SES Manningham Unit

07/09/2026

There’s still time to sign up your school or classroom for the Great ShakeOut – the world’s largest earthquake drill held on 15 October.

Help young people learn how to “drop, cover and hold on” in an earthquake. 🌏

👉 www.ses.vic.gov.au/great-shakeout-earthquake-drill

04/09/2026

🌧️ 💨 Severe weather warnings have been issued by VicEmergency - Central with strong winds and severe weather forecast across parts of the region this weekend.

Take simple steps to prepare your property and get storm ready, and be mindful if travelling on the roads.
Preparedness is always the best defence against storms and by trimming back overhanging branches, parking vehicles undercover and away from trees and tying down loose outdoor items such as trampolines, umbrellas and furniture, community members can significantly reduce their storm risk this weekend and throughout the upcoming high risk weather season.
We also encourage you to avoid travelling in heavily treed areas during periods of strong wind and to safely pull over away from trees, drains and low-lying areas if conditions are dangerous.

If you require SES emergency assistance, call 132 500

**Update: This warning has been cancelled. Severe weather is no longer occurring in North Central weather district.**

Severe Weather Warning for damaging winds.
Stay informed: http://www.bom.gov.au/vic/warnings/
Issued at 10:58 pm Friday, 4 September 2026.

Where:
For people in South West and parts of Central, East Gippsland, North East, West and South Gippsland, Wimmera and North Central Forecast Districts.

Locations which may be affected include Warrnambool, Stawell, Hamilton, Portland, Falls Creek and Edenhope.

When:
Damaging winds to develop in alpine areas from late tonight, extending to central and southwest parts on Saturday morning.

Situation:
A strong cold front will approach Victoria early on Saturday and continue to move east across the state during the day. Ahead of this system northwesterly winds have increased over northeastern ranges this evening, and stronger winds will spread into central and western areas during Saturday morning. Winds will then turn more westerly during Saturday afternoon with the passage of the front.

For the northeast ranges and alpine areas: Damaging north-westerly winds averaging 65 to 75 km/h with peak gusts up to 110 km/h are likely from late this evening.

For parts of the Macedon and Central ranges: Damaging north-westerly windsaveraging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from early Saturday morning.

For parts of the southwest: Damaging wind gusts with peak gusts in excess of 90 km/h are possible from Saturday morning, most likely in showers and thunderstorms.

Damaging winds are expected to ease from the Macedon and Central ranges late Saturday morning, from the southwest early Saturday afternoon, and from remaining areas during Saturday evening.

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-climate/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 5:00 am AEST Saturday.

03/09/2026

Three of our newest members were part of a larger crew changing over number plate screws to be ‘anti-theft’ on 185 cars at Manningham Neighbourhood Watch’s Safe Plate Day over the weekend.

It’s a refreshing change of activities for our members to be involved in, and we’ve enjoyed supporting our Neighbourhood Watch friends at these important events for almost 16 years.

There will be another session on November 8th, behind Manningham Council offices. We look forward to seeing more of you there.

Eyewatch - Manningham Police Service Area

26/08/2026

It’s International Dog Day 🐶🐾
We’re happy we don’t have any dog disaster stories to share, but we do have some important dogs that we want to acknowledge today.

Manningham unit have furry friends among our members, but we wanted to highlight one special member who has been a volunteer puppy carer with Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs for 12 years.

We’re not sure where she finds the time to train these “working” puppies while also being a Manningham SES member, but she wanted to share this message with our community:

“ I love teaching them to be calm, well behaved puppies in public spaces. One thing people may not know, is that they need to pretend that the puppies aren't there - they need to learn that they are not the centre of attention. Which is ridiculous, because they are so gorgeous they can't help but draw everyone's eyes!”

We thank these four-legged heroes (and their volunteer partners) who lend a paw to people who are blind or have low vision to offer their person a chance to live an independent life.

24/08/2026

☔ More rain this week!
Flooding can happen anywhere, at any time. Even if you don't live near a waterway like a river or creek, your area may still be prone to flooding.
Read your local flood guide today to understand the risks in your neighbourhood and how to prepare:
https://www.ses.vic.gov.au/plan-and-stay-safe/flood-guides/manningham-city-council

19/08/2026

Be aware and prepare for damaging winds today:
* 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.
* Stay informed: Monitor weather warnings, forecasts and river levels at the Bureau of Meteorology website, and warnings through VicEmergency - Central VicEmergency

Damaging winds are expected across Greater Melbourne and the central ranges tomorrow morning, Wednesday 19 August 2026.

📍 Central ranges
Winds averaging 60 to 70 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 km/h are possible from early Wednesday morning.

📍 Greater Melbourne
After sunrise, these winds may extend into Melbourne and parts of the Mornington and Bellarine Peninsulas.

🕝 Conditions are expected to ease by the afternoon.

You should prepare tonight:
🚗 Park your car undercover.
☂️ Secure outdoor furniture, umbrellas and trampolines.
📲 Stay informed by creating a watch zone on the VicEmergency app.

Take care when travelling tomorrow morning. For emergency storm assistance, like fallen trees on roads or blocking access, call the Victoria State Emergency Service on 132 500.

17/08/2026

VICSES volunteers provide crucial assistance to their communities during storms, flood events and other emergencies

13/08/2026

This week’s training was run by one of our newer volunteers, with support from the training team.

The evening focused on two winching activities designed to simulate situations our volunteers may encounter in the field. The aim was to build confidence in setting up and operating winching equipment, while also challenging crews to assess the situation, communicate effectively and adapt their approach.

For the training organiser, it was also a valuable opportunity to put their planning and teaching skills into practice. The biggest lesson from the evening was that you shouldn’t change too many variables at once — when teaching a new skill, use a familiar environment, or when using an unfamiliar environment, stick with a skill the team already knows.

A great learning experience for everyone involved, and another example of our volunteers learning from each other while building the skills needed to safely support our community.

08/08/2026

😸 Happy International Cat Day!
Today, we’re celebrating the ‘meowvelous’ cats we’ve rescued from all sorts of tricky places.
And, yes, this one had a happy ending too. It was safely retrieved from under the house and returned back to its pawrents.

06/08/2026

Calling all local legends! 🧡

The SES Manningham Unit is on the lookout for new recruits to help protect our community through storms, flooding, rescues and more. As a VICSES volunteer, you’ll work alongside like-minded people to gain a whole new skill set while making a real difference in our community.

Come on down to our upcoming information session to meet our awesome crew, ask any questions and find out more about what it’s really like to be a VICSES volunteer.

📅 When: Tuesday 11th August
🕙 Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
🗺️ Where: 620 Blackburn Rd Doncaster

More information and how to apply: www.ses.vic.gov.au/join-us