SES Corio Unit

25/05/2026

A new national warning system called AusAlert will be used in emergencies across Australia from October 2026.

As part of the rollout, there will be testing across Australia - including Geelong.

📣At 2:00 pm on Thursday 18 June 2026, AusAlert community testing is happening in Highton and Belmont. If you’re in this location or the Geelong area at the time of the test, you may receive a test alert on your mobile phone, tablet or smart watch.

➡️ The AusAlert test will be a Priority Alert. It will vibrate and include a loud siren-like sound that last about 10 seconds.

➡️AusAlert will appear as a notification on your device screen (not a text message).

➡️ If receiving the test could disrupt you or cause you or someone you know to feel unsafe, visit the AusAlert website at ausalert.gov.au to find out how to turn a Priority Alert off on your device.

This will only be a test so you don’t need to do anything, but in an actual disaster you should follow the alert instructions to keep yourself and
others safe.

To learn what an AusAlert sounds like or for more information, visit ausalert.gov.au See less

21/05/2026

Wear Orange Wednesday! 🧡

A big thankyou to Story House Early Learning Lara for their support for VICSES Corio, with the kids putting on their best orange for WOW Day and doing some fantastic learning about what we do!

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

Today is Wear Orange Wednesday! 🧡

Thanks to our community for their ongoing support, we couldn't do what we do without you!

A big thanks also to AAMI for all the assistance they provide VICSES, and for this fantastic video - watch to the end for some familiar faces!

18/05/2026

It's National Volunteer Week! From all of us at VICSES Corio Unit, a big thanks to all who give back to their communities - we're all better for it 🙌

This Wednesday 20th May is a special day for VICSES being Wear Orange Wednesday! We're asking everyone to wear a splash of orange on Wednesday and share a photo of your outfit with us!

Been thinking about volunteering? Maybe now's the time to make the leap! 🧡

Find out more about Wear Orange Wednesday on the VICSES website here:

www.ses.vic.gov.au/news-and-media/campaigns/wear-orange-wednesday

14/05/2026

🎖Congratulations to Nigel! 🎖

Early this month, Nigel was recognised for 15 years of exceptional service to VICSES, presented with a National Medal by Chief Officer Operations Alistair Drayton at the Barwon South West Region Awards ceremony.

Nigel has been a member with VICSES Corio Unit for a decade, and is currently our Section Leader for Training. Nigel is also a dedicated volunteer with SES Peer Support providing assistance to members across Victoria. He has previously also served with Cobden, Geelong and South Barwon Units.

Nigel was joined by fellow Corio members Sebastian and Brad to celebrate both Nigel's achievements and to recognise the dedication of many other staff and volunteers from across our region.

Join us in congratulating Nigel for his exceptional service!

Story: ses.vic.gov.au/w/vicses-volunteers-honoured-for-incredible-devotion-to-barwon-region?redirect=%2F/

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09/05/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all the mums out there (and those that play the role of mum too!)

A special thanks to the mums in VICSES Corio Unit, and those that support our members to do what we do ❤️🧡

04/05/2026

There's been multiple serious vehicle accidents around Geelong today.

Corio Unit have had multiple callouts, including to Melbourne Rd for a person trapped following a crash this morning.

We're taking this opportunity to remind everyone to drive carefully on the roads. Put away distractions like phones and stick to the speed limit - we want everyone to get home safe.

Emergency services have been called to a two-vehicle collision in Corio, with concerns occupants may have been trapped. It happened on the corner of the Princes Highway and St Georges Road around 1.

25/04/2026

Thanks to Lara RSL Sub Branch and The Norlane RSL Sub Branch for their fantastic dawn and morning services for this Anzac Day.

Lest we forget.

Corio Fire Brigade