Media Release - SES Week 2021

SES Week 2021 runs from Saturday 9 October to Sunday 17 October 2021 and is a state wide celebration to highlight the service SES volunteers provide to Queensland communities.

‘On Saturday 9 October 2021, Gio Tantalo and Trevor Hulbert were presented with an award recognising their contribution and dedication to the Lower Herbert community. Well done!’ said Mayor Jayo.

‘SES Week marks an important event in the calendars of our staff and volunteers. I honour the hard work and outstanding efforts of the staff and volunteers across our region who form the State Emergency Service (SES)’

Regional events are being held around the state this weekend to celebrate SES Week awards, recognising SES volunteers and units who have gone above and beyond in supporting the communities of Queensland. For more information on what is happening in your region, contact your Regional Office.

Far Northern Region    07 4032 8682            SESFNR.Admin@qfes.qld.gov.au

Northern Region          07 4796 9040            SESNR.Admin@qfes.qld.gov.au

Central Region             07 4938 4988            SESCentralRSO@qfes.qld.gov.au

North Coast Region      07 5479 7020            SES.NCRAdmin@qfes.qld.gov.au

Brisbane Region           07 3635 1821            SESBNEAdmin@qfes.qld.gov.au

South Eastern Region  07 5547 3100            SESSERAdmin@qfes.qld.gov.au

South Western Region 07 4592 5233            SESSWRAdmin@qfes.qld.gov.au

The week culminates in the State Award Ceremony where winners, selected from the finalists of each region will be awarded the top honours of the SES.

Council would like to take this opportunity to thank all SES volunteers for helping their communities get back on their feet following the many challenges Queensland has thrown at us this year.

The State Awards Ceremony will be livestreamed, and you are invited to tune in from wherever you are across the state at livestream.com/qfes.