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The NSW State Emergency Service (SES) is urging people in the Northern Rivers to take care this morning, with heavy rain and high tides causing widespread road closures and isolating some communities.
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After losing his father to a heart attack at just 20 years old, William (Will) Flood wanted to give back to his community.  
Photo of Will Flood
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A tragedy that changed Parkes forever will be remembered next week as the community gathers to officially open the new NSW State Emergency Service Parkes Unit headquarters, in the same week the Service will mark Wear Orange Wednesday (WOW Day). 
Original Parks rescue volunteer Neil park (left) with Parks SES volunteer Allen Draper (right)
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Inspired by a lifetime surrounded by emergency responders, 17-year-old NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Mullumbimby Unit volunteer Scarlett Rushton is proudly following in her family’s footsteps to serve her community.
Picture of youth volunteer Scarlett Rushton leaning on flood boat
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This WOW Day (Wear Orange Wednesday), a Moruya mother and son are highlighting the powerful impact volunteering can have on families and communities alike.
Photo of mother Emily Chapman hugging her son Archie
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Motivated by the impact she can have when people are in need, NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Swansea Unit Commander, Inspector Alichea Archer says volunteering has been one of the most rewarding decisions of her life.
Photo of Alichea Archer standing in front of response vehicle
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Improving the lives and skills of young Australians to make a positive difference in their communities is the focus of a new partnership between the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) and The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award – Australia (Duke of Ed).
James Poulos receives Duke of Edinburgh Award 2026
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When NSW SES Hawkesbury Unit rescue operator Megan Thomson’s pager goes off with an urgent rescue, her daughter Brooke Thomson is already moving – grabbing boots and overalls to help her mum head out the door.
Megan and Brooke Thomson
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This Mother’s Day, one local family is celebrating more than their bond, with both mother and daughter proudly volunteering with the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Cooranbong Unit.
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NSW State Emergency Service (SES) members are joining forces with partner agencies to boost winter blood supplies, as the Australian Red Cross Lifeblood's annual Emergency Services Blood Drive launches this week.
NSW SES Member Jack Kilavuz donates blood alongside NSW SES Commissioner Mike Wassing and NSW SES Waverley Woollahra Unit Commander Jimmy Burnett