SES Whittlesea Unit

12/06/2026

✨ Al Siraat College Interfaith Eid Al-Adha Dinner 2026

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Al Siraat College for inviting us to their annual Interfaith Eid Al-Adha Dinner 2026.

Our volunteers had a wonderful evening celebrating culture, kindness, respect, and most importantly, the strong sense of pride we all share in our incredibly diverse community. Events like these bring people together, strengthen connections, and highlight the values that unite us.

The student performances were truly impressive, showcasing remarkable talent, confidence, and dedication. Combined with the warm hospitality and excellent dinner, it made for a memorable and enjoyable evening for everyone involved.

Thank you once again to Al Siraat College for hosting such a meaningful and inclusive event. We look forward to continuing to support and celebrate our diverse community together.

11/06/2026

✨A baby Chino that gives back!
Every baby chino sold during May, June & July helps support the amazing volunteers at SES Whittlesea through a gold coin donation.
Treat your little one and help support the volunteers who are always there for our community. 🧡

20/05/2026

🧡 Today we celebrate our incredible Whittlesea SES volunteers! 🧡
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — our volunteers are out there helping our community when it matters most.
From storm response to emergency assistance, their dedication, teamwork and commitment never go unnoticed. Thank you for everything you do to keep our community safe.
Show your support today by wearing orange and saying thank you to our amazing SES volunteers in the comments below 👇

13/05/2026

🧡 1 WEEK TO GO! 🧡

The countdown to Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) on 20 May is officially ON!

We’re calling on our community across Whittlesea to wear orange loud and proud and help us celebrate our incredible SES volunteers who give their time to help others when it matters most.

Whether it’s an orange shirt, socks, ribbon or a full head-to-toe fit — every splash of orange shows support and appreciation for our amazing volunteers. 🧡

Get involved by:
🧡 Wearing orange on Wednesday 20 May
🧡 Hosting an orange-themed event or morning tea
🧡 Sharing a message of thanks online
🧡 Using the hashtag

Let’s turn the community orange and show our SES volunteers how much they mean to us! 🙌🧡

VICSES WearOrange VolunteerHeroes CommunityStrong OneWeekToGo

09/05/2026

🧡A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO DAVE & LES! 🧡

Dave and Les this morning received their Long Service Awards at the North West Metro Regional Awards Ceremony held this morning at Melbourne Zoo 🎉

🏅 Dave received his 20 Year Medal
🏅 Les received his 10 Year Medal

These awards recognise years of dedication, commitment, and service to both the SES and our community — an incredible achievement by both members! 👏

Adding to an already amazing day, Dave was also awarded the Victoria State Emergency Service Lifetime Member Award — becoming the FIRST recipient in Whittlesea Unit history to receive this prestigious honour! 🫶

We are incredibly proud of both Dave and Les and grateful for everything they have contributed over the years. Their commitment, experience, and dedication continue to inspire everyone around them.

Please join us in celebrating these incredible milestones! 👇

💬 Drop your congratulations for Dave & Les in the comments 🥳🥳

08/05/2026

✨ Pat yourselves on the back! ✨

A massive thank you to our incredible community and the amazing team at Tolley's Depot Mernda for your generous donation and support 🧡

Thanks to local businesses like Tolley’s bringing our community together, we’re able to continue doing what we do and support those who need it most.

We truly couldn’t do it without you — thank you for standing with us and making a real difference 🙌

Big thank you to all our generous customers for your donations of coins to the SES Whittlesea Unit 🙏
They have kindly issued a certificate of their appreciation for your support 👏
We are truly grateful for all the wonderful work these guys do for our community 💚

06/05/2026

This May celebrate WOW day!

Wear Orange Wednesday 20th May is your way to say thank you to our incredible SES volunteers.

23/04/2026

Be a part of something meaningful this ANZAC Day and join our volunteers tomorrow morning for the Dawn Service.

Our team will be standing proudly alongside the local community at Epping RSL and the Doreen RSL Sub-Branch Cenotaph. 🤝

Both services are followed by a traditional gunfire breakfast.

👇 See below for full details, including service times and locations.

19/04/2026

Today, our volunteers proudly took part in the Epping RSL Annual ANZAC Remembrance Memorial March.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone in the community who came out to show their support for our veterans. Your presence helps keep their legacy and sacrifice alive. Lest we forget.