
👉 Host a morning tea
👉 Say thank you

Our volunteers give their time to support communities during storms, floods and emergencies—often when it matters most.

A simple morning tea can go a long way in recognising their dedication and commitment.

Tag your workplace, team or organisation and let us know how you’re getting involved.

Learn more about WOW Day and access resources here:
👉 https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/wow

04/05/2026

It's been a busy long weekend for some of our Ingham and Halifax SES members. They spent the last 2.5 days getting their SES heights qualifications.
Well done to Karen, Paul, Graham and Michael 👏🏽

24/04/2026

Lest we forget

23/04/2026

Are you keen to step up and make a difference in your community?
Ingham and Halifax SES have volunteer leadership positions available, with both Ingham and Halifax SES seeking expressions of interest for the Local Controller role, and Ingham also seeking a new Group Leader. Help lead our local SES!

For more information contact John Forde on 0437 327 810 or [email protected]

Applications close 25 May 2026

Hinchinbrook Disaster Information
Hinchinbrook Shire Council
State Emergency Service - Northern

12/04/2026

Interested in joining? But you're not quite sure what you can do in the SES...

SES offers heaps of opportunities to our members. There's operational and support roles available, and a wide range within each. From operating a chainsaw, through to incident and disaster management. Community education and preparedness, through to operating a flood boat or looking after team welfare. There is a role for all abilities, you just need commitment and the right attitude. If you'd like to ask a question as to what sorts of roles are available, just send us a message!

Register your interest to join here:
https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/form/become-an-ses-member

09/04/2026

Have you thought about joining Ingham or Halifax SES? Bulk recruit courses coming up soon!

Covering from Lucinda up to the top of Abergowrie, Crystal Creek to the Cardwell Range, Ingham and Halifax SES groups provide all kinds of support for our community.

Express your interest here:
https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/form/become-an-ses-member

11/03/2026

Nice work Hinchinbrook Shire Council. You may have noticed the upside down icecream cone looking devices in a few spots around the district - these are water level sensors.
You can see the levels on Council's disaster dashboard - be sure to bookmark that page, and follow Hinchinbrook Disaster Information

https://disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/

🚨 We have expanded our Hinchinbrook Disaster Dashboard with new trial road water level sensors to give our community clearer, real-time information during severe weather events.

🔵 Blue measuring gauge symbols on the Dashboard show where live data is available. By clicking on these symbols, you can now view road water depths at key locations across the Shire.

🌧️ These improvements help you better understand local road flood risks and travel accessibility during floods or heavy rainfall.

📊 If the trial is successful, we will consider expanding sensors to more frequently impacted roads across the Shire.

🏠 You can also use the Flood Awareness (Alert) tool to check flood history and potential inundation levels for your own property. This can help you make informed decisions — such as when to self-evacuate or when action is needed to protect your property, like sandbagging.

⚠️ Remember to:
✔️ Prepare ahead of disaster season
✔️ Know your risk
✔️ Make a plan
✔️ Pack a kit 🎒
✔️ Stay informed and stay safe

🌐 Learn more: https://disaster.hinchinbrook.qld.gov.au/