SES Melton Unit

16/06/2026

A Big Shout Out

Huge appreciation to the amazing Team From Subway in Melton for their incredibly thoughtful gesture in surprising our team with these yummy rolls during our recent Tin Shake event

- a truly wonderful surprise that meant a lot to the team. 🧡🤍🧡.

Thank you.
Subway Australia

11/06/2026

What an absolutely beautiful surprise some of our team got when they attended the Unit for a call out yesterday and saw this beautiful kind Gesture  from the Staff and children at Brookfield Children’s Centre. Thank you Thank you. 🧡🤍🧡

Our Team are going to love the sweet treats,chocolate and reading the beautiful messages. 🧡🤍🧡

10/06/2026

Today, we're celebrating the unsung heroes who rise to the challenge when their communities need them most.

To our remarkable volunteers, thank you for your tireless dedication, expertise, and countless hours devoted to serving others. Whether responding to natural disasters, executing daring rescues, or supporting community events, your unwavering commitment is truly valued.

We also extend our gratitude to our emergency service partners, including emergency call takers, dispatchers, emergency management teams, police members, paramedics, and firefighters, whose collaborative spirit and support keep our communities safe every day.

To all first responders—thank you for embodying the spirit of service 🚨.

Let's take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation for all that you do.

Please join us today in thanking all our first responders 🧡🤍🧡

06/06/2026

Smell the Onions cooking yummy yummy in your tummy. Come on down and visit us we are at Bunnings Melton. Grab yourself a Snag two and a drink. 

05/06/2026

Today, we sprang into action, answering a call for help to rescue a cat trapped between two brick walls, and thanks to the quick thinking and skill of our team, the cat was safely retrieved and rushed to the vet for care.

Thanks Team.

01/06/2026

A Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds has been issued for our area. We anticipate it to arrive from this afternoon and continue into tonight.

Secure loose items, avoid parking under trees, and be aware of debris trees down on the roads. If you need SES emergency storm assistance call 132500. If it's life threatening call 000.

**This post has been updated with the latest information.**

Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds.

Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/

Issued at: 4:58 pm on Monday 1 June 2026.

Where:
For people in parts of Central, East Gippsland, North Central, North East, West and South Gippsland and South West Forecast Districts. Locations which may be affected include Ballarat, Bacchus Marsh, Falls Creek, Yarra Glen, Dargo and Mt Baw Baw.

When:
Damaging winds developing about central and eastern areas this evening.

Situation:
A deep low pressure system and associated cold front continues to approach Victoria today, with vigorous northwesterly winds expected ahead of the cold front as it crosses the state tonight and into Tuesday morning.

Impacts:
For Central Victoria: Strong winds averaging 50 to 60 km/h with damaging wind gusts of around 90 km/h are likely to develop over the Macedon and Otway ranges and their southern slopes alongside lower lying areas, including the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Additionally, exposed areas around the Bellarine and Mornington Peninsulas may also see damaging wind gusts to 90 km/h this evening.

For the Northeastern Ranges: Damaging winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 100 km/h are likely over elevated areas above 1200 metres from late this evening.

Winds are forecast to ease from central Victoria before dawn on Tuesday, and from the northeastern ranges by late Tuesday morning.

What you should do:
The Victoria State Emergency Service advises that people should:
* If driving conditions are dangerous, safely pull over away from trees, drains, low-lying areas and floodwater. Avoid travel if possible.
* Stay safe by avoiding dangerous hazards, such as floodwater, mud, debris, damaged roads and fallen trees.
* Be aware - heat, fire or recent storms may make trees unstable and more likely to fall when it's windy or wet.
* Check that loose items, such as outdoor settings, umbrellas and trampolines are safely secured. Move vehicles under cover or away from trees.
* Stay indoors and away from windows.
* If outdoors, move to a safe place indoors. Stay away from trees, drains, gutters, creeks and waterways.
* Stay away from fallen powerlines - always assume they are live.
* Be aware that in fire affected areas, rainfall run-off into waterways may contain debris such as ash, soil, trees and rocks. Heavy rainfall may also increase the potential for landslides and debris across roads.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency website/app/hotline.

Check https://www.bom.gov.au/weather-and.../warnings-and-alerts.
Warnings are also available through TV and Radio broadcasts or call 1300 659 210. The Bureau and State Emergency Service would appreciate warnings being broadcast regularly.

The next Severe Weather Warning will be issued by 11:00 pm AEST Monday.

16/05/2026

Hey Melton!

We're out fundraising to support your local SES unit today on the corner of High st and Coburns Rd.

If you can make a donation it would be much appreciated! The community generosity has already been great 😃

05/05/2026

Check out the impressive work from the Melton SES team, building their expertise to make a real difference. Mastering rooftop techniques and temporary roof repairs to better serve the community.

Well Done team.

05/05/2026

Absolutely devasting news from NSW. Two Marine Rescue NSW volunteers have lost their lives while responding to a rescue call in extreme weather at Ballina, with a community member in the yacht also sadly passing away 😥

We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, and the volunteers of Marine Rescue NSW. We wish those who have been injured a speedy recovery.

Last night was the darkest night ever experienced by Marine Rescue NSW.

Marine Rescue NSW volunteers answer the call for help 24/7 and last night six members from Marine Rescue Ballina did just that. They launched with a single mission, to save lives on the water and assist a yacht, reported to be in difficulty off the South Ballina break wall.

Tragically, two of our volunteers lost their lives during the response.

Marine Rescue NSW Commissioner Todd Andrews said the devastating loss is a solemn reminder of the risks faced by volunteers who serve their communities.

“These two men were serving their local community and have made the ultimate sacrifice to help others.

“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of the deceased, their fellow crew members, the brave radio operators who handled the difficult communications during the incident, the entire Marine Rescue NSW family and the wider Ballina community during this incredibly difficult time.

“We are supporting our volunteers and their families through professional counselling and chaplaincy support.

“We ask that the privacy of those involved and their families be respected during this difficult time,” Commissioner Andrews said.