Gracemere SES Group

12/05/2026

01/05/2026

This long weekend, whether you're planning to go camping, bushwalking or spending time on the water, it's important to stay safe and plan ahead, especially if the weather takes a turn.

Here are some tips to help you prepare:

🌧️ Check the weather forecast before heading out and be ready to change your plans if conditions aren't safe 👉 https://www.bom.gov.au/qld/

🏕️ Pack for all weather conditions and follow these camping safety tips 👉 https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/safety/recreation/camping-safety

🌳 Stick to marked trails, carry plenty of water, remember to walk with care and follow these bushwalking safety tips 👉 https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/safety/recreation/parks-forest-safety

🚤 Check your safety gear, let someone know your plans, avoid rough waters and review these boating safety tips 👉 https://www.qld.gov.au/emergency/safety/recreation/boating-safety

Key contacts to keep handy:

📞 For non-life-threatening emergencies during severe weather, contact the SES on 132 500 or via our SES Assistance QLD App.

📞 In a life-threatening situation, always call Triple Zero (000).

Whatever your plans, stay safe and have a wonderful long weekend!

Ensure your next trip on the water is safe with the following information on safety equipment requirement, trip preparation tips, alcohol rules and marine warnings.

29/04/2026

29/04/2026

Last night members completed a traffic Control competency, thank you all for you co-operation 🤪

25/04/2026

Today our SES volunteers marched in the ANZAC Day dawn service march in Gracemere this morning and setting up lights and traffic control Road closure for the march.

Thank you to our dedicated members who generously volunteered their time to support the community on this important day.

Lest we forget.

24/04/2026

ALL WELCOME!

Gracemere RSL 25.4.26 From 4.10am ANZAC Day Dawn March and Service followed by Gunfire Breakfast and usual Games - Two Up and Crown and Anchor! See details in Event posted.

24/04/2026

𝗔𝗡𝗭𝗔𝗖 𝗗𝗮𝘆 reminds us of the courage, sacrifice and service of our defence men and women.

It's a chance to honour those who served, reflect on the cost of conflict, and recommit ourselves to compassion in our own communities.

With ANZAC Day approaching, we’ve gathered the details of next week’s services and marches around the Rockhampton Region.

See here for all the details: 👉 https://bit.ly/4t3BmzN

𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁.

Residents from across the region will come together for ANZAC Day commemorations on Saturday, 25 April. A range of events will be held, including marches and dawn and day services.

24/04/2026

🗓️ Save the date! WOW Day is just four-weeks away! 🌟

On Wednesday 20 May 2026, we'll be celebrating WOW Day, a national day to recognise and thank our amazing SES volunteers who go above and beyond, dedicating their time and energy to help keep our communities safe. 🧡

This year is extra special as we continue celebrating 50-years of the Queensland SES. That's five decades of unwavering service to our communities. Let's make this WOW Day one to remember.

Here's how you can show your support:

🧡 Wear orange on 20 May! Show your support for our SES volunteers.
🧡 Host an orange-themed morning tea. Gather your team, friends or family to celebrate.
🧡 Share your thanks online. Post photos and videos of your WOW Day celebrations using and .
🧡 Light up your workplace or community landmarks in orange. Let's paint Queensland orange for our SES volunteers.

Learn more about WOW Day and access resources here:
👉 https://www.ses.qld.gov.au/wow

21/04/2026

🎨 KIDS COLOURING COMPETITION 🎨
Help us say Thank You to our SES Volunteers AND to have a chance to win your very OWN Paddy the Platypus soft toy! 🧡

In the lead up to WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday) on May, 20th which is a day we celebrate and thank SES volunteers, we’re inviting our youngest community members to get creative and help us celebrate!

Download our colouring-in page, grab your favourite crayons or pencils, and create a masterpiece to say THANK YOU to those who support our communities when it matters most. Details are on Page 2 of where and how to submit your pictures. Download the PDF using Google Drive @ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EihBU6WsCDIRe6iH2E-hkRlsV7layLSA/view?usp=drive_link

👧👦 Who can enter?
Children aged 0–10 years
🖍️ How it works:
🖍️Colour in the SES picture
🖍️Add your own creative flair

Submit your artwork to us
🌟 Selected entries will be featured on our social media pages as a special tribute to our amazing volunteers – reminding them just how much they are appreciated by the communities they serve.

📅 Get colouring and send in your entries! Entries must be received by Friday 15th May, 2026 to be eligible with all details provided.

Let’s brighten our volunteers’ day with colour, creativity, and gratitude 🧡🧡🧡