Mount Gambier and District SES

Mount Gambier and District SES A volunteer-based Organisation that responds to a wide range of emergencies and rescues across the state 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365-days a year.

Mount Gambier and Districts (SES)
Unit open Wednesdays 7.15- 10.30pm or call 1300364587

The South Australian State Emergency Service (SASES) is a volunteer-based organisation that responds to a wide range of emergencies and rescues across the state 24-hours a day, seven days a week, 365-days a year. Primarily responsible for responding to extreme weather (including storms and extreme heat) and fl

ooding events, the SASES also responds to road crash, marine, swiftwater, vertical and confined space rescues. SASES has a number of legislative roles, including exercising responsibilities as the Control Agency for flooding, extreme weather and structural collapse. SASES is also the Hazard Leader for extreme weather including storms and heatwaves. The SASES, SA Country Fire Service (CFS) and SA Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) are the three main emergency service organisations that comprise the fire and emergency services sector in South Australia. All three organisations operate under the guidance of the South Australian Fire and Emergency Services Commission (SAFECOM) and report to the South Australian Minister for Emergency Services. The SASES assists the South Australian Police (SAPOL) in land search operations and traffic management and plays an important support role to the CFS during major bushfires. SASES members - which currently number over 1600 - also devote considerable time helping raise the community's awareness of a range of natural hazards.

Weekly Wrap-UpIt was another busy week for our volunteers, responding to incidents across the Limestone Coast and suppor...
22/06/2026

Weekly Wrap-Up

It was another busy week for our volunteers, responding to incidents across the Limestone Coast and supporting our community when needed.

During the week our crews attended a vehicle accident, provided specialist SES equipment to assist emergency services, and completed three Road Crash Rescue call-outs.

We also wrapped up our Push-Up Challenge with a fantastic community BBQ alongside our friends from the MFS, Jetts Mount Gambier and Lifeline South East.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along, had a go at the push-up challenges, enjoyed a sausage sizzle, made a donation, or simply stopped by for a chat. Your support helps make events like this possible and highlights what can be achieved when our community comes together for a great cause.

To all our volunteers, partner agencies and community members who supported the Push-Up Challenge throughout the month — thank you. Every push-up, donation and conversation helped raise awareness and support mental health in our region.

Have a safe week everyone, and remember — if you need SES assistance for storm or flood damage, call 132 500. 💛🧡

20/06/2026
20/06/2026

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🌧️☕ Mount Gambier, settle the debate... what's the BEST rainy day comfort food? 🍲🥧🍪As we hunker down for another week of...
16/06/2026

🌧️☕ Mount Gambier, settle the debate... what's the BEST rainy day comfort food? 🍲🥧🍪

As we hunker down for another week of wet weather, our Mount Gambier SES volunteers are reminding everyone to stay safe, stay warm and take a few simple steps to prepare your home.

✅ Check your gutters and downpipes when it's safe to do so
✅ Secure any loose outdoor items during windy conditions
✅ Allow extra travel time and drive to the conditions

Now for the important question...

💬 What's your ultimate rainy day comfort food?

🥧 Pasties
🍲 Soup
🍪 Homemade biscuits
🥘 Slow cooker meals
☕ Coffee and cake
🍝 Pasta
❓ Something else entirely?

Tell us your favourite in the comments below!

👇 We might even discover a few new winter favourites.

If you require assistance due to storm damage,
call SES on 132 500.

In a life-threatening emergency, call 000.

Stay safe and cosy, Limestone Coast. 🧡

15/06/2026

📸 We can finally share some photos from a recent school visit to Mount Gambier SES!

Around 60 students joined us to learn about emergency preparedness, explore our vehicles and equipment, and discover what SES volunteers do to support our community.

There were plenty of questions, smiles and hands-on learning throughout the day. A huge thank you to our volunteers who helped make the visit both educational and memorable.

Who knows... we may have met a few future SES volunteers! 🧡🚨

12/06/2026

💪🧡 PUSH-UP CHALLENGE – WE'RE BACK TOMORROW! 🧡💪

💪🧡 PUSH-UP CHALLENGE – WE'RE BACK TOMORROW! 🧡💪The Mount Gambier SES volunteers will be back at Mount Gambier Marketplace...
12/06/2026

💪🧡 PUSH-UP CHALLENGE – WE'RE BACK TOMORROW! 🧡💪

The Mount Gambier SES volunteers will be back at Mount Gambier Marketplace tomorrow from 10:00am to 11:00am for another morning of push-ups in support of the Push-Up Challenge.

Come down, say hello, cheer us on, or better yet... jump in and show us your push-up skills! Every push-up helps raise awareness and support for mental health in our community.

We have nominated Lifeline South East to receive the funds we raise, helping ensure local people can access valuable mental health support when they need it most.

If you can't make it but would still like to support the cause, you can donate using the link below:
🔗 https://www.thepushupchallenge.com.au/fundraisers/MountGambierSES/the-push-up-challenge

We've also shared Lifeline's recap video from last week – take a look and see the incredible impact this challenge is having across our community.

Let's work together as one community for a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Push-Up Challenge is on in June! Join our team to get fit, have fun and learn about mental health.

🚨 Weekly Wrap-Up | Mount Gambier SES 🚨Mount Gambier and surrounding communities were fortunate to escape major impacts f...
07/06/2026

🚨 Weekly Wrap-Up | Mount Gambier SES 🚨

Mount Gambier and surrounding communities were fortunate to escape major impacts from the severe weather that moved through the region early this week.

Thank you to everyone who prepared ahead of the weather warnings and helped keep themselves, their families and their properties safe. 👏

Our volunteers responded to:
📍 2 June – Naracoorte, assisting with rain damage to a home.
📍 3 June – Road crash rescue at Tarpeena.
📍 4 June – Tree down in Mount Gambier in the early hours of the morning.

When not responding to incidents, our members continued developing their skills. This weekend several volunteers undertook drone training, with another group scheduled to complete the training in the coming weeks. 🚁

A huge thank you to our volunteers for their ongoing commitment to supporting the community across Mount Gambier and the Limestone Coast, whatever the weather. 🧡

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Address

Jubilee Highway East
Mount Gambier, SA
5290

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+61887259211

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