State Emergency Service - Northern

06/06/2026

Northern Region members proudly representing the volunteers, staff and all who support the SES in our Region in the Queensland Day/50th anniversary celebration parade in Brisbane - 6 June.

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Several of our exceptional members joined members from all regions across our great state today, representing Northern Region in the SES 50th Anniversary Parade in Brisbane as part of Qld Day celebrations.
What a wonderful way to celebrate Queensland 🎉 and 50 years of SES in Qld 🧡
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01/06/2026

Testing will soon begin for the new Australian Government cell-broadcast message alert system, called AusAlert. 📱

AusAlert will allow emergency services organisations across Australia to send targeted, near-instant warning messages to compatible mobile devices during disasters.

This means authorities can reach people quickly when it matters most, helping to save lives and property.

AusAlert will be operational by October 2026, ahead of the 2026-27 higher risk weather season.

A national test of AusAlert will take place on 27 July 2026.

During the national test, everyone with a compatible mobile device will receive an alert.

Follow National Emergency Management Agency for updates about AusAlert.

Find more information, including times and dates for all tests, at: http://www.ausalert.gov.au/

23/05/2026

22/05/2026

🧡Thank you to everyone who supported Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

From workplaces to councils and community groups, it was fantastic to see so many people come together to recognise SES volunteers and all those who serve their communities.

Every show of support—big or small—makes a difference.

20/05/2026

🧡 WEAR ORANGE WEDNESDAY | THANK YOU SES VOLUNTEERS 🧡

Today Northern Region SES staff In Townsville celebrated Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day) with an orange-themed morning tea to recognise and thank SES members across our Region, Queensland and Australia.

SES volunteers give their time, skills and energy to support communities when it matters most — and today we celebrate their commitment, passion and service.

We also want to acknowledge the people who help make volunteering possible: employers who provide flexibility, families and friends who offer support, and the communities who stand beside our volunteers every step of the way.

To every SES member and everyone supporting them behind the scenes — thank you. 🧡

19/05/2026

Today is Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

Across Queensland, communities are coming together to recognise the incredible contribution of SES volunteers and all community-based volunteers.

Whether it’s a morning tea, a simple thank you, or wearing orange—your support matters.

If you’re hosting an event, dressing in orange or have a simple message, share your photos and tag us 👇

19/05/2026

Show your support and appreciation for our local volunteers....Wear Orange tomorrow 🧡 feel free to share and photos.

18/05/2026

🚨Just a few days to go until Wear Orange Wednesday 🧡

Have you planned your workplace morning tea, an event, or a way to show your support on 20th May?

✔ Wear orange
✔ Bring your team together
✔ Recognise local volunteers
✔ Leave a message to say thanks

Let’s show SES volunteers and all community volunteers how much their efforts mean.

18/05/2026

Our Principal Community Partner, Suncorp, has rallied some of Queensland's finest to shine a spotlight on our incredible SES volunteers. Their Partners and Ambassadors have raided their wardrobes to don orange and say a big THANK YOU to the SES! 🧡
Special shoutout to the awesome SES Pimpana Group from the Gold Coast State Emergency Service - SES for joining in on the filming fun! 🙌
This Wednesday 20 May, it's your turn to show your support. Grab your brightest orange gear, from hats to socks (and everything in between), to show our SES volunteers just how much Queensland cares. Let's flood the streets with spirit and turn the entire state orange for the day!
Check out Suncorp’s video and get inspired to join the fun. Who's ready to rock the orange?!

13/05/2026

🗓Planning something for Wear Orange Wednesday - 20 May?

☕Why not host a morning tea?

Bring your team together, wear orange and take a moment to recognise the volunteers who support your community year-round.

Councils, schools and organisations—consider inviting your local SES members along to say thank you in person.

Small actions. Big impact.

🧡Share your thanks online. Post photos and videos of your WOW Day celebrations using and .