Tag: volunteers
South East volunteers fight Queensland fires
A TRIO of Country Fire Service volunteers have returned safely to the South East after fighting fires in Queensland over three days in harrowing...
Firefighters step up to challenge
SEVERAL Limestone Coast Country Fire Service volunteers have "stepped up" to highlight depression, post-traumatic stress injuries and suicide by climbing 28-storeys in a Melbourne...
Alarm initiative improves home safety
A RED Cross Limestone Coast initiative will be rolled out tomorrow as the first installation of free smoke alarms occurs in Mount Burr.
Volunteers from...
Red Cross insight shared
RED Cross supporters across the Limestone Coast were given insight into the global organisation's impact last week as the region hosted South Australian director...
Millicent firefighters put fitness to test
THE fitness of Millicent Country Fire Service Brigade volunteer firefighters Ryan Jellesma and Kalli Quinlan will be put to the test as they take...
Volunteers give global organisation local focus
SUPPORTING vulnerable people through health and social problems, as well as providing help during natural disasters and conflict, is a cornerstone of Red Cross...
Wild wind keeps coastal SES crew busy
WILD weather swept through Southend on Tuesday afternoon and damaged homes, sheds and fences.
Wind gusts of 90kph caused roofing iron to be lifted, blew...
Child Protection Department support helps turn page in young lives
WHEN thinking of volunteers, high-profile community groups such as Lions and Rotary are among the first organisations to spring to mind.
However, volunteers are the...
Age no factor for South East Country Health service supporters
WHILE generations apart, age has not been a deterring factor for two South East volunteers who provide valuable support to the region's Country Health...
Mayor praises fire volunteers
THE fire danger season has come to an end in the Lower South East, however the community spirit of volunteer firefighters will continue to...
Salvos issue ‘call to arms’ as volunteers needed to hit the streets
THE Salvation Army is seeking volunteers across the South East for its biggest annual door-knock to date, the Red Shield Appeal.
Over the past year...
Job future in museum
THE smile does not leave Melissa Adam's face when she enters the Millicent National Trust Living History Museum for a day's work.
In fact, the...